Independent provider comparison
Updated October 12, 2026
Hume Care vs MEDGm: Costs, care and treatment fit
A side-by-side look at total cost, medication format, care, commitment and the situations where each option makes more sense.
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.
The decision
Which should you choose, Hume Care or MEDGm?
Short answer: The available assessments do not establish a score winner. Compare medication, full cost, care and commitment to decide which fits your needs. Published pricing is not a like-for-like monthly comparison: Hume Care is $199/mo; GLP-1Rx semaglutide offer, billed monthly; prescription-specific extras may apply; MEDGm is $169/mo equivalent; $2,028 upfront for 12 months; applicable taxes may add to the bill.
Consider Hume Care if
Readers comparing a self-pay GLP-1 program with connected app and body-composition tracking.
Consider MEDGm if
Shoppers comparing compounded starting prices who want named pharmacy partners and are willing to confirm their exact medication and renewal cost before paying.
Read each assessment label below: missing evidence is not evidence of poor care. Partnership status does not change the score or the factual comparison.
Hume Care
Provisional evidence assessmentThis score reflects recorded public information. A completed like-for-like assessment is not available; missing information does not establish poor care.
Best for readers comparing a self-pay glp-1 program with connected app and body-composition tracking.
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MEDGm
Evidence assessmentThis score reflects recorded public information. A completed like-for-like assessment is not available; missing information does not establish poor care.
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.
Visit MEDGmSide by side
Hume Care vs MEDGm at a glance
Compare the price unit as well as the number. A medication-only price, prepaid monthly equivalent and complete recurring program are not the same thing.
| Feature | Hume Care | MEDGm |
|---|---|---|
| Published Assessment | 3.8/10 Provisional evidence assessment | 4.7/10 Evidence assessment |
Assessment limitsHume CareThis score reflects recorded public information. A completed like-for-like assessment is not available; missing information does not establish poor care. MEDGmThis score reflects recorded public information. A completed like-for-like assessment is not available; missing information does not establish poor care. | ||
| Headline Price | $199/mo; GLP-1Rx semaglutide offer, billed monthly; prescription-specific extras may apply | $169/mo equivalent; $2,028 upfront for 12 months; applicable taxes may add to the bill |
| Medication Type | Compounded | Both |
| Insurance Accepted | Self-pay only under the current terms; not a Medicare or insurance coverage route. | Cash-pay program. HSA/FSA payments are advertised, but reimbursement depends on your benefit plan. |
Best ForHume CareReaders comparing a self-pay GLP-1 program with connected app and body-composition tracking MEDGmShoppers comparing compounded starting prices who want named pharmacy partners and are willing to confirm their exact medication and renewal cost before paying. | ||
Watch out forHume CareNo verified dispensing pharmacy in the sources reviewed MEDGmBrand-name cards show membership fees only: $99 for Zepbound or Wegovy and $171 for Ozempic, with medication charged separately | ||
| Get started | Visit Hume Care | Visit MEDGm |
Trade-offs
Strengths and cautions compared
Hume Care
Pros
- +Consultations are included in the integrated membership under the published terms
- +Native Hume Health iOS app with published Care medication and symptom logging
- +MDI Medical Group PC and a state-specific practitioner directory are publicly identified
Cons
- −No verified dispensing pharmacy in the sources reviewed
- −Terms permit prescription-specific extras; dose-level totals and oral formulation details remain unverified
- −Responsible clinical leadership and credentials have not been independently verified
1 more documented cautions
- −Independent treatment outcomes and customer-review totals have not been established
MEDGm
Pros
- +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
2 more documented strengths
- +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
Cons
- −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
- −The tablet's $239 monthly equivalent requires $2,868 prepaid for 12 months; the monthly welcome discount does not continue at renewal
2 more documented cautions
- −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
Our Verdict
The available assessments do not establish a score winner between Hume Care and MEDGm. Compare the medication, full cost, care and commitment that fit your needs. An incomplete assessment is not evidence of poor care. Published pricing is not a like-for-like monthly comparison: Hume Care is $199/mo; GLP-1Rx semaglutide offer, billed monthly; prescription-specific extras may apply; MEDGm is $169/mo equivalent; $2,028 upfront for 12 months; applicable taxes may add to the bill. MEDGm lists brand-name and compounded options. Check the exact product, availability and payment terms; these are not interchangeable treatments.
Keep narrowing the decision
What should you compare next?
Use the unresolved part of this choice, not a generic related article. These guides own the broader medication, coverage or complete-cost question.
- Pill decisionCompare Wegovy pill prices and accessUse the dedicated guide for dose-specific costs, required memberships and which providers currently list the FDA-approved pill.Continue
- Coverage decisionCheck your GLP-1 insurance pathLook up plan-specific coverage questions before treating a cash price or an insurance route as your final out-of-pocket cost.Continue
- Treatment decisionCompare semaglutide providers and pricesMove from this head-to-head to the broader semaglutide market without confusing compounded products with FDA-approved brands.Continue
Cheapest complete recurring price in our index
Eden Health GLP-1
$99/mo month-to-month · 6.9/10 (Legacy assessment) · Both
Both Hume Care and MEDGm start above the cheapest complete recurring program we track. Across all 37 providers in our index, the lowest price with affirmative medication, consultation, and shipping inclusion is Eden Health GLP-1 at $99/mo, price checked August 28, 2026. This is a recorded price floor, not a treatment recommendation. Check the plan terms and whether the treatment is appropriate for you with a licensed clinician.
Try Hume Care
Headline price: $199/mo; GLP-1Rx semaglutide offer, billed monthly; prescription-specific extras may apply
Visit Hume CareTry MEDGm
Headline price: $169/mo equivalent; $2,028 upfront for 12 months; applicable taxes may add to the bill
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