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Nurx vs Ria Health: Which Is Better?

Head-to-head comparison of Nurx and Ria 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 64.1/100), leading on trust & safety, value, experience, product range, reputation.

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Nurx
Good

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

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64

Ria Health is a San Francisco-based, Joint Commission-accredited online alcohol-treatment program combining medication (naltrexone, acamprosate and off-label options), recovery coaching and a Bluetooth breathalyzer, billed mainly through insurance.

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Score Breakdown

DimensionNurxRia Health
Overall Score70.5/100 ✓64.1/100
Trust & Safety30%70/100 ✓68/100
Value25%72/100 ✓58/100
Experience20%70/100 ✓64/100
Product Range15%70/100 ✓68/100
Reputation10%70/100 ✓62/100

At a Glance

Founded2015—
HeadquartersSan Francisco, CASan Francisco, CA
Publicly tradedNoNo
Treatment categories41
Treatments listed51
Starting price$15/mo$200/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.

CategoryNurxRia Health
Mental Health$69
Mental Health (Medication Management)
$200–$400
Alcohol Treatment Program (medication + coaching + breathalyzer)

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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Ria Health

+Widest medication menu among online alcohol programs reviewed: naltrexone, acamprosate, topiramate, baclofen, gabapentin
+Bundles recovery coaching and a Bluetooth breathalyzer (shipped at no extra charge) with medical management
+In-network with several major insurers (Anthem/BCBS, UnitedHealthcare/Optum, Carelon, select Medicare Advantage); Joint Commission accreditation displayed
−Self-pay price is not published; requires a sales/intake call to learn cost
−17% of Trustpilot reviews are 1-star, citing charges after cancellation and insurance confusion; company responds to only ~26% of negative reviews
−Reports of missed appointments and onboarding communication gaps
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Nurx vs Ria Health — FAQ

Is Nurx better than Ria Health?

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Nurx scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (70.5/100 vs 64.1/100), leading on trust & safety, value, experience, product range, reputation.

Is Nurx or Ria Health cheaper?

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Nurx has the lower starting price (from $15/mo vs $200/mo for Ria 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 Ria Health both offer?

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

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