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Effecty vs PlushCare
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Score comparison
Effecty has the higher recorded score — 83.7/100 to 74.5/100.
Effecty grades higher on WeighScore, our editorial score across cost value, dose & formulation, clinical oversight, labs & monitoring, fulfillment and contract terms. Mid-market pricing offset by brand-name access and LegitScript verification, all 50 states.
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These are recorded editorial marks, not a measure of clinical outcomes. Current prices and terms may differ from those used in the marks. See the methodology.
The numbers
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| Metric | Effecty | PlushCare |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 83.7/100 | 74.5/100 |
| Grade | B | C |
| Site position | #21 | #68 |
| Semaglutide | $160/mo | Varies (branded prescription; visits and advertised membership separate) |
| Tirzepatide | $240/mo | Varies (branded prescription; visits and advertised membership separate) |
| Coverage | All 50 states | All 50 states |
| Brand-name access | Yes | Yes |
| Oral / sublingual | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
Site position #21 · B
Strengths
- Brand-name access
- LegitScript-verified, all 50 states
- Both molecules
What to consider
- Higher pricing ($160/$240)
- Injection-only
- Not a value leader
Site position #68 · C
Strengths
- Available in all 50 states
- Video appointments with primary care physicians
- Prescriptions can be sent to a pharmacy you choose
- Visit insurance and medication prior-authorization assistance offered; coverage depends on the plan
What to consider
- Advertised membership is $19.99 monthly after the first free month or $149 annually prepaid; visits, drugs and labs are separate
- Terms say membership is optional for medical services, while general FAQ implies active membership; confirm the nonmember booking route
- Cancel at least one calendar day before membership renewal; a visit can be nonrefundable after clinical assessment even without a prescription
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Commercial relationships affect this placement. The score comparison above is separate.
Pricing/verification reflect each provider's public disclosures at last grading; the WeighScore is our editorial judgment per the methodology. Prices change — confirm on each provider's site. Not medical advice; see our disclosure.