LifeMD Review (2026)
Independently researched · scored on our public 5-criteria methodology
Publicly traded telehealth company (NASDAQ: LFMD) whose men's program prescribes FDA-approved testosterone (cypionate injections, 1.62% gel or the XYOSTED autoinjector) after required labs, with follow-up labs at 3 and every 6 months. It publishes no TRT price.
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Short answer
LifeMD scores 7.1/10 (#18 of 39 clinics). We rate it Best for FDA-Approved Options. We could not reconfirm LifeMD's price at our last check (2026-10-14). There is also a flagged concern. See Is LifeMD legit? below.
Our verdict
LifeMD earns 7.1/10 and ranks #18 of 39 TRT clinics we've scored. We rate it Best for FDA-Approved Options. Publicly traded telehealth company (NASDAQ: LFMD) whose men's program prescribes FDA-approved testosterone (cypionate injections, 1.62% gel or the XYOSTED autoinjector) after required labs, with follow-up labs at 3 and every 6 months. It publishes no TRT price.
How much does LifeMD cost?
LifeMD does not publish a price before intake. The real cost depends on what you're prescribed.
LifeMD publishes no price for testosterone therapy. Its TRT page lists what the Men's Health Program includes and says "Medication cost is separate", with no figure; its membership page lists Men's Health care "Starting at $79 initial consult" and the LifeMD+ membership at $19 a month. Read twice on 14 October 2026. We leave its pricing unscored rather than score a figure LifeMD does not publish.
- Commitment
- No minimum term stated for Men's Health. LifeMD+ is a monthly membership that renews until cancelled; LifeMD's terms say specialty subscriptions can recur every one, three, six or twelve months.
LifeMD is a monthly subscription program. Your credit card will be charged $19 at the beginning of each billing cycle, and the subscription will automatically renew unless you choose to cancel.
(lifemd.com, read Oct 14, 2026) - Cancelling
- Cancel at any time from the patient portal; service continues to the end of the paid term and there is no prorated refund for it. Prescription medications cannot be returned or refunded.
If you cancel your Subscription or Membership before your term expires, you may continue to use the services until the end of your then-current Subscription or Membership term ... You will not, however, be eligible for a prorated refund of any portion of the Subscription or Membership fee paid for the then-current membership period.
(lifemd.com, read Oct 14, 2026)
Clinics that do publish a verified price
We re-check these figures on a schedule and show what each one does and doesn't cover. Including where a total still can't be worked out.
- DudeMedsfrom $77/mo on a 12-month kit where you supply your own labs; $98/mo for the kit that adds lab work · Verified 2026-10-13
$1,176 over the first 12 months
See DudeMeds pricing →Affiliate link - Hone Healthfrom $155/mo membership; medication billed on top · Verified 2026-10-13
$2,261 over the first 12 months (The medication figure is Hone's published "from" price ($28/mo), not a quote for your protocol; your medication cost can be higher.)
See Hone Health pricing →Affiliate link - Ulofrom $159/mo regular price, no long-term contract · Verified 2026-10-13
$1,908 over the first 12 months
Read our Ulo review →Not an affiliate. We earn nothing if you choose them
Ranked by price, lowest first. Chosen because they publish a verified price. Not because they pay us; one of them doesn't. Our scores and rankings are never influenced by commissions.
Classified as “Total not verified”. See how we classify every clinic's price →
Sources: Pricing verified on lifemd.com
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Continue to LifeMD →Quick facts
| Our score | 7.1/10 |
| Starting price | Price on consultation |
| Treatment types | injections, gel, autoinjector (XYOSTED), clomiphene, sermorelin |
| Availability | Not published. Check before you sign up |
| Insurance | “The membership model reduces the need for traditional insurance, though LifeMD does accept Medicare and some commercial insurance plans for eligible services.” (lifemd.com, 2026-10-14) |
| Overall rank | #18 of 39 |
Is LifeMD legit?
How we checked it for this review.
- ✓ Connects you with U.S.-licensed clinicians for evaluation and prescriptions
- ✓ Requires lab work and ongoing monitoring (proper Schedule III handling)
- ✓ Scored independently on our public methodology. Commissions never move the score
LifeMD, Inc. is listed on NASDAQ (LFMD) and files with the SEC; its BBB profile (LifeMD, Inc., Telemedicine, New York, NY) shows an A rating and accreditation since 2022 alongside 850 complaints, of which BBB says it publishes 1 in 5 because of their volume, and its claimed Trustpilot profile (paid subscription) reads 3.9 from 4,274 reviews (both read 14 October 2026). Care is provided by an affiliated medical group of U.S. state-licensed providers, per its FAQ. FDA's warning-letter database returned no letter for "LifeMD" on 14 October 2026.
Watch out for
No price for testosterone therapy is published: the TRT page says "Medication cost is separate" without a figure, and the only public prices are a $79 initial consult and the $19 a month LifeMD+ membership. The TRT page says "Available In 37 States" but publishes no list. Refunds: no prorated refund for the current term after cancelling, and prescription medications cannot be returned. BBB lists 850 complaints across LifeMD's services, and its Trustpilot reviews include complaints about cancelling. LifeMD's investor lawsuits (a securities class action, Johnston v. LifeMD, Inc., S.D.N.Y., and four derivative suits, per its 10-Q filed 5 August 2026) concern statements to shareholders, not patient care.
“Testosterone deficiency doesn't kill people as far as we know but it is really an important symptomatic condition that affects quality of life.”
Third-party records
What we found outside LifeMD's own site. Its Better Business Bureau record.
Better Business Bureau
A rating · BBB accredited · 850 complaints filed (checked 2026-10-14)
850 complaints filed against the business; BBB notes that, because of the volume of complaints, it publishes 1 out of every 5 complaints handled through its conciliation process.
Read 2026-10-14 on bbb.org: Telemedicine, LifeMD, Inc. headquarters, BBB Accredited since 2022-09-29, file opened 2019-08-06; alternate names include Rex MD and Nava MD. The complaint count covers all LifeMD services, not only its men's health program.
Sources: BBB profile
Choose LifeMD if
- + You want best for fda-approved options
- + You're looking for injections
- + You're looking for gel
Skip LifeMD if
- − Price & Value scores lower (6.0/10)
- − Transparency & Trust scores lower (6.0/10)
- − User Experience scores lower (6.5/10)
LifeMD pros & cons
What we like
- + Labs required before any prescription, with follow-ups at 3 months and every 6 months
- + FDA-approved options: cypionate injections, 1.62% gel and the XYOSTED autoinjector
- + At-home Tasso kit, LabCorp or Quest for bloodwork
What could be better
- − Price & Value scores lower (6.0/10)
- − Transparency & Trust scores lower (6.0/10)
- − User Experience scores lower (6.5/10)
Score breakdown
How LifeMD works
- 1. Online intake. Complete a medical questionnaire about your symptoms and health history.
- 2. Bloodwork. Because testosterone is a Schedule III controlled substance, you'll do lab testing (at-home kit or a local lab). Never a questionnaire-only prescription.
- 3. Clinician review & delivery. A licensed clinician reviews your labs and, if appropriate, prescribes treatment shipped discreetly to your door, with ongoing monitoring.
Frequently asked questions
How much does LifeMD cost?
LifeMD does not publish a price before intake. The real cost depends on what you're prescribed.
Does LifeMD take insurance?
LifeMD states “The membership model reduces the need for traditional insurance, though LifeMD does accept Medicare and some commercial insurance plans for eligible services.” on lifemd.com (read 2026-10-14).
Do I need bloodwork for online TRT?
Yes. Testosterone is a Schedule III controlled substance, so reputable clinics require lab work and ongoing monitoring. Never a questionnaire-only prescription.
Is LifeMD available in my state?
LifeMD does not publish a state-by-state availability list we could verify, so we don't claim one. Confirm with the clinic before you pay. Telehealth TRT rules vary by state.
Does LifeMD require a minimum commitment?
No minimum term stated for Men's Health. LifeMD+ is a monthly membership that renews until cancelled; LifeMD's terms say specialty subscriptions can recur every one, three, six or twelve months. LifeMD's wording: "LifeMD is a monthly subscription program. Your credit card will be charged $19 at the beginning of each billing cycle, and the subscription will automatically renew unless you choose to cancel." (read Oct 14, 2026).
How do I cancel LifeMD?
Cancel at any time from the patient portal; service continues to the end of the paid term and there is no prorated refund for it. Prescription medications cannot be returned or refunded. LifeMD's wording: "If you cancel your Subscription or Membership before your term expires, you may continue to use the services until the end of your then-current Subscription or Membership term ... You will not, however, be eligible for a prorated refund of any portion of the Subscription or Membership fee paid for the then-current membership period." (read Oct 14, 2026).
Alternatives to LifeMD
LifeMDdoesn't publish a price, so every clinic below does. Each one labelled with what its published figure actually covers. How we classify each label →
Male Excel
8.1from $99/mo membership; medication billed on top · daily microdosing, cream
A needle-free daily cream option. Testosterone cream applied twice a day; injections are offered too.
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8.1from $169/mo with a 120-day minimum, billed monthly · injections, peptides
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Hone Health
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Rugiet
7.9from $139/mo on a 12-month plan billed yearly · injections, topical cream
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Alexandru Vieru · Founder & Editor · Updated 2026-10-14
Alexandru Vieru is the founder and editor of TRT Picks. He independently researches and verifies every clinic's pricing, treatment options and policies, and maintains the 5-point scoring model used across the site. He is not a licensed medical professional. Every clinical claim is sourced to a primary reference (FDA, manufacturer pages, or peer-reviewed studies), and nothing here is medical advice.
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