Head-to-head dispatch
Primary Clinic (Direct GLP) vs CoreAge Rx
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
The cheapest tickets on the board by a wide margin — but only in ten states and without third-party verification.
Desk Score
The Desk's top dispatch: flat all-in pricing, both molecules, all 50 states — no teaser-rate traps.
CoreAge Rx takes this head-to-head with the higher Desk Score, 94/100 (A) against 80/100 (B−) for Primary Clinic (Direct GLP). Primary Clinic (Direct GLP) 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.
Primary Clinic (Direct GLP)
80/100
B−
CoreAge Rx
94/100
A
Price transparency
State access
Molecule range
Onboarding speed
Support responsiveness
Licensing & trust
The spec sheet
| Field | Primary Clinic (Direct GLP) | CoreAge Rx |
|---|---|---|
| Semaglutide | $65/mo | $149/mo |
| Tirzepatide | $110/mo | $349/mo |
| Coverage | WA, NM, AZ, UT, FL, DC, KS, OK, VA, GA | All 50 states |
| Brand-name | Compounded only | Compounded only |
| Oral option | Injectable only | Injectable only |
| Best for | Budget-first patients in a covered state who want the lowest possible price and don't need brand or oral options. | Anyone who wants a verified flat price and full nationwide reach from day one. |
| Desk Score | 80/100B− | 94/100A |
The verdict
Desk pick — CoreAge RxCoreAge Rx takes this head-to-head with the higher Desk Score, 94/100 (A) against 80/100 (B−) for Primary Clinic (Direct GLP). Primary Clinic (Direct GLP) still holds its ground where its strengths line up with yours.
Choose Primary Clinic (Direct GLP) if…
Budget-first patients in a covered state who want the lowest possible price and don't need brand or oral options.
$65/mo sema · $110/mo tirz · WA, NM, AZ, UT, FL, DC, KS, OK, VA, GA
Choose CoreAge Rx if…
Anyone who wants a verified flat price and full nationwide reach from day one.
$149/mo sema · $349/mo tirz · All 50 states
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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.