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eMed vs PlushCare: Which Is Better?

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

Our Verdict

PlushCare scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (68.3/100 vs 62.7/100), leading on trust & safety, value, product range, reputation. eMed comes out ahead on experience. eMed has the lower entry price (from $300/mo vs $650/mo), so the better value depends on which treatment you need.

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63
eMed
Fair

Employer-focused GLP-1 weight management platform using branded FDA-approved medications with 24/7 clinician support and included lab work.

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68

PlushCare is a virtual primary-care membership service that layers weight-loss visits and branded GLP-1 prescriptions onto its core telehealth offering, rather than running a dedicated compounded-GLP-1 program.

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Score Breakdown

DimensioneMedPlushCare
Overall Score62.7/10068.3/100 ✓
Trust & Safety30%72/10078/100 ✓
Value25%50/10062/100 ✓
Experience20%75/100 ✓62/100
Product Range15%45/10065/100 ✓
Reputation10%68/10072/100 ✓

At a Glance

Founded20202014
HeadquartersMiami, FLSan Francisco, CA
Publicly tradedNoNo
Treatment categories12
Treatments listed13
Starting price$300/mo$650/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.

CategoryeMedPlushCare
Weight Loss / GLP-1$300–$450
GLP-1 Weight Management Program
$650–$1100
Branded GLP-1 Prescription (Wegovy, Saxenda)

eMed

+Dispenses only branded FDA-approved GLP-1s as a Novo Nordisk NovoCare Recognized Care Provider, with no compounded product
+24/7 clinician support without appointment scheduling
+Annual blood work (32 biomarkers) included in program fee
−Shipping is not included in the published price and is reported separately at about $10 a month
−Primarily an employer and labor-union benefits business; the direct-to-consumer programme is a secondary channel
−Medication is billed separately (from $149.99/mo for Wegovy) on top of the $149.99/mo membership and a $49 screening fee
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PlushCare

+Low $19.99/mo membership with first month free, and insurance-eligible visits as low as a $30 copay
+Accepts major insurance plans (Aetna, Cigna, Humana), broader than most single-purpose GLP-1 telehealth startups
+Physician-led primary care model covers ongoing and chronic care beyond a single weight-loss funnel
−Branded GLP-1 medication (Zepbound, Wegovy) is billed separately at the pharmacy — without insurance coverage this can run roughly $1,000+/month, dwarfing the low membership fee
−No compounded GLP-1 option, so cash-pay patients without drug coverage face full retail brand pricing
−Trustpilot pattern of unexpected recurring membership charges and difficulty cancelling
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eMed vs PlushCare — FAQ

Is eMed better than PlushCare?

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PlushCare scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (68.3/100 vs 62.7/100), leading on trust & safety, value, product range, reputation. eMed comes out ahead on experience. eMed has the lower entry price (from $300/mo vs $650/mo), so the better value depends on which treatment you need.

Is eMed or PlushCare cheaper?

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eMed has the lower starting price (from $300/mo vs $650/mo for PlushCare). Starting prices are for the cheapest treatment each offers — compare the specific treatment you need, and check what each price includes.

What do eMed and PlushCare both offer?

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Both platforms treat Weight Loss / GLP-1. eMed covers 1 treatment category total and PlushCare covers 2.

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