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eMed vs Healthspan: Which Is Better?

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

Our Verdict

Healthspan scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (71.3/100 vs 66.5/100), leading on value, product range, reputation. eMed comes out ahead on experience.

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eMed
Good

Employer-focused GLP-1 weight management platform using branded FDA-approved medications with 24/7 clinician support and included lab work.

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71

Healthspan is a Santa Monica-based longevity clinic built around clinician-guided rapamycin protocols, with add-on hormone, metabolic and brand-name GLP-1 care under a $99/mo membership.

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Score Breakdown

DimensioneMedHealthspan
Overall Score66.5/10071.3/100 ✓
Trust & Safety30%72/10072/100
Value25%50/10068/100 ✓
Experience20%75/100 ✓72/100
Product Range15%45/10074/100 ✓
Reputation10%68/10072/100 ✓

At a Glance

Founded20202019
HeadquartersMiami, FLSanta Monica, CA
Publicly tradedNoNo
Treatment categories17
Treatments listed114
Starting price$300/mo$25/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.

CategoryeMedHealthspan
Weight Loss / GLP-1$300–$450
GLP-1 Weight Management Program
$248–$398
Wegovy Pill with Ongoing Care

eMed

+Dispenses only branded FDA-approved GLP-1s as a Novo Nordisk NovoCare Recognized Care Provider, with no compounded product
+Branded FDA-approved GLP-1 medications only — no compounding risk
+24/7 clinician support without appointment scheduling
−Shipping is not included in the published price and is reported separately at about $10 a month
−Primarily an employer and labor-union benefits business; the direct-to-consumer programme is a secondary channel
−Medication cost is separate and expensive: $550–$1,300/mo on top of $99/mo program fee
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Healthspan

+Deepest rapamycin-centered longevity formulary we track: oral and topical rapamycin, SGLT2 inhibitors, metformin, acarbose, LDN and methylene blue
+Low entry pricing for core longevity drugs (rapamycin from $64/mo, metformin $27, acarbose $25), shown on the homepage
+Strong patient sentiment: 4.8/5 across ~402 Trustpilot reviews, with a founder who responds personally to negative reviews
−Brand-name GLP-1s require the $99+/mo membership on top of the medication cost ($299/mo Zepbound, $149/mo Wegovy pill)
−Longevity uses of rapamycin, SGLT2 inhibitors and metformin are off-label, and headline claims (e.g., an 8-year average biological-age reduction) are self-reported
−Dispensing pharmacy and medical group are not named on the public site
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eMed vs Healthspan — FAQ

Is eMed better than Healthspan?

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Healthspan scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (71.3/100 vs 66.5/100), leading on value, product range, reputation. eMed comes out ahead on experience.

Is eMed or Healthspan cheaper?

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Healthspan has the lower starting price (from $25/mo vs $300/mo for eMed). Starting prices are for the cheapest treatment each offers — compare the specific treatment you need, and check what each price includes.

What do eMed and Healthspan both offer?

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Both platforms treat Weight Loss / GLP-1. eMed covers 1 treatment category total and Healthspan covers 7.

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