CodyMD's prescription refill service costs $49, flat. That's the entire price: physician consultation, clinical review, electronic prescription to your pharmacy, and built-in follow-up. No hidden fees, no surprise bills, no insurance required. Here's what's included and how that compares to your other options.

What the $49 covers

Physician consultation. A US-licensed, board-certified physician reviews your refill request, medical history, allergies, and current medications via text.

Clinical review. The doctor screens for drug interactions, contraindications, and clinical appropriateness — the same protocol your PCP follows at a refill visit.

Electronic prescription. If approved, your prescription is sent electronically to the pharmacy of your choice.

Built-in follow-up. If something needs adjusting after your first visit — wrong dose, side effects, pharmacy didn't receive the script — your doctor is available by text at no additional charge.

What's not included: the cost of the medication itself. The prescription is filled at your pharmacy's regular price using your insurance or discount card (GoodRx, etc.) just like any other prescription. CodyMD's $49 covers the doctor, not the pharmacy fill.

How $49 compares to other options

According to Kaiser Family Foundation data on US healthcare costs, out-of-pocket physician visits run substantially higher than telehealth refills.

PCP visit: $150–$300 without insurance. With high-deductible insurance, you may still pay close to full price until you hit your deductible. Plus the time to schedule, travel, and sit in the waiting room.

Urgent care: $50–$150+ with insurance copay; $150–$250 without. Plus 1–3 hours in a waiting room.

Emergency room: $500–$2,000+. Reserve the ER for actual emergencies, not refills.

CodyMD: $49 flat. Text from wherever you are. Prescription ready in about an hour.

HSA and FSA eligible

Per IRS Publication 502, telehealth physician consultations and prescription medications are qualified medical expenses. Most patients who try their HSA or FSA card find it works. Check with your plan administrator for specifics.

No insurance required

CodyMD operates outside the insurance system by design. There's no billing department, no prior authorization, no coding disputes, no claim denials. That's how the price stays at $49 instead of $200. If you have insurance, you can still use your HSA/FSA for the visit and your normal pharmacy benefit for the medication.

When the $49 visit is worth it most

If you've run out of meds unexpectedly, if your PCP is booked for weeks, if you're between insurance plans, if you're traveling, or if you simply value your time — the math is straightforward. For the full process walkthrough see how online prescription refills work, or see how pharmacy pickup works.

Why transparent pricing matters in healthcare

Healthcare pricing in the US is notoriously opaque. You rarely know what something costs until the bill arrives, and the same service can vary by hundreds of dollars depending on where you go. CodyMD was built by physicians — the team behind ZoomCare — who believe pricing should be clear before you commit. Forty-nine dollars means forty-nine dollars. No asterisks.