Head-to-head comparison
CoreAge Rx vs Genesis Health
Two GLP-1 providers, one scorecard. Both are graded on the same six Desk Score dimensions — here is how they stack up, and which one fits you.
Desk Score
One price at every dose, both molecules, all 50 states. The $99 and $149 figures are 12-month plans paid up front, not a monthly bill.
$99/mo (12-month prepay) sema · $149/mo (12-month prepay) tirz · Verified August 2026
Marked down on: The advertised $99/$149 per month is a 12-month plan paid in full ($1,188 / $1,788 up front); no month-to-month price is published
Desk Score
Genesis Health is a telehealth platform offering compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide injections alongside brand-name Wegovy, Ozempic, and Zepbound.
From $175/mo (lowest dose rung) sema · From $235/mo (lowest dose rung) tirz · Verified July 2026
Marked down on: States served not publicly listed; telehealth coverage unconfirmed for all states
FDAWarning letter issued to Genesis Health International Inc. dba Genesis in February 2026. See the FDA warning-letter database.
CoreAge Rx takes this head-to-head with the higher Desk Score, 94/100 (A) against 53/100 (C) for Genesis Health. Genesis Health still holds its ground where its strengths line up with yours.
Desk Score, dimension by dimension
Same six measured dimensions for both. The red flag marks the stronger side. See the methodology.
CoreAge Rx
94/100
A
Genesis Health
53/100
C
Price transparency
State access
Molecule range
Onboarding speed
Support responsiveness
Licensing & trust
The spec sheet
| Field | CoreAge Rx | Genesis Health |
|---|---|---|
| Semaglutide | $99/mo12-month prepay$99/mo only as a 12-month plan paid in full ($1,188 in one charge); the lander says "starting at, based on a 12-month plan paid in full"; no month-to-month price is published; same price at every dose; compounded injectable | From $175/molowest dose rung$175/mo (starting dose, compounded) |
| Tirzepatide | $149/mo12-month prepay$149/mo only as a 12-month plan paid in full ($1,788 in one charge); no month-to-month price is published; same price at every dose; compounded injectable | From $235/molowest dose rung$235/mo (starting dose, compounded) |
| Coverage | All 50 states | Not listed on Genesis Health's site (checked July 2026) |
| Brand-name | Compounded only | Yes |
| Oral option | Injectable only | Injectable only |
| Best for | Anyone who can prepay a year and wants one dose-independent price with full nationwide reach. | Adults seeking compounded or brand GLP-1s with coaching and annual pricing from $99/mo. |
| Desk Score | 94/100A | 53/100C |
The verdict
Desk pick — CoreAge RxCoreAge Rx takes this head-to-head with the higher Desk Score, 94/100 (A) against 53/100 (C) for Genesis Health. Genesis Health still holds its ground where its strengths line up with yours.
Choose CoreAge Rx if…
Anyone who can prepay a year and wants one dose-independent price with full nationwide reach.
$99/mo (12-month prepay) sema · $149/mo (12-month prepay) tirz · All 50 states
Choose Genesis Health if…
Adults seeking compounded or brand GLP-1s with coaching and annual pricing from $99/mo.
From $175/mo (lowest dose rung) sema · From $235/mo (lowest dose rung) tirz
FDAWarning letter issued to Genesis Health International Inc. dba Genesis in February 2026. See the FDA warning-letter database.
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Pricing and verification reflect each provider's public disclosures at last scoring; the Desk Score is our editorial judgment per the methodology. Prices change — confirm on each provider's own site. Not medical advice; see our disclosure.