Frequently Asked Questions

A licensed medical provider inserts a small IV to administer fluids, electrolytes, vitamins, and medications straight into your bloodstream in the comfort of your home, hotel, or office.

Drip bars typically offer standardized IV formulas administered by staff with limited clinical training, mainly for hydration or hangover relief. Aloe Medical is a full medical practice — visits are clinically assessed, not menu-ordered, and can address urgent care needs beyond hydration, from a trained clinician who can recognize when something needs more than an IV.

If medications need to be administered, we do that. If you need labs or imaging, we do that. If a prescription needs to be prescribed, we do that. If referrals need to be made, we do that.

Yes. IV fluids act immediately and enter the bloodstream at nearly 100% bioavailability, instead of passing through the digestive system, which usually takes up to 120 minutes with variable bioavailability of roughly 10–60%.

Not every patient requires IV therapy — we're here to provide honest medical care, not to upsell you.

When administered by a properly trained clinician following appropriate clinical guidelines, in-home IV therapy is safe. Aloe Medical visits are led by emergency medicine clinicians, and every visit includes a clinical assessment before any treatment is given — not a one-size-fits-all formula. We use sterile, single-use equipment and follow strict safety protocols.

Most infusions take 45–60 minutes. The complete visit — including vital sign assessment, history and physical exam, and setup — is typically under 90 minutes.

Same day or next day service in most cases, depending on provider availability.

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Your provider will arrive with the equipment needed for a full clinical assessment, discuss your symptoms and history, and recommend the appropriate treatment on the spot — whether that's IV therapy, a diagnostic test, a prescription, or a referral for further care.

We treat both children and adults over 6 months old.

Yes, as clinically indicated, we can send a prescription to your preferred pharmacy.

Aloe Medical can order labs or imaging as part of your visit when clinically appropriate. We can draw labs during your visit for same or next day results in most cases.

We offer in-home same or next day X-ray and ultrasound imaging through our partners, and can also refer you to a local lab or imaging center for other studies.

No — Aloe Medical is designed for urgent, non-emergency needs when you can't wait for an appointment or don't want to sit in urgent care. We recommend maintaining a relationship with a primary care provider for ongoing care, and we're happy to help you find follow-up care when needed.

Aloe Medical is not an emergency service. If you're experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.

No. Aloe Medical operates on a private-pay basis. This lets us skip the delays, denials, and paperwork of insurance billing — so you get seen faster, with more time and attention per visit, and pricing that's transparent and upfront. We're happy to provide itemized receipts for potential out-of-network reimbursement.

Urgent care house calls and single-formula IV therapy visits are $249 flat, with applicable add-ons for extra procedures or travel zone. See the pricing chart above for full details.