Brightmeds vs MEDGm
In our scoring, Brightmeds edges ahead overall (7.4 vs 7.3 out of 10), and Brightmeds costs less for compounded semaglutide (about $1,320 a year less).
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Key differences
- Price
- Brightmeds $189/mo vs MEDGm $299/mo for compounded semaglutide (standing prices, no prepay or separate membership listed · about $1,320 a year less with Brightmeds)
- Coverage
- Brightmeds 47 states; MEDGm 50 states + DC (only MEDGm: Alabama, Arkansas, District of Columbia and 1 more)
- Included
- Brightmeds: medication, clinician visits, shipping, labs; MEDGm: 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
MEDGm
Affiliate partnerAlso prices oral compounded semaglutide
semaglutide
$299
$179 first month
Our score 7.3/10
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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
MEDGm
Price
Semaglutide / month
Better on this row: $189/mo
$299/mo
$179 first month
Semaglutide / year (modeled)
Better on this row: $2,268
$3,588
Tirzepatide / month
Better on this row: $289/mo
$399/mo
$279 first month
Tirzepatide / year (modeled)
Better on this row: $3,468
$4,788
Oral semaglutide / month
Not listed
$369/mo
$249 first month
Coverage
State availability
47 states
50 states + DC
Oral option listed
Not listed
Yes
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
Monthly plan or a 3-, 6- or 12-month bundle billed upfront for the full term
Refunds
Conditional 6-mo money-back guarantee
'The Subscription Service fee is charged upfront for the contracted term you selected and is non-refundable' — the only exception is a documented medical disqualification, refunded for the months that can no longer be delivered
Early-cancellation fee
Not disclosed
None
FDA warning letters
None on record
None on record
Provider facts checked
August 2026
September 2026
Show where they differ by stateHide state lists
Only MEDGm (3 states + DC)
- Alabama
- Arkansas
- District of Columbia
- Mississippi
Every dose and plan: Brightmeds · MEDGm
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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 $1,320 a year less than MEDGm for compounded semaglutide at standing prices
- 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)
What to weigh up
- Not available in 3 states + DC that MEDGm serves
- Pricing isn't itemized on the main pages — you must click through to landers or the application flow
Choose MEDGm if…
- Lists oral compounded semaglutide, which Brightmeds doesn't price
- Serves 3 states + DC that Brightmeds doesn't
- Names the molecule on every compounded product page and prints the full 3-, 6- and 12-month price ladder publicly
What to weigh up
- About $1,320 a year more than Brightmeds for compounded semaglutide
- No dose ladder is published — the site never says which milligram strength you start on or how it steps up
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
MEDGm
7.3/10
Value25%
Effectiveness25%
User Experience15%
Trust & Safety15%
Accessibility10%
Support10%
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- Off-label use · Insurance and regulatory
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