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Alternatives to PlushCare

PlushCare scores 61/100 on our Cost-Efficiency Index . Here are other programs to consider, each scored the same way. Partners are listed first.

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PlushCare at a glance

Semaglutide
$499/moBrand Wegovy through NovoCare Pharmacy, plus a separate fee
Tirzepatide
$299/mo2.5 mg brand Zepbound vial through LillyDirect; $399 at 5 mg, $449 at 7.5 mg and up, plus a separate fee
Coverage
All 50 states
Brand-name GLP-1s
Yes
Oral option
No
Pricing verified
October 2026

6 of the 8 programs below list semaglutide for less than PlushCare's $499 a month. 4 of the 8 list tirzepatide for less than its $299 a month.

PlushCare (a Transcarent, Inc. subsidiary) is a virtual primary-care platform whose board-certified MDs can prescribe brand-name GLP-1s (via insurance or Novo Nordisk's NovoCare cash-pay program) or compounded semaglutide/tirzepatide in 40 states plus DC while the brand drugs are on FDA's shortage list.

Best for: Patients who want a real board-certified physician managing GLP-1s alongside general primary care, and are prepared to navigate insurance or a manufacturer cash-pay program rather than a single flat price.

What PlushCare does well

  • Board-certified physicians (not NP-only) available in all 50 states for general virtual primary care
  • Lists the Zepbound self-pay prices by dose on its own page: vials at $299, $399 and $449 a month, pens at $650
  • Owned by Transcarent, a venture-backed platform with a named, traceable corporate lineage
  • Insurer prior-authorization outreach and an in-app prescription discount card for patients who do have coverage

Why readers look for an alternative

  • Compounded semaglutide ($149 at 0.25 mg, $299 above) is offered only while the brand drug is on FDA's shortage list, and compounded options only in 40 states plus DC
  • A $19.99/mo membership (first month free) and, without insurance, a $129 visit come on top of the medication price
  • The Wegovy page still quotes a $199 first-months price 'valid through March 2026', a date that has passed; its own headline says from $499
  • Facing a class-action settlement (Robbins v. PlushCare) alleging patients were enrolled in a recurring monthly subscription without clear disclosure or an easy cancellation path
  • GLP-1 prescribing is a clinician's in-visit judgment call, not guaranteed at signup
  1. Partner
    01A

    CoreAge Rx

    CoreAge Rx charges one flat price at every dose, $99 a month for semaglutide and $149 for tirzepatide, with no membership fee.

    Sema
    $99/mo
    Tirz
    $149/mo
    Coverage
    All 50 states
    Brand
    Compounded

    Compared with PlushCare: $400/mo less for semaglutide · $150/mo less for tirzepatide · compounded only, no brand-name GLP-1s

    Visit CoreAge Rx CoreAge Rx vs PlushCare →
  2. 02C

    RNK Health

    Partner

    Compounded semaglutide from $197 a month and tirzepatide from $297, with the doctor visit, medication, supplies and shipping in one monthly price you can cancel.

    Sema
    From $197/moCompounded, month to month
    Tirz
    From $297/moCompounded, month to month
    Coverage
    Multi-state
    Brand
    Compounded

    Compared with PlushCare: $302/mo less for semaglutide · $2/mo less for tirzepatide · compounded only, no brand-name GLP-1s

    Visit RNK Health RNK Health vs PlushCare →
  3. 03C

    Florida Weight Loss MD

    Florida Surgery & Weight Loss Center offers physician-led GLP-1 care across Florida, with published compounded program prices and separate brand-name prescription evaluations.

    Sema
    $179/moStarting compounded program, plus $79 initial evaluation
    Tirz
    $279/moStarting compounded program, plus $79 initial evaluation
    Coverage
    Florida
    Brand
    Yes

    Compared with PlushCare: $320/mo less for semaglutide · $20/mo less for tirzepatide · offers an oral option

    Visit Florida Weight Loss MD Florida Weight Loss MD vs PlushCare →
  4. 04C

    Maven Clinic

    Maven Clinic's self-pay GLP-1 care prescribes only brand-name drugs, from a $149/mo Wegovy or Foundayo pill to $299/mo Zepbound, plus a membership of $39 the first month and $150 a month after.

    Sema
    $149/moBrand Wegovy pill, membership required
    Tirz
    $299/moBrand Zepbound, membership required
    Coverage
    Multi-state
    Brand
    Yes

    Compared with PlushCare: $350/mo less for semaglutide · offers an oral option

    Visit Maven Clinic Maven Clinic vs PlushCare →
  5. 05C

    Rila

    Rila offers compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide as injections or dissolving tablets, with clinical care through DrTelX and named dispensing pharmacies.

    Sema
    Shared injectable floor $198/mo with six-month commitment; semaglutide-specific total not disclosed
    Tirz
    Shared injectable floor $198/mo with six-month commitment; tirzepatide-specific total not disclosed
    Coverage
    Multi-state
    Brand
    Compounded

    Compared with PlushCare: compounded only, no brand-name GLP-1s · offers an oral option

    Visit Rila Rila vs PlushCare →
  6. 06C

    Nex Gen Health Rx

    Nex Gen Health Rx sells compounded semaglutide at $190 and tirzepatide at $239 per 30-day supply, names the pharmacy that fills them, and advertises $99 and $149 on its homepage without saying those are twelve-month prepay rates.

    Sema
    $190Per 30-day supply month-to-month (the homepage's $99 is the 360-day prepay rate)
    Tirz
    $239Per 30-day supply month-to-month (the homepage's $149 is the 360-day prepay rate)
    Coverage
    Multi-state
    Brand
    Compounded

    Compared with PlushCare: $309/mo less for semaglutide · $60/mo less for tirzepatide · compounded only, no brand-name GLP-1s

    Visit Nex Gen Health Rx Nex Gen Health Rx vs PlushCare →
  7. 07C

    Solaya MD

    Solaya MD offers compounded GLP-1 care with a named pharmacy and clinical network; drug-specific pricing is available after assessment.

    Sema
    Not disclosedRequest a drug-specific price before enrolling
    Tirz
    Not disclosedRequest a drug-specific price before enrolling
    Coverage
    All 50 states
    Brand
    Compounded

    Compared with PlushCare: compounded only, no brand-name GLP-1s · offers an oral option

    Visit Solaya MD Solaya MD vs PlushCare →
  8. 08C

    MEDVi

    MEDVi charges $179 for the first month of compounded semaglutide and $299 for every refill after, with the visit and medication in one price; brand Wegovy and Zepbound carry a $99 membership plus the drug's cost.

    Sema
    $299/moMonth-to-month refill price; first month $179, compounded
    Tirz
    Not disclosed
    Coverage
    Not published
    Brand
    Yes

    Compared with PlushCare: $200/mo less for semaglutide · offers an oral option

    Visit MEDVi MEDVi vs PlushCare →

    Regulatory note: the FDA issued a warning letter to MEDVi, LLC dba MEDVi in February 2026. We still list and link to MEDVi; you should know the letter is on the public record before you decide.

Assume any provider we list may compensate us — it never changes the Cost-Efficiency Index. Pricing and coverage reflect public disclosures at last review; confirm on each provider's site. Not medical advice. See our disclosure.

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