Temi vs. LifeMD: what the monthly fee covers

It depends on the program. The weight-management program is $39 for the first month and $149 a month after that, not including medication [2]. The LifeMD+ primary and urgent care membership is $19 a month, with video visits at $50 cash and message consults at $20 [3]. Temi charges no monthly fee unless you choose its $449-a-year plan [6].

Yes, for eligible services. LifeMD says it "partners with most major PPO insurance plans" [7], and on LifeMD+ a video visit costs "the cost of your co-pay if you use your insurance" [3]. Its weight page advertises branded GLP-1 copays as low as $25 when coverage is approved [2]. Temi does not bill insurance, though your plan still applies to refill medication at the pharmacy [4].

LifeMD describes itself as a "50-state direct-to-patient telehealth company" and works with major PPO insurers [7]. On Trustpilot it held a 3.9 TrustScore from 4,265 reviews when we checked [10]. It is a real practice with licensed clinicians. Because the $149 program fee recurs until you stop it, read the cancellation terms before signing up, and keep a note of your renewal date.

No. LifeMD's weight page states "Medication cost is not included" [2]. Without insurance, the Wegovy pen starts at $199 and a Zepbound vial at $299, on top of the $149 monthly program fee [2]. At Temi the equivalent line is a compounded vial price plus a $39 prescription service, with no monthly fee [5].

Yes. LifeMD+ lists "On-demand prescriptions and refills" with same-day service as part of the $19-a-month plan [3]. The refill fee on top of that is not stated on the page we checked. Temi refills non-controlled maintenance medications for $15 each without a subscription [1]. For one refill a quarter, LifeMD+ is $57 in membership alone against Temi's $15.

LifeMD says so on both plans: "cancel anytime" on the weight program and "No commitment. Cancel anytime." on LifeMD+ [2] [3]. Temi has no subscription to cancel for a single order — its new-prescription page puts it as "Nothing renews, nothing to cancel" [4].

Its weight-management page lists brand-name products — Wegovy pill, Wegovy pen and Zepbound vial — and publishes no compounded price [2]. Temi prescribes compounded semaglutide from $59.99 per 7.5 mg vial and compounded tirzepatide from $104.99 per 8.5 mg vial, each plus $39 [5] [9]. Compounded medications are not FDA-approved.

Without coverage, the program fee is the cost that adds up: $149 every month before medication [2]. Temi's model drops it — a compounded GLP-1 order is the vial plus a $39 service, and a maintenance refill is $15 [5] [1]. What you give up is coaching, bundled labs and live visits. Temi's GLP-1 cost calculator shows the per-month arithmetic for your dose.