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CoreAge Rx vs Open Water Rx

Compare the prices, treatment options and tradeoffs that matter before you choose a GLP-1 program.

By The WeighLab Bench. Provider verification dates appear below.

Open Water Rx

Provider comparison

Shoppers who want published monthly all-dose injection prices and separate oral options.

Semaglutide / month
$169/moAll doses, monthly compounded injection program
Tirzepatide / month
$219/moAll doses, monthly compounded injection program
Index 78/100 · Grade CChecked October 2026

Compounded drugs are not FDA-approved. Understand the medication options.

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The comparison in brief

CoreAge Rx has the higher Cost-Efficiency Index: 94/100 versus 78/100. That is a value comparison under our published methodology, not a measure of medical suitability or a guarantee of results.

The better fit depends on what is included in your quote. A lower advertised price can require prepayment, apply to a starting dose or leave out a separate fee.

How the comparison is scored

Costs & coverage

Published prices with their terms intact. Annual estimates account for billing frequency and known fixed required fees; they are not a treatment quote.

CoreAge Rx

Open Water Rx

Semaglutide / month
CoreAge Rx: $99/mo
Open Water Rx: $169/moAll doses, monthly compounded injection program
Tirzepatide / month
CoreAge Rx: $149/mo
Open Water Rx: $219/moAll doses, monthly compounded injection program
Semaglutide / year (modeled)
CoreAge Rx: $1,188
Open Water Rx: $2,028
Tirzepatide / year (modeled)
CoreAge Rx: $1,788
Open Water Rx: $2,628
State availability
CoreAge Rx: All 50 states
Open Water Rx: All 50 states
Oral / sublingual option listed
CoreAge Rx: Not listed
Open Water Rx: Yes
Brand-name access listed
CoreAge Rx: Not confirmed
Open Water Rx: Not confirmed
Provider facts checked
CoreAge Rx: October 2026
Open Water Rx: October 2026

Comparing different billing plans? See what a GLP-1 monthly price can leave out, or calculate the monthly cost.

Which program fits your priorities?

The strengths and limitations behind each provider's score. Read the full review before deciding.

CoreAge Rx

Anyone who wants one flat monthly price they can plan a full year around, on either molecule, without signing a contract.

Reasons to consider it

  • One price at every dose: semaglutide is $99 from 0.25 mg up to 2.5 mg, and tirzepatide is $149 from 2.5 mg up to 15 mg
  • No membership fee, no insurance needed and no long-term contract, and the price you lock in at checkout stays put as your dose rises
  • If the doctor decides a prescription isn't right for you, CoreAge refunds the medication portion of your payment

What to weigh up

  • Some programs we track publish lower semaglutide prices. Compare billing terms, dose pricing and required fees before choosing.
  • You pay before the doctor reviews your case, and if you aren't approved the FAQ promises a 100% refund while the refund policy keeps a $50 to $100 consultation fee
  • All sales are final once medication ships, because state and federal law don't allow medication returns

Compounded drugs are not FDA-approved. Understand the medication options.

Check CoreAge Rx pricing Read the full CoreAge Rx review

Open Water Rx

Shoppers who want published monthly all-dose injection prices and separate oral options.

Reasons to consider it

  • One-month injection plans have no dose-based price increase
  • Clinical review, medication if prescribed, shipping and follow-up are included
  • Oral semaglutide and tirzepatide have separate published prices

What to weigh up

  • Multi-month plans require prepayment; confirm the total before buying
  • Cancel at least 72 hours before the next billing date
  • The homepage says no charge before approval, while its cancellation policy describes payment at checkout and a refund if declined

Compounded drugs are not FDA-approved. Understand the medication options.

Check Open Water Rx pricing Read the full Open Water Rx review

Explore the six scoring factors

Scores run from 0 to 100. A higher factor score reflects our published value criteria; it is not a clinical endorsement.

CoreAge RxOpen Water Rx
Normalized Cost/Month
CoreAge Rx:
93/100
Open Water Rx:
81/100
Price Transparency
CoreAge Rx:
97/100
Open Water Rx:
94/100
Nationwide Access
CoreAge Rx:
98/100
Open Water Rx:
86/100
Formulation Options
CoreAge Rx:
84/100
Open Water Rx:
77/100
Clinical Oversight
CoreAge Rx:
90/100
Open Water Rx:
59/100
Contract Flexibility
CoreAge Rx:
95/100
Open Water Rx:
55/100

Before you sign up

  • Confirm your totalAsk about dose changes, membership, labs, shipping and cancellation terms.
  • Check treatment accessState coverage and medical eligibility can differ by medication and formulation.
  • Understand the medicationCompare compounded and brand-name options. Compounded drugs are not FDA-approved.

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Provider information reflects public disclosures at the verification dates shown. Prices and availability change; confirm current terms before paying. This comparison is for information, not medical advice. A licensed clinician determines whether treatment is appropriate.