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Defy Medical vs TruForma Health: Which Is Better?

Head-to-head comparison of Defy Medical and TruForma 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 52.8/100), leading on trust & safety, value, experience, product range, reputation.

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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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TruForma Health
Below Average

TruForma Health is a new GLP-1-only storefront that sells compounded semaglutide ($269/mo) and tirzepatide ($359/mo) through the Lion MD prescriber group and five named 503A pharmacies.

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Score Breakdown

DimensionDefy MedicalTruForma Health
Overall Score71.9/100 ✓52.8/100
Trust & Safety30%72/100 ✓60/100
Value25%60/100 ✓55/100
Experience20%78/100 ✓55/100
Product Range15%78/100 ✓40/100
Reputation10%80/100 ✓40/100

At a Glance

Founded20112026
HeadquartersTampa, FLSan Diego, CA
Publicly tradedNoNo
Treatment categories31
Treatments listed42
Starting price$150/mo$269/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 MedicalTruForma Health
Weight Loss / GLP-1$150–$250
GLP-1 Weight Loss (Semaglutide/Tirzepatide)
$269
Compounded Semaglutide (injectable)

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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TruForma Health

+Names its prescribing group (Lion MD, with physician NPIs) and all five dispensing 503A pharmacies, with phone numbers
+Each plan has one published all-inclusive monthly price covering the provider review, medication and shipping
+Physician review promised within 24 hours of a roughly 2-minute intake
−Prices ($269 semaglutide / $359 tirzepatide) are above many compounded competitors that include the same services
−Restrictive refund terms: intake is non-refundable, cancellation fees apply before fulfillment, and an $80 default telemedicine fee is kept after a provider decision
−Homepage testimonials reuse the same names and weight-loss figures seen on other network storefronts (e.g. 'Sandra K., 48 lbs'), and the refund policy lists a support address on an unrelated domain
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Defy Medical vs TruForma Health — FAQ

Is Defy Medical better than TruForma Health?

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Defy Medical scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (71.9/100 vs 52.8/100), leading on trust & safety, value, experience, product range, reputation.

Is Defy Medical or TruForma Health cheaper?

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Defy Medical has the lower starting price (from $150/mo vs $269/mo for TruForma Health). 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 TruForma Health both offer?

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Both platforms treat Weight Loss / GLP-1. Defy Medical covers 3 treatment categories total and TruForma Health covers 1.

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