Is PlushCare legit?
Checked · by Julian Caraulani, reviewed by Dr. A. Goher, MBBS
Quick answer
Yes, by the public record we checked, PlushCare is a real online program: a licensed clinician reviews your health history and decides whether to prescribe. We searched the FDA warning-letter database on October 26, 2026 and found no letter naming PlushCare. On Trustpilot it scores 3.5/5 from 2,795 reviews. It does not publish an all-in monthly price. Availability: All 50 states plus DC, per its own site (2026-10-29). Cancellation: Cancel anytime; membership fees not refunded.
- FDA warning letters
- None found (October 26, 2026)
- Trustpilot
- 3.5/5, 2,795 reviews
- Lowest all-in plan
- Not published
- Medication
- FDA-approved
- States
- All 50 states plus DC, per its own site (2026-10-29)
- Our score
- 6.1/10, #9 of 11
PlushCare
Medication billed separately · Consultation: $129 first visit without insurance; copay with insurance · Cancellation: Cancel anytime; membership fees not refunded
The public record
We searched the FDA warning-letter database on October 26, 2026 and found no letter naming PlushCare.
- No FDA warning letter found
- Medication type stated: FDA-approved
- No all-in price published
- States its cancellation terms
As with any online program, confirm a licensed clinician reviews your intake and that the dispensing pharmacy is licensed.
What customers say
On Trustpilot, PlushCare scores 3.5/5 from 2,795 reviews.
Recurring complaints are the useful signal, more than the average. Where a theme is price, compare it with the dated prices below.
Read the reviews →What PlushCare charges
| Plan | Per month |
|---|---|
Membership + insured visit Plus your insurance copay per visit and pharmacy cost source, 2026-10-26 | $19.99 plus add-ons |
Membership + self-pay visit Plus $129 per first visit and pharmacy cost source, 2026-10-26 | $19.99 plus add-ons |
- Medication in price
- Extra
- Consultation
- $129 first visit without insurance; copay with insurance
- Membership
- $19.99/month (first month free)
- Labs
- Extra
- Insurance
- Yes (Aetna, Cigna, Humana and others)
- Cancellation
- Cancel anytime; membership fees not refunded
The trade-offs
In its favour
- Takes insurance for visits
- All 50 states
- FDA-approved prescriptions filled at your pharmacy
To weigh
- Medication and labs cost extra
- Primary care doctors may refer complex cases out
- $75 late-cancel or no-show fee
Higher-scored programs we also track
Scored on the same five criteria as PlushCare (6.1/10). See the full ranking.
What we could not verify
- Follow-up visit price not stated
- Full insurer list not published
Ready to check PlushCare yourself?
Prices are on its site. A clinician decides whether treatment is right for you.
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Is PlushCare legit?
Yes, by the public record we checked, PlushCare is a real online program: a licensed clinician reviews your health history and decides whether to prescribe. We searched the FDA warning-letter database on October 26, 2026 and found no letter naming PlushCare. On Trustpilot it scores 3.5/5 from 2,795 reviews. It does not publish an all-in monthly price. Availability: All 50 states plus DC, per its own site (2026-10-29). Cancellation: Cancel anytime; membership fees not refunded.
Is PlushCare a scam?
We searched the FDA warning-letter database on October 26, 2026 and found no letter naming PlushCare. PlushCare publishes its prices and its cancellation terms on its own site, and a licensed clinician decides whether to prescribe. Our score for it is 6.1/10 on the same five criteria we use for every program.
How much does PlushCare really cost?
PlushCare does not publish an all-in monthly price; you see it after the consultation.
Is the medication included in PlushCare's price?
No, medication is billed on top of the membership or visit fee.
Does PlushCare use FDA-approved or compounded medication?
FDA-approved. Compounded drugs are prepared by a pharmacy and are not FDA-approved as finished products.
Can I cancel PlushCare?
Cancel anytime; membership fees not refunded.
How did HRT Watchdog check PlushCare?
We read its own pricing pages and date every price, search the FDA warning-letter database with a control term that must return results, and record its public review score where one exists. Commission plays no part in its score.