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CoreAge Rx vs Rivas Medical Weight Loss

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
Rivas Medical Weight Loss logo

Rivas Medical Weight Loss

6.7
★★★☆☆3.4/5

Best for: MD/VA/FL patients wanting hands-on weekly in-person or telehealth GLP-1 visits

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CoreAge Rx and Rivas Medical Weight Loss 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 $149/mo versus $498/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

0.25mgCompounded
$149/mo
semaglutide
0.5mgCompounded
$199/mo
semaglutide
1mgCompounded
$249/mo
semaglutide
1.7mgCompounded
$299/mo
semaglutide
2.5mgCompounded
$349/mo
tirzepatide

Rivas Medical Weight Loss

Any doseCompounded
$498/mo
semaglutide

billed $115/week for any dose; all-inclusive (visit + medication); ~$498/mo equivalent

Any doseCompounded
$715/mo
tirzepatide

billed $165/week for any dose; all-inclusive (visit + medication); ~$715/mo equivalent

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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

Rivas Medical Weight Loss

What the monthly price covers

Medication

Included

Provider visits

Included

Shipping

Not disclosed

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

Overall

Rivas Medical Weight Loss

6.7/10

Value25%

8.5A
vs
B
5.5

Effectiveness25%

8.5A
vs
B
7.5

User Experience15%

8.5A
vs
B
7.0

Trust & Safety15%

7.8A
vs
B
7.0

Accessibility10%

8.0A
vs
B
6.0

Support10%

8.4A
vs
B
7.5

Features & Coverage

FeatureCoreAge RxRivas Medical Weight Loss
Starting Price$149/mo$498/mo
Features6 features6 features
States Available503
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 Rivas Medical Weight Loss

Rivas Medical Weight Loss is a physician-founded program (Paul Rivas MD LLC) combining 15 in-person clinics with telehealth across Maryland, Virginia, and Florida. It offers compounded semaglutide at $115/week and compounded tirzepatide at $165/week, flat for any dose, with each all-inclusive weekly price covering the medication plus a provider visit. The concierge weekly-visit model runs higher than mail-order competitors.

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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

Rivas Medical Weight Loss

What we like

  • Physician-founded (Paul Rivas MD) with 15 clinics plus telehealth
  • Flat price for any dose; weekly provider visits included in every payment
  • Offers both compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide

Watch-outs

  • Expensive: about $498/mo for semaglutide and $715/mo for tirzepatide (billed weekly)
  • Only available in Maryland, Virginia, and Florida
  • Weekly-visit concierge model requires more frequent engagement than mail-order

Our Verdict

Winner: CoreAge Rx

CoreAge Rx edges out Rivas Medical Weight Loss with a higher overall score of 8.3/10 and is particularly strong for best overall value. Rivas Medical Weight Loss remains a solid alternative, especially if you're looking for MD/VA/FL patients wanting hands-on weekly in-person or telehealth GLP-1 visits.

Choose CoreAge Rx if…

You want best overall value and a starting price around $149/mo.

Choose Rivas Medical Weight Loss if…

You want MD/VA/FL patients wanting hands-on weekly in-person or telehealth GLP-1 visits and a starting price around $498/mo.

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