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DrMedHealth vs PlushCare

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

DrMedHealth vs PlushCare: Overview

Choosing between DrMedHealth and PlushCare for GLP-1 weight loss medication? Both are popular providers, but they differ in pricing, medication options, and service features.

DrMedHealth offers both semaglutide and tirzepatide at $199/month with a rating of 6.5/10. PlushCare also provides both semaglutide and tirzepatide at $20/month with a 8.5/10 rating.

The price difference of $179/month is significant - PlushCare is the more budget-friendly option, while DrMedHealth positions itself as a premium service.

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.

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At a glance

Price Difference

$179/mo

Rating Difference

2.0

Winner

PlushCare

Best For

Budget

DrMedHealth

View full DrMedHealth review →

Rating

6.5/10

Monthly Price

$199

Medications

semaglutidetirzepatide

Pros

✓A single published price for the GLP-1 programme: $199/month, with a free assessment and free shipping
✓No insurance needed, stated up front
✓Other services on the site are individually priced from $129 to $199 rather than gated behind an intake

Cons

✗The FDA has formally told DrMedHealth that claims on its site about its compounded products were false or misleading - see the warning letter above
✗The medication is compounded and therefore not FDA-approved - the agency has not reviewed it for safety, effectiveness or manufacturing quality
✗Compounded GLP-1 pricing in this tier is cheap partly because the product carries none of the trial programme, patent or distribution costs of the approved drug - and none of its regulatory review either
✗No phone number, refund policy or pharmacy named on the site

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PlushCare

View full PlushCare review →

Rating

8.5/10Better

Monthly Price

$20Cheaper

Medications

semaglutidetirzepatideliraglutide

Pros

✓Accepts insurance, which almost nothing else on this site does. Most in-network patients pay a copay of $30 or less for a visit
✓Membership is $19.99/month with the first month free, and there is no minimum commitment
✓Prescribes only FDA-approved medications - Zepbound, Wegovy, Saxenda, Contrave and Xenical - so no compounded product is involved
✓Care comes from board-certified primary care physicians rather than an asynchronous questionnaire review
✓A full refund is offered if the doctor is unable to treat you
✓Membership includes far more than weight care: 24/7 urgent care video visits, mental health support, discounted lab tests and free memberships for family
✓An in-app prescription discount card and HSA/FSA eligibility can reduce medication costs further
✓The site is candid that GLP-1s 'usually cost about $1000 per month out of pocket' and advises checking insurance coverage first, rather than hiding the real figure

Cons

✗The $19.99 membership buys access, not medication. Without insurance coverage the GLP-1 itself can run about $1,000 a month, which PlushCare states openly but which makes the headline price misleading if read as a treatment cost
✗Visits are charged on top of membership - $129 for an initial visit without in-network insurance
✗Trustpilot sits at 3.4 out of 5 across 2,735 reviews, the weakest score of any established provider we have reviewed here
✗Prescriptions are explicitly at the doctor's discretion, so paying for membership and a visit does not guarantee you leave with a GLP-1
✗This is a general telehealth service, so the weight-loss programme has less dedicated structure - no built-in coaching, food tracking or dose-titration support
✗Medication and lab costs are excluded from every advertised price, so your real monthly outlay depends entirely on your insurer
✗Contrave is offered as a $99 cash-pay alternative, but the cash cost of the GLP-1s themselves is not published
✗If you have no insurance and want a GLP-1, this route is likely to cost far more than the compounded providers listed elsewhere on this site

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Feature-by-feature comparison

Feature	DrMedHealth	PlushCare
Monthly Price	$199	$20
Rating	6.5/10	8.5/10
Medications	semaglutide, tirzepatide	semaglutide, tirzepatide, liraglutide
Insurance Accepted	No	Yes
Support Hours	Not published	Video visits available 24/7
Live Chat	No	No
Free Shipping	Yes	No
Shipping Speed	Free shipping advertised	Filled at your pharmacy; not shipped by PlushCare
Mobile App	No	Available
Dedicated Coach	Not included	Not included
Follow-up Frequency	Not published	Ongoing management with a board-certified primary care physician
Money-back Guarantee	None published	Full refund if the doctor is unable to treat you; medication and lab costs are never included
Cancellation Policy	Not published	Cancel anytime, no minimum commitment; first month of membership is free

Which should you choose?

Choose DrMedHealth if you:

→Value: a single published price for the glp-1 programme: $199/month, with a free assessment and free shipping

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Choose PlushCare if you:

→Want to save $179/month with a more affordable option
→Prefer a higher-rated service (8.5/10 vs 6.5/10)
→Want more medication options to choose from
→Need insurance coverage for your treatment
→Value: accepts insurance, which almost nothing else on this site does. most in-network patients pay a copay of $30 or less for a visit

Get started with PlushCare

Website previews

DrMedHealth

DrMedHealth website

PlushCare

PlushCare website

Our recommendation

PlushCare comes out ahead with a higher rating of 8.5/10. It also provides multiple medication options including both semaglutide and tirzepatide.

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