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Defy Medical vs Remote Pharmacy: Which Is Better?

Head-to-head comparison of Defy Medical and Remote Pharmacy 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 62.4/100), leading on trust & safety, experience, product range, reputation. Remote Pharmacy comes out ahead on value. Remote Pharmacy has the lower entry price (from $36/mo vs $150/mo), so the better value depends on which treatment you need.

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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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Remote Pharmacy is a Miami-based cash-pay telehealth platform that sells compounded semaglutide from $167/mo and tirzepatide from $229.99/mo with no membership fee, plus generic ED medication and NAD+.

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Score Breakdown

DimensionDefy MedicalRemote Pharmacy
Overall Score71.9/100 ✓62.4/100
Trust & Safety30%72/100 ✓64/100
Value25%60/10072/100 ✓
Experience20%78/100 ✓60/100
Product Range15%78/100 ✓58/100
Reputation10%80/100 ✓45/100

At a Glance

Founded20112024
HeadquartersTampa, FLMiami, FL
Publicly tradedNoNo
Treatment categories34
Treatments listed45
Starting price$150/mo$36/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 MedicalRemote Pharmacy
Weight Loss / GLP-1$150–$250
GLP-1 Weight Loss (Semaglutide/Tirzepatide)
$167–$287
Compounded Semaglutide (injectable)
Sexual Health—$36–$84
Generic Sildenafil / Tadalafil (from $6/dose)

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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Remote Pharmacy

+Names its clinical groups (Dr Telx LLC, Beluga Health) and each partner pharmacy with address and state-license footprint
+No membership fee: the listed price covers the consult, follow-ups and shipping
+Same-day approvals advertised for intakes submitted by 2pm ET, with a free virtual consult
−Pricing is inconsistent across the site: the homepage banner says 'from $287/month' while the weight-loss page says 'as low as $167/month', and higher doses cost more
−Does not accept HSA or FSA funds
−Small operation (about 2,000 customers claimed) with no Trustpilot profile and little independent review coverage
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Defy Medical vs Remote Pharmacy — FAQ

Is Defy Medical better than Remote Pharmacy?

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Defy Medical scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (71.9/100 vs 62.4/100), leading on trust & safety, experience, product range, reputation. Remote Pharmacy comes out ahead on value. Remote Pharmacy has the lower entry price (from $36/mo vs $150/mo), so the better value depends on which treatment you need.

Is Defy Medical or Remote Pharmacy cheaper?

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Remote Pharmacy has the lower starting price (from $36/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 Remote Pharmacy both offer?

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Both platforms treat Weight Loss / GLP-1, Sexual Health. Defy Medical covers 3 treatment categories total and Remote Pharmacy covers 4.

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