Verdict94/ 100
Grade A · #1CoreAge Rx
The most honest middle of the market: nationwide access, both molecules at one flat, no-surprise price.
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CoreAge Rx vs Rivas Medical Weight Loss
Two GLP-1 providers, compared side by side on The Verdict Score — our published six-factor rubric. Same yardstick, and no score is adjusted for payment.
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Pricing sources checked: CoreAge Rx: August 2026 · Rivas Medical Weight Loss: August 2026
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Verdict51/ 100
Grade C · #490Rivas 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.
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Winner: CoreAge Rx
CoreAge Rx takes it with a higher Verdict Score — 94/100 to 51/100 (grade A vs C). Anyone who wants transparent flat pricing and nationwide access without a teaser-rate bait-and-switch. Rivas Medical Weight Loss still earns its place — shoppers who want mD/VA/FL patients wanting hands-on weekly in-person or telehealth GLP-1 visits.
The score compares published program terms and features; it does not measure clinical outcomes or predict which treatment will suit you.
Factor by factor
Both scored on the same six factors — see the methodology. The brass bar marks the stronger side on each.
92Real-world results69
92
Real-world results69
97Price honesty20
97
Price honesty20
96Prescriber access56
96
Prescriber access56
88Formulary choice40
88
Formulary choice40
95Cancellation fairness56
95
Cancellation fairness56
93Member support75
93
Member support75
Price, coverage & features
| Metric | CoreAge Rx | Rivas Medical Weight Loss |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict Score | 94/100 | 51/100 |
| Grade | A | C |
| Semaglutide | $99/mo | Not disclosed |
| Tirzepatide | $149/mo | $715/mo |
| Coverage | All 50 states | 3 states |
| Brand-name access | Compounded only | Compounded only |
| Oral / sublingual | No | No |
CoreAge Rx
What we like
- Flat, all-in monthly price with no intro-rate step-ups after month one
- Both compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide on one account
- Available in all 50 states
- Straightforward, low-friction cancellation
The caveats
- Not the cheapest — flat-price challengers like Trimi Health and Alan Meds undercut its sticker price
- No FDA-approved brand-name option (compounded only)
- Does not yet publicly name its 503A/B pharmacy partner
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
The caveats
- 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
Our pick — visit
Anyone who wants transparent flat pricing and nationwide access without a teaser-rate bait-and-switch.
Visit CoreAge Rx Read the full CoreAge Rx review →Also worth a look
Shoppers who want mD/VA/FL patients wanting hands-on weekly in-person or telehealth GLP-1 visits.
Visit Rivas Medical Weight Loss Read the full Rivas Medical Weight Loss review →Keep comparing
Neither of these has to be the answer: the rivals we rank against CoreAge Rx cover the 7 programs closest to it, and the same shortlist for Rivas Medical Weight Loss does the reverse.
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Pricing, states and verification reflect each provider's public disclosures at last review; the Verdict Score is our editorial judgment per the methodology. Prices change — confirm on each provider's site. Not medical advice; see our disclosure.