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Nurx vs TeleDirectMD: Which Is Better?

Head-to-head comparison of Nurx 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

Nurx scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (70.5/100 vs 66.5/100), leading on experience, product range, reputation. TeleDirectMD comes out ahead on value.

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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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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

DimensionNurxTeleDirectMD
Overall Score70.5/100 ✓66.5/100
Trust & Safety30%70/10070/100
Value25%72/10076/100 ✓
Experience20%70/100 ✓66/100
Product Range15%70/100 ✓54/100
Reputation10%70/100 ✓52/100

At a Glance

Founded2015—
HeadquartersSan Francisco, CA—
Publicly tradedNoNo
Treatment categories45
Treatments listed55
Starting price$15/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.

CategoryNurxTeleDirectMD
Women's Health$15–$25
Birth Control (generic)
$79
Birth Control Refill Visit
Dermatology$15–$30
Acne Treatment
—
Sexual Health—$79
ED Visit

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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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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Nurx vs TeleDirectMD — FAQ

Is Nurx better than TeleDirectMD?

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Nurx scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (70.5/100 vs 66.5/100), leading on experience, product range, reputation. TeleDirectMD comes out ahead on value.

Is Nurx or TeleDirectMD cheaper?

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Nurx has the lower starting price (from $15/mo vs $79/mo for TeleDirectMD). 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 TeleDirectMD both offer?

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Both platforms treat Women's Health, Dermatology, Sexual Health. Nurx covers 4 treatment categories total and TeleDirectMD covers 5.

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