CVS minute clinic vs. Plushcare
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★★★★★​ 130,000+ reviews

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See board-certified physicians online, including same-day appointments. Unlike a walk-in clinic, your PlushCare doctor remembers you.

Majority of in-network insured patients pay $25 copay or less Same doctor every visit: they know your historyPrescriptions sent to pharmacy of your choice (including CVS)*
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*Prescriptions are provided at the doctor’s discretion. Learn more about our controlled substances policy and how you can save up to 80% with our prescription discount card. Please note that any medication or lab work costs are not included.

Here's how Plushcare works

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Step 1

Browse real doctors, read their profiles, and pick one you actually want. Book a same-day or next-day appointment in minutes.

 

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Step 2

Meet with your doctor via video. They’ll review your history, take the time to listen, and build a plan around what you actually need.
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Step 3

If you’re prescribed Rx, pick up at any of the 50,000+ pharmacies available. The included RX discount card saves you up to 80% on medication costs.

PlushCare vs. CVS

PlushCare is built for ongoing care with the same doctor. Someone who knows your history and is there for everything from a sinus infection to a care plan that sticks. With MinuteClinic, it’s designed for one-off visits with whoever is available.

Plushcare CVS minute clinic
✅ Board-certified MDs, top 50 med schools, avg. 15 years experience ❌ Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants only
✅ Select your doctor every visit ❌ Different provider assigned each time
✅ 24/7 In-app messaging with your care team between visits ❌ No ongoing communication
✅ Primary care, urgent care, mental health, weight loss/GLP-1s, sexual health, pediatrics, chronic care, labs, etc. ❌ Urgent care, limited chronic care, mental health (available only in select states)
✅ Most in-network patients pay $25 or less ❌ ~$59/visit without insurance
❌ 100% online - no physical exams ✅ Can walk in and get examed physically
✅ 4.9 stars from 130,000+ reviews ❌ Limited public review data

 

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Our physicians have an average of 15 years experience and are trained at the top 50 medical institutions in the country.
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Why 1 Million+ Patients Choose PlushCare

5
I had a UTI and could not get an appointment at the MinuteClinic at CVS and the walk-in clinic was closed on a Sunday. I did not want to wait hours at an emergency room at the hospital. I was so very grateful that I was able to get an appointment within an hour I was able to get my antibiotics Immediately. The whole process was very easy from start to finish. I would highly recommend.

Susie H.

Bandera, TX

5

Loved this service! Same day appointments were available. It was 9am when I logged on to find an appointment, and I found an appointment available at 9:45am. Wow!

Dr Sullivan met with me on camera and I was prescribed two medications. Before our video call had ended, I had already received a text from my selected pharmacy, CVS, that my prescriptions were being filled.

Plushcare is an easy, professional service that got me feeling better fast!

Mary F.

Cedar City, UT

5

First time user, I’m very impressed! My docs office was closed (weekend), CVS Minute Clinic gave me a run around and made it difficult to make an appointment.

After some googling and deciding in an online service, I loaded the Plushcare App. Made the next available same day time slot and was contacted on time via their apps video chat. Doc was very professional, detailed, and asked all the right questions. Agreed on a solution and that was that. I was skeptical about the final cost, but it turned out to be much less than a CVS minuteclinic visit. Great for travelers, will use again for sure without hesitation.


DrumFed1

San Francisco, CA

5
I had a UTI and could not get an appointment at the MinuteClinic at CVS and the walk-in clinic was closed on a Sunday. I did not want to wait hours at an emergency room at the hospital. I was so very grateful that I was able to get an appointment within an hour I was able to get my antibiotics Immediately. The whole process was very easy from start to finish. I would highly recommend.

Susie H.

Bandera, TX

5

Loved this service! Same day appointments were available. It was 9am when I logged on to find an appointment, and I found an appointment available at 9:45am. Wow!

Dr Sullivan met with me on camera and I was prescribed two medications. Before our video call had ended, I had already received a text from my selected pharmacy, CVS, that my prescriptions were being filled.

Plushcare is an easy, professional service that got me feeling better fast!

Mary F.

Cedar City, UT

5

First time user, I’m very impressed! My docs office was closed (weekend), CVS Minute Clinic gave me a run around and made it difficult to make an appointment.

After some googling and deciding in an online service, I loaded the Plushcare App. Made the next available same day time slot and was contacted on time via their apps video chat. Doc was very professional, detailed, and asked all the right questions. Agreed on a solution and that was that. I was skeptical about the final cost, but it turned out to be much less than a CVS minuteclinic visit. Great for travelers, will use again for sure without hesitation.


DrumFed1

San Francisco, CA