Alloy vs Cora Health
An in-depth comparison of two leading GLP-1 Providers
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Alloy
Best for women in menopause/perimenopause who want a Menopause Society-certified clinician AND the broadest brand+compounded GLP-1 formulary in our directoryStarting at $80/mo
Cora Health
Best for Cash-sensitive patients comfortable with compounded-only sourcing who want flat-rate pricing, named pharmacy disclosure, and LegitScript certification at $99-$135/mo on annual plansStarting at $99/mo
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Alloy | Cora Health |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | 7.4/10 | ✓7.5/10 |
| Starting Price | ✓$80/mo | $99/mo |
| Editorial Rating | 3.7 ★ /5 | ✓3.8 ★ /5 |
| Features | 8 features | ✓12 features |
| States Available | 0 | ✓50 |
| Compounded | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Brand Name | ✓ Yes | — |
| FSA/HSA Accepted | — | ✓ Yes |
| FDA Warnings | None | None |
Pros & Cons
Alloy
Pros
- ✓Broadest GLP-1 formulary in our catalog: brand Wegovy + brand Zepbound + oral Wegovy + compounded semaglutide + compounded tirzepatide + compounded liraglutide
- ✓All consulting doctors are certified by The Menopause Society — only ~1,000 such certified practitioners exist among ~20,000 OB-GYNs in the US
- ✓Brand-name Wegovy starting at $199/mo and compounded liraglutide starting at $80/mo cover both ends of the price/access spectrum
- ✓STARTGLP1 promo code knocks $50 off the first month per the public site
Cons
- ✗Not available in Louisiana or Mississippi (verified) — readers in those two states should be routed elsewhere
- ✗Initial consultation is $49 and is separate from medication cost — readers should know there's a non-refundable upfront fee
- ✗Menopause-specialty framing — best fit for women in menopause/perimenopause, not the right product for men or younger women whose primary need is weight loss
Cora Health
Pros
- ✓Two named 503A compounding pharmacy partners disclosed on first-party pages (Hallandale Pharmacy + VialsRx)
- ✓Hallandale Pharmacy is PCAB-accredited and operating since 2003 (independently verified)
- ✓LegitScript Certified (seal ID 49690100 in footer)
- ✓Flat per-tier pricing — no dose-escalation surcharge
- ✓Annual commitment delivers $99/mo semaglutide and $135/mo tirzepatide
- ✓All 50 states with HSA/FSA accepted
- ✓Wasef Health PC clinical group with named physicians (Wasef MD, Chen DO, Okafor MD)
- ✓No FDA Warning Letters
- ✓Free expedited shipping included
Cons
- ✗Compounded medications are not FDA-approved and not therapeutically equivalent to Wegovy/Zepbound
- ✗Leanio Health LLC has zero independent operating-history footprint (no BBB, no press, likely <12 months old)
- ✗Lowest advertised prices require 12-month commitment with no partial refunds
- ✗No brand-name Wegovy/Zepbound or oral GLP-1 (orforglipron/Rybelsus) options
- ✗Founder names and funding undisclosed on site
- ✗Wasef Health PC clinical group is third-party (not Cora-employed physicians)
Our Verdict
Cora Health edges out Alloy with a higher overall score of 7.5/10 and is particularly strong for Cash-sensitive patients comfortable with compounded-only sourcing who want flat-rate pricing, named pharmacy disclosure, and LegitScript certification at $99-$135/mo on annual plans. Alloy remains a solid alternative, especially if you're looking for women in menopause/perimenopause who want a Menopause Society-certified clinician AND the broadest brand+compounded GLP-1 formulary in our directory.
Glossary references
Key terms in this article, linked to their canonical definitions.
- Semaglutide · Drugs and brands
- Tirzepatide · Drugs and brands
- Compounded GLP-1 · Pharmacy and drug forms
- 503A pharmacy · Pharmacy and drug forms
- PCAB accreditation · Pharmacy and drug forms
- Prior authorization (PA) · Insurance and regulatory
- Off-label use · Insurance and regulatory
- FDA Drug Shortage List · Insurance and regulatory
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