CoreAge Rx vs Meli Health
An in-depth comparison of two leading GLP-1 Providers
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Meli Health
Best for: people who want compounded semaglutide or tirzepatide from a service that names its pharmacy
Visit Meli Health →CoreAge Rx and Meli Health 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 $229/mo, and CoreAge Rx edges ahead overall (8.3 vs 6.7 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
same price at every dose
same price at every dose
Meli Health
$147 for the first month, then $229 a month, as checkout states. Checkout pre-selects a $29.95 priority review add-on that you can untick
$179 for the first month, then $299 a month, as checkout states. Checkout pre-selects a $29.95 priority review add-on that you can untick
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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
Meli Health
What the monthly price covers
Medication
Included
Provider visits
Included
Shipping
Included
Lab work
Not disclosed
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
Meli Health
6.7/10
Value25%
Effectiveness25%
User Experience15%
Trust & Safety15%
Accessibility10%
Support10%
Features & Coverage
| Feature | CoreAge Rx | Meli Health |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | ✓$99/mo | $229/mo |
| Features | 6 features | 6 features |
| States Available | 50 | Not disclosed |
| Compounded | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Brand Name | — | — |
| FSA/HSA Accepted | — | ✓ Yes |
| FDA Warnings | None | None |
About CoreAge Rx
CoreAge Rx offers LegitScript-certified 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 Meli Health
Meli Health is a telehealth company that sells compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide, prescribed by clinicians in the LocumTele network and filled by Rush Pharmacy, alongside NAD+, sermorelin and other wellness treatments. The first month costs $147 for semaglutide or $179 for tirzepatide, then $229 or $299 a month. It serves 49 states but not California.
Read our full Meli Health 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
Meli Health
What we like
- Names both its clinician network, LocumTele, and the compounding pharmacy that fills orders, Rush Pharmacy
- Treatment pages show the first-month and ongoing monthly price before you start the intake
- Your card is pre-authorized and charged only if a physician prescribes treatment
- The monthly price includes the provider consultation, medication and free expedited shipping
- Month-to-month plan you can cancel from your patient portal or by email
- Intake and clinician review happen online, with no in-person visit
Watch-outs
- The results screen says your plan is approved, with a countdown timer, before any clinician has reviewed your answers
- Checkout pre-selects a $29.95 priority review add-on, so you must untick it to pay the advertised price
- The $147 and $179 prices are first-month offers; plans renew at $229 and $299 a month
- Checkout advertises a money-back guarantee, but the refund policy rules out refunds once medication is dispensed
- Support is by email only, though the site advertises unlimited 24/7 support
- You must cancel at least 48 hours before your billing date to avoid the next charge, with no prorated refunds
- The LegitScript seal on the site could not be matched to a LegitScript record, and there is no Trustpilot profile
- Not available in California
Our Verdict
CoreAge Rx edges out Meli Health with a higher overall score of 8.3/10 and is particularly strong for best overall value. Meli Health remains a solid alternative, especially if you're looking for people who want compounded semaglutide or tirzepatide from a service that names its pharmacy.
Choose CoreAge Rx if…
You want best overall value and a starting price around $99/mo.
Choose Meli Health if…
You want people who want compounded semaglutide or tirzepatide from a service that names its pharmacy and a starting price around $229/mo.
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