PlushCare vs CoreAge Rx
An in-depth comparison of two leading GLP-1 Providers
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PlushCare
Best for: virtual primary care that can also prescribe GLP-1s
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PlushCare 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, both start around $149/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
PlushCare
Range up to $299/mo
Range up to $599/mo
CoreAge Rx
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What’s included
PlushCare
What the monthly price covers
Medication
Billed separately
Provider visits
Billed separately
Shipping
Not disclosed
Lab work
Billed separately
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.
PlushCare
7.0/10
CoreAge Rx
8.3/10
Value25%
Effectiveness25%
User Experience15%
Trust & Safety15%
Accessibility10%
Support10%
Features & Coverage
| Feature | PlushCare | CoreAge Rx |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $149/mo | $149/mo |
| Features | ✓8 features | 6 features |
| States Available | 50 | 50 |
| Compounded | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Brand Name | — | — |
| FSA/HSA Accepted | — | — |
| FDA Warnings | None | None |
About PlushCare
Established virtual primary-care telehealth platform (subsidiary of Transcarent, Inc., a Delaware corporation, alongside Accolade, 2nd.MD, and 98point6 by Transcarent). PlushCare offers virtual visits with US board-certified physicians at $30 insured / $129 self-pay per appointment, with GLP-1 prescribing as a clinician-discretionary option within the broader primary-care relationship.
Read our full PlushCare 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
PlushCare
What we like
- Available in all 50 states
- Appointments with US board-certified physicians, not nurse practitioners only
- Virtual primary care — the same doctor can manage GLP-1s alongside other health needs
- Owned by Transcarent, a venture-backed health platform with a named corporate parent
Watch-outs
- Facing a California class action alleging deceptive subscription enrollment and unauthorized charges after cancellation
- GLP-1 prescribing is up to the clinician at the visit — not guaranteed at signup
- BBB complaints center on the membership cancellation process
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 PlushCare with a higher overall score of 8.3/10 and is particularly strong for best overall value. PlushCare remains a solid alternative, especially if you're looking for virtual primary care that can also prescribe GLP-1s.
Choose PlushCare if…
You want virtual primary care that can also prescribe GLP-1s and a starting price around $149/mo.
Choose CoreAge Rx if…
You want best overall value and a starting price around $149/mo.
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Care Bare Rx
LGBTQ+-inclusive compounded GLP-1 telehealth
From $199/mo
Get started →Enhance MD
Lab-monitored compounded GLP-1 with mandatory video visit
From $112/mo
Get started →MEDVi
Patients who want the option to switch between compounded and brand-name GLP-1 through one provider
From $99/mo
Get started →PlushCare 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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