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LifeMD vs Sprout Health: Which Is Better?

Head-to-head comparison of LifeMD and Sprout 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

LifeMD scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (68/100 vs 50.9/100), leading on trust & safety, value, experience, product range, reputation.

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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51
Sprout Health
Below Average

Sprout Health is an Encinitas, CA telehealth brand selling compounded semaglutide, tirzepatide and NAD+. It received an FDA warning letter in September 2025 and has an F rating from the BBB.

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Score Breakdown

DimensionLifeMDSprout Health
Overall Score68/100 ✓50.9/100
Trust & Safety30%65/100 ✓45/100
Value25%75/100 ✓62/100
Experience20%70/100 ✓48/100
Product Range15%65/100 ✓55/100
Reputation10%60/100 ✓40/100

At a Glance

Founded20202021
HeadquartersNew York, NYEncinitas, CA
Publicly tradedYes (LFMD)No
Treatment categories62
Treatments listed55
Starting price$14/mo$149/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.

CategoryLifeMDSprout Health
Weight Loss / GLP-1$149–$349
Branded Wegovy (oral/injectable)
$149–$249
Compounded Semaglutide

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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Sprout Health

+Offers both compounded (semaglutide, tirzepatide) and branded (Wegovy, Zepbound) GLP-1s alongside NAD+
+Entry pricing ($149/mo semaglutide, $199/mo tirzepatide) is published before intake
+Prescribing runs through MD Integrations, an established white-label physician network
−FDA warning letter (Sept 9, 2025) for marketing compounded GLP-1s as 'FDA-approved'
−BBB rating of F for failing to respond to complaints; multiple reports of patients forced to use chargebacks or stop-payments to cancel
−Recurring complaints of late or missing refills, wrong doses shipped, and no phone support
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LifeMD vs Sprout Health — FAQ

Is LifeMD better than Sprout Health?

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LifeMD scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (68/100 vs 50.9/100), leading on trust & safety, value, experience, product range, reputation.

Is LifeMD or Sprout Health cheaper?

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LifeMD has the lower starting price (from $14/mo vs $149/mo for Sprout Health). Starting prices are for the cheapest treatment each offers — compare the specific treatment you need, and check what each price includes.

What do LifeMD and Sprout Health both offer?

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

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