Quick verdict
Strut Health is the better pick for most patients on overall scoring. One of the cheapest legitimate compounded options in the US market thanks to a niche oral lozenge format. No membership fee, free shipping, free consults, and physician access included. Trade-off: lozenge bioavailability data is thin compared to standard injectable semaglutide.
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 | Strut Health | |
|---|---|---|
| Starts from | $19.99/mo (+ med separate) | $99/mo (incl. medication) |
| Lock-in | Month-to-month | Month-to-month |
| Time to prescription | 1 day | 3 days |
| Consultation type | Synchronous | Async |
| Affiliate network | Impact | Direct |
Score by dimension
Five dimensions, ten points each. The winner of each dimension is highlighted.
| PlushCare | Strut Health | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing transparency | 5/10 | 9/10 |
| Cancellation terms | 7/10 | 9/10 |
| Onboarding experience | 9/10 | 7/10 |
| Medication options | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| Member outcomes | 8/10 | 6/10 |
When to choose PlushCare
Patients with commercial insurance that covers Wegovy or Zepbound. PlushCare's PCPs handle prior authorization paperwork well.
When to choose Strut Health
Cost-sensitive patients who want needle-free GLP-1 entry under $100/mo and don't mind a less-studied delivery format.
FAQ
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