Drip Hydration vs Refresh MD for IV Therapy (2026): Cost & Which Wins

Best for Drip Hydration

Users looking for on-demand IV hydration or NAD+ therapy delivered to their location without a clinic visit.

Best for Refresh MD

Southern California and Las Vegas shoppers comparing local IV clinic brands.

Biggest difference

In-person vs In-person access model.

Decision helper

Drip Hydration: Drip Hydration shows a visible starting price of $199 per session, but deeper pricing detail is not fully public on the reviewed pages. Refresh MD: Refresh MD shows a visible starting price of $159 per session, but deeper pricing detail is not fully public on the reviewed pages.

Verify the current service-level pricing and intake details directly with both providers before deciding.

Notable limitations

Drip Hydration: No hormone optimization, peptide therapy, or lab testing — the service is narrowly focused on IV delivery.

Refresh MD: Some final pricing still depends on consult review, location, or service customization.

Publicly verified care model notes

Drip Hydration: A mandatory consult step was not clearly listed on the reviewed homepage.

Refresh MD: A mandatory consult step was not clearly listed on the reviewed homepage.

Drip Hydration: Lab requirements or repeat monitoring details were not clearly listed on the reviewed homepage.

Refresh MD: Lab requirements or repeat monitoring details were not clearly listed on the reviewed homepage.

Drip Hydration: No clear cancellation or refund language was surfaced on the reviewed official pages.

Refresh MD: No clear cancellation or refund language was surfaced on the reviewed official pages.

Transparency notes

Drip Hydration: Insurance, HSA, or FSA handling was not fully verified from the reviewed official pages.

Refresh MD: Insurance, HSA, or FSA handling was not fully verified from the reviewed official pages.

Drip Hydration: Labs, medication fulfillment, consults, or shipping may sit outside the headline price.

Refresh MD: Labs, medication fulfillment, consults, or shipping may sit outside the headline price.

Data snapshot — pricing sourced from public provider rates

Last updated

Apr 28, 2026

Providers analyzed

Price range

$100-$500 vs $159

Methodology

How we collect data

Disclosure

Affiliate relationships

Drip Hydration

Source checked

A mobile IV therapy brand that delivers drips and NAD+ directly to your location in major cities nationwide.

Drip Hydration is a nationwide mobile IV therapy service that delivers IV drips, NAD+ therapy, and vitamin injections directly to homes, offices, and hotels across major U.S. markets.

NAD TherapyIV Therapy

Starting price

$100

per session

Service availability

Clinic-led access

Labs may be separate

Mobile service — 40+ U.S. cities

Users looking for on-demand IV hydration or NAD+ therapy delivered to their location without a clinic visit.

Visitors comparing mobile IV options versus studio-based IV brands for convenience and pricing.

See Pricing Details Check Provider

Refresh MD

Official website reviewed

regional IV and wellness clinic brand offering hydration drips, injections, and recovery-focused services

Refresh MD is a regional IV and wellness clinic brand offering hydration drips, injections, and recovery-focused services.

IV Therapy

Starting price

$159

per session

Service availability

Clinic-led access

Labs may be separate

San Diego, CA

Southern California and Las Vegas shoppers comparing local IV clinic brands.

Visitors who want another regional benchmark for in-person hydration services.

See Pricing Details Check Provider

Signal	Drip Hydration	Refresh MD
IV Therapy price	$100	$159
Price range	$100-$500	$159
Care model	In-person	In-person
Membership model	No membership required	No membership required
Availability	Mobile service — 40+ U.S. cities	San Diego, CA, Orange County, CA
Transparency score	4/5	4/5
Limitations	No hormone optimization, peptide therapy, or lab testing — the service is narrowly focused on IV delivery.	Some final pricing still depends on consult review, location, or service customization.

Winner by category

Best for price

Drip Hydration currently shows the lower visible iv therapy price anchor.

Best for convenience

Drip Hydration looks easier to use for shoppers prioritizing access and lower-friction logistics.

Best for service variety

Drip Hydration currently offers the broader service stack around this category.

Best for beginners

Drip Hydration looks friendlier for first-time shoppers who want simpler onboarding.

Which should you choose?

Choose Drip Hydration if your goal is the stronger overall mix of price clarity and service fit in iv therapy. Choose Refresh MD if its access model or care structure is closer to how you actually want to buy this treatment.

Questions to ask before choosing

Specific to IV Therapy programs — the service being compared here.

1Is the price per session or per package, and what is included in each session?
2Is the service clinic-based or mobile, and is there a travel fee for home visits?
3What is the formula composition, and can ingredients be customized?
4Are there any medical intake requirements or contraindications screening before booking?

Shopper intent shortcuts

Cheapest likely scenario

Drip Hydration

Drip Hydration currently shows the lower visible iv therapy price anchor, but the real bill still depends on labs, consults, and membership rules.

Fastest access

Drip Hydration

Drip Hydration looks better for low-friction access if you care most about telehealth and a simpler booking path.

Transparent pricing

Drip Hydration

Drip Hydration currently publishes the cleaner pricing trail for iv therapy.

More medically supervised

Verify both directly

Both providers need direct verification on clinician review, labs, and follow-up cadence.

FAQ

IV Therapy comparison questions

Which provider is cheaper for iv therapy: Drip Hydration or Refresh MD?

Drip Hydration currently shows the lower visible iv therapy price anchor, though the real comparison still depends on membership, labs, and consult structure.

Which provider looks stronger for iv therapy overall?

Drip Hydration currently looks stronger on the service-specific comparison because of its current blend of pricing, access model, and overall provider fit.

Why break this out into a iv therapy comparison page?

Because buyers often want a narrower answer than a full-provider comparison when they are only shopping one treatment category.

Related paths

Next comparison clicks

Full provider comparison

Zoom back out to the all-services comparison page.

Drip Hydration IV Therapy

Open the provider's service-specific review.

Refresh MD IV Therapy

Open the provider's service-specific review.

IV Therapy guide

Compare the broader service category.

IV Therapy calculator

Model likely spend for this category.

Next Health IV Therapy

Compare another provider in this treatment category.

Hydrate IV Bar IV Therapy

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Methodology and disclaimer

Updated Apr 28, 2026

This service comparison page is generated from provider overlap, current price anchors, convenience signals, and treatment-specific fit data. It is designed to be useful for category research, not medical decision-making.

Informational only. Longevity Costs publishes provider research, public pricing context, and comparison summaries for informational purposes only. The site is not a medical provider, clinic, pharmacy, or emergency service. Nothing on this page is medical advice, diagnosis, treatment guidance, or a claim that a therapy is proven, guaranteed, or appropriate for you. Consult a licensed medical professional before starting or changing any therapy.

Source

Public provider websites, rate sheets, and documented offers.

Verification

Verify final pricing directly with the provider before booking.

Cadence

Data is reviewed and updated on a rolling basis.

Sources

Drip Hydration homepage

Checked 2026-05-06 · Confidence 68%

Official homepage reviewed for care model and visible public positioning.

Drip Hydration contact page

Checked 2026-05-06 · Confidence 50%

Contact or support availability reviewed from official pages.

Drip Hydration faq page

Checked 2026-05-06 · Confidence 56%

FAQ reviewed for support, cancellation, and policy language.

Sources

Refresh MD homepage

Checked 2026-05-06 · Confidence 68%

Official homepage reviewed for care model and visible public positioning.

Decision helper

Verify the current service-level pricing and intake details directly with both providers before deciding.

Publicly verified care model notes

Drip Hydration: A mandatory consult step was not clearly listed on the reviewed homepage.

Refresh MD: A mandatory consult step was not clearly listed on the reviewed homepage.

Drip Hydration: Lab requirements or repeat monitoring details were not clearly listed on the reviewed homepage.

Refresh MD: Lab requirements or repeat monitoring details were not clearly listed on the reviewed homepage.

Drip Hydration: No clear cancellation or refund language was surfaced on the reviewed official pages.

Refresh MD: No clear cancellation or refund language was surfaced on the reviewed official pages.

Transparency notes

Drip Hydration: Insurance, HSA, or FSA handling was not fully verified from the reviewed official pages.

Refresh MD: Insurance, HSA, or FSA handling was not fully verified from the reviewed official pages.

Drip Hydration: Labs, medication fulfillment, consults, or shipping may sit outside the headline price.

Refresh MD: Labs, medication fulfillment, consults, or shipping may sit outside the headline price.

Signal

Drip Hydration

Refresh MD

IV Therapy price

$100

$159

Price range

$100-$500

$159

Care model

In-person

Membership model

No membership required

Availability

Mobile service — 40+ U.S. cities

San Diego, CA, Orange County, CA

Transparency score

4/5

Limitations

No hormone optimization, peptide therapy, or lab testing — the service is narrowly focused on IV delivery.

Some final pricing still depends on consult review, location, or service customization.

Winner by category

Best for price

Drip Hydration currently shows the lower visible iv therapy price anchor.

Best for convenience

Drip Hydration looks easier to use for shoppers prioritizing access and lower-friction logistics.

Best for service variety

Drip Hydration currently offers the broader service stack around this category.

Best for beginners

Drip Hydration looks friendlier for first-time shoppers who want simpler onboarding.

Questions to ask before choosing

Specific to IV Therapy programs — the service being compared here.

1Is the price per session or per package, and what is included in each session?

2Is the service clinic-based or mobile, and is there a travel fee for home visits?

3What is the formula composition, and can ingredients be customized?

4Are there any medical intake requirements or contraindications screening before booking?

Shopper intent shortcuts

Cheapest likely scenario

Drip Hydration

Drip Hydration currently shows the lower visible iv therapy price anchor, but the real bill still depends on labs, consults, and membership rules.

Fastest access

Drip Hydration

Drip Hydration looks better for low-friction access if you care most about telehealth and a simpler booking path.

Transparent pricing

Drip Hydration

Drip Hydration currently publishes the cleaner pricing trail for iv therapy.

More medically supervised

Verify both directly

Both providers need direct verification on clinician review, labs, and follow-up cadence.