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Refund and cancellation policies compared

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Quick answer

Of the 9 telehealth companies we've broken down, HealthRX, MEDGm and Collective refund you in full if a clinician doesn't approve you; SHED offers a conditional 120-day money-back guarantee; Embody's payments are non-refundable except for a provider-initiated medical disqualification; and Strut Health, DudeMeds, Happy Head and RxSpan MD don't publish refund terms on their homepages. Only Embody and Collective publish how to cancel online.

At a glance

CompanyRefund termsHow to cancel
Embody
Non-refundable
Non-refundable except a provider-initiated medical disqualification (then only the unused portion, minus consultation/intake).Online in the portal Account tab
Strut Health
Not published
Not published on its homepage.Not published
DudeMeds
Not published
Not published on its homepage.Not published
Happy Head
Not published
Not published on its homepage.Not published
SHED
Conditional guarantee
Conditional 120-day “lose 5% or your money back” guarantee (eligibility and adherence requirements in its Terms). Other refund terms are in its Terms and Help Center.Not published
RxSpan MD
Not published
Not published on its homepage.Not published
HealthRX
Refund if not approved
Full refund if a provider doesn’t approve you. Dispensed prescriptions can’t be returned; unopened OTC items within 30 days.Not published
MEDGm
Refund if not approved
100% refund if the provider determines you don’t qualify.Not published
Collective
Refund if not approved
Full refund if the doctor decides treatment isn’t right for you. Cancel before the 21-day trial ends to avoid the $199 membership.One-click cancel in your account

Refund if not approved

Full refund if you aren't approved

You pay first, but you get your money back if the clinician decides treatment isn't right for you.

Who it suits: First-timers who aren't sure they'll qualify.

Tradeoffs:

  • Once medication is dispensed, it usually can't be returned (HealthRX says so explicitly).
  • This covers not qualifying, not changing your mind later.

Companies: HealthRX, MEDGm, Collective

Conditional guarantee

Conditional money-back guarantee

A results-based guarantee with eligibility and adherence requirements spelled out in the company's Terms.

Who it suits: People who will follow the program closely and keep records.

Tradeoffs:

  • Read the conditions before counting on it.
  • Other refund terms may be stricter.

Companies: SHED

Non-refundable

Non-refundable (with narrow exceptions)

Payments, including multi-month plans, are final except in narrow cases such as a provider-initiated medical disqualification.

Who it suits: People who are sure they'll continue and want the lowest prepaid rate.

Tradeoffs:

  • Stopping early can mean paying for months you don't use.
  • Pick a shorter plan if you're unsure.

Companies: Embody

Not published

Refund terms not published

These companies don't publish refund or cancellation terms on their homepages. Read their Terms and get the policy in writing before paying.

Companies: Strut Health, DudeMeds, Happy Head, RxSpan MD

Frequently asked questions

Can I get a refund from a telehealth company if I'm not approved?

At HealthRX, MEDGm and Collective, yes: each says it refunds you in full if the clinician decides you don't qualify. Embody refunds only the unused portion after a provider-initiated medical disqualification, minus consultation or intake costs. Checked Oct 16, 2026.

Which telehealth GLP-1 companies are non-refundable?

Among the companies we've broken down, Embody states all payments are final and non-refundable, including multi-month plans, except a provider-initiated medical disqualification. Four companies don't publish refund terms on their homepages.

Which telehealth company is easiest to cancel?

Collective says you can cancel with one click in your account, and Embody says you can cancel online in its portal's Account tab. The other seven don't publish how to cancel on the pages we reviewed.

Does SHED have a money-back guarantee?

SHED advertises “Lose 5% of your weight in 120 days or your money back,” subject to medical eligibility and adherence requirements in its Terms.

Sources

Facts are what each company published when we checked (Oct 16, 2026) and can change. This page compares published terms; it is not a rating. More comparisons: Pricing models · Medication types · Refund policies · Insurance & HSA/FSA · States served · Prescribers · Regulatory history. Full facts in each breakdown.