bmiMD vs Strut Health: Which GLP-1 Provider Is Better?

By Iacob Pastina, Independent Researcher & Publisher

Reviewed & updated August 14, 2026 · 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 6.2/10. Full reasoning, pricing and the cases where the other one wins are below.

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bmiMD beats Strut Health overall, scoring 8/10 vs 6.2/10. Published pricing is not a like-for-like monthly comparison: bmiMD is $289/mo month-to-month; Strut Health is from $99/mo. Choose bmiMD for users who want an established, large-scale platform with same-day consults and strong promo pricing. Choose Strut Health for users who prefer a needle-free oral semaglutide option at a reasonable price.

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

#43 of 54

6.2/10

Oral-focused GLP-1 provider offering needle-free semaglutide options for users who prefer pills over injections.

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Feature	bmiMD	Strut Health
Why each one	One of the largest GLP-1 telehealth platforms (80,000+ customers) with same-day physician consults and a money-back eligibility guarantee.	Needle-free first: oral compounded semaglutide from $99/mo, one of the lowest oral entry prices anywhere, with oral tirzepatide and auto-refill injectables on the same platform if you switch.
Our Score	8/10	6.2/10
Headline Price	$289/mo month-to-month	from $99/mo
Medication Type	Both	Compounded
Insurance Accepted	No	No
Best For	Users who want an established, large-scale platform with same-day consults and strong promo pricing	Users who prefer a needle-free oral semaglutide option at a reasonable price
Watch out for	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	Compounded only, no brand-name Wegovy or Zepbound. Strut does not publish formulation-specific pharmacokinetic or comparative outcome evidence for its oral tablets, so their absorption and weight-loss results versus approved injections are unknown.
Ranking	#4	#43
Get started	Visit bmiMD	Visit Strut Health

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

Strut Health

Pros

+Specializes in oral compounded semaglutide, the go-to for patients who absolutely won't do injections
+Needle-free oral semaglutide tablets from $99/mo, one of the lowest oral entry prices in the table, with oral tirzepatide ($199/mo) and auto-refill injectables ($149 to $199/mo) if you switch formats
+Clear educational content about oral semaglutide absorption and how to maximize effectiveness
+Simple enrollment: online questionnaire, async provider review, medication shipped to your door

Cons

−Compounded only, no brand-name Wegovy or Zepbound. Strut does not publish formulation-specific pharmacokinetic or comparative outcome evidence for its oral tablets, so their absorption and weight-loss results versus approved injections are unknown.
−Compounded oral semaglutide is not FDA-approved as a finished product or established as bioequivalent to approved oral or injectable semaglutide; do not infer equivalent dosing or results

Our Verdict

bmiMD edges out Strut Health with a score of 8/10 vs 6.2/10. Published pricing is not a like-for-like monthly comparison: bmiMD is $289/mo month-to-month; Strut Health is from $99/mo. bmiMD offers both brand-name and compounded medications, giving you more flexibility.