GoodRx Care vs Maximus: Which GLP-1 Provider Is Better?

By Iacob Pastina, Independent Researcher

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Maximus beats GoodRx Care overall, scoring 7.1/10 vs 6.2/10. GoodRx Care is more affordable at $119/mo vs $300/mo. Choose GoodRx Care for users who want fda-approved brand-name glp-1 access at marke. Choose Maximus for men who want glp-1 alongside testosterone or other men's hea.

A side-by-side comparison of GoodRx Care and Maximus covering pricing, scores, medication types, insurance, and more to help you decide.

GoodRx Care

#48 of 48

6.2/10

GoodRx Care was restructured in late 2025 from a pay-per-visit model into a telemedicine subscription: $39/mo intro rate (through January 2026) → $119/mo standard. Medication is priced aggressively: Ozempic/Wegovy $199/mo intro for the first 2 fills, then $349/mo standard. Oral Wegovy pill available at $149-199/mo.

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Higher Rated

Maximus

#46 of 48

7.1/10

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

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Feature	GoodRx Care	Maximus
Our Score	6.2/10	7.1/10
Starting Price	$119/mo	$300/mo
Medication Type	Brand	Compounded
Insurance Accepted	Yes	No
Best For	Users who want FDA-approved brand-name GLP-1 access at market-leading subscription pricing — $199/mo Wegovy intro, $349/mo standard, plus oral Wegovy pill	Men who want GLP-1 alongside testosterone or other men's health protocols
Ranking	#48	#46

Pros & Cons Compared

GoodRx Care

Pros

+2026 subscription rewrite — $119/mo standard membership with medication priced among the lowest on the market
+Wegovy/Ozempic intro pricing ($199/mo for first 2 fills) is market-leading for brand-name access
+Oral Wegovy pill available at $149-199/mo — one of the cheapest oral semaglutide routes
+Insurance accepted — GoodRx's integration with savings cards can stack with coverage

Cons

−Model changed from pay-per-visit to subscription — users expecting à-la-carte pricing should double-check current terms
−Compounded GLP-1s are de-emphasized on current marketing — may no longer be available
−Subscription model means ongoing monthly fee even in maintenance months
−Follow-up clinical care is still basic compared to dedicated GLP-1 platforms

Maximus

Pros

+Lowest entry price in the market — $79.99/mo microdose semaglutide, $99.99/mo 3-month starter pack
+GLP-1 microdosing available for BMI as low as 22 — the only platform serving patients below standard obesity criteria
+Nausea-reducing formula with added glycine and B12 to ease GLP-1 side effects
+Free expedited shipping on all medication orders

Cons

−Deceptive pricing structure — $99.99/mo is intro only, standard dosing is $299.99/mo with separate $28-35 consultation fees and $199-349/yr lab costs
−Refuses to disclose compounding pharmacy partners — a transparency red flag for a healthcare platform
−Prices increase as dose escalates on bulk plans — unpredictable total cost over time

Our Verdict

Maximus edges out GoodRx Care with a score of 7.1/10 vs 6.2/10. If budget is your priority, GoodRx Care starts at $119/mo compared to Maximus's $300/mo. GoodRx Care accepts insurance, which can significantly reduce your out-of-pocket costs. Choose GoodRx Care if you want: users who want fda-approved brand-name glp-1 access at market-leading subscription pricing — $199/mo wegovy intro, $349/mo standard, plus oral wegovy pill. Choose Maximus if you want: men who want glp-1 alongside testosterone or other men's health protocols.

Still undecided? Editor's #1 Overall Pick

Embody

$299/mo · 7.3/10 · Compounded

If neither GoodRx Care nor Maximus feels like the right fit, our overall #1 pick across all 48 GLP-1 telehealth providers is Embody — strongest balance of clinical oversight, transparent pricing, and verified availability.

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