Coby Health vs Cora Health
This comparison isolates the single most expensive decision in compounded GLP-1 shopping: dose-based pricing versus flat-rate pricing. Coby publishes its full ladder honestly — $239 at 2.5mg climbing to $439 at 12.5mg and above. Cora charges the same regardless of dose. Over a year of titration, that structural difference is worth more than any promotional discount.
Last updated August 5, 2026
Side by side
| Dimension | Coby Health | Cora Health |
|---|---|---|
| Tirzepatide starting price | $239/month at 2.5mg | $135/month on the annual plan |
| Tirzepatide at maintenance dose | $439/month at 12.5mg and above | $135/month — unchanged |
| Multi-month bundle pricing | Same-dose bundles from $179/month (6-month) or $189 (3-month) | $135/month annual, $175 semi-annual, $199 quarterly |
| Subscription required | No subscription or membership required | No membership fee; plan-length pricing |
| Pharmacy disclosure | Not named | Hallandale Pharmacy and VialsRx (503A), named |
| Cancellation | Subscription plans require 30 days' notice; $50 fee after pharmacy issuance | Cancel or pause by messaging the care team |
| Refunds | No refunds after shipment | Published refund and cancellation policy |
| State availability | All states except AR, LA, MS and NM — published | Not published as a consolidated list |
| Price transparency | Full dose-by-dose ladder published | All plan tiers published |
| Upfront payment | Monthly available with no prepayment | Best rate requires $1,620 upfront |
Highlighted cells indicate the stronger position on that dimension only. Facts are taken from each provider's own published materials and are recorded in full on their individual review pages.
Choose Coby Health if…
- You want to start month-to-month with no large upfront payment
- You need published confirmation of state availability
- You expect to stay on a low dose long term
- You want the full titration cost shown before you commit
Choose Cora Health if…
- You expect to reach a therapeutic maintenance dose of 10mg or above
- You want to know which pharmacy compounds your medication
- You want the lowest total 12-month cost
- You want a published refund policy rather than no refunds after shipment
Our verdict
On price, this is not close at maintenance doses. A patient who titrates to 12.5mg pays Coby $439/month against Cora's flat $135 on the annual plan — over $3,600 a year of difference. Cora also names its pharmacies and publishes a refund policy, while Coby has no refunds after shipment and a $50 post-issuance fee. Coby's genuine advantages are that it publishes its state exclusions and lets you start without prepaying a year. Choose Coby if you need month-to-month flexibility and live in one of its confirmed states; choose Cora if you can commit and expect to titrate up.
Frequently asked questions
Why does Coby Health cost more at higher doses?
Coby prices compounded tirzepatide by dose, and standard titration raises your dose over the first several months. That is normal industry practice and Coby is unusually honest in publishing the whole ladder up front. Flat-rate providers absorb that escalation instead, which is why they get cheaper relative to Coby the longer you stay on treatment.
Can I avoid Coby's dose escalation with a bundle?
Partly. Coby offers same-dose multi-month bundles from around $179/month (six-month) or $189/month (three-month), which are competitive. Those require you to be at a stable dose already, so they suit maintenance rather than initial titration.
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Medical disclaimer
This comparison is for informational purposes only and is not medical advice, a diagnosis, or a treatment recommendation. Only a licensed clinician who has evaluated you can decide whether any medication is appropriate. Pricing, medication availability, pharmacy partners and policies change frequently and vary by state — verify everything directly with the provider before purchasing.