CoreAge Rx vs Nova
An in-depth comparison of two leading GLP-1 Providers
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Nova
Best for: Texas and Florida readers who want needle-free GLP-1 options at an all-in price
Visit Nova →CoreAge Rx and Nova 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 $156/mo, and CoreAge Rx edges ahead overall (8.3 vs 7.0 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
Nova
All-in: medication, shipping and the required Nova Care fee.
First 3 months of medication ship and bill together at $269 on provider approval.
Provider picks the strength; sublingual mg are not interchangeable with injectable mg.
All-in: medication, shipping and the required Nova Care fee.
First 2 months of medication ship and bill together at $319 on provider approval.
Daily dual GLP-1 + GIP microdose; sublingual mg are not interchangeable with injectable mg.
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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
Nova
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
Nova
7.0/10
Value25%
Effectiveness25%
User Experience15%
Trust & Safety15%
Accessibility10%
Support10%
Features & Coverage
| Feature | CoreAge Rx | Nova |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | ✓$99/mo | $156/mo |
| Features | 6 features | 6 features |
| States Available | ✓50 | 2 |
| Compounded | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Brand Name | — | — |
| FSA/HSA Accepted | — | — |
| 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 Nova
Nova (NovaCure LLC) is a Texas- and Florida-only telehealth platform selling compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide in three formats each — weekly injection, weekly needle-free sublingual tablet, and a daily sublingual microdose — alongside hair, sexual-health and peptide programs. Every price is all-in, covering medication, shipping and the required Nova Care fee, and the weight-loss line runs from $156 to $210 a month.
Read our full Nova 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
Nova
What we like
- Every price is all-in — medication, shipping and the required Nova Care fee are in the number you see, with no separate membership line
- Three formats per molecule: weekly injection, weekly needle-free sublingual tablet, and a daily sublingual microdose
- Six compounded GLP-1 options priced $156 to $210 a month, all shown before you pay
- States its service area plainly in the footer — Texas and Florida
- iOS and Android apps for messaging your care team and tracking orders
- Free refrigerated shipping on every order and no separate consultation fee
- Discloses clearly that the FDA does not approve compounded medications
- Tells you plainly that sublingual mg are not interchangeable with injectable mg — a real safety point most sellers skip
Watch-outs
- Only available in Texas and Florida — most readers cannot buy here at all
- The two RDT tablets bundle their first months into one upfront charge: $269 for 3 months of semaglutide, $319 for 2 months of tirzepatide
- Its pricing page splits a $99 membership from medication, but checkout charges a single all-in figure, so the two do not reconcile
- Pricing page says you're only charged if a provider prescribes; the refund policy says membership fees aren't refunded if they decline
- The refund policy still refers to patients 'located outside Texas', so it has not been updated since Florida was added
- The compounding pharmacy is described only as a state-licensed 503A facility and is never named
- Oral daily strengths are provider-selected (36 or 145 mcg) and the site does not say which you will get
Our Verdict
CoreAge Rx edges out Nova with a higher overall score of 8.3/10 and is particularly strong for best overall value. Nova remains a solid alternative, especially if you're looking for Texas and Florida readers who want needle-free GLP-1 options at an all-in price.
Choose CoreAge Rx if…
You want best overall value and a starting price around $99/mo.
Choose Nova if…
You want Texas and Florida readers who want needle-free GLP-1 options at an all-in price and a starting price around $156/mo.
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- 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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