Brightmeds vs Maximus
In our scoring, Maximus edges ahead overall (7.6 vs 7.4 out of 10), and Brightmeds costs less for compounded semaglutide (about $732 a year less).
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Key differences
- Price
- Brightmeds $189/mo vs Maximus $249.99/mo for compounded semaglutide (standing prices, no prepay or separate membership listed · about $732 a year less with Brightmeds)
- Coverage
- Brightmeds 47 states; Maximus 50 states + DC (only Maximus: Alabama, Arkansas, District of Columbia and 1 more)
- Included
- Brightmeds: medication, clinician visits, shipping, labs; Maximus: medication, shipping
- Safety
- FDA warning letters on record: Brightmeds none, Maximus 1
Brightmeds
Affiliate partnerBest for compounded or brand GLP-1 bundled with TRT and peptides for men
semaglutide
$189
Our score 7.4/10
Maximus
Affiliate partnerBest for men seeking compounded GLP-1 alongside testosterone optimization
semaglutide
$249.99
Our score 7.6/10
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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
Maximus
Price
Semaglutide / month
Better on this row: $189/mo
$249.99/mo
Semaglutide / year (modeled)
Better on this row: $2,268
$3,000
Tirzepatide / month
Better on this row: $289/mo
$359.99/mo
Tirzepatide / year (modeled)
Better on this row: $3,468
$4,320
Brand Wegovy / Ozempic / month
Not listed
$349.99/mo
Brand Zepbound / Mounjaro / month
Not listed
$449.99/mo
Brand Wegovy pill / Rybelsus / month
Not listed
$249.99/mo
Brand Foundayo / month
Not listed
$199.99/mo
Coverage
State availability
47 states
50 states + DC
Oral option listed
Not listed
Yes
Brand-name access listed
Not listed
Wegovy / Ozempic, Zepbound / Mounjaro, Wegovy pill / Rybelsus, Foundayo
Included in the price
Medication, clinician visits, shipping, labs
Medication, shipping
Terms & safety
Price shown
Plan quoted after intake; a price is published
Before intake
Video visit
Not disclosed
Required
Cancel anytime
Not disclosed
Yes
Minimum commitment
Not disclosed
None
Refunds
Conditional 6-mo money-back guarantee
Not disclosed
FDA warning letters
Better on this row: None on record
1 warning letter
Provider facts checked
August 2026
August 2026
Show where they differ by stateHide state lists
Only Maximus (3 states + DC)
- Alabama
- Arkansas
- District of Columbia
- Mississippi
Every dose and plan: Brightmeds · Maximus
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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 $732 a year less than Maximus for compounded semaglutide at standing prices
- No FDA warning letters on record (Maximus has 1)
- One login covers GLP-1, TRT, peptides, and longevity — convenient for men exploring weight loss and hormones
What to weigh up
- Not available in 3 states + DC that Maximus serves
- Pricing isn't itemized on the main pages — you must click through to landers or the application flow
Choose Maximus if…
- Lists brand-name Wegovy / Ozempic, brand-name Zepbound / Mounjaro and brand-name Wegovy pill / Rybelsus, which Brightmeds doesn't price
- Serves 3 states + DC that Brightmeds doesn't
- Microdose GLP-1 protocol for patients with less weight to lose
What to weigh up
- 1 FDA warning letter on record
- About $732 a year more than Brightmeds for compounded semaglutide
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
Maximus
7.6/10
Value25%
Effectiveness25%
User Experience15%
Trust & Safety15%
Accessibility10%
Support10%
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