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Nectar Allergy & Asthma vs TeleDirectMD: Which Is Better?

Head-to-head comparison of Nectar Allergy & Asthma 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 55.5/100), leading on trust & safety, value, experience, product range. Nectar Allergy & Asthma comes out ahead on reputation.

Nectar is a New York City allergy practice that combines an in-person clinic with at-home allergy testing and in-house compounded prescription allergy drops, delivered with virtual follow-up.

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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

DimensionNectar Allergy & AsthmaTeleDirectMD
Overall Score55.5/10066.5/100 ✓
Trust & Safety30%60/10070/100 ✓
Value25%54/10076/100 ✓
Experience20%55/10066/100 ✓
Product Range15%50/10054/100 ✓
Reputation10%55/100 ✓52/100

At a Glance

Founded——
HeadquartersNew York, NY—
Publicly tradedNoNo
Treatment categories15
Treatments listed35
Starting price$99/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.

CategoryNectar Allergy & AsthmaTeleDirectMD
Primary Care$99
Prescription Allergy Drops (compounded SLIT)
$79
Virtual Visit (urgent care, UTI, STI, skin)

Nectar Allergy & Asthma

+Board-certified allergists, with the option of in-person testing and oral food challenges at a NYC clinic
+Treats asthma, eczema and food allergy as well as environmental allergies, with rescue inhalers and nasal sprays
+Clear cancellation policy: cancel any time via the portal, with prorated refunds on unshipped prepaid drops
−No published cash price for allergy drops; the only listed self-pay figure is a $299 consultation
−Mainly an insurance-billed NYC practice, not a cash-pay telehealth service
−At-home test kits don't ship to New York, and telehealth drop coverage by state isn't disclosed
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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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Nectar Allergy & Asthma vs TeleDirectMD — FAQ

Is Nectar Allergy & Asthma better than TeleDirectMD?

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TeleDirectMD scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (66.5/100 vs 55.5/100), leading on trust & safety, value, experience, product range. Nectar Allergy & Asthma comes out ahead on reputation.

Is Nectar Allergy & Asthma or TeleDirectMD cheaper?

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TeleDirectMD has the lower starting price (from $79/mo vs $99/mo for Nectar Allergy & Asthma). Starting prices are for the cheapest treatment each offers — compare the specific treatment you need, and check what each price includes.

What do Nectar Allergy & Asthma and TeleDirectMD both offer?

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Both platforms treat Primary Care. Nectar Allergy & Asthma covers 1 treatment category total and TeleDirectMD covers 5.

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