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CoreAge Rx vs TeleFirst Med

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
CoreAge Rx logo

CoreAge Rx

8.3
★★★★4.2/5

Best for: best overall value

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VS
TeleFirst Med logo

TeleFirst Med

6.4
★★★☆☆3.2/5

Best for: TX or NC patients who want a brand-name (not compounded) GLP-1 prescription via a $120 telehealth visit

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CoreAge Rx and TeleFirst Med 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 at $149/mo, and CoreAge Rx edges ahead overall (8.3 vs 6.4 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

TeleFirst Med

Pricing not publicly listed.

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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

TeleFirst Med

What the monthly price covers

Medication

Billed separately

Provider visits

Included

Shipping

Not disclosed

Lab work

Not disclosed

Coaching

Included

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

TeleFirst Med

6.4/10

Value25%

8.5A
vs
B
6.0

Effectiveness25%

8.5A
vs
B
7.0

User Experience15%

8.5A
vs
B
6.0

Trust & Safety15%

7.8A
vs
B
6.5

Accessibility10%

8.0A
vs
B
5.5

Support10%

8.4A
vs
B
6.9

Features & Coverage

FeatureCoreAge RxTeleFirst Med
Starting Price$149/mo
Features6 features8 features
States Available502
Compounded✓ 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 TeleFirst Med

TeleFirst Med is a virtual urgent-care and primary-care telehealth clinic that also offers a GLP-1 weight-loss path: a $120 telehealth evaluation with a licensed doctor who, if you qualify, prescribes real brand-name GLP-1 medication — not compounded — which you fill at your own regular pharmacy (medication cost is separate). It advertises no insurance hassle and no prior authorization, and serves Texas and North Carolina. It is a small practice (500+ patients) that does not run a compounded-by-mail program or publish medication pricing.

Read our full TeleFirst Med 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

TeleFirst Med

What we like

  • Prescribes real brand-name GLP-1 (e.g. Ozempic/Wegovy), not compounded — appealing if you specifically want FDA-approved branded medication
  • Simple $120 telehealth evaluation with a licensed doctor; no insurance hassle and no prior authorization
  • You fill the prescription at your own regular pharmacy rather than waiting on a mail-order compounding pharmacy
  • Also a general telehealth clinic (urgent care, chronic-condition management) if you want broader care

Watch-outs

  • Only Texas and North Carolina are confirmed — not available nationwide
  • The $120 is an evaluation fee; the brand-name medication is billed separately at your pharmacy and can be expensive without insurance
  • Small practice (about 500 patients) with limited public detail on its clinicians and program
  • No compounded or lower-cost medication option, and no medication pricing is published

Our Verdict

Winner: CoreAge Rx

CoreAge Rx edges out TeleFirst Med with a higher overall score of 8.3/10 and is particularly strong for best overall value. TeleFirst Med remains a solid alternative, especially if you're looking for TX or NC patients who want a brand-name (not compounded) GLP-1 prescription via a $120 telehealth visit.

Choose CoreAge Rx if…

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

Choose TeleFirst Med if…

You want TX or NC patients who want a brand-name (not compounded) GLP-1 prescription via a $120 telehealth visit.

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