Independent provider comparison
Updated October 9, 2026
Maximus 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, Maximus 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: Maximus is published $79.99/mo; total not verified; MEDGm is $169/mo equivalent; $2,028 upfront for 12 months; applicable taxes may add to the bill.
Consider Maximus if
Men who want GLP-1 alongside testosterone or other men's health protocols.
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.
Maximus
Legacy assessmentThis score comes from an earlier or incomplete assessment. It does not establish that this program is better or worse than another.
Best for men who want glp-1 alongside testosterone or other men's health protocols.
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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.
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Maximus 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 | Maximus | MEDGm |
|---|---|---|
Why each oneMaximusCompounded and brand-name options alongside men's health protocols, with dose-independent compounded plan pricing and separate lab costs. MEDGmPublishes compounded starting prices, names its clinical group and pharmacy partners, and advertises included labs. | ||
| Published Assessment | 5.1/10 Legacy assessment | 4.7/10 Evidence assessment |
Assessment limitsMaximusThis score comes from an earlier or incomplete assessment. It does not establish that this program is better or worse than another. MEDGmThis score reflects recorded public information. A completed like-for-like assessment is not available; missing information does not establish poor care. | ||
| Headline Price | published $79.99/mo; total not verified | $169/mo equivalent; $2,028 upfront for 12 months; applicable taxes may add to the bill |
| Medication Type | Both | Both |
| Insurance Accepted | No | Cash-pay program. HSA/FSA payments are advertised, but reimbursement depends on your benefit plan. |
Best ForMaximusMen who want GLP-1 alongside testosterone or other men's health protocols 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 forMaximusThe $79.99 landing headline is not mapped to a plan. The help center's monthly semaglutide plan is $149.99 first cycle then $249.99; tirzepatide is $259.99 then $359.99. Required labs cost extra MEDGmBrand-name cards show membership fees only: $99 for Zepbound or Wegovy and $171 for Ozempic, with medication charged separately | ||
| Get started | Visit Maximus | Visit MEDGm |
Trade-offs
Strengths and cautions compared
Maximus
Pros
- +Advertised starting rate of $79.99/mo for compounded semaglutide, among the lowest headline prices we track; the same page also shows $150 per month, and lab work is billed separately
- +Compounded plans are flat rate across every dose, so titrating up does not reprice your plan
- +Maximus adds glycine and B12 to its compounded semaglutide, described on the site as a way to further customize and tailor the medication; it cites no clinical evidence for the combination
1 more documented strengths
- +Free expedited shipping on all medication orders
Cons
- −The $79.99 landing headline is not mapped to a plan. The help center's monthly semaglutide plan is $149.99 first cycle then $249.99; tirzepatide is $259.99 then $359.99. Required labs cost extra
- −The fulfilling pharmacies are named only as initials in the help center, EVR, FCC or VIOS by state for compounded medication and The Pharmacy Hub for brand-name, and not on the product pages a shopper actually reads
- −Brand-name plans are priced by dose tier, so titrating up can move you to a higher monthly rate; compounded plans stay flat across all doses
1 more documented cautions
- −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
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 Maximus 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: Maximus is published $79.99/mo; total not verified; MEDGm is $169/mo equivalent; $2,028 upfront for 12 months; applicable taxes may add to the bill.
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
- Cost decisionCompare complete recurring program costsSee which prices include medication, clinical care and shipping, and which headline amounts require another fee or commitment.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
Try MEDGm
Headline price: $169/mo equivalent; $2,028 upfront for 12 months; applicable taxes may add to the bill
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