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Rivas Medical Weight Loss 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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Rivas Medical Weight Loss

6.7
★★★☆☆3.4/5

Best for: MD/VA/FL patients wanting hands-on weekly in-person or telehealth GLP-1 visits

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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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Rivas Medical Weight Loss 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 $99/mo versus $498/mo, and CoreAge Rx edges ahead overall (8.3 vs 6.7 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

Rivas Medical Weight Loss

Any doseCompounded
$498/mo
semaglutide

'Semaglutide $115/week for any dose — All-inclusive price, visit & medication.' That is $498 a calendar month. ⚠ Injections are given ON SITE at weekly visits, not shipped.

Any doseCompounded
$715/mo
tirzepatide

billed $165/week for any dose; all-inclusive (visit + medication); ~$715/mo equivalent

CoreAge Rx

Injectable, monthly auto-refill (flat across all dosages)Compounded
$99/mo
semaglutide

Re-verified 2026-08-05: homepage + Preventive Longevity section both show "Semaglutide — Starting at $99/mo", "Same price at every dose"; supersedes stale tiered pricing captured 2026-06-05.

Injectable, monthly auto-refill (flat across all dosages)Compounded
$149/mo
tirzepatide

Re-verified 2026-08-05: homepage GLP-1 hero + Preventive Longevity section both show "Tirzepatide — Starting at $149/mo", "Same price at every dose"; supersedes stale tiered pricing captured 2026-06-05.

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What’s included

Rivas Medical Weight Loss

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.

Rivas Medical Weight Loss

6.7/10

Overall

CoreAge Rx

8.3/10

Value25%

5.5A
vs
B
8.5

Effectiveness25%

7.5A
vs
B
8.5

User Experience15%

7.0A
vs
B
8.5

Trust & Safety15%

7.0A
vs
B
7.8

Accessibility10%

6.0A
vs
B
8.0

Support10%

7.5A
vs
B
8.4

Features & Coverage

FeatureRivas Medical Weight LossCoreAge Rx
Starting Price$498/mo$99/mo
Features6 features6 features
States Available350
Compounded✓ Yes✓ Yes
Brand Name
FSA/HSA Accepted
FDA WarningsNoneNone

About Rivas Medical Weight Loss

Rivas Medical Weight Loss is a physician-founded program (Paul Rivas MD LLC) combining 15 in-person clinics with telehealth across Maryland, Virginia, and Florida. It offers compounded semaglutide at $115/week and compounded tirzepatide at $165/week, flat for any dose, with each all-inclusive weekly price covering the medication plus a provider visit. The concierge weekly-visit model runs higher than mail-order competitors.

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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.

Read our full CoreAge Rx review →

Pros & Cons

Rivas Medical Weight Loss

What we like

  • Physician-founded (Paul Rivas MD) with 15 clinics plus telehealth
  • Flat price for any dose; weekly provider visits included in every payment
  • Offers both compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide

Watch-outs

  • Expensive: about $498/mo for semaglutide and $715/mo for tirzepatide (billed weekly)
  • Only available in Maryland, Virginia, and Florida
  • Weekly-visit concierge model requires more frequent engagement than mail-order

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 Rivas Medical Weight Loss with a higher overall score of 8.3/10 and is particularly strong for best overall value. Rivas Medical Weight Loss remains a solid alternative, especially if you're looking for MD/VA/FL patients wanting hands-on weekly in-person or telehealth GLP-1 visits.

Choose Rivas Medical Weight Loss if…

You want MD/VA/FL patients wanting hands-on weekly in-person or telehealth GLP-1 visits and a starting price around $498/mo.

Choose CoreAge Rx if…

You want best overall value and a starting price around $99/mo.

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Rivas Medical Weight Loss vs CoreAge Rx: FAQ

CoreAge Rx is cheaper. Its lowest ongoing monthly cash price is $99/mo, compared with $498/mo for Rivas Medical Weight Loss. We compare standing (not first-month promo) prices so the figures reflect what you'd actually pay month to month.
CoreAge Rx scores higher overall at 8.3/10 versus 6.7/10, and is particularly strong for best overall value. That said, Rivas Medical Weight Loss is a better fit if you want MD/VA/FL patients wanting hands-on weekly in-person or telehealth GLP-1 visits.
CoreAge Rx covers more — 50 states versus 3.
CoreAge Rx is an affiliate partner (we may earn a commission on sign-ups through our links); Rivas Medical Weight Loss is not. Either way, we rank providers editorially with the same scoring framework and disclose every partnership — being a partner does not buy a higher score.
For Semaglutide, CoreAge Rx is cheaper at $99/mo versus $498/mo at Rivas Medical Weight Loss.

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