Direct Meds vs Maximus
In our scoring, Maximus edges ahead overall (7.6 vs 6.4 out of 10), and Maximus costs less for compounded semaglutide (about $564 a year less).
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Key differences
- Price
- Maximus $249.99/mo vs Direct Meds $297/mo for compounded semaglutide (standing prices, no prepay or separate membership listed · about $564 a year less with Maximus)
- Coverage
- Maximus 50 states + DC (Direct Meds doesn't publish a state list)
- Included
- Direct Meds: medication, clinician visits, shipping; Maximus: medication, shipping
Direct Meds
Affiliate partnerAlso prices oral compounded semaglutide and oral compounded tirzepatide
semaglutide
$297
Our score 6.4/10
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.
Direct Meds
Maximus
Price
Semaglutide / month
$297/mo
Better on this row: $249.99/mo
Semaglutide / year (modeled)
$3,564
Better on this row: $3,000
Tirzepatide / month
$399/mo
Better on this row: $359.99/mo
Tirzepatide / year (modeled)
$4,788
Better on this row: $4,320
Oral semaglutide / month
$249/mo
Not listed
Oral tirzepatide / month
$299/mo
Not listed
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
List not published
50 states + DC
Oral option listed
Yes
Yes
Brand-name access listed
Not listed
Wegovy / Ozempic, Zepbound / Mounjaro, Wegovy pill / Rybelsus, Foundayo
Included in the price
Medication, clinician visits, shipping
Medication, shipping
Terms & safety
Price shown
Before intake
Before intake
Video visit
Not disclosed
Required
Cancel anytime
No
Better on this row: Yes
Minimum commitment
3-month prepay
None
Early-cancellation fee
Yes
Not disclosed
FDA warning letters
1 warning letter
1 warning letter
Provider facts checked
August 2026
August 2026
Every dose and plan: Direct Meds · 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 Direct Meds if…
- Lists oral compounded semaglutide and oral compounded tirzepatide, which Maximus doesn't price
- All-inclusive pricing covers medication, consultations, supplies, and 1–2 day temperature-controlled shipping
- LegitScript Certified
What to weigh up
- 1 FDA warning letter on record
- About $564 a year more than Maximus for compounded semaglutide
Choose Maximus if…
- About $564 a year less than Direct Meds for compounded semaglutide at standing prices
- Lists brand-name Wegovy / Ozempic, brand-name Zepbound / Mounjaro and brand-name Wegovy pill / Rybelsus, which Direct Meds doesn't price
- Publishes its full state list (50 states + DC)
What to weigh up
- 1 FDA warning letter on record
- No LegitScript or PCAB certification found
Explore the scoring factors
Both providers are scored on the same six-dimension framework. The gradient bar marks the stronger side on each dimension.
Direct Meds
6.4/10
Maximus
7.6/10
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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