Comparison · updated October 16, 2026

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

MEDGm and Strut 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 Strut 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

Strut Health is best for

Eligible cash-pay patients comparing a compounded, needle-free semaglutide lozenge.

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 Strut Health side by side

MEDGm and Strut Health compared fact by fact
MEDGmStrut 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 optionBothYes, a pill or other oral form
InsuranceCash-pay programNo insurance listed
ConsultationAdvertised as included in the compounded plansIncluded (async consultations)
ShippingIncludedFree
Where it shipsOur MEDGm referral excludes Louisiana and patients under 19 in Nebraska49 states, all except Arkansas, per Strut's FAQ shipping answer; it adds that certain medications are not available in every state
TrustpilotNot tracked3.5 / 5 across 782 reviews
BBB ratingNot trackedD- (not accredited; checked October 8, 2026)
Our score7/10 Good6.2/10 Fair
Assessment limitsChecked Sep 11, 2026.Checked Oct 16, 2026.

What MEDGm and Strut 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.

Strut Health

Compounded oral semaglutide buccal lozenge from $99/mo on auto-refill, with separate oral tirzepatide and injection options; each needs clinical approval.

All 5 Strut Health plans
How Strut Health bills

As low as, auto-refill

We checked Strut Health's prices on October 2, 2026.

What to watch for with MEDGm and Strut 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.

Strut Health

  • Compounded only, no brand-name Wegovy or Zepbound. Strut does not publish formulation-specific pharmacokinetic or comparative outcome evidence for its oral lozenges, so their absorption and weight-loss results versus approved injections are unknown.
  • Compounded oral semaglutide is not FDA-approved as a finished product or established as bioequivalent to approved oral or injectable semaglutide; do not infer equivalent dosing or results
Strut Health's strengths, cautions and terms

Strengths

  • A needle-free compounded semaglutide buccal lozenge is available if a clinician determines it is appropriate
  • Published auto-refill options: oral semaglutide from $99/mo, injectable semaglutide from $129/mo, injectable tirzepatide from $149/mo and oral tirzepatide from $199/mo; confirm the selected plan at checkout
  • Current semaglutide product pages include physician consultations and free shipping in the advertised price
  • Simple enrollment: online questionnaire, async provider review, medication shipped to your door
Medicines listed
  • Semaglutide (compounded oral buccal lozenge)
  • Tirzepatide (compounded oral sublingual lozenge)
  • Semaglutide (compounded injectable, auto-refill)
  • Tirzepatide (compounded injectable, auto-refill)
  • PeptideVite GLP-1 support supplement
Insurance
No insurance support listed
Consultation
Included (async consultations)
Shipping
Free
States
49 states, all except Arkansas, per Strut's FAQ shipping answer; it adds that certain medications are not available in every state
Cancellation
Cancel future refills; no cancellation refund once the pharmacy has processed the order, and no medication returns or refunds after it leaves the pharmacy. Confirm the next processing date before cancelling.

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 Strut Health: common questions

Is MEDGm or Strut 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
  • Strut Healthfrom $99/mostarting price

Which is better, MEDGm or Strut 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 Strut Health lists compounded medication only.

Do MEDGm and Strut Health offer brand-name medication?

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

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

Do MEDGm and Strut 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

Strut Health:prices checked October 2, 2026, score evidence assessed October 16, 2026.Read our Strut Health review

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

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