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altRx vs PlushCare: Which Is Better?

Head-to-head comparison of altRx and PlushCare based on our independent scoring across trust, value, experience, product range, and reputation — plus real pricing for the treatments they both offer.

Our Verdict

PlushCare scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (68.3/100 vs 47.6/100), leading on trust & safety, experience, product range, reputation. altRx comes out ahead on value.

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altRx
Below Average

altRx is a Miami-operated, GLP-1-only telehealth brand advertising compounded semaglutide from $89/mo and tirzepatide from $149/mo with no separate membership fee.

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PlushCare is a virtual primary-care membership service that layers weight-loss visits and branded GLP-1 prescriptions onto its core telehealth offering, rather than running a dedicated compounded-GLP-1 program.

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Score Breakdown

DimensionaltRxPlushCare
Overall Score47.6/10068.3/100 ✓
Trust & Safety30%42/10078/100 ✓
Value25%70/100 ✓62/100
Experience20%35/10062/100 ✓
Product Range15%50/10065/100 ✓
Reputation10%30/10072/100 ✓

At a Glance

Founded—2014
HeadquartersMiami, FLSan Francisco, CA
Publicly tradedNoNo
Treatment categories12
Treatments listed23
Starting price$89/mo$20/mo

Pricing Where They Compete

Prices shown are based on our most recent research and may not reflect current pricing. Telehealth providers update their pricing frequently. Always verify pricing directly with the provider before purchasing.

CategoryaltRxPlushCare
Weight Loss / GLP-1$89–$159
Compounded Semaglutide (injectable)
$650–$1100
Branded GLP-1 Prescription (Wegovy, Saxenda)

altRx

+Advertised compounded GLP-1 pricing ($89/mo semaglutide, $149/mo tirzepatide) is near the bottom of the market, with no separate membership fee
+Names its four fulfilling pharmacies (RedRock, Health Warehouse, Precision Medicine, Triad Rx) on its site
+Offers branded Wegovy, Zepbound and Ozempic prescriptions alongside compounded options
−Received an FDA warning letter (June 8, 2026) over labeling that misidentified the compounder and 'clinically proven' claims implying FDA approval
−Roughly 73-78% of Trustpilot reviews are one-star, citing undelivered refills, refused refunds, and unanswered phones and email
−Trustpilot has removed reviews on its profile for guideline breaches
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PlushCare

+Low $19.99/mo membership with first month free, and insurance-eligible visits as low as a $30 copay
+Accepts major insurance plans (Aetna, Cigna, Humana), broader than most single-purpose GLP-1 telehealth startups
+Physician-led primary care model covers ongoing and chronic care beyond a single weight-loss funnel
−Branded GLP-1 medication (Zepbound, Wegovy) is billed separately at the pharmacy — without insurance coverage this can run roughly $1,000+/month, dwarfing the low membership fee
−No compounded GLP-1 option, so cash-pay patients without drug coverage face full retail brand pricing
−Trustpilot pattern of unexpected recurring membership charges and difficulty cancelling
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altRx vs PlushCare — FAQ

Is altRx better than PlushCare?

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PlushCare scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (68.3/100 vs 47.6/100), leading on trust & safety, experience, product range, reputation. altRx comes out ahead on value.

Is altRx or PlushCare cheaper?

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PlushCare has the lower starting price (from $20/mo vs $89/mo for altRx). Starting prices are for the cheapest treatment each offers — compare the specific treatment you need, and check what each price includes.

What do altRx and PlushCare both offer?

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Both platforms treat Weight Loss / GLP-1. altRx covers 1 treatment category total and PlushCare covers 2.

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