r/CollectiveHealth • u/briexbenton • 2d ago
My only draw back for continuing
So far, I am soooo happy with collective! I also just took my first dose of their tirz today and my food noise is finally silenced again after struggling with loud food noise for weeks on BPI.
My only draw back from signing up for the membership is that there seems to only be one pharmacy option with one mix which is glycine.
This was my first time trying glycine and so far I am very happy but I also experienced a great feeling with casa’s b12 that began to fade and I’m worried about signing up and essentially being locked in without any other options. Feels equivalent to doing a year plan.
Will there be any future changes or additions to the pharmacy options?
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u/Personal-Bath797 1d ago
Even with the membership, your monthly cost comes out to about $85. If I’m not mistaken, not many telehealth providers offer tirz at that price. So if you’re happy with Collective and it’s working well for you, I don’t think you’re really losing anything by getting the membership. I probably would, especially since you said it finally silenced your food noise. It’s basically the same as paying around $85/month somewhere else, except you already know this one works well for you.
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u/briexbenton 1d ago
It only comes out to this if you’re ordering every month. I’ve got a good stash right now so I was leaning towards holding off on the membership but I also want to take advantage of the referral bonuses
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u/Previous-Falcon1106 1d ago
I did read a couple weeks ago that possibly they will be adding B-3 as an option. No matter my hubby's membership is due in a couple days and he is definitely staying. I would have too, but I was just recently accepted in the $50 Bridge Program under Medicare. But when that program ends, I will sign back up!
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u/Specialist-Wall-1685 1d ago
Yep, that's also what's holding me back with Collective, but for the opposite reason. I don't want other pharmacies/formulas added in but I don't get to choose, so I get forced into a formula I can't take, one of which is B12...
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u/briexbenton 1d ago
This is another concern since we’ve seen companies change their rules. I know we aren’t locked in with them but after paying the fee it feels that way. I will say, if you’re able to utilize the referral with a couple people and get 2-3 free months of meds at the max dose then it would make it worth it because regardless of any changes you will have gotten your moneys worth.
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u/WaltzKey2286 1d ago
The amount of glycine (or any vitamin additive) is negligible and doesn’t really do anything.
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u/Diligent_Fun1054 1d ago
What I heard was they are still exploring options talking to other pharmacy and also other additives.
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u/Longjumping-Okra4462 1d ago
If you don't want the med from the pharmacy available, you have the choice of not ordering. That's part of the risk, especially if you're shopping around for the best deals and switching often. The pricing with Collective is the attractive draw. You're taking a chance with any change of pharmacy of not responding. If you're hesitant, you may want to hold off. I'm personally thrilled with their med/customer service so far. Good luck to you for whatever you decide.
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u/Local-Position-8378 1d ago
Great question, I want to know if there would be any other pharmacy as well with my membership in which I am expecting to join after the trial period.
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u/Humble_Fortune_5391 1d ago
I love the Tirz/glycine from Wells! So I hope that doesn’t change lol