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LDN Doctor vs TeleDirectMD: Which Is Better?

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

Our Verdict

TeleDirectMD scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (66.5/100 vs 60.2/100), leading on trust & safety, value, experience, product range. LDN Doctor comes out ahead on reputation. LDN Doctor has the lower entry price (from $17/mo vs $79/mo), so the better value depends on which treatment you need.

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LDN Doctor is a small physician practice (H Handler MD Inc) that prescribes low-dose naltrexone by paid video consult, with the medication bought separately from a pharmacy.

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TeleDirectMD is a solo-physician virtual practice offering $79 flat-fee video visits for urgent care, sexual health, skin, women's health and chronic-medication refills in 44 states plus DC.

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Score Breakdown

DimensionLDN DoctorTeleDirectMD
Overall Score60.2/10066.5/100 ✓
Trust & Safety30%60/10070/100 ✓
Value25%72/10076/100 ✓
Experience20%58/10066/100 ✓
Product Range15%45/10054/100 ✓
Reputation10%58/100 ✓52/100

At a Glance

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Headquarters——
Publicly tradedNoNo
Treatment categories15
Treatments listed15
Starting price$17/mo$79/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.

CategoryLDN DoctorTeleDirectMD
Primary Care$17–$30
Low-Dose Naltrexone Consult + 6-month Rx
$79
Virtual Visit (urgent care, UTI, STI, skin)

LDN Doctor

+Pay-per-visit model with published fees ($220 first visit, $130 returning) and no recurring membership
+Each consult covers a 6-month prescription, keeping the all-in cost near $35–$65/month including pharmacy
+Long-running, LDN-focused practice claiming 10,000+ patients
−All fees are non-refundable, including when the prescriber declines to prescribe LDN
−Prescribers and dispensing pharmacies are not named on the site
−LDN use for autoimmune and pain conditions is off-label, with a limited evidence base
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TeleDirectMD

+One all-in $79 cash price per visit, published up front and HSA/FSA eligible
+Every visit is a live video consult with a named, board-certified physician, never a mid-level provider or a questionnaire-only review
+Fast access: visits typically start within 1–2 hours of booking, 7 days a week, and prescriptions go to the patient's own pharmacy
−A single physician handles all visits, which limits capacity and continuity of care
−No GLP-1, weight-loss or controlled-substance prescribing
−Not available in AR, MA, NM, NY, OR or RI
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LDN Doctor vs TeleDirectMD — FAQ

Is LDN Doctor better than TeleDirectMD?

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TeleDirectMD scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (66.5/100 vs 60.2/100), leading on trust & safety, value, experience, product range. LDN Doctor comes out ahead on reputation. LDN Doctor has the lower entry price (from $17/mo vs $79/mo), so the better value depends on which treatment you need.

Is LDN Doctor or TeleDirectMD cheaper?

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LDN Doctor has the lower starting price (from $17/mo vs $79/mo for TeleDirectMD). Starting prices are for the cheapest treatment each offers — compare the specific treatment you need, and check what each price includes.

What do LDN Doctor and TeleDirectMD both offer?

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Both platforms treat Primary Care. LDN Doctor covers 1 treatment category total and TeleDirectMD covers 5.

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