GobyMeds vs TMates
In our scoring, GobyMeds edges ahead overall (7.9 vs 6.9 out of 10), and GobyMeds costs less for compounded semaglutide (about $960 a year less).
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Key differences
- Price
- GobyMeds $169/mo vs TMates $249/mo for compounded semaglutide (standing prices, no prepay or separate membership listed · about $960 a year less with GobyMeds)
- Coverage
- Both serve the same 50 states
- Included
- GobyMeds: medication, clinician visits, shipping; TMates: medication, clinician visits, shipping, coaching
GobyMeds
Affiliate partnerBest for no-membership, no-auto-renew compounded GLP-1 orders, from about $99/mo on a 3-month bundle
semaglutide
$169
Our score 7.9/10
TMates
Affiliate partnerBest for nationwide compounded GLP-1 availability including Puerto Rico
semaglutide
$249
Our score 6.9/10
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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.
GobyMeds
TMates
Price
Semaglutide / month
Better on this row: $169/mo
$249/mo
Semaglutide / year (modeled)
Better on this row: $2,028
$2,988
Tirzepatide / month
$299/mo
Better on this row: $297/mo
Tirzepatide / year (modeled)
$3,588
Better on this row: $3,564
Brand Wegovy / Ozempic / month
$1,695/mo
Not listed
Brand Zepbound / Mounjaro / month
$1,399/mo
Not listed
Coverage
State availability
50 states
50 states
Brand-name access listed
Wegovy / Ozempic, Zepbound / Mounjaro
Not listed
Included in the price
Medication, clinician visits, shipping
Medication, clinician visits, shipping, coaching
Terms & safety
Price shown
Before intake
Before intake
Cancel anytime
Yes
Yes
Minimum commitment
None. 'GobyMeds does not currently offer subscriptions, memberships, automatically recurring billing, or automatic renewals.' Bundles are prepaid single orders.
None
Refunds
Full refund if canceled before clinical review or if no prescription is issued; FAQ: 'all prescriptions are final sale and non-refundable' once dispensed.
Not disclosed
Early-cancellation fee
Yes
Not disclosed
FDA warning letters
None on record
None on record
Provider facts checked
October 2026
August 2026
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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 GobyMeds if…
- About $960 a year less than TMates for compounded semaglutide at standing prices
- Lists brand-name Wegovy / Ozempic and brand-name Zepbound / Mounjaro, which TMates doesn't price
- No membership fees and nothing auto-renews, so you only pay for the order you place
What to weigh up
- The lowest rates require paying for a 2- or 3-month bundle upfront; a single month is $169 or $299
- Higher doses cost more: up to $499 (semaglutide) or $599 (tirzepatide) per 3-month bundle
Choose TMates if…
- All-inclusive monthly price covers medication, consults, nutrition coaching, and 24/7 support — no separate membership fee
- Fast stated turnaround — 2–3 days from intake to delivery
What to weigh up
- About $960 a year more than GobyMeds for compounded semaglutide
- No third-party pharmacy accreditation (no LegitScript, PCAB, ACHC, or NABP)
Explore the scoring factors
Both providers are scored on the same six-dimension framework. The gradient bar marks the stronger side on each dimension.
GobyMeds
7.9/10
TMates
6.9/10
Value25%
Effectiveness25%
User Experience15%
Trust & Safety15%
Accessibility10%
Support10%
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Found
Compounded GLP-1 with medication included from $169/mo cash, plus insurance help for brand GLP-1s
Read full review →From $169/mo
Get started →GobyMeds
No-membership, no-auto-renew compounded GLP-1 orders, from about $99/mo on a 3-month bundle
Read full review →From $169/mo
Get started →Ivim Health
Compounded GLP-1 with weekly provider check-ins and health coaches, under a required monthly membership
Read full review →From $65/mo + membership
Get started →GobyMeds vs TMates: FAQ
Key terms, explained
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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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