StaveMD vs CoreAge Rx
An in-depth comparison of two leading GLP-1 Providers
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StaveMD
Best for: people who want semaglutide, tirzepatide, an oral tablet or a microdose from one brand, billed monthly
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StaveMD 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 $149/mo, and CoreAge Rx edges ahead overall (8.3 vs 7.1 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
StaveMD
12 weeks $417, 24 weeks $774, 52 weeks $1,417 upfront (the "$109/mo" headline)
12 weeks $567, 24 weeks $1,074, 52 weeks $2,197 upfront (the "$169/mo" headline)
12 weeks $567, 24 weeks $1,074, 52 weeks $2,067 upfront (the "$159/mo" headline)
12 weeks $477, 24 weeks $894, 52 weeks $1,677 upfront (the "$129/mo" headline)
Same ladder as semaglutide microdose: 12 weeks $477, 24 weeks $894, 52 weeks $1,677
CoreAge Rx
same price at every dose
same price at every dose
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What’s included
StaveMD
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.
StaveMD
7.1/10
CoreAge Rx
8.3/10
Value25%
Effectiveness25%
User Experience15%
Trust & Safety15%
Accessibility10%
Support10%
Features & Coverage
| Feature | StaveMD | CoreAge Rx |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $149/mo | ✓$99/mo |
| Features | ✓8 features | 6 features |
| States Available | Not disclosed | 50 |
| Compounded | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Brand Name | — | — |
| FSA/HSA Accepted | ✓ Yes | — |
| FDA Warnings | None | None |
About StaveMD
StaveMD is a telehealth brand that prescribes compounded semaglutide (injection or dissolving tablet), tirzepatide and low-dose microdose programs through OpenLoop's clinician network, with named compounding pharmacies and free shipping. Month-to-month plans start at $149 for semaglutide and $199 for tirzepatide. The "from $109/mo" headline is the 52-week plan, charged as $1,417 upfront.
Read our full StaveMD review →About CoreAge Rx
CoreAge Rx offers LegitScript-certified 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
StaveMD
What we like
- Month-to-month semaglutide injections at $149 per 4 weeks, with no membership fee on top
- Offers injections, a daily dissolving semaglutide tablet, and low-dose microdose programs for semaglutide or tirzepatide
- Names its prescribing group (OpenLoop Healthcare Partners) and four fulfilling pharmacies, with addresses, in its terms
- Cancel any time from your account, with no phone call and no notice period
- Full refund if a provider decides treatment isn't right for you, since no medication is ordered
- Free shipping, and the site says plans are HSA/FSA eligible
Watch-outs
- The "from $109/mo" headline is the 52-week plan, charged as $1,417 upfront; month-to-month semaglutide is $149
- Plans are labeled "/mo" but bill every 4 weeks, which is 13 charges a year, not 12
- The full price list only appears after the whole health intake and your name, address, phone and email
- "Trusted by millions" and "2,000,003+ members" are OpenLoop network totals, not StaveMD patients, per its own footer
- The homepage says "LegitScript-certified," but no certification record exists for the site in LegitScript's directory
- Refundability of unused months on a prepaid 12, 24 or 52-week plan is not spelled out
- Support is email-only; no phone number is published
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 StaveMD with a higher overall score of 8.3/10 and is particularly strong for best overall value. StaveMD remains a solid alternative, especially if you're looking for people who want semaglutide, tirzepatide, an oral tablet or a microdose from one brand, billed monthly.
Choose StaveMD if…
You want people who want semaglutide, tirzepatide, an oral tablet or a microdose from one brand, billed monthly and a starting price around $149/mo.
Choose CoreAge Rx if…
You want best overall value and a starting price around $99/mo.
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