Kora MD alternatives: 12 sellers compared

Kora MD charges $179 a month for semaglutide and tirzepatide. None of the 12 sellers compared here costs $5 or more a month less; the lowest price among them is DudeMeds at $175 (prepaid). 10 score higher than Kora MD's 7.4/10, and Gala rates highest at 8.5.

Every row below is measured against what our review of Kora MD records. To see how the wider category ranks, start with our best weight-loss injection providers board.

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Kora MD

7.4

Where it fits: People who want oral or microdose compounded GLP-1 options through the OpenLoop clinician network

Medication
Compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide, with an oral option
States
All 50
Price shown
Before the medical intake

Kora MD advertises $117 for month one. Every row below compares against the standing $179/mo you pay from month two, not the introductory rate.

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How Kora MD compares

  • Monthly price. Kora MD: $179 a month, and no alternative here is $5 or more cheaper. What the higher-priced ones add is in the table.
  • Medication. Kora MD sells compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide, including an oral option. For FDA-approved brand-name pens, Gala, Luvo Health and DudeMeds sell them.
  • Where it ships. Kora MD says it serves all 50 states, so coverage is not a reason to switch.
  • What the price includes. Kora MD does not say what its price includes.
  • Strongest and weakest score. Kora MD's best factor is Effectiveness at 10.0/10 and its weakest is Value at 3.3. On value, Gala leads the alternatives here at 7.9.

Before you leave Kora MD

Canceling
Kora MD lets members cancel at any time. "Kora MD does not charge cancellation fees, early termination fees, or penalties for canceling a Subscription Service." "we require your cancellation request to be received at least 72 hours prior to your billing date."
Minimum commitment
Monthly plans renew automatically; 3 and 6-month plans are offered.
Refunds
Refund policy: "Other than cancellation due to medical disqualification, IN NO EVENT SHALL YOU BE ISSUED A REFUND UPON CANCELLATION OF THE SUBSCRIPTION SERVICES." "If approved, refunds will only be issued for your most recent billing cycle."
Early-termination fee
None.
Pharmacies
RedRock Pharmacy, Health Warehouse and Precision Compounding Pharmacy fill Kora MD's prescriptions, among 4 pharmacies in all. A new seller writes its own prescription and sends it to its own pharmacy, so expect a new vial and check its concentration before the first dose.
Price before intake
Kora MD shows its prices before the medical questionnaire. So do Gala, Luvo Health and Bodybuilding Health+, among 11 here.
Further reading
Kora MD sells 3 peptides; which have human trials is a separate question from price. To set Kora MD's terms against other sellers', see the cancellation and refund index.

The rest of the category

Everything else we track in this category, and how each one prices against Kora MD.

  • DreamHug MedicalCoverage in all 50 states, which most sellers will not confirm
    $179/mo8.5/10
    No saving of $5/mo or moreGo to site
  • PollyCoverage in all 50 states with one price at any dose
    $179/mo8.4/10
    No saving of $5/mo or moreGo to site
  • Bodi EnviCompounded semaglutide at $179/month
    $179/mo8.2/10
    No saving of $5/mo or moreGo to site
  • Stone HealthPeople who want posted 4-week prices for compounded GLP-1s, including oral and microdose options
    $179/mo8.1/10
    No saving of $5/mo or moreGo to site
  • AmbleFlat-priced compounded semaglutide or tirzepatide, with lower rates for longer prepaid plans
    $179/mo8.0/10
    No saving of $5/mo or moreGo to site
  • EdessaCompounded semaglutide by injection or tablet at one price per dose, with pharmacies named
    $179/mo8.0/10
    No saving of $5/mo or moreGo to site
  • GOAL.MDPublished compounded GLP-1 prices that hold at every dose, with no automatic refills
    $179/mo8.0/10
    No saving of $5/mo or moreGo to site
  • Nucore HealthA physician-owned shop with a microdose option and oral semaglutide
    $179/mo8.0/10
    No saving of $5/mo or moreGo to site

Frequently Asked Questions

None of the sellers compared here charges $5 or more a month less than Kora MD's $179. The lowest is DudeMeds at $175 (prepaid).
Gala, at 8.5/10 and $179 a month, followed by DreamHug Medical at 8.5. Kora MD scores 7.4.
Kora MD lets members cancel at any time. "Kora MD does not charge cancellation fees, early termination fees, or penalties for canceling a Subscription Service." "we require your cancellation request to be received at least 72 hours prior to your billing date." There is no early-termination fee. Keep your current supply until the new seller's first shipment arrives.
Gala, Luvo Health and DreamHug Medical, plus 7 more in the table. Kora MD says it does too.
Yes: Gala, Luvo Health and DudeMeds sell FDA-approved brand-name pens. Kora MD sells compounded medication, which costs less but has not been through FDA review.
No. RedRock Pharmacy, Health Warehouse and Precision Compounding Pharmacy fill Kora MD's prescriptions, and a new seller's clinician writes a fresh one for its own pharmacy. Note the medication and the dose you reached, and do not change your dose on your own while you move.

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