Brightmeds vs GobyMeds
In our scoring, GobyMeds edges ahead overall (7.9 vs 7.4 out of 10), and GobyMeds costs less for compounded semaglutide (about $240 a year less).
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Key differences
- Price
- GobyMeds $169/mo vs Brightmeds $189/mo for compounded semaglutide (standing prices, no prepay or separate membership listed · about $240 a year less with GobyMeds)
- Coverage
- Brightmeds 47 states; GobyMeds 50 states (only GobyMeds: Alabama, Arkansas and Mississippi)
- Included
- Brightmeds: medication, clinician visits, shipping, labs; GobyMeds: medication, clinician visits, shipping
Brightmeds
Affiliate partnerBest for compounded or brand GLP-1 bundled with TRT and peptides for men
semaglutide
$189
Our score 7.4/10
GobyMeds
Affiliate partnerBest for no-membership, no-auto-renew compounded GLP-1 orders, from about $99/mo on a 3-month bundle
semaglutide
$169
Our score 7.9/10
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Costs & coverage
Published prices with their terms attached. Yearly figures are modeled from the standing price and billing cadence. A check mark marks the better side, on like-for-like rows only.
Brightmeds
GobyMeds
Price
Semaglutide / month
$189/mo
Better on this row: $169/mo
Semaglutide / year (modeled)
$2,268
Better on this row: $2,028
Tirzepatide / month
Better on this row: $289/mo
$299/mo
Tirzepatide / year (modeled)
Better on this row: $3,468
$3,588
Brand Wegovy / Ozempic / month
Not listed
$1,695/mo
Brand Zepbound / Mounjaro / month
Not listed
$1,399/mo
Coverage
State availability
47 states
50 states
Brand-name access listed
Not listed
Wegovy / Ozempic, Zepbound / Mounjaro
Included in the price
Medication, clinician visits, shipping, labs
Medication, clinician visits, shipping
Terms & safety
Price shown
Plan quoted after intake; a price is published
Before intake
Cancel anytime
Not disclosed
Yes
Minimum commitment
Not disclosed
None. 'GobyMeds does not currently offer subscriptions, memberships, automatically recurring billing, or automatic renewals.' Bundles are prepaid single orders.
Refunds
Conditional 6-mo money-back guarantee
Full refund if canceled before clinical review or if no prescription is issued; FAQ: 'all prescriptions are final sale and non-refundable' once dispensed.
Early-cancellation fee
Not disclosed
Yes
FDA warning letters
None on record
None on record
Provider facts checked
August 2026
October 2026
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Only GobyMeds (3 states)
- Alabama
- Arkansas
- Mississippi
Every dose and plan: Brightmeds · GobyMeds
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Which fits your priorities?
Only the points where these two differ, from the table above and each provider’s record.
Choose Brightmeds if…
- One login covers GLP-1, TRT, peptides, and longevity — convenient for men exploring weight loss and hormones
- Offers both compounded GLP-1s and brand-name FDA-approved Zepbound (pens and vials)
- Publishes the FDA compounded-medication disclaimer with explicit 503A and 503B facility mention
What to weigh up
- About $240 a year more than GobyMeds for compounded semaglutide
- Not available in Alabama, Arkansas or Mississippi
Choose GobyMeds if…
- About $240 a year less than Brightmeds for compounded semaglutide at standing prices
- Lists brand-name Wegovy / Ozempic and brand-name Zepbound / Mounjaro, which Brightmeds doesn't price
- Serves Alabama, Arkansas and Mississippi, where Brightmeds doesn't
What to weigh up
- The lowest rates require paying for a 2- or 3-month bundle upfront; a single month is $169 or $299
- Higher doses cost more: up to $499 (semaglutide) or $599 (tirzepatide) per 3-month bundle
Explore the scoring factors
Both providers are scored on the same six-dimension framework. The gradient bar marks the stronger side on each dimension.
Brightmeds
7.4/10
GobyMeds
7.9/10
Value25%
Effectiveness25%
User Experience15%
Trust & Safety15%
Accessibility10%
Support10%
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- Semaglutide · Drugs and brands
- Tirzepatide · Drugs and brands
- Compounded GLP-1 · Pharmacy and drug forms
- 503A pharmacy · Pharmacy and drug forms
- PCAB accreditation · Pharmacy and drug forms
- Prior authorization (PA) · Insurance and regulatory
- Off-label use · Insurance and regulatory
- FDA Drug Shortage List · Insurance and regulatory
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