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CoreAge Rx vs Lumora

An in-depth comparison of two leading GLP-1 Providers

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By Eli Marsden · Founding Editor
Editorially reviewed & fact-checked against primary sources · How we verify contentLast reviewed
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CoreAge Rx

8.3
★★★★4.2/5

Best for: best overall value

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VS
Lumora logo

Lumora

7.3
★★★3.7/5

Best for: physician-led compounded GLP-1 with labs, follow-up, and peptide options

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CoreAge Rx and Lumora are both GLP-1 Providers competing for the same patients, but they make different trade-offs on price, coverage, and what's included. In our scoring, CoreAge Rx starts lower at $99/mo versus $199/mo, and CoreAge Rx edges ahead overall (8.3 vs 7.3 out of 10). Below we break down pricing, what each plan covers, the six-dimension score, pros and cons, and exactly who should pick which.

Pricing

CoreAge Rx

Injectable, monthly auto-refill (flat across all dosages)Compounded
$99/mo
semaglutide

Re-verified 2026-08-05: homepage + Preventive Longevity section both show "Semaglutide — Starting at $99/mo", "Same price at every dose"; supersedes stale tiered pricing captured 2026-06-05.

Injectable, monthly auto-refill (flat across all dosages)Compounded
$149/mo
tirzepatide

Re-verified 2026-08-05: homepage GLP-1 hero + Preventive Longevity section both show "Tirzepatide — Starting at $149/mo", "Same price at every dose"; supersedes stale tiered pricing captured 2026-06-05.

Lumora

StartingCompounded
$199/mo
semaglutide

Compounded semaglutide injection (5 dose tiers; sublingual also offered). Estimated starting price; Lumora shows exact pricing (visit fees, medication, labs, follow-up) after a free online assessment.

StartingCompounded
$299/mo
tirzepatide

Compounded tirzepatide injection (6 dose tiers; sublingual also offered). Estimated starting price; exact pricing is shown after a free online assessment.

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What’s included

CoreAge Rx

What the monthly price covers

Medication

Included

Provider visits

Included

Shipping

Included

Lab work

Not disclosed

Coaching

Not disclosed

Lumora

What the monthly price covers

Medication

Included

Provider visits

Included

Shipping

Not disclosed

Lab work

Included

Coaching

Not disclosed

Score breakdown

Both providers are scored on the same six-dimension framework. The gradient bar marks the stronger side on each dimension.

CoreAge Rx

8.3/10

Overall

Lumora

7.3/10

Value25%

8.5A
vs
B
6.0

Effectiveness25%

8.5A
vs
B
7.5

User Experience15%

8.5A
vs
B
8.0

Trust & Safety15%

7.8A
vs
B
7.8

Accessibility10%

8.0A
vs
B
7.5

Support10%

8.4A
vs
B
7.9

Features & Coverage

FeatureCoreAge RxLumora
Starting Price$99/mo$199/mo
Features6 features8 features
States Available50Not disclosed
Compounded✓ Yes✓ Yes
Brand Name
FSA/HSA Accepted
FDA WarningsNoneNone

About CoreAge Rx

CoreAge Rx offers LegitScript-verified compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide with free 2-day shipping to all 50 states. Backed by licensed physicians and 24/7 support, it delivers the most competitive pricing in the compounded GLP-1 space.

Read our full CoreAge Rx review →

About Lumora

Lumora (Blue Skies MD LLC dba Lumora MD) is a physician-founded telehealth platform offering compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide in injectable and sublingual forms. Founded by Dr. Sean Arora, MD and Dr. Shannon Arora, MD of Arora Health & Aesthetics, the platform provides clinician-led care — every assessment is reviewed by a licensed provider before any treatment is prescribed. Plans include visit fees, medication, labs, and follow-up. Peptide therapies (NAD+, sermorelin, glutathione, gonadorelin, PT-141) also available. LegitScript certified; HIPAA compliant; all 50 U.S. states.

Read our full Lumora review →

Pros & Cons

CoreAge Rx

What we like

  • LegitScript certified — rigorous pharmacy standards
  • Free 2-day shipping nationwide
  • Both semaglutide and tirzepatide available
  • Lowest per-month pricing in the compounded segment
  • 24/7 support team
  • All 50 states covered

Watch-outs

  • Compounded only — no brand-name Ozempic or Wegovy
  • Newer brand with fewer independent reviews than legacy players

Lumora

What we like

  • Compounded semaglutide (5 dose tiers) and tirzepatide (6 dose tiers) in injectable and sublingual forms
  • Physician-founded by board-certified Drs. Sean and Shannon Arora (Arora Health & Aesthetics); clinician reviews every assessment
  • LegitScript certified, HIPAA compliant, medications dispensed through licensed U.S. pharmacy partners
  • Visit fees, medication, labs, and follow-up all included; full pricing shown before commitment
  • Peptide therapies offered including NAD+, sermorelin, glutathione, gonadorelin, and PT-141

Watch-outs

  • Pricing is fully gated behind the assessment — no public pricing; actual monthly costs unverifiable without completing intake
  • Compounded medications are not FDA-approved; compounding pharmacy partners not publicly named
  • Newer brand with 2026 founding; no Trustpilot rating or accessible public patient reviews found
  • No dietitian, coaching, or HSA/FSA eligibility disclosed on public pages
  • Claims all 50 states but 'treatment options may vary by state' with no explicit state-by-state coverage list

Our Verdict

Winner: CoreAge Rx

CoreAge Rx edges out Lumora with a higher overall score of 8.3/10 and is particularly strong for best overall value. Lumora remains a solid alternative, especially if you're looking for physician-led compounded GLP-1 with labs, follow-up, and peptide options.

Choose CoreAge Rx if…

You want best overall value and a starting price around $99/mo.

Choose Lumora if…

You want physician-led compounded GLP-1 with labs, follow-up, and peptide options and a starting price around $199/mo.

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