How do Nurx and SteadyMD compare on pricing?

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

Nurx vs SteadyMD

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

At a Glance

	Nurx	SteadyMD
Rating	No reviews	No reviews
Starting Price	N/A	N/A
Peptides Offered	2	2
Consultation	Hybrid	Hybrid
Lab Testing	Yes	No
Shipping	3-5 business days	3-5 business days
Headquarters	San Francisco, CA	St. Louis, MO
Founded	2015	2018

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

SteadyMD

RatingNo reviews

Starting PriceN/A

Peptides2

ConsultationHybrid

Lab TestingNo

Shipping3-5 business days

Pros

Ongoing relationship with a single dedicated PCP
GLP-1 prescribing is embedded in comprehensive primary care, with full context about the patient's health
DPC model removes volume-based incentives that can distort prescribing decisions in subscription telehealth
Better longitudinal management of medication titration and side effects over time
Single platform for all primary care needs
Physicians can order labs and manage comorbidities alongside weight management

Cons

Monthly subscription cost plus separate medication costs creates higher total expense than GLP-1-only platforms if those platforms cover some medication costs
Not the fastest path to a GLP-1 prescription
No built-in pharmacy benefit or medication discount program as part of the platform
DPC subscription is not reimbursed by traditional insurance, which may feel redundant to patients with existing coverage
Less specialized weight management expertise than obesity medicine-specific platforms

Pros & Cons

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

SteadyMD

Pros

+Ongoing relationship with a single dedicated PCP
+GLP-1 prescribing is embedded in comprehensive primary care, with full context about the patient's health
+DPC model removes volume-based incentives that can distort prescribing decisions in subscription telehealth
+Better longitudinal management of medication titration and side effects over time
+Single platform for all primary care needs
+Physicians can order labs and manage comorbidities alongside weight management

Cons

-Monthly subscription cost plus separate medication costs creates higher total expense than GLP-1-only platforms if those platforms cover some medication costs
-Not the fastest path to a GLP-1 prescription
-No built-in pharmacy benefit or medication discount program as part of the platform
-DPC subscription is not reimbursed by traditional insurance, which may feel redundant to patients with existing coverage
-Less specialized weight management expertise than obesity medicine-specific platforms

Peptide Pricing Comparison

Peptide	Nurx	SteadyMD
Semaglutide	Price unavailable	Price unavailable
Tirzepatide	Price unavailable	Price unavailable

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nurx or SteadyMD better?

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

Which is cheaper, Nurx or SteadyMD?

See the pricing table above for a detailed comparison.

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