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Nurx vs Oar Health: Which Is Better?

Head-to-head comparison of Nurx and Oar 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

Nurx scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (70.5/100 vs 68.4/100), leading on value, product range, reputation. Oar Health comes out ahead on experience.

71
Nurx
Good

Women's health telehealth for birth control, STI testing, and dermatology — with both insurance and cash-pay options.

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68

Oar Health is a cash-pay telehealth service prescribing generic naltrexone (plus a compounded fast-dissolving 'Clutch' mint) for alcohol use, at $99 per month billed quarterly.

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Score Breakdown

DimensionNurxOar Health
Overall Score70.5/100 ✓68.4/100
Trust & Safety30%70/10070/100
Value25%72/100 ✓70/100
Experience20%70/10074/100 ✓
Product Range15%70/100 ✓55/100
Reputation10%70/100 ✓68/100

At a Glance

Founded2015—
HeadquartersSan Francisco, CA—
Publicly tradedNoNo
Treatment categories41
Treatments listed52
Starting price$15/mo$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.

CategoryNurxOar Health
Mental Health$69
Mental Health (Medication Management)
$99
Naltrexone for Alcohol (generic)

Nurx

+Accepts insurance in addition to cash-pay — birth control can be $0 copay
+Strong reputation in birth control and women's health
+STI testing kits shipped discreetly
−Owned by Remedy Meds since the Thirty Madison acquisition completed in late 2025, which puts Remedy Meds, Nurx and Keeps under one owner
−A $3 monthly support fee is charged in any month an order is processed, and is not shown in the advertised prices
−Consult fees billed separately per category ($28/yr birth control, $40 acne, $59 mental health) — advertised prices aren't all-in
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Oar Health

+Full pricing published up front: $50 initial consult, $297 per quarter only if prescribed, shipping included
+Names its dispensing pharmacies (Honeybee Health, Health Warehouse) and allows transfer to any pharmacy
+Strong review base: 4.6/5 on Trustpilot across 838 reviews, with few billing complaints
−Unavailable in 8 states plus DC (AR, DE, KS, MS, NM, RI, VT, WV)
−No insurance accepted; HSA/FSA only
−$50 consult fee is non-refundable even if no prescription is issued
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Nurx vs Oar Health — FAQ

Is Nurx better than Oar Health?

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Nurx scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (70.5/100 vs 68.4/100), leading on value, product range, reputation. Oar Health comes out ahead on experience.

Is Nurx or Oar Health cheaper?

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Nurx has the lower starting price (from $15/mo vs $99/mo for Oar Health). Starting prices are for the cheapest treatment each offers — compare the specific treatment you need, and check what each price includes.

What do Nurx and Oar Health both offer?

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Both platforms treat Mental Health. Nurx covers 4 treatment categories total and Oar Health covers 1.

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