Independent provider comparison
Updated October 9, 2026
MEDGm vs TMates: 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, MEDGm or TMates?
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: MEDGm is $169/mo equivalent; $2,028 upfront for 12 months; applicable taxes may add to the bill; TMates is from $158/mo.
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.
Consider TMates if
Users who want commitment-discount pricing on compounded GLP-1s (semaglutide $158-$249/mo, tirzepatide $167-$297/mo, medication included) or a $99/mo clinical path to brand Wegovy or Zepbound filled at their own pharmacy.
Read each assessment label below: missing evidence is not evidence of poor care. Partnership status does not change the score or the factual comparison.
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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TMates
Assessment limitedThis published score has not been reconciled with its recorded evidence. A direct numerical comparison may mislead.
Best for users who want commitment-discount pricing on compounded glp-1s (semaglutide $158-$249/mo, tirzepatide $167-$297/mo, medication included) or a $99/mo clinical path to brand wegovy or zepbound filled at their own pharmacy.
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MEDGm vs TMates 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 | MEDGm | TMates |
|---|---|---|
Why each oneMEDGmPublishes compounded starting prices, names its clinical group and pharmacy partners, and advertises included labs. TMatesTwo-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. | ||
| Published Assessment | 4.7/10 Evidence assessment | 7.8/10 Assessment limited |
Assessment limitsMEDGmThis score reflects recorded public information. A completed like-for-like assessment is not available; missing information does not establish poor care. TMatesThis published score has not been reconciled with its recorded evidence. A direct numerical comparison may mislead. | ||
| Headline Price | $169/mo equivalent; $2,028 upfront for 12 months; applicable taxes may add to the bill | from $158/mo |
| Medication Type | Both | Both |
| Insurance Accepted | Cash-pay program. HSA/FSA payments are advertised, but reimbursement depends on your benefit plan. | Yes |
Best ForMEDGmShoppers comparing compounded starting prices who want named pharmacy partners and are willing to confirm their exact medication and renewal cost before paying. TMatesUsers who want commitment-discount pricing on compounded GLP-1s (semaglutide $158-$249/mo, tirzepatide $167-$297/mo, medication included) or a $99/mo clinical path to brand Wegovy or Zepbound filled at their own pharmacy | ||
Watch out forMEDGmBrand-name cards show membership fees only: $99 for Zepbound or Wegovy and $171 for Ozempic, with medication charged separately TMatesThe $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). | ||
| Get started | Visit MEDGm | Visit TMates |
Trade-offs
Strengths and cautions compared
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
TMates
Pros
- +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
1 more documented strengths
- +Phentermine available at $149/mo for patients who benefit from a different appetite-suppressant approach
Cons
- −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 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.
Our Verdict
The available assessments do not establish a score winner between MEDGm and TMates. 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: MEDGm is $169/mo equivalent; $2,028 upfront for 12 months; applicable taxes may add to the bill; TMates is from $158/mo. TMates lists insurance support. Confirm coverage for your exact plan and prescription, including any separate program fees.
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, from $34 on a plan · 6.9/10 (Legacy assessment) · Both
Both MEDGm and TMates 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 MEDGm
Headline price: $169/mo equivalent; $2,028 upfront for 12 months; applicable taxes may add to the bill
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