Sesame Care Review
Cash-pay telehealth marketplace with transparent per-visit pricing and Costco-member discounts.
Quick Verdict
Cash-pay telehealth marketplace with transparent per-visit pricing and Costco-member discounts.
The full review below breaks down what you actually pay (program fees vs. real medication cost), who Sesame Care is built for, and where it falls short — so you can decide before you start a consult.
- Transparent upfront per-visit pricing
- Same-day appointments often available
- Costco-member discount layer
- No bundled ongoing care
- Provider quality varies across the marketplace
- Insurance not used
Pros & Cons In Detail
Sesame Care Pricing
Telehealth ads often advertise a low headline price that's the clinic's program fee — not the medication. Here's how the two line items break down at Sesame Care.
| Program / Membership Fee | No subscription required |
| Medication Cost (From) | From $59/visit |
Sesame Care uses a marketplace model with transparent per-visit pricing instead of subscriptions. GLP-1 prescriptions and brand-name fulfillment are billed separately by the prescribing provider or pharmacy.
Who Sesame Care Is For
Sesame Care fits people who want one-off visits — a primary-care consult, a GLP-1 evaluation, a dermatology question — without committing to a recurring subscription. Costco members get an extra discount tier.
Cash-pay patients who want flat-fee, same-day video visits without insurance — including the Costco-member partnership.
Signature Programs
- ›Same-day primary and urgent care visits
- ›GLP-1 weight-loss consultations
- ›Costco-member discount tier
Medication Formulary
The Bottom Line
A flat-fee marketplace that earns its place when you only need a single transparent visit. Sustained GLP-1 buyers may prefer a dedicated specialty clinic.
With an editor score of 4.4 / 5 across cost, experience, and trust, Sesame Care is one of the strong mid-tier options in the primary care category we cover.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Sesame Care actually cost?
Sesame Care's published pricing starts at From $59/visit for medication, with a program/membership fee of No subscription required. Sesame Care uses a marketplace model with transparent per-visit pricing instead of subscriptions. GLP-1 prescriptions and brand-name fulfillment are billed separately by the prescribing provider or pharmacy. Always confirm current pricing on Sesame Care's site before starting a consult — telehealth pricing can change without notice.
What medications does Sesame Care prescribe?
Sesame Care's formulary includes compounded semaglutide, primary care visits, urgent care visits, and additional options. They also prescribe FDA-approved brand-name medications including Wegovy, Zepbound, Ozempic. The full formulary may shift based on supply, your prescriber's clinical judgement, and insurance coverage.
Is Sesame Care legitimate and licensed?
Sesame Care operates as a telehealth platform that connects patients to licensed clinicians for primary care care. As with any telehealth provider, we recommend verifying clinician licensure in your state, the source pharmacy (especially for compounded medications), and prescription requirements before purchasing. Sesame Care appears in our editorial directory, which means we have publicly verified their basic operational footprint — but this is not a substitute for your own due diligence.
Who is Sesame Care best for?
Sesame Care fits people who want one-off visits — a primary-care consult, a GLP-1 evaluation, a dermatology question — without committing to a recurring subscription. Costco members get an extra discount tier. If your priorities differ — for example, you need a different medication category, prefer a high-touch concierge experience, or have insurance that covers brand-name drugs at a major retailer — another provider in our primary care category may be a better fit.
Can I cancel Sesame Care anytime, and what about refunds?
Most telehealth subscriptions, including Sesame Care's, can be cancelled through the patient portal or by contacting support, but cancellation policies and refund eligibility vary. Compounded-medication shipments are typically non-refundable once dispensed because they are made-to-order. Always read Sesame Care's current terms before your first refill cycle to understand cut-off windows and any auto-renewal behavior.
