THE SHORT ANSWER
Compare the same supply period and the complete cost of care. Check medication, consultation, labs, shipping, supplies, recurring charges, and cancellation terms. A low introductory price or a monthly equivalent does not necessarily describe what you pay today or at renewal.
What to keep in mind
- A 28-day supply is four weeks, not a calendar month.
- Separate the initial charge from future charges.
- Ask which services are included and which are billed separately.
Start with what the price actually buys
A number is useful only when it has a clear label. Is it a consultation, a lab panel, a medication supply, or a multi-week care plan? Compare like with like before deciding that one option costs less.
On TellyMeds, the price directory repeats the plan or supply next to each listed amount. The final checkout remains the place to review the complete charge and any enrollment terms.
Sources: TellyMeds: Listed treatment prices and supply periods
Use the same time period
Here is an arithmetic example, not a treatment offer: $140 for 28 days and $280 for 56 days both work out to $5 per day. The second option still requires twice the upfront payment. Neither amount is automatically the total cost of care.
| Example | Supply | Cost per day | Upfront amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Option A | 28 days | $5 | $140 |
| Option B | 56 days | $5 | $280 |
Illustrative figures only. These examples are not available treatment plans.
Ask about the parts around the medication
Use one short checklist for every service you compare. Record an explicit answer rather than assuming an omitted item is free. A lab listed elsewhere on a website is not proof that it comes with your selected plan.
- Initial consultation and follow-up visits
- Required testing and collection charges
- Shipping, handling, and treatment supplies
- Refill charges and changes after an introductory period
- Cancellation deadlines and refund terms
Read the next charge as carefully as the first
Before authorizing payment, look for the billing interval, renewal date, renewal price, and how to request cancellation. Ask whether an advertised monthly amount is billed monthly or represents a longer prepaid term.
Keep a copy of the checkout summary and confirmation. If something differs from what you expected, those details help support identify the order and resolve the question. Avoid sending full payment details in ordinary email.
Common questions
Does a listed price guarantee treatment?
No. Price information does not establish clinical eligibility or guarantee a prescription.
Can I assume insurance or an HSA will cover it?
No. Ask about the specific service and check your plan’s rules before relying on reimbursement.
Sources & context
Sources checked September 18, 2026. This is general education, not a diagnosis or individualized treatment advice. Medication examples do not establish availability or suitability.
