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Direct Meds vs Sesame Care: Which Is Better?

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

Our Verdict

Direct Meds scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (74.5/100 vs 74/100), leading on value, experience, product range. Sesame Care comes out ahead on trust & safety, reputation. Sesame Care has the lower entry price (from $149/mo vs $237/mo), so the better value depends on which treatment you need.

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Cash-pay telehealth brand selling compounded GLP-1s, HRT, longevity injectables and a rapid-dissolve ED tablet, filled by named partner pharmacies.

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Pay-per-visit marketplace connecting patients with licensed providers — no subscription needed for visits, with transparent per-visit pricing and optional memberships.

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Score Breakdown

DimensionDirect MedsSesame Care
Overall Score74.5/100 ✓74/100
Trust & Safety30%72/10075/100 ✓
Value25%82/100 ✓80/100
Experience20%74/100 ✓70/100
Product Range15%72/100 ✓70/100
Reputation10%68/10070/100 ✓

At a Glance

Founded20212019
HeadquartersMiami, FLNew York, NY
Publicly tradedNoNo
Treatment categories66
Treatments listed97
Starting price$237/mo$149/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.

CategoryDirect MedsSesame Care
Weight Loss / GLP-1$237–$249
Compounded Semaglutide (sublingual)
$59–$99
Weight Loss Program (subscription)
Men's Health——
Women's Health——

Direct Meds

+Cash-pay only, with per-product prices listed on its storefront
+Names its partner 503A pharmacies (CraftedRx and ChemistryRx)
+Competitive GLP-1 pricing
−GLP-1 tiers carry a three-month billing commitment while the same pages display a Cancel Anytime badge
−Marketing site publishes only two of sixteen-plus prices, one of them only inside invisible schema markup; the real prices sit on a storefront the marketing pages never link to
−FDA warning letter (Sept 2025, ref 716822) — compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide cited as misbranded over claims that they contain the same active ingredient as the branded drugs
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Sesame Care

+No subscription required — pay-per-visit model
+Transparent pricing shown before booking
+Wide range of specialties available
−No integrated pharmacy
−Less continuity of care than subscriptions
−Provider quality varies in marketplace model
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Direct Meds vs Sesame Care — FAQ

Is Direct Meds better than Sesame Care?

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Direct Meds scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (74.5/100 vs 74/100), leading on value, experience, product range. Sesame Care comes out ahead on trust & safety, reputation. Sesame Care has the lower entry price (from $149/mo vs $237/mo), so the better value depends on which treatment you need.

Is Direct Meds or Sesame Care cheaper?

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Sesame Care has the lower starting price (from $149/mo vs $237/mo for Direct Meds). Starting prices are for the cheapest treatment each offers — compare the specific treatment you need, and check what each price includes.

What do Direct Meds and Sesame Care both offer?

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Both platforms treat Weight Loss / GLP-1, Men's Health, Women's Health. Direct Meds covers 6 treatment categories total and Sesame Care covers 6.

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