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UR Meds 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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UR Meds

7.1
★★★3.6/5

Best for: low-cost, flat-priced GLP-1 plus other telehealth pillars in one place

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VS
CoreAge Rx logo

CoreAge Rx

8.3
★★★★4.2/5

Best for: best overall value

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UR Meds 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 $179/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

UR Meds

GLP-1 program — 'starting at'compounded injection
$179/mo
semaglutide

'GLP-1 Programs Starting at $179 — 100% online medical visit. Prescription & telemed visits included. No insurance required. No hidden fees. Ships free if prescribed.' ✓ 'You're only charged if prescribed.'

CoreAge Rx

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

same price at every dose

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

same price at every dose

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What’s included

UR Meds

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.

UR Meds

7.1/10

Overall

CoreAge Rx

8.3/10

Value25%

7.0A
vs
B
8.5

Effectiveness25%

7.0A
vs
B
8.5

User Experience15%

7.5A
vs
B
8.5

Trust & Safety15%

6.5A
vs
B
7.8

Accessibility10%

7.5A
vs
B
8.0

Support10%

7.4A
vs
B
8.4

Features & Coverage

FeatureUR MedsCoreAge Rx
Starting Price$179/mo$99/mo
Features8 features6 features
States AvailableNot disclosed50
Compounded✓ Yes
Brand Name
FSA/HSA Accepted
FDA WarningsNoneNone

About UR Meds

UR Meds is a multi-pillar telehealth service (weight loss, men's and women's health, hair, peptides, longevity) offering provider-reviewed GLP-1 weight-loss care from $179/mo with the same price at every dose and no membership. It runs on the OpenLoop Health platform with US-licensed providers, 100% online and no insurance required. Medications are compounded by a licensed pharmacy when appropriate; the specific molecule, pharmacy partner, and state-availability list are not named on the marketing site.

Read our full UR Meds 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

UR Meds

What we like

  • GLP-1 weight-loss care from $179/mo with the same price at every dose
  • No monthly membership; cancel anytime; no insurance required
  • Multi-pillar: also peptides, men's/women's health, hair, and longevity
  • Runs on the OpenLoop Health telehealth platform with US-licensed providers
  • 10,000+ patients served

Watch-outs

  • Specific GLP-1 molecule (semaglutide vs tirzepatide) not named on the marketing site
  • Compounding pharmacy partner not named
  • States of operation not published
  • LegitScript 'Certified' shown via a self-hosted badge linking to the generic LegitScript site (not independently verifiable)

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 UR Meds with a higher overall score of 8.3/10 and is particularly strong for best overall value. UR Meds remains a solid alternative, especially if you're looking for low-cost, flat-priced GLP-1 plus other telehealth pillars in one place.

Choose UR Meds if…

You want low-cost, flat-priced GLP-1 plus other telehealth pillars in one place and a starting price around $179/mo.

Choose CoreAge Rx if…

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

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UR Meds vs CoreAge Rx: FAQ

CoreAge Rx is cheaper. Its lowest ongoing monthly cash price is $99/mo, compared with $179/mo for UR Meds. 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 7.1/10, and is particularly strong for best overall value. That said, UR Meds is a better fit if you want low-cost, flat-priced GLP-1 plus other telehealth pillars in one place.
CoreAge Rx lists availability in 50 states, while UR Meds's state list is not publicly listed.
CoreAge Rx is an affiliate partner (we may earn a commission on sign-ups through our links); UR Meds 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 $179/mo at UR Meds.

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