Our Score

5.1/10

Headline pricepublished $79.99/mo; total not verifiedpublished microdose medication price; consultation and lab fees are separate, total not verified; standard dosing reaches $299.99/mo

TypeCompounded

InsuranceNo

Rank#50 of 54

CompoundedUpdated August 14, 2026

By Iacob Pastina, Independent Researcher & Publisher

Reviewed & updated August 14, 2026 · Cites primary sources (FDA, NEJM, CMS) · Not medical advice

Researched against FDA labeling, published clinical-trial data (STEP-1 / SURMOUNT-1), and Maximus's live pages, not a paid placement.

Maximus GLP-1 Review

Name: Maximus GLP-1 Program
Brand: Maximus

Men's performance and health platform offering GLP-1 alongside testosterone optimization and other protocols.

Bottom line

Maximus has a low published microdose medication price, but not the lowest verified all-in program: the $79.99 microdose and $99.99 starter exclude $28-35 consultations and $199-349 annual labs. Full verdict ↓

Independently researched. Every statistic links to a primary source (NEJM, JAMA, FDA, CMS, or the provider's official disclosures). Affiliate status never changes a provider's score; featured picks are affiliate partners, disclosed. Last verified August 14, 2026.

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Clinical evidence: 20.9% average body-weight reduction at 72 weeks in SURMOUNT-1 (NEJM, 2022). Individual results vary; compounded GLP-1s are not FDA-approved.

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Maximus scores 5.1/10 in our independent review. Its headline semaglutide offer is published $79.99/mo; total not verified. Maximus publishes a $79.99/mo semaglutide microdose medication tier, but it is not an all-in program total: consultations cost $28-35 and annual labs $199-349, while standard dosing reaches $299.

What makes it different: Only platform offering GLP-1 microdosing from $79.99/mo for BMI as low as 22, targeting the 'small weight loss' and metabolic health market.

At a glance

Get Maximus if

Men interested in GLP-1 microdosing or patients with BMI 22-27 who may not qualify elsewhere and are prepared to add consultation and lab fees to the medication price.

Skip if

Anyone wanting transparent all-in pricing, separate consultation fees, lab costs, and price increases after the intro period create unpredictable total costs.

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Maximus Pros and Cons

What We Like

+Lowest published microdose medication price we track, $79.99/mo semaglutide; consultation and lab fees are separate
+GLP-1 microdosing available for BMI as low as 22, the only platform serving patients below standard obesity criteria
+Maximus markets a semaglutide formula with added glycine and B12 as a way to ease nausea; we found no Maximus-specific clinical trial validating that claim
+Free expedited shipping on all medication orders

What Could Be Better

−The $99.99/mo rate is introductory: standard dosing is $299.99/mo, with consultations billed separately at $28-35 and labs at $199-349/yr, so budget on the standard rate, not the intro
−Compounding pharmacy partners are not disclosed, a transparency gap for a healthcare platform
−Bulk-plan prices rise as your dose escalates; ask for the full dose-price schedule up front so total cost isn't a surprise
−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

What it costs

Headline pricing, full-year math, and how Maximus compares to the closest alternatives.

Quick facts

Monthly Cost

published $79.99/mo; total not verified

Consultation

$28-35 per visit (billed separately)

Availability

all (some limitations in DC/MS)

Insurance

Not Accepted

Shipping

Free

Cancellation

Cancel anytime before next b...

All pricing tiers

Microdose Semaglutide

$79/mo

Low-dose semaglutide for BMI as low as 22, $79.99/mo medication tier; Maximus-specific outcome evidence was not found

Microdose Tirzepatide

$99/mo

Low-dose tirzepatide, $99.99/mo medication tier; Maximus-specific outcome evidence was not found

Semaglutide (3-month starter)

$132/mo

$132.99/mo intro rate on 3-month starter pack, tirzepatide at the same intro price

Tirzepatide (3-month starter)

$132/mo

$132.99/mo intro rate on 3-month starter pack, parity with semaglutide at intro

Semaglutide (3-month ongoing)

$199/mo

$199.99/mo after intro period on 3-month renewals

Semaglutide (monthly)

$299/mo

$299.99/mo month-to-month rate, plus separate consultation ($28-35) and lab ($199-349/yr) fees

Tirzepatide (monthly)

$349/mo

$349.99/mo month-to-month rate

Cancellation policy: Cancel anytime before next billing cycle

Maximus reviews: what customers say

What third-party review aggregators say about Maximus. Cards show the verified primary metric only, “Not found” means no public profile surfaced in our verification pass.

Trustpilot

4.3★

833 verified reviews

How we verified this →

BBB

F (not accredited)

How we verified this →

Mixed sentiment

Aggregated from public threads

Provider claim

None disclosed

Our reading

Maximus has a solid Trustpilot TrustScore around 4.3 (roughly 830-990 reviews), while its BBB profile is F and not accredited. FDA warning letter #730095, issued June 8, 2026, cites false or misleading marketing claims for compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide. The letter concerns marketing and misbranding, not an allegation that medication was unsafe.

What people actually say

Reddit: Praise for fast shipping, easy lab results, and responsive reps; recurring complaints about billing continuing after cancellation (incl. a mistaken $599 shipment) and unhelpful/non-existent customer service.

Trustpilot: Verified June 19, 2026, external-reviews verification pass.

How Maximus works

Sign Up & Health Assessment

Create an account and complete a health assessment covering your medical history and weight loss goals.

Video Consultation ($28-35)

Meet with a licensed provider via video call, billed separately from medication costs.

Medication Ships Free

If approved, medication ships with free expedited delivery. Lab work ($199-349/yr) runs separately.

Medications available

Semaglutide (compounded, including microdose at 0.1mg)Tirzepatide (compounded)Semaglutide + glycine + B12 (marketed by Maximus for nausea; no Maximus-specific trial evidence found)

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Maximus pharmacy, prescribers and safety checks

Six trust signals, how we checked them, and what's been updated since the last review.

FDA warning letter #730095

Issued 2026-06-08. FDA review of the Maximus website in May 2026 found it offering compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide products with claims the agency deemed false or misleading, rendering them misbranded.

Received an FDA warning letter on June 8, 2026 (ref #730095) over compounded GLP-1 marketing claims. Maximus carries an affiliate tracking link on this site; the letter is disclosed here and on its review page regardless.

Read the official FDA letter

Is Maximus legit? Read the full verification for the Trustpilot record, the named pharmacy, and the specific complaints we could and could not substantiate.

Independent Clinical Perspective

What the doctors say about GLP-1 medications

Independent, sourced clinical context on the medication class, not a comment on this provider.

“Our research highlights the safety and the potential for GLP-1 receptor agonists to reduce the risk of acute pancreatitis recurrence in individuals with obesity and type 2 diabetes, challenging previous concerns and offering new hope for effective disease management.”

Mahmoud Nassar, MD, PhD, Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism

University at Buffalo, Jacobs School of Medicine

Research presented at ENDO 2024 re-evaluating pancreatitis risk.

Endocrine Society (ENDO 2024) ↗ · Jun 2024

“More options for people with these challenging diseases will be very helpful, particularly if the new oral tablet medicines are priced reasonably.”

Daniel Drucker, MD, endocrinologist, co-discoverer of GLP-1's biological actions; 2025 Breakthrough Prize laureate

University of Toronto / Sinai Health

On head-to-head data for the oral GLP-1 pill orforglipron vs oral semaglutide.

Scientific American ↗ · Feb 2026

Quotes are general medical commentary about GLP-1 medications, independently sourced and not solicited by GLP-1 Picks. They are not an endorsement of any provider, our provider scores are set solely by our published methodology.

Common questions

Questions readers ask about Maximus, similar providers to compare, and quick tools.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GLP-1 microdosing?+

Maximus markets semaglutide at 0.1mg weekly, a fraction of standard weight-loss dosing, for patients with BMI as low as 22. We found no Maximus-specific clinical trial showing that this protocol delivers metabolic benefits or weight-loss outcomes.

Why does the price increase after 3 months?+

The $99.99/mo is an introductory rate on the 3-month starter pack. After 3 months, pricing moves to standard rates that scale with your dose level.

Are consultation fees separate?+

Yes. Video consultations are billed at $28-35 per visit, and annual lab work runs $199-349, both separate from medication costs.

Did Maximus receive an FDA warning letter?+

Yes. FDA warning letter #730095 was issued June 8, 2026 to Maximus Health, Inc. dba Maximus. FDA cited false or misleading website claims for compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide that rendered the products misbranded. The letter concerns marketing; it does not allege that medication was unsafe.

What do verified reviews say about Maximus?+

Maximus holds Trustpilot: 4.3 across 833 reviews; BBB: F (not accredited). We re-check these against the platforms directly rather than taking a provider's own marketing figure, and where the platforms disagree we show all of them. Our own score for Maximus is 5.1/10, set by a published methodology that a provider cannot pay to change.

Which GLP-1 medications does Maximus prescribe?+

Maximus lists 3 options: Semaglutide (compounded, including microdose at 0.1mg); Tirzepatide (compounded); Semaglutide + glycine + B12 (marketed by Maximus for nausea; no Maximus-specific trial evidence found). Compounded medications are not FDA-approved products; they are prepared by a pharmacy for an individual patient.

Can I cancel Maximus, and what are the terms?+

Maximus states: Cancel anytime before next billing cycle. Cancel before your next billing date rather than on it, and keep written confirmation.

Does Maximus take insurance?+

No. Maximus is cash pay only, so nothing is billed to a plan. On the listed price: consultation $28-35 per visit (billed separately), shipping free expedited.