Online weight loss services in Australia now range from subscription-based programs and app-led platforms through to doctor-led telehealth clinics offering ongoing medical care.
While many services appear similar on the surface, there can be significant differences in how consultations are delivered, how prescriptions are managed, what type of follow-up is available, and how flexible the care model feels over time.
This guide compares several common online weight loss provider models in Australia, including subscription-style services such as Juniper and Moshy, alongside doctor-led GP telehealth care
A Note From Doctors for Weight Loss (Powered by Qoctor)
At Doctors for Weight Loss (powered by Qoctor), we understand that people comparing online weight loss providers are often weighing up more than just price.
Patients are also considering:
- who they will actually speak with
- whether consultations happen in real time
- how prescriptions are handled
- what follow-up support is available
- whether the service feels more like healthcare or a packaged subscription program
While our own doctor-led, pay-as-you-go model may suit many Australians, this article is intended to provide a balanced overview of the different approaches currently available, so patients can make informed decisions based on their own health needs, preferences, and budget.
Why the Way Telehealth Is Delivered Matters
The Medical Board of Australia notes that video consultations are generally preferable to telephone consultations where practical, particularly for more complex health matters that may require assessment, discussion of risks, and ongoing review over time.
AHPRA has also raised concerns around prescribing models that rely heavily on questionnaires or text-based assessments without appropriate real-time consultation.
For many patients, access to direct communication with a clinician, ideally through video consultation, may be an important quality and safety consideration rather than simply a convenience feature.
How Different Online Weight Loss Providers Operate
Online weight loss providers can differ significantly in how care is delivered.
Some services operate primarily through subscription models that bundle consultations, medication access, coaching, and delivery into a recurring monthly fee. Others focus more heavily on doctor-led medical care delivered through telehealth consultations.
Differences between providers may include:
- whether consultations occur by video, phone, or questionnaire
- the level of doctor involvement
- how prescriptions are issued
- whether patients can choose their own pharmacy
- the availability of referrals and pathology
- the structure of follow-up care
- how flexible appointments and treatment adjustments are over time
Understanding these differences can help patients choose a service that best suits their health needs, treatment goals, and preferences.
Cost and Pricing – How Do These Services Compare?
Doctors for Weight Loss (powered by Qoctor): Pay-as-you-go, with initial weight-loss consultations at $89.99 and reviews from $59.99, no subscription.
My Weight Loss Clinic: Pay-as-you-go, with an initial consultation advertised from $49 (nurse-led service, and may require more frequent review appointments).
MIDOC: Pay-as-you-go, advertised at $69 per month.
Juniper: Subscription model, starting from $249 per month on a 12-month plan (total minimum around $2,938; pricing varies by plan). Medication cost included.
Moshy: Program-based subscription model, starting from $249 per month with offers (regular price $349 per month; no lock-in contracts). Medication cost included.
Is Medication Cost Included in the Cost?
How medication costs are handled can vary substantially between providers.
Some subscription-style programs bundle medication supply and delivery into an ongoing membership fee, while other services separate consultation fees from pharmacy dispensing costs.
Juniper and Moshy generally package medication delivery into broader subscription-style programs, although pricing may vary depending on treatment type, dosage, and duration.
Doctors for Weight Loss and several other doctor-led telehealth services instead issue eScripts following medical assessment where appropriate, allowing patients to obtain medication through their preferred local pharmacy.
For some patients, this flexibility may be important, particularly in regional or rural areas where delivery services may be slower, more limited, or affected by location and climate conditions.
Patients should always confirm:
- what is included in advertised pricing
- whether medication costs are separate
- whether ongoing subscriptions apply
- how prescriptions and pharmacy dispensing are managed
Subscription vs Pay-As-You-Go
Doctors for Weight Loss and My Weight Loss Clinic: Pay-as-you-go (good flexibility, no lock-in). You pay for the doctor consultation (or nurse in the case of My Weight Loss Clinic).
MIDOC: $69 per month
Juniper and Moshy: Program-based subscriptions, with medication delivery usually built in.
Who Provides the Care
Doctors for Weight Loss (powered by Qoctor): All appointments are with AHPRA-registered Australian doctors (who can also arrange pathology requests, specialist referrals and other repeat prescriptions as needed for you).
MIDOC: Care provided by AHPRA-registered doctors and health professionals.
Juniper: Describes a multidisciplinary team (e.g., clinicians, nurses, pharmacists, coaching support).
Moshy: Describes a medical team that may include doctors, nurses, and dietitians.
My Weight Loss Clinic: Clearly states in its FAQs that care is nurse-led, with nurse practitioners conducting consultations via phone.
It’s important to note that if issues like blood sugar, cholesterol, thyroid function, sleep problems, or other health concerns come up, a doctor can organise blood tests, sleep studies, or specialist referrals as well as other repeat prescriptions, as needed.. With a non doctor-led weight loss service, you may need to spend additional time and money accessing these tests with another doctor or local GP.
How Consultations Are Delivered
Doctors for Weight Loss: Video (or occasionally phone) consultations.
My Weight Loss Clinic: Phone consultations (as stated in FAQs).
MIDOC: Telehealth via call or video.
Moshy: Phone or video interactions, depending on pathway.
Juniper: Virtual consultations (phone or app-based)
How to Contact Each Service (Support & Enquiries)
How easy it is to contact a servicee, especially before or after an appointment- can matter just as much as price.
Doctors for Weight Loss (powered by Qoctor): Offers LIVE CHAT customer support, available 8am to midnight, allowing patients to ask questions and get assistance with appointments etc in real time.
Juniper: Primary contact is via online contact forms or support requests, with responses typically provided by email- response time may vary.
Moshy: Contact is primarily through web-based forms or in-platform messaging, with replies provided asynchronously, with varying response times.
MIDOC: Uses online enquiry forms and follow-up via email or call.
My Weight Loss Clinic: Contact is primarily via website contact forms or booking enquiries, with responses provided by phone or email.
For patients who value real-time support, particularly when first getting started, this may be quite an important consideration.
Medication Access – Delivery vs ePrescriptions
Some subscription-based programs automatically include medication delivery, while others issue immediate ePrescriptions to the patient.
Doctors for Weight Loss issues direct ePrescriptions, allowing patients to use a nearby pharmacy of their choice. For some people, this is preferable, particularly where there are concerns about:
• Medication exposure to heat during delivery
• Packages being left unattended
• Delivery limitations in regional or remote areas
• Having flexibility to commence treatment/ get your prescription dispensed at your own discretion
Comparison Table (At a Glance)
| Service | Doctors For Weight Loss | My Weight Loss Clinic | MIDOC | Juniper | Moshy |
| Pricing Model | Pay-as-you-go | Pay-as-you-go | Pay-as-you-go | Subscription | Program Based |
| Published "From" Price | $89.99 / $56.99 Review | $49 Initial Consult | $69 Per Month | $199 First Month ($250+ Per Month) | $249/Month (Offer) |
| Who You'll Speak With | Doctors | Nurse Practitioner | Doctors | Multidisciplinary Team | Medical Team |
| Consult Style | Video Or Phone | Phone | Video Or Phone | Video Or Phone + App | Video Or Phone |
| How to Contact | Live Chat (8am - Midnight) | Contact Form / Email | Contact Form / Email | Contact Form / Email | Contact Form / Messaging |
Medication costs are additional unless explicitly stated as bundled.
How to Choose Safely
When choosing an online weight-loss service, consider:
• Whether you can access real-time consultation (and video where practical)
• Who will actually be providing your care
• The total expected cost (including medication)
• Is it possible to access other important services such as pathology requests, referrals etc
• How follow-up and support are handled
• How easy it is to get support if questions arise
Why People Choose Doctors for Weight Loss (Powered by Qoctor)
Some Australians choose Doctors for Weight Loss because it offers:
• Doctor-led telehealth care
• Video consultations
• Pay-as-you-go pricing
• Direct ePrescriptions
• Live chat customer support from 8am to midnight, providing real-time assistance rather than waiting for email responses
• Can get pathology requests, specialist referrals, other prescriptions if needed.
• A GP-like consultation experience, delivered online
Doctor-led telehealth care may be particularly valuable for patients who:
- have multiple medical conditions
- take other medications
- require ongoing monitoring
- may need pathology or referrals
- prefer continuity of care with a GP
- want a more personalised medical assessment
For some patients, this model may feel more aligned with conventional healthcare and ongoing medical management rather than a subscription-based wellness program.
When Subscription Programs May Suit Some Patients
Subscription-style programs may appeal to patients who:
- prefer structured support systems
- want app-based engagement tools
- value bundled services and medication delivery
- prefer predictable recurring pricing
- like a more guided lifestyle-focused experience
Different models suit different patients, and the most appropriate option depends on individual preferences, healthcare needs, and treatment goals.
Understanding Subscription vs Doctor-Led Weight Loss Care
Before comparing specific providers, it may also help to understand the broader differences between subscription-style weight loss programs and doctor-led online medical care.
Read our guide: Subscription vs Doctor-Led Weight Loss Care in Australia
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better? A subscription service like Juniper or a more conventional online doctor-led service?
Different models suit different patients.
Subscription-style programs may appeal to people who prefer structured support, bundled services, app-based tracking, and predictable monthly pricing. Others may prefer a more traditional doctor-led approach with flexible appointments, direct GP consultations, and the ability to manage treatment more independently.
The best option depends on factors such as your health needs, budget, preferred level of support, and whether you value ongoing medical oversight, pharmacy flexibility, or bundled convenience.
Can I choose my own pharmacy?
With Doctors for Weight Loss, yes you can- but it depends on the provider.
Some online weight loss services issue eScripts that can be filled at a pharmacy of your choice, while others bundle medication delivery directly into their subscription model.
For some patients, having the flexibility to use a local pharmacy may be preferable, particularly in regional areas or where ongoing medication adjustments may be needed.
Are services available in rural Australia?
Many telehealth-based weight loss services are available to patients across Australia, including regional and rural areas.
However, the way treatment is delivered can vary between providers. Services that issue eScripts may allow patients to access medication through local pharmacies, while providers that rely on medication delivery may have different delivery timeframes or availability depending on location.
Patients in rural areas may wish to check how prescriptions, deliveries, and follow-up care are managed before signing up.
How do subscriptions work?
Subscription-based programs typically involve an ongoing monthly fee that may include consultations, coaching, app-based support, educational content, and medication delivery.
The exact structure varies between providers. Some programs focus heavily on lifestyle support and engagement tools, while others place greater emphasis on medical consultations and treatment management.
Patients should review what is included in the subscription fee, whether medication costs are bundled, and how follow-up care is handled over time.
Do providers include medication delivery?
Some providers like Moshy and Juniper include medication delivery as part of their service, while others (such as Doctors for Weight Loss) issue eScripts that patients can fill at a pharmacy of their choice.
Bundled delivery models may offer convenience for some patients, while others may prefer the flexibility of accessing medication locally and quickly. Factors such as location, delivery timing, pharmacy access, and personal preference can all influence which approach feels most suitable.
Date last reviewed: 14/05/2026
Information in this article was compiled from publicly available pricing pages, FAQs, and support documentation on each provider’s website. Because services and offers can change, readers are encouraged to confirm details directly with the provider before booking.
This article is general information only and is not a substitute for medical advice. Treatment suitability should always be assessed by a qualified healthcare professional.
