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MEDVi vs CoreAge Rx: Which GLP-1 Clinic Is Better in 2026?

✓ 53 clinics scored independently✓ Prices checked weekly✓ Scores from evidence · partners first at equal scores

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Short answer

MEDVi wins overall, scoring 6.6/10 vs 6.4/10. Mainly on price & value and medication options. If price is your priority, CoreAge Rx is cheaper at $79/mo on a 12-month plan paid in full.

Our pick: MEDVi

MEDVi wins overall, scoring 6.6/10 vs 6.4/10. If price is your priority, CoreAge Rx is cheaper at $79/mo on a 12-month plan paid in full.

Winner
#41 of 53

MEDViMEDVi

6.6

A large compounded GLP-1 clinic that fronts $149 for the first month and bills $299 a month after that, names its medical groups and three pharmacies, and holds an open FDA warning letter plus a BBB F rating.

from $299/mo refills after a $149 first month

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#43 of 53

CoreAge Rx

6.4

Named-drug pricing: $79/mo semaglutide on a 12-month plan paid in full, tirzepatide from $129/mo. Undercut by a Trustpilot rating Trustpilot itself has suspended for fake reviews.

from $79/mo on a 12-month plan paid in full

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MEDVi vs CoreAge Rx, side by side

FeatureMEDViCoreAge Rx
Our score6.6/106.4/10
Starting price$299/mo refills after a $149 first month$79/mo on a 12-month plan paid in full
Medication typescompounded semaglutide, compounded tirzepatide, oral GLP-1 dissolvable tablets, Wegovy (brand), Wegovy pill (brand), Zepbound (brand)compounded semaglutide, compounded tirzepatide
Best for——
Overall ranking#41#43
Price & Value (25%)5.58.0
Clinical Oversight (30%)8.07.5
Medication Options (20%)9.06.5
Transparency (25%)4.03.5

Sources: MEDVi pricing verified on glp1.medvi.org, CoreAge Rx pricing verified on coreagerx.com

Pros & cons

MEDVi

Pros

  • + Names its clinician networks (OpenLoop Health and CareGLP Affiliated P.C.s) and three partner pharmacies with full street addresses and phone numbers
  • + Month-to-month with no contract. Cancel by email or portal chat at least 72 hours before the next billing date
  • + Compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide injections, a daily dissolvable tablet, and brand-name Wegovy and Zepbound on a separate $99 membership

Cons

  • − Weaker on Transparency (4.0/10)
  • − Weaker on Price & Value (5.5/10)
  • − Weaker on Clinical Oversight (8.0/10)

CoreAge Rx

Pros

  • + Semaglutide and tirzepatide are each named to their drug with a price, which is rarer here than it should be
  • + Unusually specific HIPAA disclosure naming the actual clinical entities, separate from the booking platform
  • + LegitScript certified

Cons

  • − Weaker on Transparency (3.5/10)
  • − Weaker on Medication Options (6.5/10)
  • − Weaker on Clinical Oversight (7.5/10)

The bottom line

After scoring all 53 clinics on our 4-criterion rubric (price & value, clinical oversight, medication options and transparency), MEDVi (6.6/10) comes out ahead of CoreAge Rx (6.4/10). But the right choice still depends on what matters most to you.

Choose MEDVi if you want this option. From $299/mo refills after a $149 first month.

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Choose CoreAge Rx if you want this option. From $79/mo on a 12-month plan paid in full.

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Editor's overall pick

Not sold on either? Our highest-rated clinic overall is Wellorithm (7.9/10) from $247/mo after month 1. Read the review →

Ready to start GLP-1 weight loss?

Our verdict for this matchup is MEDVi.

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Frequently asked questions

Which is better, MEDVi or CoreAge Rx?

MEDVi scores higher overall (6.6/10 vs 6.4/10) and is our recommended pick for most people. If price is the priority, CoreAge Rx starts at $79/mo on a 12-month plan paid in full.

How much does MEDVi cost vs CoreAge Rx?

MEDVi is from $299/mo refills after a $149 first month and CoreAge Rx is from $79/mo on a 12-month plan paid in full. Both are typically cash-pay; HSA/FSA funds are often eligible. We run an automated check against each clinic's own live pricing page every week; a price left unconfirmed for 45 days shows as unverified rather than staying marked as current.

What is the difference between MEDVi and CoreAge Rx?

MEDVi (6.6/10, #41 of 53) and CoreAge Rx (6.4/10, #43 of 53) are scored independently across our 4 criteria: price & value, clinical oversight, medication options and transparency. See the detailed score breakdown above for the criterion-by-criterion comparison.

Does MEDVi or CoreAge Rx take insurance?

Neither MEDVi nor CoreAge Rx typically accepts insurance for GLP-1 weight-loss treatment. Both operate on a cash-pay model, though HSA and FSA funds are often eligible. Confirm at checkout.

Related comparisons

Wellorithm vs MEDVi→Wellorithm vs CoreAge Rx→Lavender Sky Health vs MEDVi→Lavender Sky Health vs CoreAge Rx→HealthRX vs MEDVi→HealthRX vs CoreAge Rx→

Top picks

Wellorithm

7.9

from $247/mo from month 2 ($147 first month)

Lavender Sky Health

7.9

from $78/mo equivalent on an 8 to 10 week supply

HealthRX

7.8

from $99/mo on a $1,188 prepaid year

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