Nalena vs PlushCare
Nalena and PlushCare both sell semaglutide and tirzepatide; this is how their prices, coverage and records differ.
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Nalena
Best for: coverage in all 50 states, which most sellers will not confirm
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PlushCare
Best for: coverage in all 50 states, which most sellers will not confirm
Visit PlushCare →If you are choosing between Nalena and PlushCare, price alone will not settle it. Both prescribe semaglutide and tirzepatide, so moving from one to the other would not change your drug. Nalena leads our six-part score, 7.3 to 6.4.
Nalena vs PlushCare price
Nalena and PlushCare start at the same figure, $149 a month, so the entry price does not separate them. Look at what each price covers and at the per-drug prices below.
Drug by drug: Semaglutide costs the same at both, $149 a month; tirzepatide is cheaper at Nalena ($149 a month vs $399 a month).
Medications and formats
Both sell semaglutide and tirzepatide.
On format they match: each offers compounded injections.
Where each one treats patients
Nalena lists 50 states, and PlushCare lists 50 states.
They overlap in 50 states.
Pricing
Nalena
PlushCare
Range up to $299/mo
Range up to $599/mo
What each price covers
Nalena's price also covers the clinician visit, the medication itself and shipping, which PlushCare does not claim.
Nalena is silent on lab work and coaching.
PlushCare is silent on shipping and coaching.
That matters most for the drug: unless PlushCare confirms otherwise, budget for medication on top of its listed price.
Nalena
Covered by the monthly price
Medication
In the price
Clinician visits
In the price
Shipping
In the price
Lab work
Not stated
Coaching
Not stated
PlushCare
Covered by the monthly price
Medication
Charged on top
Clinician visits
Charged on top
Shipping
Not stated
Lab work
Charged on top
Coaching
Not stated
Where each one scores higher
Overall, Nalena scores 7.3 and PlushCare 6.4 out of 10.
Nalena is stronger on user experience (8.0 vs 7.0) and support (7.0 vs 0.0).
Value, effectiveness, trust & safety and accessibility are within half a point.
Nalena
7.3/10
PlushCare
6.4/10
Value25%
Effectiveness25%
User Experience15%
Trust & Safety15%
Accessibility10%
Support10%
FDA warning letters
Neither Nalena nor PlushCare has an FDA warning letter on record with us.
Features & Coverage
| Feature | Nalena | PlushCare |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $149/mo | $149/mo |
| Features | 8 features | 8 features |
| States Available | 50 | 50 |
| Compounded | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Brand Name | — | — |
| FSA/HSA Accepted | — | — |
| FDA Warning Letters | None | None |
About Nalena
Nalena starts at $149/month with medication included and no separate membership or visit fees. The women-focused platform sells only compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide, and leans on transparency in its positioning: no hidden fees, cancel anytime, and a money-back guarantee uncommon among compounded sellers. No insurance is required and 2-day shipping is free. Clinical care is delivered by Beluga Health, P.A.
Read our full Nalena review →About PlushCare
PlushCare is an established virtual primary-care telehealth platform and a subsidiary of Transcarent, Inc., a Delaware corporation that also owns Accolade, 2nd.MD, and 98point6 by Transcarent. Virtual visits with US board-certified physicians cost $30 per appointment insured and $129 self-pay. GLP-1 prescribing is a clinician-discretionary option within the broader primary-care relationship.
Read our full PlushCare review →Pros & Cons
Nalena
What we like
- Shows its price before the medical questionnaire, so you can compare it without handing over health information
- The monthly price includes the medication, clinician visits and shipping
- Serves all 50 states
- We found no FDA warning letters issued to Nalena
Watch-outs
- Ask which pharmacy fills the prescription before you pay, so you can check its license
- Its semaglutide and tirzepatide are compounded rather than FDA-approved, so they have not been reviewed by the agency for safety, effectiveness or manufacturing quality
PlushCare
What we like
- Shows its price before the medical questionnaire, so you can compare it without handing over health information
- Serves all 50 states
- We found no FDA warning letters issued to PlushCare
- A live video visit with a clinician is required before a prescription, which is slower than a form and is the more careful intake
- Baseline bloodwork is required before a prescription
Watch-outs
- Not included in the monthly price: medication, clinician visits, lab work
- Ask which pharmacy fills the prescription before you pay, so you can check its license
- Its semaglutide and tirzepatide are compounded rather than FDA-approved, so they have not been reviewed by the agency for safety, effectiveness or manufacturing quality
Our Verdict
Nalena wins this one, 7.3 to 6.4, above all for coverage in all 50 states, which most sellers will not confirm. PlushCare fits better if coverage in all 50 states, which most sellers will not confirm is your priority.
Choose Nalena if…
You want coverage in all 50 states, which most sellers will not confirm and an opening price near $149 a month.
Choose PlushCare if…
You want coverage in all 50 states, which most sellers will not confirm and an opening price near $149 a month.
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