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IVY RX vs LifeMD: Which Is Better?

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

Our Verdict

LifeMD scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (68/100 vs 64/100), leading on trust & safety, value. IVY RX comes out ahead on product range.

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IVY RX
Fair

IVY RX is a Miami-based cash-pay telehealth platform, founded by a pharmacist in 2023, selling compounded GLP-1 injections, microdoses and oral melts alongside NAD+, sermorelin, glutathione and B12 injections.

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68
LifeMD
Good

Publicly traded telehealth betting big on weight loss, with aggressive GLP-1 pricing and fast-growing subscriber base.

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Score Breakdown

DimensionIVY RXLifeMD
Overall Score64/10068/100 ✓
Trust & Safety30%55/10065/100 ✓
Value25%68/10075/100 ✓
Experience20%70/10070/100
Product Range15%70/100 ✓65/100
Reputation10%60/10060/100

At a Glance

Founded20232020
HeadquartersMiami, FLNew York, NY
Publicly tradedNoYes (LFMD)
Treatment categories26
Treatments listed105
Starting price$90/mo$14/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.

CategoryIVY RXLifeMD
Weight Loss / GLP-1$90
Metformin
$149–$349
Branded Wegovy (oral/injectable)

IVY RX

+Large, positive Trustpilot base (4.7/5 across 7,300+ reviews) and replies to 91% of negative reviews
+Multiple GLP-1 formats (weekly injection, microdose, daily oral melts) plus branded Ozempic and Mounjaro
+Broad longevity menu (NAD+, sermorelin, glutathione, MIC-B12) with prices published before intake
−No lab work required before GLP-1 prescribing
−Markets '503B/USP <797>' sourcing, but a reviewer's order shipped from a 503A pharmacy
−BBB rating of C+ with 18 complaints over refill delays and billing after cancellation; refund policy is restrictive
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LifeMD

+Novo Nordisk partnership for branded Wegovy pill and subscription program
+Eli Lilly partnership for branded Zepbound access
+Publicly traded with quarterly earnings transparency — 25% revenue growth in 2025
−Compounded GLP-1s discontinued — pivoted to branded medications
−Aggressive marketing draws scrutiny from health professionals
−Narrower treatment range than Hims or Ro
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IVY RX vs LifeMD — FAQ

Is IVY RX better than LifeMD?

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LifeMD scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (68/100 vs 64/100), leading on trust & safety, value. IVY RX comes out ahead on product range.

Is IVY RX or LifeMD cheaper?

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LifeMD has the lower starting price (from $14/mo vs $90/mo for IVY RX). Starting prices are for the cheapest treatment each offers — compare the specific treatment you need, and check what each price includes.

What do IVY RX and LifeMD both offer?

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Both platforms treat Weight Loss / GLP-1. IVY RX covers 2 treatment categories total and LifeMD covers 6.

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