How do MDLive and Nurx compare on pricing?

MDLive starts at varying prices. Nurx starts at varying prices. Actual cost depends on the medication, dose, and billing cycle you choose.

MDLive vs Nurx

A detailed head-to-head comparison of MDLive and Nurx — pricing, peptides, consultation models, and patient reviews.

At a Glance

	MDLive	Nurx
Rating	No reviews	No reviews
Starting Price	N/A	N/A
Peptides Offered	2	2
Consultation	Hybrid	Hybrid
Lab Testing	No	Yes
Shipping	3-5 business days	3-5 business days
Headquarters	Sunrise, FL	San Francisco, CA
Founded	2009	2015

MDLive

RatingNo reviews

Starting PriceN/A

Peptides2

ConsultationHybrid

Lab TestingNo

Shipping3-5 business days

Pros

All 50 states
Insurance integration is deep: most employer plans include MDLive, reducing or eliminating out-of-pocket costs
Backed by Evernorth/Cigna
Covers primary care, urgent care, dermatology, and behavioral health in one platform
On-demand availability for urgent visits
Video visits provide real-time interaction; not async-only care

Cons

Not a GLP-1 specialist: patients seeking structured weight loss programs, dedicated titration coaching, or compounded semaglutide should look at specialist platforms
Pricing is opaque for cash-pay patients; strongly optimized for the insured population
Individual access (without employer benefits) is less seamless than using it through your employer plan
No weight loss program structure comparable to Found, Calibrate, or Sequence
No labs ordered or drawn through the platform (patients need to go to external lab)

Nurx

RatingNo reviews

Starting PriceN/A

Peptides2

ConsultationHybrid

Lab TestingYes

Shipping3-5 business days

Pros

Simple all-in pricing with no separate membership fee
Both compounded semaglutide and compounded tirzepatide available
Strong women's health reputation built over a decade of telehealth services
Easy onboarding process with fast provider turnaround (typically within 24 hours)
Backed by Thirty Madison, a well-funded parent company
Ongoing messaging with care team included at no extra cost

Cons

Available in only 33 states
No brand-name GLP-1 medications offered (no Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, or Zepbound)
Async-only consultations
No dietitian access, nutritional coaching, or structured lifestyle support
No lab work included or coordinated through the platform
Insurance not accepted for the weight management program

Pros & Cons

MDLive

Pros

+All 50 states
+Insurance integration is deep: most employer plans include MDLive, reducing or eliminating out-of-pocket costs
+Backed by Evernorth/Cigna
+Covers primary care, urgent care, dermatology, and behavioral health in one platform
+On-demand availability for urgent visits
+Video visits provide real-time interaction; not async-only care

Cons

-Not a GLP-1 specialist: patients seeking structured weight loss programs, dedicated titration coaching, or compounded semaglutide should look at specialist platforms
-Pricing is opaque for cash-pay patients; strongly optimized for the insured population
-Individual access (without employer benefits) is less seamless than using it through your employer plan
-No weight loss program structure comparable to Found, Calibrate, or Sequence
-No labs ordered or drawn through the platform (patients need to go to external lab)

Nurx

Pros

+Simple all-in pricing with no separate membership fee
+Both compounded semaglutide and compounded tirzepatide available
+Strong women's health reputation built over a decade of telehealth services
+Easy onboarding process with fast provider turnaround (typically within 24 hours)
+Backed by Thirty Madison, a well-funded parent company
+Ongoing messaging with care team included at no extra cost

Cons

-Available in only 33 states
-No brand-name GLP-1 medications offered (no Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, or Zepbound)
-Async-only consultations
-No dietitian access, nutritional coaching, or structured lifestyle support
-No lab work included or coordinated through the platform
-Insurance not accepted for the weight management program

Peptide Pricing Comparison

Peptide	MDLive	Nurx
Semaglutide	Price unavailable	Price unavailable
Tirzepatide	Price unavailable	Price unavailable

Frequently Asked Questions

Is MDLive or Nurx better?

MDLive offers 2 peptides and hybrid consultations. Nurx offers 2 peptides and hybrid consultations. The best choice depends on which peptides you need, your budget, and preferred consultation model.

Which is cheaper, MDLive or Nurx?

See the pricing table above for a detailed comparison.

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