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GoodRx Care 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: GoodRx Care scores higher on our rubric, 6.2/10 against 5.1/10. Full reasoning, pricing and the cases where the other one wins are below.

GoodRx Care beats Maximus overall, scoring 6.2/10 vs 5.1/10. Published pricing is not a like-for-like monthly comparison: GoodRx Care is $119/mo subscription + medication; Maximus is published $79.99/mo; total not verified. Choose GoodRx Care 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. Choose Maximus for men who want glp-1 alongside testosterone or other men's health protocols.

A side-by-side look at GoodRx Care 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

GoodRx Care

#44 of 54
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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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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FeatureGoodRx CareMaximus
Why each oneThe only GLP-1 prescribing service integrated with the largest prescription discount platform in the US, automatically finding the cheapest pharmacy price for your medication.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 Score6.2/105.1/10
Headline Price$119/mo subscription + medicationpublished $79.99/mo; total not verified
Medication TypeBrandCompounded
Insurance AcceptedYesNo
Best ForUsers who want FDA-approved brand-name GLP-1 access at market-leading subscription pricing, $199/mo Wegovy intro, $349/mo standard, plus oral Wegovy pillMen who want GLP-1 alongside testosterone or other men's health protocols
Watch out forModel changed from pay-per-visit to subscription, users expecting à-la-carte pricing should double-check current termsThe $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#44#50
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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 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

GoodRx Care edges out Maximus with a score of 6.2/10 vs 5.1/10. Published pricing is not a like-for-like monthly comparison: GoodRx Care is $119/mo subscription + medication; Maximus is published $79.99/mo; total not verified. GoodRx Care accepts insurance, which can significantly reduce your out-of-pocket costs.

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