Helios Meds vs CoreAge Rx
An in-depth comparison of two leading GLP-1 Providers
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Helios Meds
Best for: Transparent low-cost compounded semaglutide from a LegitScript-approved telehealth provider
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Helios Meds 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 $149.99/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
Helios Meds
CoreAge Rx
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What’s included
Helios Meds
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.
Helios Meds
7.0/10
CoreAge Rx
8.3/10
Value25%
Effectiveness25%
User Experience15%
Trust & Safety15%
Accessibility10%
Support10%
Features & Coverage
| Feature | Helios Meds | CoreAge Rx |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $149.99/mo | ✓$149/mo |
| Features | ✓8 features | 6 features |
| States Available | Not disclosed | 50 |
| Compounded | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Brand Name | — | — |
| FSA/HSA Accepted | — | — |
| FDA Warnings | None | None |
About Helios Meds
Helios Meds is a US telehealth provider based in Hockessin, Delaware offering physician-prescribed compounded GLP-1 medications for weight loss, with US board-certified physicians and LegitScript approval. Compounded semaglutide starts at $149.99/month and compounded tirzepatide at $349.97/month, with an online provider review and discreet shipping. Pricing is transparent; a public state list is not enumerated on the site.
Read our full Helios Meds 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.
Read our full CoreAge Rx review →Pros & Cons
Helios Meds
What we like
- Transparent compounded pricing: semaglutide from $149.99/month
- Compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide via online provider review
- LegitScript-approved with US board-certified physicians
- Discreet shipping
Watch-outs
- Compounded GLP-1s are not FDA-approved finished products
- Tirzepatide is relatively pricey at $349.97/month
- Public state list is not enumerated
- Cash-pay only — no insurance billing
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
CoreAge Rx edges out Helios Meds with a higher overall score of 8.3/10 and is particularly strong for best overall value. Helios Meds remains a solid alternative, especially if you're looking for Transparent low-cost compounded semaglutide from a LegitScript-approved telehealth provider.
Choose Helios Meds if…
You want Transparent low-cost compounded semaglutide from a LegitScript-approved telehealth provider and a starting price around $149.99/mo.
Choose CoreAge Rx if…
You want best overall value and a starting price around $149/mo.
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Care Bare Rx
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From $199/mo
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From $112/mo
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Patients who want the option to switch between compounded and brand-name GLP-1 through one provider
From $99/mo
Get started →Helios Meds vs CoreAge Rx: FAQ
Key terms, explained
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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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