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Dispensed vs Alternaleaf
Comparison at a glance
Why patients choose Dispensed
Support doesn't stop after your appointment. Our team is available on live chat seven days a week to help with bookings, your account or orders, and everything can be managed through one online dashboard.
Getting started with Dispensed costs nothing: registration, the initial questionnaire and your first consultation are all free, with no onboarding fees and no lock-in contract. You're only charged if a clinician recommends a treatment plan and you choose to go ahead; healthcare plan pricing begins at $99 a month, covering ongoing consultations, reviews and support in one payment, with no hidden fees on top of that price.
Alternaleaf's initial nurse consultation is also free, with a mandatory $29 doctor consultation to follow. Ongoing consultations are priced individually rather than bundled into a plan.
Dispensed holds a 4.7-star Trustpilot rating from more than 3,400 reviews and 4.8-star Google rating from more than 6,900 reviews. Alternaleaf also rates well on Trustpilot, at 4.4 stars, from more than 1,100 reviews and 4.6 stars from more than 36,000 reviews on Google.
Dispensed's support runs 7 days a week via live chat and email, and a complimentary aftercare team for ongoing check-ins. Ongoing consultations and reviews are included in your healthcare plan rather than charged separately, and you can adjust, pause or cancel at any time; there's no lock-in contract.
Alternaleaf do have a live chat option, though not available 7 days a week. Follow up consultations come with a fee.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. You can book a free initial consultation with Dispensed at any time to explore your options and ask questions, before you've changed anything with Alternaleaf. To fully proceed with a Dispensed treatment plan, you'll need a discharge letter from Alternaleaf first.
No, you can book your free consultation with Dispensed to explore your options and ask questions before ending anything with Alternaleaf. To fully proceed, though, you'll need a discharge letter from Alternaleaf.
Your Alternaleaf prescription may be cancelled once you've been discharged from their care. You're welcome to have a free initial consultation with Dispensed beforehand to explore your options and ask questions, then arrange your discharge from Alternaleaf when you're ready to move ahead.
This is dependent on personalised circumstances. Your free initial consultation with Dispensed can be booked any time. Most applications are reviewed the same day, with some complex cases requiring up to 24 hours. While the duration of the consultation can vary depending on your situation, the first appointment typically takes between 15-30 minutes. If approved and once you have your discharge letter from Alternaleaf, your Dispensed treatment plan can be delivered within 1-5 business days. Alternatively, a partner pharmacy pick-up may also be arranged, if preferred.
The initial nurse and doctor consultations are free. If approved, our treatment plans start from $99 per month, depending on the options discussed with your doctor. A flat $9.95 shipping fee applies in addition to plans under $129. This includes your consultation, prescribed medication (if clinically appropriate), express delivery, ongoing clinical assessments and access to 7-day Live Chat support, all in one monthly payment. For Alternaleaf, the initial nurse consultation is free, but the doctor consultation, including every follow-up, costs $29 per visit, charged separately rather than bundled into a plan. The treatment and delivery aren't listed as a fixed price on their site.
Dispensed's support runs seven days a week via live chat and email, backed by a complimentary Australian-based support team, so there's someone to reach every day, not just on weekdays. Alternaleaf's support runs only Monday to Friday (with part availability on Saturday).
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