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Comparison · updated October 16, 2026
Hume Care vs TMates: Hume Care for compounded medication only, TMates for brand-name or compounded options
Hume Care and TMates differ in what you pay, which medicines they list and their insurance terms. Compounded medicines are not FDA-approved.
Compounded semaglutide · 12-month plan · $1,900 up front · checked Sep 3
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Which should you choose, Hume Care or TMates?
Short answer: Choose TMates if you want brand-name medicine as an option. If that doesn't matter to you, compare their plans below.
Hume Care is best for
Readers comparing a self-pay GLP-1 program with connected app and body-composition tracking.
Choose TMates if
- you want brand-name medicine as an option
- you want a pill or another option without needles
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
Hume Care vs TMates side by side
| Hume Care | TMates | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $199/moGLP-1Rx semaglutide offer, billed monthly; prescription-specific extras may apply | from $158/mo |
| Medicine | Compounded only | Brand-name and compounded |
| Needle-free option | Not listed | Yes, a pill or other oral form |
| Insurance | Self-pay only under the current terms; not a Medicare or insurance coverage route | Accepts insurance |
| Consultation | Included in the integrated membership under the terms | Included |
| Shipping | Delivery is advertised as included; confirm for the selected prescription | Free (for compounded; brand-name filled at patient's pharmacy) |
| Where it ships | Excludes Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi under Hume Care's published coverage policy | Most states |
| BBB rating | Not tracked | B (not accredited) |
| Our score | 5.6/10 Mixed | 6/10 Fair |
| Assessment limits | Checked Sep 15, 2026; some details not published. | Checked Oct 16, 2026; few independent reviews yet. |
What Hume Care and TMates plans cost
Hume Care
- Compounded semaglutide GLP-1Rx microdose program$199The GLP-1Rx page advertises $199 billed monthly with medication if prescribed and care. Confirm dose, pharmacy and any extras; not a verified all-dose or tirzepatide price.
How Hume Care bills
The GLP-1Rx page advertises $199/month, billed monthly, with care and medication if prescribed. Terms allow medication, dose, formulation or fulfillment extras, so confirm the full bill for your prescription.
We checked Hume Care's prices on October 8, 2026.
TMates
Two-archetype platform: (1) compounded GLP-1s with medication included and steep multi-month commitment discounts; (2) cheap $99/mo clinical service for brand Wegovy/Zepbound where you fill the prescription at your own pharmacy.
- Compounded Semaglutide (month-to-month)$249$249/mo month-to-month with medication and free shipping included, all doses at same price
- Compounded Semaglutide (3-month plan)$217$217/mo on 3-month commitment ($650 upfront, save 13%)
- Compounded Semaglutide (6-month plan)$175$175/mo on 6-month commitment ($1,050 upfront, save 30%)
All 11 TMates plans
- Compounded Semaglutide (12-month plan)$158$158/mo on 12-month commitment ($1,900 upfront, save 37%), lowest effective rate
- Compounded Tirzepatide (month-to-month)$297$297/mo month-to-month with medication and free shipping included, all doses at same price
- Compounded Tirzepatide (3-month plan)$267$267/mo on 3-month commitment ($800 upfront, save 10%)
- Compounded Tirzepatide (6-month plan)$217$217/mo on 6-month commitment ($1,299 upfront, save 27%)
- Compounded Tirzepatide (12-month plan)$167$167/mo on 12-month commitment ($1,999 upfront, save 44%), lowest effective rate
- Phentermine (oral)$149$149/mo, non-GLP-1 appetite suppressant. The page is badged Clinical Service Only and says the price includes clinical evaluation and prescription management, while the body copy says a licensed pharmacy fills the prescription and ships it to your home, so confirm whether the medication is included before you pay (checked 2026-09-03)
- Wegovy (brand clinical service only)$99$99/mo for the prescription + provider oversight. Medication cost is separate, you fill the Rx at your own pharmacy.
- Zepbound (brand clinical service only)$99$99/mo for the prescription + provider oversight. Medication cost is separate, you fill the Rx at your own pharmacy.
We checked TMates' prices on September 3, 2026.
What to watch for with Hume Care and TMates
Hume Care
- No verified dispensing pharmacy in the sources reviewed
- Terms permit prescription-specific extras; ask for dose-level totals and oral formulation details
Hume Care's strengths, cautions and terms
Strengths
- 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
More to watch for
- Responsible clinical leadership and credentials have not been independently verified
- Independent treatment outcomes and customer-review totals have not been established
- Medicines listed
- Semaglutide (compounded injection)
- Tirzepatide (compounded injection)
- Insurance
- Self-pay only under the current terms; not a Medicare or insurance coverage route.
- Consultation
- Included in the integrated membership under the terms. The conditional guarantee excludes a nonrefundable share of the consultation fee, whose amount is not published; this does not establish a separate surcharge.
- Shipping
- Delivery is advertised as included; confirm for the selected prescription
- Prescribers
- MDI Medical Group PC, the independent clinical network named in Hume's directory. Published practitioner names and license numbers cover Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Vermont; current registry standing was not independently verified.
- States
- Excludes Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi under Hume Care's published coverage policy (checked October 8, 2026). Confirm your state's service and treatment eligibility before enrolling.
- Cancellation
- Cancel through the account or support at least 48 hours before renewal. No prorated refund for unused prepaid time. The 90-day guarantee has eligibility and participation conditions and excludes the consultation-fee allocation; it is not an unconditional refund.
TMates
- The $99/mo Wegovy or Zepbound tier buys the prescription and provider oversight only. TMates says it does not dispense or ship the drug, and no price for the medication itself appears on its product or category pages, so your own pharmacy bills you separately (checked 2026-09-03).
- The best compounded rates require prepayment: $1,050 upfront for 6 months, $1,900 for 12. Start at $249 month-to-month if you want to test fit first.
TMates' strengths, cautions and terms
Strengths
- Clinical-service-only path to brand Wegovy and Zepbound at $99/mo, prescription goes to patient's pharmacy (you fill separately using insurance or cash)
- Steep multi-month commitment discounts on compounded sema, $158/mo on 12-month plan ($1,900 upfront) vs $249/mo month-to-month
- Same price at all dose levels for compounded, no cost escalation as you titrate up
- Phentermine available at $149/mo for patients who benefit from a different appetite-suppressant approach
More to watch for
- TMates prescribes brand-name but does not dispense it, and is not affiliated with Novo Nordisk (Wegovy) or Eli Lilly (Zepbound). Your own pharmacy fills the Rx.
- Medicines listed
- Semaglutide (compounded, injectable or oral)
- Tirzepatide (compounded injectable; the product page also shows an Oral format, but every dosing instruction on it describes a weekly injection)
- Phentermine (oral)
- Wegovy (brand-name clinical service only, prescription, not dispensing)
- Zepbound (brand-name clinical service only, prescription, not dispensing)
- Insurance
- Lists insurance support. Confirm coverage for your plan.
- Consultation
- Included
- Shipping
- Free (for compounded; brand-name filled at patient's pharmacy)
- States
- Most states. TMates advertises all 50 states on its homepage and 50+ states on its about page, while its semaglutide page says it ships to most states based on medical eligibility (checked 2026-09-03)
- Cancellation
- Product pages say cancel anytime. The terms give a full refund only before the medical review, or after it if you do not qualify. Once a prescription is written and sent to a pharmacy there is no refund, and a denied refund request leaves any payment plan in force (checked 2026-09-03)
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.
Hume Care vs TMates: common questions
Is Hume Care or TMates cheaper?
At least one headline price is a starting, introductory, prepaid or partial figure, so neither is simply cheaper.
- Hume Care$199/moGLP-1Rx semaglutide offer, billed monthly; prescription-specific extras may apply
- TMatesfrom $158/mostarting price
Which is better, Hume Care or TMates?
Neither wins outright on our scores, so the better one is the one that fits your medicine, budget and care needs.
Hume Care lists compounded medication only, and TMates lists brand-name and compounded medication.
Do Hume Care and TMates offer brand-name medication?
Hume Care lists compounded medication only, and TMates lists brand-name and compounded medication.
Compounded medications are not FDA-approved. Your prescriber decides which medicine suits you.
Do Hume Care and TMates 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
Hume Care:prices checked October 8, 2026.Read our Hume Care review
TMates:prices checked September 3, 2026, score evidence assessed October 16, 2026.Read our TMates review
We score on a published methodology, and partnership never changes a score or a fact here.
What should you compare next?
- Compare Wegovy pill prices and accessUse the dedicated guide for dose-specific costs, required memberships and which providers currently list the FDA-approved pill.
- Check 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.
- Compare semaglutide providers and pricesMove from this head-to-head to the broader semaglutide market without confusing compounded products with FDA-approved brands.
Both Hume Care and TMates start above the cheapest complete recurring program we track. Across all 38 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