Maximus vs ShedRx
In our scoring, ShedRx edges ahead overall (8.0 vs 7.6 out of 10), and ShedRx costs less for compounded semaglutide (about $1,212 a year less).
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Key differences
- Price
- ShedRx $149/mo vs Maximus $249.99/mo for compounded semaglutide (standing prices, no prepay or separate membership listed · about $1,212 a year less with ShedRx)
- Coverage
- Maximus 50 states + DC (ShedRx doesn't publish a state list)
- Included
- Maximus: medication, shipping; ShedRx: medication, clinician visits, coaching
- Safety
- FDA warning letters on record: Maximus 1, ShedRx none
Maximus
Affiliate partnerBest for men seeking compounded GLP-1 alongside testosterone optimization
semaglutide
$249.99
Our score 7.6/10
ShedRx
Affiliate partnerBest for compounded GLP-1 as an injection, drops or lozenges, with lower rates on 6- and 12-month plans
semaglutide
$149
Our score 8.0/10
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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.
Maximus
ShedRx
Price
Semaglutide / month
$249.99/mo
Better on this row: $149/mo
Semaglutide / year (modeled)
$3,000
Better on this row: $1,788
Tirzepatide / month
$359.99/mo
Better on this row: $199/mo
Tirzepatide / year (modeled)
$4,320
Better on this row: $2,388
Brand Foundayo / month
$199.99/mo
$149/mo
+ separate membership
Brand Foundayo / year (modeled)
$2,400
$1,788
excludes the membership
Semaglutide (pill or injection) / month
Not listed
$149/mo
+ separate membership
Oral semaglutide / month
Not listed
$199/mo
Brand Wegovy / Ozempic / month
$349.99/mo
Not listed
Brand Zepbound / Mounjaro / month
$449.99/mo
Not listed
Brand Wegovy pill / Rybelsus / month
$249.99/mo
Not listed
Separate membership required
Not stated
Yes — not in the listed price
Coverage
State availability
50 states + DC
List not published
Oral option listed
Yes
Yes
Brand-name access listed
Foundayo, Wegovy / Ozempic, Zepbound / Mounjaro, Wegovy pill / Rybelsus
Foundayo
Included in the price
Medication, shipping
Medication, clinician visits, coaching
Terms & safety
Price shown
Before intake
Plan quoted after intake; a price is published
Video visit
Required
Better on this row: Not required
Cancel anytime
Yes
Not disclosed
Minimum commitment
None
None
Refunds
Not disclosed
120-day money-back guarantee
FDA warning letters
1 warning letter
Better on this row: None on record
Provider facts checked
August 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 Maximus if…
- Lists brand-name Wegovy / Ozempic, brand-name Zepbound / Mounjaro and brand-name Wegovy pill / Rybelsus, which ShedRx doesn't price
- Publishes its full state list (50 states + DC)
- Microdose GLP-1 protocol for patients with less weight to lose
What to weigh up
- 1 FDA warning letter on record
- About $1,212 a year more than ShedRx for compounded semaglutide
Choose ShedRx if…
- About $1,212 a year less than Maximus for compounded semaglutide at standing prices
- Lists compounded semaglutide (pill or injection) and oral compounded semaglutide, which Maximus doesn't price
- No video visit required
What to weigh up
- No published state list; confirm yours at signup
Explore the scoring factors
Both providers are scored on the same six-dimension framework. The gradient bar marks the stronger side on each dimension.
Maximus
7.6/10
ShedRx
8.0/10
Value25%
Effectiveness25%
User Experience15%
Trust & Safety15%
Accessibility10%
Support10%
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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
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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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