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PlushCare vs Ozempic

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

PlushCare vs Ozempic: Overview

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

PlushCare offers both semaglutide and tirzepatide at $20/month with a rating of 8.5/10. Ozempic offers semaglutide at $349/month with a 8.9/10 rating.

The price difference of $329/month is significant - PlushCare is the more budget-friendly option, while Ozempic 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

$329/mo

Rating Difference

0.4

Winner

Ozempic

Best For

Quality

PlushCare

View full PlushCare review →

Rating

8.5/10

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

Choose PlushCare

Ozempic

View full Ozempic review →

Rating

8.9/10Better

Monthly Price

$349

Medications

semaglutide

Pros

✓FDA-approved for type 2 diabetes
✓Weekly injection
✓Effective for weight loss (~10-15%)
✓Widely available
✓Often covered by insurance for diabetes

Cons

✗Approved for diabetes, not weight loss
✗Requires prescription
✗GI side effects common
✗May be prescribed off-label for weight loss

Feature-by-feature comparison

Feature	PlushCare	Ozempic
Monthly Price	$20	$349
Rating	8.5/10	8.9/10
Medications	semaglutide, tirzepatide, liraglutide	semaglutide
Insurance Accepted	Yes	Yes
Support Hours	Video visits available 24/7	Mon-Fri 8AM-8PM ET
Live Chat	No	No
Free Shipping	No	No
Shipping Speed	Filled at your pharmacy; not shipped by PlushCare	Varies by pharmacy
Mobile App	Available	No
Dedicated Coach	Not included	Not included
Follow-up Frequency	Ongoing management with a board-certified primary care physician	As prescribed by physician
Money-back Guarantee	Full refund if the doctor is unable to treat you; medication and lab costs are never included	Savings card available (as low as $25 for eligible patients)
Cancellation Policy	Cancel anytime, no minimum commitment; first month of membership is free	Prescription-based, consult doctor

Which should you choose?

Choose PlushCare if you:

→Want to save $329/month with a more affordable option
→Want more medication options to choose from
→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

Choose Ozempic if you:

→Prefer a higher-rated service (8.9/10 vs 8.5/10)
→Value: fda-approved for type 2 diabetes

Get started with Ozempic

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Ozempic

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Our recommendation

Ozempic comes out ahead with a higher rating of 8.9/10.

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