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TeleDirectMD vs TelyRx: Which Is Better?

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

Our Verdict

TelyRx scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (72.3/100 vs 66.5/100), leading on experience, product range, reputation. TeleDirectMD comes out ahead on value.

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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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TelyRx
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TelyRx is a publicly listed online pharmacy platform where patients choose from 500+ generic and branded medications and pay a one-time $22 provider-review fee for an asynchronous prescription from an independent, state-licensed clinician.

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Score Breakdown

DimensionTeleDirectMDTelyRx
Overall Score66.5/10072.3/100 ✓
Trust & Safety30%70/10070/100
Value25%76/100 ✓72/100
Experience20%66/10074/100 ✓
Product Range15%54/10080/100 ✓
Reputation10%52/10065/100 ✓

At a Glance

Founded——
Headquarters—Clearwater, FL
Publicly tradedNoYes (TSX: TELY)
Treatment categories57
Treatments listed59
Starting price$79/mo$22.99/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.

CategoryTeleDirectMDTelyRx
Primary Care$79
Virtual Visit (urgent care, UTI, STI, skin)
$99.99–$129.99
Varenicline (generic Chantix)
Sexual Health$79
ED Visit
$27.99
Generic Sildenafil
Women's Health$79
Birth Control Refill Visit
$22.99–$139.99
Birth Control Pills (generic)
Dermatology——
Hair Loss$79
Hair Loss Visit
$26.99–$179.99
Finasteride

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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TelyRx

+Every catalog price is visible before signup; the only clinical fee is a one-time $22 provider review
+Owns its licensed retail pharmacies, so fulfilment and pharmacist support stay in-house
+Very broad catalog (500+ medications) that includes chronic-condition generics such as lisinopril, albuterol and metformin, plus birth control, ED and hair loss
−Branded GLP-1s are priced near list (Wegovy from $1,399.99), well above manufacturer self-pay programs
−Prescribing is questionnaire-only and done by independent providers, with no ongoing clinical relationship
−Recurring complaints about shipping delays and refills charged without the patient's authorization
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TeleDirectMD vs TelyRx — FAQ

Is TeleDirectMD better than TelyRx?

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TelyRx scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (72.3/100 vs 66.5/100), leading on experience, product range, reputation. TeleDirectMD comes out ahead on value.

Is TeleDirectMD or TelyRx cheaper?

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TelyRx has the lower starting price (from $22.99/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 TeleDirectMD and TelyRx both offer?

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Both platforms treat Primary Care, Sexual Health, Women's Health, Dermatology, Hair Loss. TeleDirectMD covers 5 treatment categories total and TelyRx covers 7.

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