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Curology vs Nu Image Medical: Which Is Better?

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

Our Verdict

Nu Image Medical scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (70.5/100 vs 69.7/100), leading on value, product range. Curology comes out ahead on trust & safety, experience, reputation.

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Custom-compounded prescription skincare pioneer offering personalized acne, rosacea, and anti-aging formulas via async dermatology consults.

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Nu Image Medical is a Tampa-based cash-pay telehealth veteran (founded 2004, online since 2008) with a wide compounded catalog spanning GLP-1s, testosterone, peptides, and men's and women's sexual health.

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Score Breakdown

DimensionCurologyNu Image Medical
Overall Score69.7/10070.5/100 ✓
Trust & Safety30%72/100 ✓66/100
Value25%70/10074/100 ✓
Experience20%68/100 ✓62/100
Product Range15%65/10085/100 ✓
Reputation10%72/100 ✓70/100

At a Glance

Founded20142004
HeadquartersSan Francisco, CATampa, FL
Publicly tradedNoNo
Treatment categories27
Treatments listed211
Starting price$30/mo$3/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.

CategoryCurologyNu Image Medical
Hair Loss$35–$50
Hair Formula
$56–$67
Hair Loss (spray / cream)

Curology

+Largest independent compounded-Rx skincare brand, with over a decade of operating history
+Formulas are individually tailored by a licensed provider rather than a fixed SKU
+Customer support is consistently described as fast and helpful when reached
−Recurring complaints about the low-cost trial auto-converting into a full-price subscription with unclear terms
−Strict no-refund policy frustrates patients disputing charges after cancellation
−Phone support is limited; several reviewers were routed to chatbot-only assistance
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Nu Image Medical

+Roughly 18 years of continuous online operation, far longer than most competitors in the category
+Low entry pricing published on-site: semaglutide from $99/mo (12-month supply), ED tablets from $3, enclomiphene from $80/mo
+One of the widest catalogs reviewed, spanning GLP-1s, testosterone, peptides, NAD+, hair loss, and women's sexual health (Addyi, estradiol cream, compounded gel)
−Strict all-sales-final policy with no refunds except for damaged product, plus explicit chargeback-contest language
−Headline GLP-1 price requires buying a 12-month supply; shorter-term pricing isn't shown before enrollment
−Reviewers report provider replies taking 6–8 days and little proactive follow-up
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Curology vs Nu Image Medical — FAQ

Is Curology better than Nu Image Medical?

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Nu Image Medical scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (70.5/100 vs 69.7/100), leading on value, product range. Curology comes out ahead on trust & safety, experience, reputation.

Is Curology or Nu Image Medical cheaper?

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Nu Image Medical has the lower starting price (from $3/mo vs $30/mo for Curology). Starting prices are for the cheapest treatment each offers — compare the specific treatment you need, and check what each price includes.

What do Curology and Nu Image Medical both offer?

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Both platforms treat Hair Loss. Curology covers 2 treatment categories total and Nu Image Medical covers 7.

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