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LifeMD vs TelyRx: Which Is Better?

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

Our Verdict

TelyRx scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (72.3/100 vs 68/100), leading on trust & safety, experience, product range, reputation. LifeMD comes out ahead on value. LifeMD has the lower entry price (from $14/mo vs $22.99/mo), so the better value depends on which treatment you need.

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LifeMD
Good

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

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72
TelyRx
Good

TelyRx is a publicly listed online pharmacy platform where patients choose from 500+ generic and branded medications and pay a one-time $22 provider-review fee for an asynchronous prescription from an independent, state-licensed clinician.

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Score Breakdown

DimensionLifeMDTelyRx
Overall Score68/10072.3/100 ✓
Trust & Safety30%65/10070/100 ✓
Value25%75/100 ✓72/100
Experience20%70/10074/100 ✓
Product Range15%65/10080/100 ✓
Reputation10%60/10065/100 ✓

At a Glance

Founded2020—
HeadquartersNew York, NYClearwater, FL
Publicly tradedYes (LFMD)Yes (TSX: TELY)
Treatment categories67
Treatments listed59
Starting price$14/mo$22.99/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.

CategoryLifeMDTelyRx
Weight Loss / GLP-1$149–$349
Branded Wegovy (oral/injectable)
$699.99–$1199.99
Branded Zepbound
Men's Health——
Sexual Health$14–$38
Sildenafil (via Rex MD)
$27.99
Generic Sildenafil
Hair Loss$14–$27
Finasteride (via Rex MD)
$26.99–$179.99
Finasteride
Dermatology——

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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TelyRx

+Every catalog price is visible before signup; the only clinical fee is a one-time $22 provider review
+Owns its licensed retail pharmacies, so fulfilment and pharmacist support stay in-house
+Very broad catalog (500+ medications) that includes chronic-condition generics such as lisinopril, albuterol and metformin, plus birth control, ED and hair loss
−Branded GLP-1s are priced near list (Wegovy from $1,399.99), well above manufacturer self-pay programs
−Prescribing is questionnaire-only and done by independent providers, with no ongoing clinical relationship
−Recurring complaints about shipping delays and refills charged without the patient's authorization
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LifeMD vs TelyRx — FAQ

Is LifeMD better than TelyRx?

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TelyRx scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (72.3/100 vs 68/100), leading on trust & safety, experience, product range, reputation. LifeMD comes out ahead on value. LifeMD has the lower entry price (from $14/mo vs $22.99/mo), so the better value depends on which treatment you need.

Is LifeMD or TelyRx cheaper?

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LifeMD has the lower starting price (from $14/mo vs $22.99/mo for TelyRx). 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 TelyRx both offer?

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Both platforms treat Weight Loss / GLP-1, Men's Health, Sexual Health, Hair Loss, Dermatology. LifeMD covers 6 treatment categories total and TelyRx covers 7.

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