GoodRx Care
GoodRx Care is the telehealth arm of GoodRx Holdings (NASDAQ: GDRX), the company best known for its prescription discount cards. Originally launched in 2019 after GoodRx acquired the telehealth startup HeyDoctor, the platform has expanded into GLP-1 weight loss prescribing as GoodRx's core discount card business has faced mounting competition from Amazon Pharmacy and Mark Cuban's Cost Plus Drugs.
Overview
- Consultation Model
- Hybrid
- Headquarters
- Santa Monica, CA
- Shipping
- 3-5 business days
- Lab Testing
- Yes
- Prescriber Info
- licensed provider reviews your submission (not necessarily an obesity medicine specialist) 3.
- Founded
- 2019
Pros
- Orforglipron at $149/mo ($188/mo total with subscription)
- Oral Wegovy access at $199/month (+ $39 subscription)
- Brand-medication-only approach means zero compounding disruption risk
- $39/month subscription keeps ongoing provider access affordable
- GoodRx discount card integration for finding the best pharmacy pricing
- Established parent company with broad brand recognition and trust
Cons
- Limited clinical depth: providers are licensed but not necessarily obesity medicine specialists
- No dietitian access, nutrition coaching, or behavioral support included
- No lab work included or coordinated
- Async-only consultations
- $39/mo subscription adds up vs. providers with no separate platform fee
- Injectable pricing ($349/mo standard) is above competitors like LillyDirect ($299/mo for Zepbound)
Pricing
| Medication | Dose | Price | Billing |
|---|---|---|---|
| semaglutide | 0.25-0.5mg | $199 | monthly |
| tirzepatide | standard | $299 | monthly |