CoreAge Rx vs Circle Medical

Compare pricing, features, and medications to find the best GLP-1 provider for your weight loss journey

These two prices are not directly comparable

  • Circle Medical: the $35 figure is a per-visit consultation fee, not a month of treatment - the medication is billed separately.

CoreAge Rx vs Circle Medical: Overview

Choosing between CoreAge Rx and Circle Medical for GLP-1 weight loss medication? Both are highly-rated providers, but they differ in pricing, medication options, and service features.

CoreAge Rx offers both semaglutide and tirzepatide at $99/month with a rating of 9.6/10. Circle Medical also provides both semaglutide and tirzepatide at $35/month with a 8.7/10 rating.

The price difference of $64/month is significant - Circle Medical is the more budget-friendly option, while CoreAge Rx positions itself as a premium service.

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Our recommended brand

After reviewing all 148 providers on this platform, we've identified CoreAge Rx as offering the most transparent pricing model. At just $99/month — the same price every month, every dose — there are no surprise charges or hidden fees. Combined with exceptional service quality, personalized support, and access to both semaglutide and tirzepatide, it represents the best value without compromising on care.

At a glance

Price Difference
$64/mo
Rating Difference
0.9
Winner
CoreAge Rx
Best For
Quality

CoreAge Rx

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Rating
9.6/10Better
Monthly Price
$99
Medications
semaglutidetirzepatide

Pros

  • Comprehensive care
  • Multiple medications
  • Good support
  • Modern platform

Cons

  • Higher pricing
  • Newer provider
  • Limited track record
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Circle Medical

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Rating
8.7/10
Monthly Price
$35Cheaper
Medications
semaglutidetirzepatideoral semaglutide

Pros

  • It bills your insurance instead of asking you to forget insurance exists. Circle Medical states it is in-network with most commercial plans
  • Publishes a real out-of-pocket figure rather than a marketing one: patients with accepted insurance paid an average of $35 per appointment over the previous six months
  • FDA-approved medication only - Wegovy, Zepbound and non-GLP-1 options such as Contrave when appropriate. No compounded product
  • No membership and no hidden fees, which is rare among insurance-accepting telehealth services
  • This is a full primary-care practice, so weight management sits inside ongoing medical care rather than being a standalone drug subscription
  • Clear, conventional eligibility criteria published up front: BMI 27+ with a weight-related condition such as high blood pressure, diabetes or sleep apnea, or BMI 30+ without one
  • A mobile app with regular provider check-ins
  • Honest about supply and coverage: the site warns these treatments have significant stock issues and are not always covered
  • Insurance verification is built into the booking flow, so you find out where you stand before the appointment

Cons

  • Your cost is whatever your plan says it is. $35 is an average, not a price - deductibles and exclusions can leave you paying far more
  • The medication itself is a separate cost from the visit, and coverage for weight-loss drugs is the single most commonly denied benefit in this category
  • You must live in the state you are treated in and have your primary pharmacy in that same state, which rules out anyone splitting time between states
  • The full list of available states is not published - you have to start booking an appointment to see it
  • You may be booked with any available provider (MD, DO, PA-C or NP) rather than choosing one
  • If your insurance denies weight-loss coverage, there is no cash-pay compounded fallback here
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Feature-by-feature comparison

FeatureCoreAge RxCircle Medical
Monthly Price$99$35
Rating9.6/108.7/10
Medicationssemaglutide, tirzepatidesemaglutide, tirzepatide, oral semaglutide
Insurance AcceptedNoYes
Support HoursMon-Fri 8AM-8PM ETNot published
Live ChatAvailableNo
Free ShippingYesNo
Shipping Speed3-5 daysPrescriptions go to your own pharmacy rather than shipping from the provider
Mobile AppAvailableAvailable
Dedicated CoachIncludedNot included
Follow-up FrequencyBi-weeklyRegular provider check-ins to monitor progress
Money-back Guarantee30-day guaranteeNone published
Cancellation PolicyCancel anytimeAppointment-based care - there is no subscription to cancel

Which should you choose?

Choose CoreAge Rx if you:

  • Prefer a higher-rated service (9.6/10 vs 8.7/10)
  • Want personalized coaching support included
  • Value: comprehensive care

Choose Circle Medical if you:

  • Want to save $64/month with a more affordable option
  • Want more medication options to choose from
  • Need insurance coverage for your treatment
  • Value: it bills your insurance instead of asking you to forget insurance exists. circle medical states it is in-network with most commercial plans

Website previews

CoreAge Rx

CoreAge Rx website

Circle Medical

Circle Medical website

Our recommendation

CoreAge Rx comes out ahead with a higher rating of 9.6/10. It also provides multiple medication options including both semaglutide and tirzepatide.
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