Brightmeds vs MadeMed
In our scoring, both land at 7.4/10 overall, and Brightmeds costs less for compounded semaglutide (about $600 a year less).
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Key differences
- Price
- Brightmeds $189/mo vs MadeMed $239/mo for compounded semaglutide (standing prices, no prepay or separate membership listed · about $600 a year less with Brightmeds)
- Coverage
- Brightmeds 47 states (MadeMed doesn't publish a state list)
- Included
- Brightmeds: medication, clinician visits, shipping, labs; MadeMed: not stated
Brightmeds
Affiliate partnerBest for compounded or brand GLP-1 bundled with TRT and peptides for men
semaglutide
$189
Our score 7.4/10
MadeMed
Affiliate partnerBest for compounded GLP-1 in both injection and oral forms
semaglutide
$239
Our score 7.4/10
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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
MadeMed
Price
Semaglutide / month
Better on this row: $189/mo
$239/mo
Semaglutide / year (modeled)
Better on this row: $2,268
$2,868
Tirzepatide / month
Better on this row: $289/mo
$399/mo
Tirzepatide / year (modeled)
Better on this row: $3,468
$4,788
Oral semaglutide / month
Not listed
$219/mo
Oral tirzepatide / month
Not listed
$299/mo
Coverage
State availability
47 states
List not published
Oral option listed
Not listed
Yes
Included in the price
Medication, clinician visits, shipping, labs
Not disclosed
Terms & safety
Price shown
Plan quoted after intake; a price is published
Before intake
Lab work
Not disclosed
Not required
Video visit
Not disclosed
Not required
Refunds
Conditional 6-mo money-back guarantee
Not disclosed
FDA warning letters
None on record
None on record
Provider facts checked
August 2026
August 2026
Every dose and plan: Brightmeds · MadeMed
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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…
- About $600 a year less than MadeMed for compounded semaglutide at standing prices
- Publishes its full state list (47 states)
- One login covers GLP-1, TRT, peptides, and longevity — convenient for men exploring weight loss and hormones
What to weigh up
- Pricing isn't itemized on the main pages — you must click through to landers or the application flow
- Brand-name Zepbound carries a separate $100 doctor consult fee on top of drug cost
Choose MadeMed if…
- Lists oral compounded semaglutide and oral compounded tirzepatide, which Brightmeds doesn't price
- LegitScript certification badge on the homepage
- Customer phone support published (1-800-582-1428) — uncommon vs chat-only competitors
What to weigh up
- About $600 a year more than Brightmeds for compounded semaglutide
- No published state list; confirm yours at signup
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
MadeMed
7.4/10
Value25%
Effectiveness25%
User Experience15%
Trust & Safety15%
Accessibility10%
Support10%
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- 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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