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bmiMD vs Sprout Health: 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 5.8/10. Full reasoning, pricing and the cases where the other one wins are below.

bmiMD beats Sprout Health overall, scoring 8/10 vs 5.8/10. Published pricing is not a like-for-like monthly comparison: bmiMD is $289/mo month-to-month; Sprout Health is $199 first month, then $249/mo. Choose bmiMD for users who want an established, large-scale platform with same-day consults and strong promo pricing. Choose Sprout Health for users who want a dedicated care coordinator and locked titration pricing, and will judge service quality in month one.

A side-by-side look at bmiMD and Sprout Health 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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Sprout Health

#45 of 54
5.8/10

Well-established telehealth provider offering both compounded and brand-name GLP-1 medications with solid clinical support.

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FeaturebmiMDSprout Health
Why each oneOne of the largest GLP-1 telehealth platforms (80,000+ customers) with same-day physician consults and a money-back eligibility guarantee.The most consistent telehealth GLP-1 provider since 2022, no pricing changes, no service disruptions, and published outcome data that backs up their claims.
Our Score8/105.8/10
Headline Price$289/mo month-to-month$199 first month, then $249/mo
Medication TypeBothBoth
Insurance AcceptedNoNo
Best ForUsers who want an established, large-scale platform with same-day consults and strong promo pricingUsers who want a dedicated care coordinator and locked titration pricing, and will judge service quality in month one
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 down$250/mo all-in sits in the upper-mid range, $90 more than Willow for a similar model; the premium pays for the dedicated coordinator and published outcomes
Ranking#4#45
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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

Sprout Health

Pros

  • +Published average weight loss outcomes: 12-15% body weight at 6 months across their patient base
  • +Dedicated care coordinator assigned to each patient, not a rotating pool of providers
  • +Transparent pricing: $250/mo covers medication, shipping, and all consultations
  • +Operating since 2022 with a consistent track record, no sudden pricing changes or service disruptions

Cons

  • $250/mo all-in sits in the upper-mid range, $90 more than Willow for a similar model; the premium pays for the dedicated coordinator and published outcomes
  • No insurance accepted, and no superbill provided for FSA/HSA reimbursement

Our Verdict

bmiMD edges out Sprout Health with a score of 8/10 vs 5.8/10. Published pricing is not a like-for-like monthly comparison: bmiMD is $289/mo month-to-month; Sprout Health is $199 first month, then $249/mo.

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Headline price: $289/mo month-to-month

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Try Sprout Health

Headline price: $199 first month, then $249/mo

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