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Defy Medical vs Ivim Health: Which Is Better?

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

Our Verdict

Defy Medical scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (71.9/100 vs 57.8/100), leading on trust & safety, experience, product range, reputation. Ivim Health comes out ahead on value. Ivim Health has the lower entry price (from $125/mo vs $150/mo), so the better value depends on which treatment you need.

Physician-led telemedicine hormone clinic offering TRT, women's HRT, peptides, GLP-1s, and sexual-health treatments through its own 503B pharmacy.

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GLP-1 telehealth platform with peer-reviewed clinical outcomes data, offering compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide alongside women's hormone therapy across 49 states.

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Score Breakdown

DimensionDefy MedicalIvim Health
Overall Score71.9/10057.8/100
Trust & Safety30%72/10055/100
Value25%60/10070/100
Experience20%78/10060/100
Product Range15%78/10035/100
Reputation10%80/10065/100

At a Glance

Founded20112021
HeadquartersTampa, FLColumbus, OH
Publicly tradedNoNo
Treatment categories33
Treatments listed44
Starting price$150/mo$125/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.

CategoryDefy MedicalIvim Health
Hormone Therapy$150–$250
Women's Bioidentical HRT
$125–$199
Women's Hormone Optimization
Weight Loss / GLP-1$150–$250
GLP-1 Weight Loss (Semaglutide/Tirzepatide)
$150–$175
Compounded Semaglutide (12-month plan)

Defy Medical

+15 years in operation (founded 2011) — one of the longest-running cash-pay hormone-therapy telehealth brands, with a named Medical Director (Dr. Justin Saya)
+Trustpilot rating of 4.8/5 across 4,144 reviews, and the company responds to 94% of negative reviews, typically within 24 hours
+Broad treatment range from a single provider — TRT, women's HRT, peptides, GLP-1s, sexual dysfunction, and hair loss — dispensed through its own 503B-registered pharmacy with labs required before prescribing
Pricing is not published on the website; patients must complete a roughly $250 consult before learning treatment costs, a transparency gap versus competitors that post pricing upfront
Some patients report delays of a week or more between consult and medication fulfillment
Mobile app quality lags the web experience, per patient feedback
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Ivim Health

+Peer-reviewed clinical data: 21.8% average weight loss at 68 weeks, published in Obesity Pillars
+Competitive compounded semaglutide pricing from $75/mo (medication only) on annual plan
+Comprehensive care: unlimited provider visits, health coaching, 24/7 clinical support included
FDA Warning Letter (February 2026) for misleading product labeling — serious regulatory flag
Restrictive refund policy: all fees non-refundable, restocking fees on cancellation
Customer support shifted to chat-only; multi-day response waits reported
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Defy Medical vs Ivim Health — FAQ

Is Defy Medical better than Ivim Health?

Defy Medical scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (71.9/100 vs 57.8/100), leading on trust & safety, experience, product range, reputation. Ivim Health comes out ahead on value. Ivim Health has the lower entry price (from $125/mo vs $150/mo), so the better value depends on which treatment you need.

Is Defy Medical or Ivim Health cheaper?

Ivim Health has the lower starting price (from $125/mo vs $150/mo for Defy Medical). Starting prices are for the cheapest treatment each offers — compare the specific treatment you need, and check what each price includes.

What do Defy Medical and Ivim Health both offer?

Both platforms treat Hormone Therapy, Weight Loss / GLP-1. Defy Medical covers 3 treatment categories total and Ivim Health covers 3.

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