PlushCare review
Established virtual primary-care telehealth platform (subsidiary of Transcarent, Inc., a Delaware corporation, alongside Accolade, 2nd.MD, and 98point6 by Transcarent).
- Scores never bought
- 497 providers tracked
- Every factor auditable
- Updated July 2026
PlushCare earns a Match Score of 70/100 (grade C) and sits #121 of 497 on our board under the balanced default weighting.
- Semaglutide
- $149/mo (starting dose, compounded)
- Tirzepatide
- $399/mo (starting dose, compounded)
- Coverage
- All 50 states
- Brand-name
- Yes
- Oral option
- Injectable only
- Verification
- Not independently listed
Best for: People who want virtual primary care that can also prescribe GLP-1s.
MatchScript's take: Our #121 pick of 497 — priced at or below the category median, scored on the same six factors as everyone else.
The factor breakdown
PlushCare on the six Match Score factors — the same sub-scores the quiz reweights to your priorities. See the methodology.
Semaglutide from $149/mo (starting dose, compounded) puts Budget Fit at a below-par 72 — above the budget tiers.
Confirmed all-50-state access means it can usually prescribe within days, for a below-par 64 on Speed to Start.
PlushCare adds brand-name access on top of injectables, for a middling 79 on Formulary Match.
Support lands at a below-par 74 — lighter, meds-first support.
Flexibility scores a below-par 41 — fewer levers to flex your plan.
Disclosure here is thinner than the top of the board give a strong 90 on Transparency.
Pricing in context
How PlushCare's monthly price sits against the category median and the cheapest provider we track.
What we like
- Available in all 50 states
- Appointments with US board-certified physicians, not nurse practitioners only
- Virtual primary care — the same doctor can manage GLP-1s alongside other health needs
- Owned by Transcarent, a venture-backed health platform with a named corporate parent
The caveats
- Facing a California class action alleging deceptive subscription enrollment and unauthorized charges after cancellation
- GLP-1 prescribing is up to the clinician at the visit — not guaranteed at signup
- BBB complaints center on the membership cancellation process
Who it's for — and who should skip it
Choose PlushCare if people who want virtual primary care that can also prescribe GLP-1s.
Skip it if that doesn't sound like you. A closer fit may be Synergy Rx (Match Score 70) — or take the quiz to see where PlushCare lands for your priorities.
How it compares to CoreAge Rx & the closest scorer
PlushCare against our #1 overall pick and the provider that scores closest to it. Green marks the row leader.
| How it compares | PlushCarethis provider | CoreAge Rxour #1 | Synergy Rxclosest scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sema price | $149/mo (starting dose, compounded) | $149/mo | $199/mo (starting at, terms undisclosed) |
| Coverage | All 50 states | All 50 states | All 50 states |
| Formulary | Injectable + brand | Injectable | Injectable + oral |
| Match Score | 70 · C | 91 · A− | 70 · C |
PlushCare, answered
Is PlushCare legit?
PlushCare is a real, operating GLP-1 telehealth program, but we don't find it on the LegitScript registry, so it carries less third-party verification than the certified providers on our board. It dispenses compounded medication, which isn't FDA-approved. Vet the prescriber and pharmacy before you commit.
How much does PlushCare cost?
PlushCare lists compounded semaglutide from $149/mo (starting dose, compounded) and tirzepatide from $399/mo (starting dose, compounded) — below our category median of $179/mo. These are the provider's public figures at our last review (July 2026); confirm on their site, since some teaser tiers step up after month one.
Does PlushCare ship to my state?
Yes — PlushCare reports availability in all 50 states, so most people can start within days.
PlushCare vs CoreAge Rx — which is better?
Both are on our board. PlushCare scores 70/100; CoreAge Rx leads our default ranking at 91/100 for its flat nationwide pricing on both molecules and easy cancellation. PlushCare can still win for you if its strengths match your priorities — best for: People who want virtual primary care that can also prescribe GLP-1s. Run the quiz to see which comes out ahead for you.
Pricing & state data last verified July 2026 from PlushCare's public site and our master provider matrix. The Match Score and its sub-scores are our editorial judgment per the methodology. Commercial facts only — prices change, so confirm on PlushCare's site. Not medical advice; see our disclosure.
PlushCare earns a Match Score of 70/100 (grade C) and sits #121 of 497 on our board under the balanced default weighting. Established virtual primary-care telehealth platform (subsidiary of Transcarent, Inc., a Delaware corporation, alongside Accolade, 2nd.MD, and 98point6 by Transcarent). Best for: People who want virtual primary care that can also prescribe GLP-1s. If it isn't the right fit, Synergy Rx is a sensible alternative to weigh next.
Compare with other providers
Our next-best picks in default ranking order, then the 24 programs that sit nearest PlushCare on the board.
- #1Match91/ 100CoreAge RxThe best all-around match: nationwide access, both molecules at one flat, no-surprise price, and an easy exit.91/100
- #2Match88/ 100Strut HealthThe only program here carrying both LegitScript and ACHC accreditation, with an oral lozenge route on both molecules at the cheapest entry on this board.88/100
- #3Match86/ 100HealthRXA LegitScript-certified, physician-supervised program with a rare oral GLP-1 tablet alongside injectables — both molecules, transparent no-insurance pricing, and a brand-name path.86/100
- #4Match86/ 100ShedRxA weight-focused program that also offers an oral/sublingual route for the needle-averse.86/100
- #5Match88/ 100Ondra HealthNear rock-bottom pricing on both molecules plus some brand access — a rare budget-and-breadth combo, nationwide.88/100
Compare 24 nearby providersHide them
| Provider | Tirzepatide price | Coverage | Alternatives | Go | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recovery Delivered#122 | 70 | $199/mo (starting dose, compounded) | $219/mo (2.5 mg dose, compounded) | 32 states | Alternatives | Visit |
| Trillium Meds#123 | 70 | $119/mo (3-month plan, compounded) | $199/mo (3-month plan, compounded) | All 50 states | Alternatives | Visit |
| Tryozi#124 | 70 | $279/mo (compounded) | $379/mo (compounded) | All 50 states | Alternatives | Visit |
| WeightRx#125 | 70 | $83/mo (starting dose, compounded) | $83/mo (starting dose, compounded) | Coverage not published | Alternatives | Visit |
| altRX#126 | 69 | $149/mo (starting dose, compounded) | $249/mo (starting dose, compounded) | Coverage not published | Alternatives | Visit |
| DrBrainRx#127 | 69 | $199/mo (all doses, compounded) | $299/mo (all doses, compounded) | Coverage not published | Alternatives | Visit |
| Fresh Day Meds#128 | 69 | $140/mo (all doses, compounded) | $179/mo (all doses, compounded) | All 50 states | Alternatives | Visit |
| Get Thin MD#129 | 69 | $199/mo (compounded) | $299/mo (compounded) | All 50 states | Alternatives | Visit |
| Harbor#130 | 69 | $99/mo (starting dose, compounded) | $149/mo (starting dose, compounded) | Coverage not published | Alternatives | Visit |
| Ivim Health#131 | 69 | $75/mo (starting dose, compounded) | $149/mo (starting dose, compounded) | Coverage not published | Alternatives | Visit |
| Lavender Sky Health#132 | 69 | $95/mo (starting dose, compounded) | $104/mo (starting dose, compounded) | All 50 states | Alternatives | Visit |
| Layla#133 | 69 | $237/mo (all doses, compounded) | $199/mo (all doses, compounded) | Coverage not published | Alternatives | Visit |
| Levity#134 | 69 | $1,199/mo (all doses, bundle, brand-name) | $1,299/mo (all doses, bundle, brand-name) | 36 states | Alternatives | Visit |
| Luma Health Co#135 | 69 | $120/mo (plus a separate fee, compounded) | $180/mo (compounded) | 30 states | Alternatives | Visit |
| Mixx Health & Wellness#136 | 69 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | 44 states | Alternatives | Visit |
| Nova MD#137 | 69 | $175/mo (compounded) | $225/mo (compounded) | Coverage not published | Alternatives | Visit |
| NuBloom#138 | 69 | $149/mo (2.4 mg dose, compounded) | $279/mo (15 mg dose, compounded) | 49 states | Alternatives | Visit |
| VyrarX#139 | 69 | $179/mo (starting dose, compounded) | $329/mo (starting dose, compounded) | Coverage not published | Alternatives | Visit |
| Allara Health#140 | 68 | $149/mo (plus a separate fee, brand-name) | Not disclosed | Coverage not published | Alternatives | Visit |
| Alternate Health Club#141 | 68 | $129/mo (compounded) | $169/mo (compounded) | Coverage not published | Alternatives | Visit |
| AlyveRx#142 | 68 | $183/mo (all doses, compounded) | $249/mo (all doses, compounded) | Coverage not published | Alternatives | Visit |
| Better U Care#143 | 68 | $298/mo | $397/mo | 21 states | Alternatives | Visit |
| Blis MD#144 | 68 | $139/mo | $199/mo | Coverage not published | Alternatives | Visit |
| ElitePhysiqMD#145 | 68 | $145/mo (starting dose, compounded) | $315/mo (starting dose, compounded) | Coverage not published | Alternatives | Visit |