Collective vs MadeMed
An in-depth comparison of two leading GLP-1 Providers
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Collective
Best for: the lowest flat medication price if you can absorb an annual membership fee
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Collective and MadeMed are both GLP-1 Providers competing for the same patients, but they make different trade-offs on price, coverage, and what's included. In our scoring, Collective starts lower at $59/mo versus $219/mo, and MadeMed is the option we'd start with for most patients. Below we break down pricing, what each plan covers, the six-dimension score, pros and cons, and exactly who should pick which.
Pricing
Collective
Verbatim: 'Compounded Semaglutide: $59/month. Same price, every dose. Cancel anytime.' ⛔ EXCLUDES the required membership — the site states 'What does it cost? $59/month + $199 annual membership.' First-year total is $907 ($75.58/mo equivalent).
Verbatim: 'Compounded Tirzepatide: $69/month. Same price, any dose.' ⛔ EXCLUDES the required membership — 'The cost is $69/month + $199 annual membership.' First-year total is $1,027 ($85.58/mo equivalent).
Verbatim: 'Requires Collective membership: 21 day free trial, then a low annual $199 membership fee. No recurring monthly membership charges.' Charged yearly, not monthly. Terms of Use: 'all membership fees are non-refundable, and partial-period refunds are not provided.'
MadeMed
Quarterly plan $239/mo (billed $717/3mo); 6-month plan drops to $199/mo (the site's 'From $199/mo').
Quarterly $399/mo (billed $1,197/3mo); 6-month $369/mo.
Quarterly $219/mo (billed $657/3mo); 6-month $179/mo. Includes B6.
Quarterly $299/mo (billed $897/3mo); 6-month $279/mo.
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What’s included
Collective
What the monthly price covers
Medication
Included
Provider visits
Included
Shipping
Included
Lab work
Not disclosed
Coaching
Not disclosed
MadeMed
Inclusions not disclosed.
Score breakdown
Both providers are scored on the same six-dimension framework. The gradient bar marks the stronger side on each dimension.
Collective
8.3/10
MadeMed
7.4/10
Value25%
Effectiveness25%
User Experience15%
Trust & Safety15%
Accessibility10%
Support10%
Features & Coverage
| Feature | Collective | MadeMed |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | ✓$59/mo | $219/mo |
| Features | 3 features | ✓6 features |
| States Available | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Compounded | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Brand Name | — | — |
| FSA/HSA Accepted | — | — |
| FDA Warnings | None | None |
About Collective
Collective (collective.org) is a membership-based telehealth platform from the founder of Thrive Market, selling compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide at a flat price on every dose. Medication is billed separately from a required annual membership, and the program bundles unlimited clinician messaging, dietitian access and express cold shipping.
Read our full Collective review →About MadeMed
MadeMed is a direct-to-consumer GLP-1 telehealth platform offering compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide in both injectable and oral forms — four distinct products, giving needle-averse patients more choice than most competitors. It displays a LegitScript certification badge and publishes a customer support line, uncommon among chat-only rivals. Pricing is gated behind the product or checkout flow rather than shown publicly.
Read our full MadeMed review →Pros & Cons
Collective
What we like
- The lowest published compounded GLP-1 medication prices we track — $59/month semaglutide and $69/month tirzepatide
- Flat pricing at every dose, so titrating up does not raise the bill
- Unlimited clinician messaging and registered-dietitian access are included rather than upsold
- 21-day free trial on the membership before the annual fee is charged
Watch-outs
- The advertised $59 and $69 exclude a mandatory $199 annual membership — the real first-year cost is $907 and $1,027
- Membership fees are non-refundable and no partial-period refunds are given
- Compounding pharmacies are described only as 'independent, third-party licensed pharmacies' and are never named
- State availability is not published on the marketing site
MadeMed
What we like
- Four products — injectable and oral semaglutide and tirzepatide — giving needle-averse patients more options
- LegitScript certification badge on the homepage
- Customer phone support published (1-800-582-1428) — uncommon vs chat-only competitors
- Affiliate partnership available via the Katalys network
Watch-outs
- Pricing not shown publicly — gated behind product pages or checkout
- Pharmacy partner not named
- States served not disclosed
- No named medical director or clinical leadership
- 503A vs 503B compounding designation not specified
- Corporate legal entity not disclosed
- FDA compounded-medication disclaimer not visible in the page HTML
- Governing law and arbitration venue not disclosed
Our Verdict
MadeMed is our recommended choice here, particularly for compounded GLP-1 in both injection and oral forms. Collective is a solid alternative, especially if you want the lowest flat medication price if you can absorb an annual membership fee — compare the six-dimension breakdown and pricing below to weigh them for your situation.
Choose Collective if…
You want the lowest flat medication price if you can absorb an annual membership fee and a starting price around $59/mo.
Choose MadeMed if…
You want compounded GLP-1 in both injection and oral forms and a starting price around $219/mo.
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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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