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Circle Medical vs TelyRx: Which Is Better?

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

Our Verdict

TelyRx scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (72.3/100 vs 60.2/100), leading on trust & safety, value, experience, product range, reputation. Circle Medical has the lower entry price (from $0/mo vs $22.99/mo), so the better value depends on which treatment you need.

Circle Medical

Fair

Circle Medical is a UCSF Health-affiliated video primary care practice with a large ADHD, anxiety, and depression practice, offering same-day visits and medication management including stimulants where permitted.

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TelyRx

Good

TelyRx is a publicly listed online pharmacy platform where patients choose from 500+ generic and branded medications and pay a one-time $22 provider-review fee for an asynchronous prescription from an independent, state-licensed clinician.

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Score Breakdown

Dimension	Circle Medical	TelyRx
Overall Score	60.2/100	72.3/100 ✓
Trust & Safety30%	62/100	70/100 ✓
Value25%	55/100	72/100 ✓
Experience20%	55/100	74/100 ✓
Product Range15%	72/100	80/100 ✓
Reputation10%	60/100	65/100 ✓

At a Glance

Founded	2015	—
Headquarters	San Francisco, CA	Clearwater, FL
Publicly traded	No	Yes (TSX: TELY)
Treatment categories	2	7
Treatments listed	2	9
Starting price	$0/mo	$22.99/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.

Category	Circle Medical	TelyRx
Primary Care	Free–$120 Primary Care Video Visit	$99.99–$129.99 Varenicline (generic Chantix)

Circle Medical

+UCSF Health affiliation lends institutional credibility to its primary care and mental health practice

+Same-day video visits with flat $120 self-pay pricing when insurance isn't used

+Handles complex ongoing care (ADHD stimulant management, hormone therapy, weight care) that many async competitors avoid

−Prescribes Schedule II-V controlled substances via telehealth, which depends on DEA telemedicine flexibilities currently extended only through 2026-12-31 — a future rule change could disrupt care continuity

−Trustpilot rating (3.6 stars) is weak for the category, with roughly 30% one-star reviews concentrated on billing: incorrect insurance charges, no-show fees, and refund difficulty

−Support access is largely limited to chat/bot channels, which reviewers say makes billing disputes slow to resolve

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TelyRx

+Every catalog price is visible before signup; the only clinical fee is a one-time $22 provider review

+Owns its licensed retail pharmacies, so fulfilment and pharmacist support stay in-house

+Very broad catalog (500+ medications) that includes chronic-condition generics such as lisinopril, albuterol and metformin, plus birth control, ED and hair loss

−Branded GLP-1s are priced near list (Wegovy from $1,399.99), well above manufacturer self-pay programs

−Prescribing is questionnaire-only and done by independent providers, with no ongoing clinical relationship

−Recurring complaints about shipping delays and refills charged without the patient's authorization

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Circle Medical vs TelyRx — FAQ

Is Circle Medical better than TelyRx?

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Is Circle Medical or TelyRx cheaper?

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Circle Medical has the lower starting price (from $0/mo vs $22.99/mo for TelyRx). Starting prices are for the cheapest treatment each offers — compare the specific treatment you need, and check what each price includes.

What do Circle Medical and TelyRx both offer?

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Both platforms treat Primary Care. Circle Medical covers 2 treatment categories total and TelyRx covers 7.

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