Comparison · updated October 16, 2026

Found vs MEDGm: Costs, care and treatment fit

Found and MEDGm differ in what you pay, which medicines they list and their insurance terms. Compounded medicines are not FDA-approved.

These two prices are different kinds of bill, so read the line under each price before you compare them.

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Our MEDGm referral excludes Louisiana; Nebraska patients must be 19 or older. The provider must confirm your eligibility and medication availability. A prescription is required and is issued only if a licensed clinician finds treatment appropriate.

Which should you choose, Found or MEDGm?

Short answer: Found and MEDGm differ in what you pay, which medicines they list and their insurance terms, so the plans below decide it.

Found is best for

Patients with commercial insurance who want their GLP-1 coverage checked before they pay, and Medicare Part D members aged 65 to 75 going through the GLP-1 Bridge.

MEDGm is best for

Shoppers comparing compounded starting prices who want named pharmacy partners and are willing to confirm their exact medication and renewal cost before paying.

The available assessments do not establish a score winner, so choose by the medicine, total cost and care you need.

By Iacob Pastina, Independent Researcher & Publisher
Reviewed & updated · Cites primary sources (FDA, NEJM, CMS) · Not medical advice

Found vs MEDGm side by side

Found and MEDGm compared fact by fact
FoundMEDGm
Pricefrom $169/4 weeks12-month cash plan, paid upfront; confirm the number of 28-day payments$169/mo equivalent$2,028 upfront for 12 months; applicable taxes may add to the bill
MedicineBothBrand-name and compounded
Needle-free optionBothYes, a pill or other oral form
InsuranceAccepts insuranceCash-pay program
ConsultationCash-plan care included; insured visits can add plan-dependent copaysAdvertised as included in the compounded plans
ShippingShipping and handling charges may apply if shown at checkoutIncluded
Where it shipsMost US states (varies by medication and insurance)Our MEDGm referral excludes Louisiana and patients under 19 in Nebraska
Trustpilot4.1 / 5 across 755 reviewsNot tracked
BBB ratingA+ (accredited since April 29, 2024)Not tracked
Our score7.1/10 Good7/10 Good
Assessment limitsChecked Oct 16, 2026; a credential claim couldn't be verified.Checked Sep 11, 2026.

What Found and MEDGm plans cost

Found

Insurance coordination and a GLP-1 coverage check, alongside compounded and brand-name medication options.

  • Insured plan (12-month commitment)$99/4 weeksStarting rate on a 12-month plan paid upfront. Compounded medication included; branded medication and insured visit copays separate. Confirm the full upfront charge, your coverage and the number of cycles.
  • Cash plan (12-month commitment)$169/4 weeksStarting rate on a 12-month plan paid upfront. Pricing states 28-day billing cycles, so confirm the full upfront charge. Compounded medication included, branded medication separate. Confirm checkout charges and cycle count.
  • Insured plan (shorter term)$199/4 weeksListed as the monthly option; pricing states 28-day billing cycles. Compounded medication included; branded medication and insured visit copays separate. Confirm coverage and full payment.
All 4 Found plans
  • Cash plan (shorter term)$289/4 weeksListed as the monthly option; pricing states 28-day billing cycles. Compounded medication included, branded medication separate. Confirm the full payment and checkout charges.
How Found bills

Cash plan starting rate for a 12-month plan paid upfront. Found labels rates /mo but states billing per 28-day cycle; confirm the number of cycles and full upfront payment. Shorter-plan rate: $289 per cycle. Compounded medication is included; branded medication is separate. Confirm the full bill before you pay.

We checked Found's prices on October 8, 2026.

MEDGm

Publishes compounded starting prices, names its clinical group and pharmacy partners, and advertises included labs.

All 15 MEDGm plans
How MEDGm bills

Compounded semaglutide injection is $169/mo equivalent with $2,028 prepaid for 12 months. Its monthly plan is $179 for the first month with WELCOME120OFF, then $299. Tirzepatide injection and tablets have separate prices: compounded semaglutide tablets are $239/mo equivalent with $2,868 prepaid for 12 months. Brand-name membership and medication charges are separate; applicable taxes may add to the total.

We checked MEDGm's prices on October 9, 2026.

What to watch for with Found and MEDGm

Found

  • The $169 cash and $99 insured starting rates require a 12-month plan paid upfront. Found states 28-day billing cycles; confirm the cycle count and total. Shorter-plan rates are $289 cash or $199 insured per cycle
  • The insurance route adds steps compared with flat cash-pay platforms, and the copay Found quotes at around $30 for most members is charged on top of the plan price, not instead of it
Found's strengths, cautions and terms

Strengths

  • Active insurance coordination, Found contacts your insurer and reports which GLP-1s are covered, prior auth requirements, and estimated copay
  • A catalogue of compounded and brand-name options, including Wegovy, Zepbound and the Wegovy pill; prescribing depends on eligibility
  • Cash and insurance plan prices include compounded medication; insured visits can add a plan-dependent copay
  • Found says most eligible members can start within a week of completing the assessment; timing is not guaranteed

More to watch for

  • Medication availability can change. A switch to a brand-name option depends on the clinician's decision, access, insurance coverage and cost; it is not guaranteed
Medicines listed
  • Semaglutide (compounded)
  • Tirzepatide (compounded)
  • Liraglutide (compounded)
  • Wegovy (brand-name injection)
  • Wegovy (brand-name oral pill)
  • Zepbound (brand-name)
  • Ozempic (off-label)
  • Mounjaro (off-label)
  • Foundayo (orforglipron oral, FDA-approved April 2026)
  • Saxenda (liraglutide brand)
  • Victoza (liraglutide brand)
  • Metformin
  • Contrave (bupropion/naltrexone)
  • Rybelsus (semaglutide oral, brand-name, off-label for weight loss)
  • Trulicity (dulaglutide, brand-name, off-label for weight loss)
  • Topiramate (off-label)
  • Zonisamide (off-label)
Insurance
Lists insurance support. Confirm coverage for your plan.
Consultation
Cash-plan care included; insured visits can add plan-dependent copays
Shipping
Shipping and handling charges may apply if shown at checkout
States
Most US states (varies by medication and insurance)
Cancellation
Found recommends cancelling or pausing at least 48 hours before renewal. Renewal payments are non-refundable, as are medications and lab kits once dispensed or shipped. Initial membership refunds have separate conditions; confirm which terms apply to your plan before paying.

MEDGm

  • Brand-name cards show membership fees only: $99 for Zepbound or Wegovy and $171 for Ozempic, with medication charged separately
  • The $169 injection headline requires $2,028 prepaid for a year of semaglutide; monthly plans cost more and welcome discounts end after month one
MEDGm's strengths, cautions and terms

Strengths

  • Publishes compounded plan prices before intake, with consultation, labs, medication, support and delivery advertised as included
  • Names OpenLoop Health and four pharmacy partners: RedRock Pharmacy, Health Warehouse, Precision Medicine and Triad Rx
  • Advertises included labs; the specific tests and requirements need confirmation with the provider
  • Displays a linked LegitScript seal and supplied certification documentation
  • Publishes a full current-term refund if the clinician disqualifies you before the first medication shipment

More to watch for

  • The tablet's $239 monthly equivalent requires $2,868 prepaid for 12 months; the monthly welcome discount does not continue at renewal
  • No individual medical director or prescribing clinician is named on the pages checked
  • Cancel at least 72 hours before renewal. Voluntary cancellation does not refund the paid term; dispensed medication is non-refundable
Medicines listed
  • Semaglutide (compounded weekly injection; not FDA-approved)
  • Tirzepatide (compounded weekly injection; not FDA-approved)
  • Semaglutide (compounded dissolvable tablet; not FDA-approved)
  • Zepbound injection (advertised; availability subject to change)
  • Wegovy pill or pen (advertised; availability subject to change)
  • Ozempic injection (advertised; FDA-approved for type 2 diabetes)
Insurance
Cash-pay program. HSA/FSA payments are advertised, but reimbursement depends on your benefit plan.
Consultation
Advertised as included in the compounded plans
Shipping
Included
States
Our MEDGm referral excludes Louisiana and patients under 19 in Nebraska. The provider's broader US service statement remains subject to medication availability and state-specific consultation requirements. Confirm your eligibility before paying; referral restrictions checked October 8, 2026
Cancellation
Give at least 72 hours' notice before renewal. No refund for voluntary cancellation of a paid term. Medical disqualification can qualify for a full or partial refund; dispensed medication is non-refundable.

Compounded medicines are not FDA-approved, and the FDA does not review them for safety, effectiveness or quality before they are sold. Read the FDA's explanation of the risks.

Found vs MEDGm: common questions

Is Found or MEDGm cheaper?

At least one headline price is a starting, introductory, prepaid or partial figure, so neither is simply cheaper.

  • Foundfrom $169/4 weeks12-month cash plan, paid upfront; confirm the number of 28-day payments
  • MEDGm$169/mo equivalent$2,028 upfront for 12 months; applicable taxes may add to the bill

Which is better, Found or MEDGm?

Neither wins outright on our scores, so the better one is the one that fits your medicine, budget and care needs.

Do Found and MEDGm offer brand-name medication?

Found and MEDGm both list brand-name and compounded medication.

Compounded medications are not FDA-approved. Your prescriber decides which medicine suits you.

Do Found and MEDGm take insurance?

Coverage depends on your plan and prescription, so read each provider's insurance terms.

Confirm coverage for your exact plan and prescription before you pay.

Where these facts come from

Found:prices checked October 8, 2026, score evidence assessed October 16, 2026.Read our Found review

MEDGm:prices checked October 9, 2026.Read our MEDGm review

We score on a published methodology, and partnership never changes a score or a fact here.

What should you compare next?

Both Found and MEDGm start above the cheapest complete recurring program we track. Across all 39 providers in our index, the lowest price that includes the medicine, consultation and shipping is Eden Health GLP-1 at $99/mo, checked August 28, 2026. This is a price fact, not a treatment recommendation. Compare every program by its complete price

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