Head-to-head for moms
CoreAge Rx vs TMates
For semaglutide, CoreAge Rx is the cheaper of the two at the first dose: $99 against $249 a month. Choose CoreAge Rx if you want the lower semaglutide price; choose TMates if you want an oral option. The details, from each provider's own published prices and terms, are below.
CoreAge Rx
Higher scoreEditors' Rating 94/100 · Grade A
Best for: Mothers who want to know the real monthly cost before the free trial talks them into it — one flat price on semaglutide or tirzepatide, everywhere in the country, with no lock-in.
Visit CoreAge RxTMates
Editors' Rating 66/100 · Grade C
Best for: Mothers comparing an explicit one-month price with prepaid plans, after confirming formulation, dispensing pharmacy and refill cancellation timing.
Visit TMatesThe verdict
CoreAge Rx edges out TMates on the Editors' Rating, 94 to 66 (A vs C). Mothers who want to know the real monthly cost before the free trial talks them into it — one flat price on semaglutide or tirzepatide, everywhere in the country, with no lock-in.
TMates is still a genuine option — compounded semaglutide is $249 for a one-month plan and tirzepatide $297, with dose-independent pricing and oral options. Three-, six- and twelve-month plans show their larger totals. Current shipping FAQ says most states. Refunds stop once an approved prescription is written and transmitted to a pharmacy. Weigh the six factors below against your own priorities.
Side-by-side on the six factors
Each side's six factor scores from our women's-health rubric; the higher side on each factor is marked. See the methodology.
What CoreAge Rx and TMates cost
On semaglutide, CoreAge Rx charges $99 a month at every dose; TMates charges $249 a month at every dose. CoreAge Rx is $150 a month cheaper at every dose, about $1,800 over a year.
On tirzepatide, CoreAge Rx charges $149 a month at every dose; TMates charges $297 a month at every dose. CoreAge Rx is $148 a month cheaper at every dose, about $1,776 over a year.
| Detail | CoreAge Rx | TMates | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semaglutide, first dose | $99 | $249 | CoreAge Rx $150 less |
| Tirzepatide, first dose | $149 | $297 | CoreAge Rx $148 less |
| Brand-name medication | No | No | — |
| Included in the price | Clinician consult, medication and shipping | Clinician consult and medication | — |
| Price shown | Before intake | After intake | — |
| Live video visit | Not required | Not required | — |
| Oral option | No | Yes | — |
| Where it serves | All 50 states | Most states per product FAQ; confirm selected treatment at your address | — |
| Editors' Rating | 94/100 | 66/100 | CoreAge Rx +28 |
What the price covers
CoreAge Rx's price includes the clinician consult, the medication and shipping. TMates' price includes the clinician consult and the medication. So the sticker prices cover different things: shipping at CoreAge Rx but not, or not stated, at TMates. Add the missing pieces before you compare totals.
Where they serve and how signup works
Where they serve: CoreAge Rx, all 50 states; TMates, most states per product FAQ; confirm selected treatment at your address. If you live outside TMates' area, CoreAge Rx is the one of the two that can treat you.
CoreAge Rx shows its price before the health questions; TMates shows it only after you finish the intake. Neither CoreAge Rx nor TMates requires a live video visit; both start with an online questionnaire.
CoreAge Rx or TMates: who each one fits
Choose CoreAge Rx if…
- You want the lower semaglutide price: $99 a month against $249 at TMates.
- You want the lower tirzepatide price: $149 a month against $297 at TMates.
- You want to see the price before answering health questions; TMates shows it after intake.
- You live somewhere TMates may not serve; CoreAge Rx says it covers all 50 states.
- You want shipping included in the price, which TMates doesn't state.
- You go by our Editors' Rating: 94/100 against TMates' 66.
Choose TMates if…
- You want an oral (non-injection) option, which CoreAge Rx doesn't list.
CoreAge Rx
Editors' Rating 94/100 · Grade A
What we like
- Flat all-in price that doesn't step up after month one — the number you sign for is the number at the full dose
- Both compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide on a single account, so a molecule switch never resets the budget
- Licensed in all 50 states — care survives a move, a deployment, or a summer at the grandparents'
The caveats
- Not the rock-bottom sticker price — a bare teaser tier elsewhere can look cheaper for exactly one month
- Compounded only; no FDA-approved brand Wegovy or Zepbound if that is what you and your clinician want
- A general metabolic program, not a dedicated women's or maternal-health clinic
TMates
Editors' Rating 66/100 · Grade C
What we like
- Publishes one-month prices and longer-plan totals before intake
- Same-price-at-listed-doses promise on both product pages
- Injectable and compounded oral options with format prices visible
The caveats
- Lower monthly equivalents require a larger plan commitment
- No complete state list or assigned clinician/pharmacy established on the pages checked
- Prescription transmission ends refund eligibility, and an unapproved refund leaves payment-plan obligations in place
CoreAge Rx vs TMates: quick answers
Is CoreAge Rx cheaper than TMates?
On standing month-to-month prices, for semaglutide, CoreAge Rx is cheaper at the first dose ($99 vs $249 a month), and for tirzepatide, CoreAge Rx is cheaper at the first dose ($149 vs $297 a month). Promotions and prepaid plans are left out because the price you keep paying is the one that matters.
Do CoreAge Rx and TMates both offer tirzepatide?
Yes. CoreAge Rx lists tirzepatide at $149 a month at every dose, and TMates lists it at $297 a month at every dose.
Do I need a video visit with CoreAge Rx or TMates?
CoreAge Rx starts with an online questionnaire instead and TMates starts with an online questionnaire instead. Either way, a licensed clinician reviews your health history before anything is prescribed.
Do CoreAge Rx and TMates serve every state?
CoreAge Rx lists all 50 states. TMates lists most states per product FAQ; confirm selected treatment at your address. Confirm your state with each before you pay.
We may earn a referral fee if you sign up through a link on this page, at no extra cost to you. CoreAge Rx is a featured partner, and providers we work with may appear first. Scores are our own. Pricing, states and signup details reflect each provider's own published terms; the Editors' Rating is our editorial judgment per the methodology. Prices change — confirm on each provider's site. Not medical advice; see our disclosure.
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