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Curex vs Dr. B: Which Is Better?

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

Our Verdict

Dr. B scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (78/100 vs 60.6/100), leading on trust & safety, value, experience, product range, reputation.

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Curex
Fair

Online allergy clinic prescribing at-home sublingual immunotherapy drops for environmental and food allergies, eczema and allergic asthma, with a newer compounded GLP-1 line.

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78
Dr. B
Very Good

Dr. B is a New York async telehealth platform, founded by former Zocdoc CEO Cyrus Massoumi, offering $19 consultations across 30+ conditions including hair loss, acne, and rosacea.

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Score Breakdown

DimensionCurexDr. B
Overall Score60.6/10078/100 ✓
Trust & Safety30%60/10080/100 ✓
Value25%66/10085/100 ✓
Experience20%58/10072/100 ✓
Product Range15%60/10070/100 ✓
Reputation10%55/10078/100 ✓

At a Glance

Founded20192021
HeadquartersNew York, NYNew York, NY
Publicly tradedNoNo
Treatment categories33
Treatments listed53
Starting price$39/mo$19/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.

CategoryCurexDr. B
Primary Care$39–$99
Environmental Allergy Drops (SLIT)
$19
Async Telehealth Consult
Dermatology$39–$99
Eczema & Allergic Asthma Care
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Curex

+At-home alternative to allergy shots; drops taken daily without clinic visits
+Published pricing: $99/mo self-pay with consults included, from $39/mo with insurance, $199 cash allergy test
+Accepts major commercial insurance plus Medicare and TRICARE, and is HSA/FSA-eligible
−Sublingual allergen-extract drops are an off-label use in the US, and results can take months
−BBB C rating with 59 complaints in three years; not accredited
−Reviewers report unexpected recurring charges and difficulty cancelling online (20% of Trustpilot reviews are one-star)
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Dr. B

+Flat $19 consult price with no membership is a genuine low-cost outlier versus most direct-to-consumer telehealth
+Founder credibility from Cyrus Massoumi's Zocdoc track record, plus national press coverage (NYT, TIME)
+Broad 30+ condition list spanning hair loss, dermatology, and everyday primary care from a single intake
−Shorter operating history (founded 2021) means less accumulated patient-review volume than established competitors
−Consult is async only — no live video option for patients who prefer to speak with a clinician directly
−Prescriptions route to a local pharmacy for pickup by default rather than home delivery, an extra step some competitors skip
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Curex vs Dr. B — FAQ

Is Curex better than Dr. B?

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Dr. B scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (78/100 vs 60.6/100), leading on trust & safety, value, experience, product range, reputation.

Is Curex or Dr. B cheaper?

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Dr. B has the lower starting price (from $19/mo vs $39/mo for Curex). Starting prices are for the cheapest treatment each offers — compare the specific treatment you need, and check what each price includes.

What do Curex and Dr. B both offer?

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Both platforms treat Primary Care, Dermatology. Curex covers 3 treatment categories total and Dr. B covers 3.

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