TeleWellnessMD vs Collective
An in-depth comparison of two leading GLP-1 Providers
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TeleWellnessMD
Best for: provider-guided glp-1 within a broader telehealth catalog
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Collective
Best for: the lowest flat medication price if you can absorb an annual membership fee
Visit Collective →TeleWellnessMD and Collective are both GLP-1 Providers competing for the same patients, but they make different trade-offs on price, coverage, and what's included. In our scoring, Collective starts at $59/mo, and Collective edges ahead overall (8.3 vs 6.4 out of 10). Below we break down pricing, what each plan covers, the six-dimension score, pros and cons, and exactly who should pick which.
Pricing
TeleWellnessMD
Pricing not publicly listed.
Collective
Verbatim: 'Compounded Semaglutide: $59/month. Same price, every dose. Cancel anytime.' ⛔ EXCLUDES the required membership — the site states 'What does it cost? $59/month + $199 annual membership.' First-year total is $907 ($75.58/mo equivalent).
Verbatim: 'Compounded Tirzepatide: $69/month. Same price, any dose.' ⛔ EXCLUDES the required membership — 'The cost is $69/month + $199 annual membership.' First-year total is $1,027 ($85.58/mo equivalent).
Verbatim: 'Requires Collective membership: 21 day free trial, then a low annual $199 membership fee. No recurring monthly membership charges.' Charged yearly, not monthly. Terms of Use: 'all membership fees are non-refundable, and partial-period refunds are not provided.'
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What’s included
TeleWellnessMD
What the monthly price covers
Medication
Included
Provider visits
Included
Shipping
Included
Lab work
Not disclosed
Coaching
Not disclosed
Collective
What the monthly price covers
Medication
Included
Provider visits
Included
Shipping
Included
Lab work
Not disclosed
Coaching
Not disclosed
Score breakdown
Both providers are scored on the same six-dimension framework. The gradient bar marks the stronger side on each dimension.
TeleWellnessMD
6.4/10
Collective
8.3/10
Value25%
Effectiveness25%
User Experience15%
Trust & Safety15%
Accessibility10%
Support10%
Features & Coverage
| Feature | TeleWellnessMD | Collective |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | — | $59/mo |
| Features | ✓5 features | 3 features |
| States Available | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Compounded | — | ✓ Yes |
| Brand Name | — | — |
| FSA/HSA Accepted | — | — |
| FDA Warnings | None | None |
About TeleWellnessMD
TeleWellnessMD is a US telehealth and wellness platform that offers GLP-1 weight-loss therapies, listing both semaglutide and tirzepatide under its weight-loss category alongside a broader catalog of hormone and wellness treatments. Care is delivered through licensed providers after an online assessment, with certain prescriptions available only in specific states. New patients are offered 20 percent off a first order with code FIRST20. Per-month pricing is not published publicly and is determined after the provider assessment. Compounded medications are not FDA-approved.
Read our full TeleWellnessMD review →About Collective
Collective (collective.org) is a membership-based telehealth platform from the founder of Thrive Market, selling compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide at a flat price on every dose. Medication is billed separately from a required annual membership, and the program bundles unlimited clinician messaging, dietitian access and express cold shipping.
Read our full Collective review →Pros & Cons
TeleWellnessMD
What we like
- Offers both semaglutide and tirzepatide within an established broader telehealth and wellness catalog
- Licensed-provider assessment model with a 20 percent first-order discount for new patients
- Phone support line published (877-659-6050)
Watch-outs
- No per-month GLP-1 pricing published; price is assessment-gated
- Compounding pharmacy is not named publicly
- State availability is restricted and not enumerated
Collective
What we like
- The lowest published compounded GLP-1 medication prices we track — $59/month semaglutide and $69/month tirzepatide
- Flat pricing at every dose, so titrating up does not raise the bill
- Unlimited clinician messaging and registered-dietitian access are included rather than upsold
- 21-day free trial on the membership before the annual fee is charged
Watch-outs
- The advertised $59 and $69 exclude a mandatory $199 annual membership — the real first-year cost is $907 and $1,027
- Membership fees are non-refundable and no partial-period refunds are given
- Compounding pharmacies are described only as 'independent, third-party licensed pharmacies' and are never named
- State availability is not published on the marketing site
Our Verdict
Collective edges out TeleWellnessMD with a higher overall score of 8.3/10 and is particularly strong for the lowest flat medication price if you can absorb an annual membership fee. TeleWellnessMD remains a solid alternative, especially if you're looking for provider-guided glp-1 within a broader telehealth catalog.
Choose TeleWellnessMD if…
You want provider-guided glp-1 within a broader telehealth catalog.
Choose Collective if…
You want the lowest flat medication price if you can absorb an annual membership fee and a starting price around $59/mo.
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- Semaglutide · Drugs and brands
- Tirzepatide · Drugs and brands
- Compounded GLP-1 · Pharmacy and drug forms
- 503A pharmacy · Pharmacy and drug forms
- PCAB accreditation · Pharmacy and drug forms
- Prior authorization (PA) · Insurance and regulatory
- Off-label use · Insurance and regulatory
- FDA Drug Shortage List · Insurance and regulatory
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