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PlushCare vs SkinnyRx: Which Is Better?

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

Our Verdict

PlushCare scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (68.3/100 vs 57.9/100), leading on trust & safety, product range, reputation. SkinnyRx comes out ahead on value, experience.

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PlushCare is a virtual primary-care membership service that layers weight-loss visits and branded GLP-1 prescriptions onto its core telehealth offering, rather than running a dedicated compounded-GLP-1 program.

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Cash-pay compounded GLP-1 provider offering five dosing formats, currently facing an FDA warning letter against its parent company.

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Score Breakdown

DimensionPlushCareSkinnyRx
Overall Score68.3/100 ✓57.9/100
Trust & Safety30%78/100 ✓45/100
Value25%62/10068/100 ✓
Experience20%62/10078/100 ✓
Product Range15%65/100 ✓55/100
Reputation10%72/100 ✓35/100

At a Glance

Founded2014—
HeadquartersSan Francisco, CA—
Publicly tradedNoNo
Treatment categories21
Treatments listed34
Starting price$20/mo$199/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.

CategoryPlushCareSkinnyRx
Weight Loss / GLP-1$650–$1100
Branded GLP-1 Prescription (Wegovy, Saxenda)
$199
Semaglutide Injection

PlushCare

+Low $19.99/mo membership with first month free, and insurance-eligible visits as low as a $30 copay
+Accepts major insurance plans (Aetna, Cigna, Humana), broader than most single-purpose GLP-1 telehealth startups
+Physician-led primary care model covers ongoing and chronic care beyond a single weight-loss funnel
−Branded GLP-1 medication (Zepbound, Wegovy) is billed separately at the pharmacy — without insurance coverage this can run roughly $1,000+/month, dwarfing the low membership fee
−No compounded GLP-1 option, so cash-pay patients without drug coverage face full retail brand pricing
−Trustpilot pattern of unexpected recurring membership charges and difficulty cancelling
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SkinnyRx

+Five dosing formats (injection, sublingual, tablet) for semaglutide/tirzepatide give patients flexibility
+Large Trustpilot volume (5,390 reviews) at a 4.8 average suggests broad satisfaction
+Reps cited by name in reviews for responsive onboarding guidance
−FDA warning letter reportedly issued to parent company Lean Rx, Inc. (February 2026) — unverified independently this cycle, needs manual confirmation
−Some patients report oral/sublingual formats were ineffective with no visible results
−A reviewer described being required to pay upfront for medication that had no effect
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PlushCare vs SkinnyRx — FAQ

Is PlushCare better than SkinnyRx?

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PlushCare scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (68.3/100 vs 57.9/100), leading on trust & safety, product range, reputation. SkinnyRx comes out ahead on value, experience.

Is PlushCare or SkinnyRx cheaper?

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PlushCare has the lower starting price (from $20/mo vs $199/mo for SkinnyRx). Starting prices are for the cheapest treatment each offers — compare the specific treatment you need, and check what each price includes.

What do PlushCare and SkinnyRx both offer?

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Both platforms treat Weight Loss / GLP-1. PlushCare covers 2 treatment categories total and SkinnyRx covers 1.

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