Temi vs. QuickMD: maintenance refills or addiction care
Medically reviewed by Kevin Brandstetter, M.D.Last reviewed September 28, 2026
No — QuickMD states it "does not accept health insurance", so every visit is cash: $75 for urgent care, $99 for buprenorphine treatment, mental health or a GLP-1 consultation [2]. Temi is cash-pay too, at $15 a refill with no appointment [1]. They solve different problems: QuickMD treats opioid use disorder; Temi cannot.
The core difference
QuickMD is a doctor-visit service whose flagship is something Temi is not allowed to do. Its lead offer is opioid use disorder treatment with buprenorphine-naloxone (Suboxone) at $99 a visit in 43 states, and it reports "over 1.5 million visits completed" [2] [3]. Buprenorphine is a controlled substance. Prescribing it by phone or video is the specialism QuickMD built its name on.
Temi prescribes no controlled substances at all — "We cannot prescribe controlled substances, including stimulants, opioids, and benzodiazepines" [1]. What it does is narrower: a licensed physician reviews a request to continue a generic maintenance medication for blood pressure, cholesterol, thyroid or blood sugar, usually within 48 hours, for $15 [1].
The overlap is ordinary care. QuickMD sells a $75 urgent care visit for common conditions and a $99 weight-loss consultation [2]; Temi sells a $15 refill review and a $79 new-prescription review [1] [4]. Neither bills insurance for the clinician's time. QuickMD books you a conversation; Temi skips the conversation when nothing about the regimen has changed.
Side by side
| Feature | Temi | Competitor |
|---|---|---|
| Lead service | Refills of non-controlled maintenance medication [1] | Opioid use disorder treatment with buprenorphine [2] |
| Insurance for the visit or review | Not billed; cash-pay service [4] | "QuickMD does not accept health insurance" [2] |
| Entry price | $15 per refill request [1] | $75 urgent care visit [2] |
| Appointment | None — "No appointment needed" [1] | Booked phone or video visit [3] |
| Speed | Reviewed within 48 hours, often sooner [1] | "Most patients see a doctor within 24 hours of booking" [3] |
| Controlled substances | Never prescribed [1] | Buprenorphine for OUD only; Xanax, Adderall, Ambien and similar excluded [2] |
| GLP-1 weight-loss care | Compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide (not FDA-approved), or Wegovy, Zepbound and Foundayo at manufacturer self-pay prices [9] | $99 consultation; "Not available in LA" [2] |
| Where it operates | 10 states, with a waitlist for others [8] | 45+ states; addiction care in 43 [3] [2] |
| Age | Not stated on the refill page [1] | Adults only — "Unable to see patients under the age of 18" [2] |
| Pharmacy | Any pharmacy you name; Temi does not dispense [1] | Your pharmacy; "Cost of medication is dependent on patient's pharmacy" [2] |
Pricing side by side
| Medication | Temi | Competitor |
|---|---|---|
| Refill of a maintenance medication | $15, or $0 on the $449-a-year Temi Care plan [1] | No refill price listed; an urgent care visit is $75 [2] |
| Opioid use disorder treatment | Not offered — controlled substances excluded [1] | $99 per visit [2] |
| Mental health or menopause visit | Not offered [1] | $99 mental health; $79 menopause hormone therapy [2] |
| Compounded semaglutide (not FDA-approved) | From $59.99 per 7.5 mg vial, plus $39 prescription service [5] | $99 consultation; medication price not listed [2] |
| Compounded tirzepatide (not FDA-approved) | From $104.99 per 8.5 mg vial, plus $39 prescription service [6] | $99 consultation; medication price not listed [2] |
| The medication itself (refills) | Your pharmacy's price; insurance can apply there [4] | "Dependent on patient's pharmacy and individual prescription drug coverage" [2] |
Where the other provider offers more
If you need buprenorphine, QuickMD is the service and Temi is not an option. It treats opioid use disorder by telehealth at $99 a visit in 43 states and adds $19 counselling sessions for recovery support [2]. For someone with no prescriber within driving distance, that is the difference between treatment and none. It is broader elsewhere too: $99 mental-health visits for depression and anxiety, $79 menopause hormone therapy, $99 GLP-1 consultations and $75 urgent care [2]. You speak to a doctor by phone or video, usually within a day of booking, and HSA and FSA cards are typically accepted [3]. Temi does one narrow job without a conversation. If your situation needs a conversation — a new symptom, a dose that is not working, or a controlled prescription — QuickMD is the better door.
Frequently asked questions
Does QuickMD take insurance?
No. Its pricing page says plainly: "QuickMD does not accept health insurance" [2]. The homepage adds that you can send your appointment summary to your insurer to seek reimbursement yourself, and HSA or FSA cards are typically accepted [3]. Temi does not bill insurance for its review either, but the prescription goes to your own pharmacy, where your plan can still cover the drug [4].
How much does QuickMD cost without insurance?
QuickMD's published cash prices are $75 for urgent care, $99 for addiction treatment, $99 for a mental-health visit, $79 for menopause hormone therapy, $99 for a weight-loss consultation and $19 for a 30-minute counselling session [2]. Medication is extra: its cost "is dependent on patient's pharmacy" [2]. Temi's refill review is $15, or $0 on its $449-a-year plan, and the drug is bought separately at your pharmacy [1].
Is QuickMD legit?
It is an established telehealth practice that reports "over 1.5 million visits completed" and a "98% Patient Satisfaction" figure of its own [3]. On Trustpilot it held a 4.3 TrustScore from 1,307 reviews when we checked; the recurring complaint was trouble getting prescriptions filled at the pharmacy [7]. As with any provider, check it is licensed in your state before booking.
Can QuickMD refill my blood pressure or cholesterol medication?
Through its urgent care service, which is a $75 booked visit by phone or video [2] [3]. QuickMD does not publish a separate refill price. Temi was built for exactly this case: a stable, non-controlled maintenance medication, reviewed without an appointment for $15, usually within 48 hours [1]. If your dose needs changing, a live visit is the better route.
Does QuickMD prescribe controlled substances like Xanax or Adderall?
No. QuickMD "cannot prescribe controlled substances outside of those used in OUD treatment", and names Xanax, Valium, Ativan, Klonopin, Adderall, Ritalin, Concerta, Vyvanse, Ambien and Lunesta as excluded [2]. Buprenorphine for opioid use disorder is the one exception. Temi prescribes no controlled substances in any circumstance [1].
Does QuickMD prescribe GLP-1s like semaglutide for weight loss?
It offers a $99 weight-loss consultation with a doctor for GLP-1 assessment, not available in Louisiana, and its pricing page does not list medication prices [2]. Temi publishes its compounded prices up front: semaglutide from $59.99 per 7.5 mg vial and tirzepatide from $104.99 per 8.5 mg vial, each plus a $39 prescription service [5] [6]. Compounded products are not FDA-approved.
What is a good QuickMD alternative for prescription refills?
It depends on the medication. For buprenorphine there is no Temi alternative — you need a prescriber licensed to treat opioid use disorder. For an unchanged, non-controlled medication, Temi reviews the refill for $15 without a visit [1]. If you are unsure whether you need a refill or a renewal, Temi's free refill and renewal checker walks through the difference.
How fast can I see a doctor on QuickMD?
QuickMD says "Most patients see a doctor within 24 hours of booking", with same-day visits often available [3]. Temi has no visit to wait for; a physician reviews the refill request within 48 hours, often sooner [1]. For something urgent, a same-day QuickMD visit is quicker. For a routine refill with days of supply left, the wait rarely matters.
Sources
- Temi — prescription refills: $15 fee, eligibility, 48-hour review (verified 28 September 2026)
- QuickMD — pricing by service, insurance and controlled-substance policy (verified 28 September 2026)
- QuickMD — homepage: states, visit volume, visit format, HSA/FSA (verified 28 September 2026)
- Temi — get prescribed: $79 new prescription, insurance at the pharmacy (verified 28 September 2026)
- Temi — compounded semaglutide injectable pricing (verified 28 September 2026)
- Temi — compounded tirzepatide injectable pricing (verified 28 September 2026)
- Trustpilot — QuickMD reviews, TrustScore 4.3 from 1,307 reviews (checked 28 September 2026)
- Temi — states served and waitlist (verified 28 September 2026)
- Temi — GLP-1 weight loss online: compounded and brand-name options, $39 service or $449/year, cash-pay (verified 28 September 2026)
Compounded semaglutide and compounded tirzepatide are not FDA-approved generics of the brand-name products. A licensed 503A compounding pharmacy prepares each one for a single prescription.
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