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bmiMD vs Maximus: Which GLP-1 Provider Is Better?

By Iacob Pastina, Independent Researcher & Publisher
Reviewed & updated · Cites primary sources (FDA, NEJM, CMS) · Not medical advice
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Short answer: bmiMD scores higher on our rubric, 8.0/10 against 5.1/10. Full reasoning, pricing and the cases where the other one wins are below.

bmiMD beats Maximus overall, scoring 8/10 vs 5.1/10. Published pricing is not a like-for-like monthly comparison: bmiMD is $289/mo month-to-month; Maximus is published $79.99/mo; total not verified. Choose bmiMD for users who want an established, large-scale platform with same-day consults and strong promo pricing. Choose Maximus for men who want glp-1 alongside testosterone or other men's health protocols.

A side-by-side look at bmiMD and Maximus to help you decide. We compare them on:

  • Starting price per month
  • Our overall score, out of 10
  • Medication type, brand-name or compounded
  • Whether they accept insurance
  • Who each one is best for
Higher Rated

bmiMD

#4 of 54
8/10

Budget-friendly GLP-1 platform offering both medication types at one of the lowest price points in the market.

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Maximus

#50 of 54
5.1/10

Men's performance and health platform offering GLP-1 alongside testosterone optimization and other protocols.

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FeaturebmiMDMaximus
Why each oneOne of the largest GLP-1 telehealth platforms (80,000+ customers) with same-day physician consults and a money-back eligibility guarantee.Only platform offering GLP-1 microdosing from $79.99/mo for BMI as low as 22, targeting the 'small weight loss' and metabolic health market.
Our Score8/105.1/10
Headline Price$289/mo month-to-monthpublished $79.99/mo; total not verified
Medication TypeBothCompounded
Insurance AcceptedNoNo
Best ForUsers who want an established, large-scale platform with same-day consults and strong promo pricingMen who want GLP-1 alongside testosterone or other men's health protocols
Watch out forStandard semaglutide pricing is $289/mo, above competitors at $99-199/mo; the TAKEOFF 3-month entry (about $99/mo first month) and annual plans from $99/mo bring the effective rate downThe $99.99/mo rate is introductory: standard dosing is $299.99/mo, with consultations billed separately at $28-35 and labs at $199-349/yr, so budget on the standard rate, not the intro
Ranking#4#50
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Pros & Cons Compared

bmiMD

Pros

  • +Same-day physician consults, one of the few platforms offering telehealth appointments the same day you apply
  • +80,000+ customer base with a 4.3-star Trustpilot rating (600+ reviews) provides real social proof of reliability
  • +100% money-back guarantee if your consultation determines you don't qualify for GLP-1 treatment
  • +HSA/FSA accepted for all programs

Cons

  • Standard semaglutide pricing is $289/mo, above competitors at $99-199/mo; the TAKEOFF 3-month entry (about $99/mo first month) and annual plans from $99/mo bring the effective rate down
  • $29.99 shipping fee per order where most competitors ship free; factor it into your monthly total
  • A $50 non-refundable cancellation fee applies after intake approval; decide before the consult, and cancel at least 48 hours ahead of your monthly processing date

Maximus

Pros

  • +Lowest published microdose medication price we track, $79.99/mo semaglutide; consultation and lab fees are separate
  • +GLP-1 microdosing available for BMI as low as 22, the only platform serving patients below standard obesity criteria
  • +Maximus markets a semaglutide formula with added glycine and B12 as a way to ease nausea; we found no Maximus-specific clinical trial validating that claim
  • +Free expedited shipping on all medication orders

Cons

  • The $99.99/mo rate is introductory: standard dosing is $299.99/mo, with consultations billed separately at $28-35 and labs at $199-349/yr, so budget on the standard rate, not the intro
  • Compounding pharmacy partners are not disclosed, a transparency gap for a healthcare platform
  • Bulk-plan prices rise as your dose escalates; ask for the full dose-price schedule up front so total cost isn't a surprise
  • FDA warning letter #730095, issued June 8, 2026, cites false or misleading compounded-GLP-1 marketing claims. It is a marketing/misbranding record, not an unsafe-medication finding

Our Verdict

bmiMD edges out Maximus with a score of 8/10 vs 5.1/10. Published pricing is not a like-for-like monthly comparison: bmiMD is $289/mo month-to-month; Maximus is published $79.99/mo; total not verified. bmiMD offers both brand-name and compounded medications, giving you more flexibility.

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