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DrMedHealth vs CoreAge Rx

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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DrMedHealth

7.3
★★★3.7/5

Best for: Cost-conscious patients seeking low-priced compounded GLP-1s from a LegitScript-certified clinic.

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VS
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CoreAge Rx

8.3
★★★★4.2/5

Best for: best overall value

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DrMedHealth and CoreAge Rx 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 $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

DrMedHealth

startingCompounded
$199/mo
semaglutide
startingCompounded
$299/mo
tirzepatide

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

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What’s included

DrMedHealth

What the monthly price covers

Medication

Included

Provider visits

Included

Shipping

Included

Lab work

Not disclosed

Coaching

Not disclosed

CoreAge Rx

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.

DrMedHealth

7.3/10

Overall

CoreAge Rx

8.3/10

Value25%

7.5A
vs
B
8.5

Effectiveness25%

7.0A
vs
B
8.5

User Experience15%

7.0A
vs
B
8.5

Trust & Safety15%

7.3A
vs
B
7.8

Accessibility10%

7.5A
vs
B
8.0

Support10%

7.4A
vs
B
8.4

Features & Coverage

FeatureDrMedHealthCoreAge Rx
Starting Price$199/mo$149/mo
Features8 features6 features
States AvailableNot disclosed50
Compounded✓ Yes✓ Yes
Brand Name
FSA/HSA Accepted
FDA WarningsNoneNone

About DrMedHealth

DrMedHealth is a LegitScript-certified US telehealth platform for GLP-1 medical weight loss. Board-certified physicians prescribe compounded semaglutide from $199/mo and compounded tirzepatide from $299/mo, with FDA-approved branded options (Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro) also available. The platform advertises roughly 2-hour physician review and free shipping, with compounded medication prepared by licensed US pharmacies. It operates across many states via state-specific pages (California, Michigan, Indiana, Utah and others). Compounded GLP-1s are not FDA-approved for quality, safety or efficacy.

Read our full DrMedHealth review →

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.

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Pros & Cons

DrMedHealth

What we like

  • LegitScript certified telehealth platform
  • Low compounded pricing: semaglutide from $199/mo, tirzepatide from $299/mo
  • Both compounded and FDA-approved branded options available
  • Fast physician review (advertised ~2 hours) with free shipping
  • Compounded by licensed US pharmacies
  • Operates across many states with dedicated state pages

Watch-outs

  • Compounded GLP-1s are not FDA-approved for safety, efficacy or quality
  • Cash-pay model; insurance generally not accepted for medication
  • Full list of available states not consolidated in one place
  • Site is JavaScript-rendered, limiting easy review of full terms

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

Our Verdict

Winner: CoreAge Rx

CoreAge Rx edges out DrMedHealth with a higher overall score of 8.3/10 and is particularly strong for best overall value. DrMedHealth remains a solid alternative, especially if you're looking for Cost-conscious patients seeking low-priced compounded GLP-1s from a LegitScript-certified clinic..

Choose DrMedHealth if…

You want Cost-conscious patients seeking low-priced compounded GLP-1s from a LegitScript-certified clinic. and a starting price around $199/mo.

Choose CoreAge Rx if…

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

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