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Hello Alpha vs CoreAge Rx

An in-depth comparison of two leading GLP-1 Providers

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By Eli Marsden · Founding Editor
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Hello Alpha

7.2
★★★3.6/5

Best for: Branded GLP-1s (and oral Foundayo) with insurance support on an established telehealth platform

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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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Hello Alpha 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 at $149/mo, and CoreAge Rx edges ahead overall (8.3 vs 7.2 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

Hello Alpha

Pricing not publicly listed.

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

Hello Alpha

Inclusions 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.

Hello Alpha

7.2/10

Overall

CoreAge Rx

8.3/10

Value25%

6.5A
vs
B
8.5

Effectiveness25%

7.5A
vs
B
8.5

User Experience15%

7.5A
vs
B
8.5

Trust & Safety15%

7.5A
vs
B
7.8

Accessibility10%

7.0A
vs
B
8.0

Support10%

7.9A
vs
B
8.4

Features & Coverage

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

About Hello Alpha

Hello Alpha (formerly Alpha Medical) is a US telehealth platform offering a full weight-loss lineup: branded GLP-1s including Wegovy, Ozempic, Rybelsus, Zepbound and Mounjaro, plus the oral GLP-1 Foundayo and other oral weight-loss medications. It works with insurance and provides ongoing clinician care through an online membership. Specific cash pricing and the full state list are not enumerated on the public site.

Read our full Hello Alpha 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

Hello Alpha

What we like

  • Full branded GLP-1 lineup: Wegovy, Ozempic, Rybelsus, Zepbound, Mounjaro
  • Offers the oral GLP-1 Foundayo plus oral weight-loss medications
  • Works with insurance
  • Ongoing clinician care via online membership

Watch-outs

  • Cash pricing is not published on the public site
  • Full state list is not enumerated
  • Insurance coverage of the medication still depends on your plan

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 Hello Alpha with a higher overall score of 8.3/10 and is particularly strong for best overall value. Hello Alpha remains a solid alternative, especially if you're looking for Branded GLP-1s (and oral Foundayo) with insurance support on an established telehealth platform.

Choose Hello Alpha if…

You want Branded GLP-1s (and oral Foundayo) with insurance support on an established telehealth platform.

Choose CoreAge Rx if…

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

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