Quick verdict
LifeMD is the better pick for most patients on overall scoring. Mature publicly-traded telehealth with rare direct-supply deals from both Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly. Reasonable $79/mo membership floor, intro Wegovy/Ozempic at $199 for first two fills, and Zepbound vials from $349. Insurance navigation included. Money-back guarantee if member doesn't lose 10%+ in a year.
That said, PlushCare wins on specific dimensions. PlushCare is a primary-care telehealth platform that happens to prescribe GLP-1s, not a GLP-1 specialist. That distinction makes it the strongest pick for the insured and the most expensive for everyone else.
Side-by-side
| PlushCare | LifeMD | |
|---|---|---|
| Starts from | $19.99/mo (+ med separate) | $79/mo (+ med separate) |
| Lock-in | Month-to-month | Month-to-month |
| Time to prescription | 1 day | 2 days |
| Consultation type | Synchronous | Async |
| Affiliate network | Impact | Impact |
Score by dimension
Five dimensions, ten points each. The winner of each dimension is highlighted.
| PlushCare | LifeMD | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing transparency | 5/10 | 8/10 |
| Cancellation terms | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Onboarding experience | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Medication options | 7/10 | 9/10 |
| Member outcomes | 8/10 | 7/10 |
When to choose PlushCare
Patients with commercial insurance that covers Wegovy or Zepbound. PlushCare's PCPs handle prior authorization paperwork well.
When to choose LifeMD
Mainstream patients who want insurance navigation plus the option to cash-pay for branded GLP-1 at near-NovoCare/LillyDirect rates without leaving the platform.
FAQ
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