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NowPatient 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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NowPatient

6.9
★★★3.5/5

Best for: Brand-name GLP-1 access without a compounded route

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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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NowPatient 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 $1069/mo, and CoreAge Rx edges ahead overall (8.3 vs 6.9 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

NowPatient

Mounjaro (brand, cash-pay)Brand-name
$1069/mo
tirzepatide
Wegovy injection (brand, cash-pay)Brand-name
$1349/mo
semaglutide
Wegovy oral tablet (brand, cash-pay)Brand-name
$1349/mo
semaglutide
Saxenda (brand, cash-pay)Brand-name
$1349/mo
liraglutide

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

NowPatient

What the monthly price covers

Medication

Included

Provider visits

Included

Shipping

Not disclosed

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.

NowPatient

6.9/10

Overall

CoreAge Rx

8.3/10

Value25%

4.0A
vs
B
8.5

Effectiveness25%

8.0A
vs
B
8.5

User Experience15%

7.5A
vs
B
8.5

Trust & Safety15%

8.0A
vs
B
7.8

Accessibility10%

7.5A
vs
B
8.0

Support10%

7.9A
vs
B
8.4

Features & Coverage

FeatureNowPatientCoreAge Rx
Starting Price$1069/mo$149/mo
Features2 features6 features
States AvailableNot disclosed50
Compounded✓ Yes
Brand Name✓ Yes
FSA/HSA Accepted
FDA WarningsNoneNone

About NowPatient

NowPatient is a US-UK telehealth platform offering brand-name GLP-1 weight management access including Mounjaro, Wegovy (injection and oral tablet), and Saxenda. Consultations are free and patients pay only the cost of the prescribed medication, which means out-of-pocket tracks brand list prices (~$1,000-$1,350/mo without insurance). HQ Austin, TX.

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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

NowPatient

What we like

  • Free telehealth consultation — you only pay for the medication
  • Brand-name Mounjaro, Wegovy injection, Wegovy oral tablet, and Saxenda all available
  • One of the few platforms offering Wegovy in both injection and oral pill form
  • No compounded options — every drug is FDA-approved brand-name

Watch-outs

  • Cash-pay pricing tracks full brand list price (~$1,000–$1,350/mo)
  • No compounded semaglutide or tirzepatide (usually the cheaper route)
  • State availability determined during intake, not shown upfront
  • Does not offer Foundayo (orforglipron)

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 NowPatient with a higher overall score of 8.3/10 and is particularly strong for best overall value. NowPatient remains a solid alternative, especially if you're looking for Brand-name GLP-1 access without a compounded route.

Choose NowPatient if…

You want Brand-name GLP-1 access without a compounded route and a starting price around $1069/mo.

Choose CoreAge Rx if…

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

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