Comparison · updated October 16, 2026

MEDGm vs Sprout Health: MEDGm for brand-name or compounded options, Sprout Health for compounded medication only

MEDGm and Sprout Health differ in what you pay, which medicines they list and their insurance terms. Compounded medicines are not FDA-approved.

These two prices are different kinds of bill, so read the line under each price before you compare them.

Compare plans and terms

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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.

Which should you choose, MEDGm or Sprout Health?

Short answer: Choose MEDGm if you want brand-name medicine as an option. If that doesn't matter to you, compare their plans below.

Choose MEDGm if

  • you want brand-name medicine as an option
  • you want a pill or another option without needles

Sprout Health is best for

Users who want a low compounded rate with the price locked as the dose rises, and who will judge service quality in month one.

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

MEDGm vs Sprout Health side by side

MEDGm and Sprout Health compared fact by fact
MEDGmSprout Health
Price$169/mo equivalent$2,028 upfront for 12 months; applicable taxes may add to the billfrom $99/mo
MedicineBrand-name and compoundedCompounded only
Needle-free optionYes, a pill or other oral formNot listed
InsuranceCash-pay programNo insurance listed
ConsultationAdvertised as included in the compounded plansIncluded
ShippingIncludedFree
Where it shipsOur MEDGm referral excludes Louisiana and patients under 19 in Nebraska44 states (excludes AL, AR, CA, LA, MS, ND)
BBB ratingNot trackedF (not accredited)
Our score7/10 Good7.1/10 Good
Assessment limitsChecked Sep 11, 2026.Checked Oct 16, 2026; a rating claim didn't match Trustpilot.

What MEDGm and Sprout Health plans cost

MEDGm

Publishes compounded starting prices, names its clinical group and pharmacy partners, and advertises included labs.

All 15 MEDGm plans
How MEDGm bills

Compounded semaglutide injection is $169/mo equivalent with $2,028 prepaid for 12 months. Its monthly plan is $179 for the first month with WELCOME120OFF, then $299. Tirzepatide injection and tablets have separate prices: compounded semaglutide tablets are $239/mo equivalent with $2,868 prepaid for 12 months. Brand-name membership and medication charges are separate; applicable taxes may add to the total.

We checked MEDGm's prices on October 9, 2026.

Sprout Health

Assigned-clinician messaging and advertised dose-flat compounded pricing, with annual prepayment or shorter plans billed in four-week intervals.

All 8 Sprout Health plans

Checked October 5, 2026.

How Sprout Health bills

12-month compounded semaglutide plan: $1,188 billed every 12 months. The shortest plan is $149 every 4 weeks; plans renew until cancelled

We checked Sprout Health's prices on October 5, 2026.

What to watch for with MEDGm and Sprout Health

MEDGm

  • 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
MEDGm's strengths, cautions and terms

Strengths

  • 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
  • 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

More to watch for

  • The tablet's $239 monthly equivalent requires $2,868 prepaid for 12 months; the monthly welcome discount does not continue at renewal
  • 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
Medicines listed
  • Semaglutide (compounded weekly injection; not FDA-approved)
  • Tirzepatide (compounded weekly injection; not FDA-approved)
  • Semaglutide (compounded dissolvable tablet; not FDA-approved)
  • Zepbound injection (advertised; availability subject to change)
  • Wegovy pill or pen (advertised; availability subject to change)
  • Ozempic injection (advertised; FDA-approved for type 2 diabetes)
Insurance
Cash-pay program. HSA/FSA payments are advertised, but reimbursement depends on your benefit plan.
Consultation
Advertised as included in the compounded plans
Shipping
Included
States
Our MEDGm referral excludes Louisiana and patients under 19 in Nebraska. The provider's broader US service statement remains subject to medication availability and state-specific consultation requirements. Confirm your eligibility before paying; referral restrictions checked October 8, 2026
Cancellation
Give at least 72 hours' notice before renewal. No refund for voluntary cancellation of a paid term. Medical disqualification can qualify for a full or partial refund; dispensed medication is non-refundable.

Sprout Health

  • The $99/mo semaglutide rate requires $1,188 upfront for 12 months; the shorter $149 plan bills every 4 weeks, not once per calendar month
  • No insurance accepted or billed, and no HSA, FSA or superbill information is shown on the site's product, FAQ, terms or refund pages (rendered check 2026-09-03)
Sprout Health's strengths, cautions and terms

Strengths

  • Publishes the upfront amount and renewal interval for annual and shorter compounded plans
  • Each patient gets an assigned licensed clinician, with clinical messaging inside the account and a short check in before every refill
  • The advertised compounded-plan price does not rise as the prescribed dose does, and provider review, medication, shipping and telehealth support are included
Medicines listed
  • Semaglutide (compounded)
  • Tirzepatide (compounded)
Insurance
No insurance support listed
Consultation
Included
Shipping
Free
States
44 states (excludes AL, AR, CA, LA, MS, ND)
Cancellation
Give 48 hours' notice before renewal. The July 26, 2026 policy allows a full refund before clinical review, deducts $50 after review but before pharmacy fulfillment, and excludes prescriptions sent to the pharmacy. Section 7 separately provides proportional refunds for unshipped prepaid months. Confirm which remaining shipments qualify.

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.

MEDGm vs Sprout Health: common questions

Is MEDGm or Sprout Health cheaper?

At least one headline price is a starting, introductory, prepaid or partial figure, so neither is simply cheaper.

  • MEDGm$169/mo equivalent$2,028 upfront for 12 months; applicable taxes may add to the bill
  • Sprout Healthfrom $99/mostarting price

Which is better, MEDGm or Sprout Health?

Neither wins outright on our scores, so the better one is the one that fits your medicine, budget and care needs.

MEDGm lists brand-name and compounded medication, and Sprout Health lists compounded medication only.

Do MEDGm and Sprout Health offer brand-name medication?

MEDGm lists brand-name and compounded medication, and Sprout Health lists compounded medication only.

Compounded medications are not FDA-approved. Your prescriber decides which medicine suits you.

Do MEDGm and Sprout Health 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

MEDGm:prices checked October 9, 2026.Read our MEDGm review

Sprout Health:prices checked October 5, 2026, score evidence assessed October 16, 2026.Read our Sprout Health review

We score on a published methodology, and partnership never changes a score or a fact here.

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