Maximus vs SkinnyRx
In our scoring, both land at 7.6/10 overall, and SkinnyRx costs less for compounded semaglutide (about $1,209 a year less).
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Key differences
- Price
- SkinnyRx $149.25/mo vs Maximus $249.99/mo for compounded semaglutide (standing prices, no prepay or separate membership listed · about $1,209 a year less with SkinnyRx)
- Coverage
- Maximus 50 states + DC (SkinnyRx doesn't publish a state list)
- Included
- Maximus: medication, shipping; SkinnyRx: medication, clinician visits, shipping
Maximus
Affiliate partnerBest for men seeking compounded GLP-1 alongside testosterone optimization
semaglutide
$249.99
Our score 7.6/10
SkinnyRx
Affiliate partnerBest for compounded semaglutide or tirzepatide with the consult and free overnight shipping in one price
semaglutide
$149.25
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.
Maximus
SkinnyRx
Price
Semaglutide / month
$249.99/mo
Better on this row: $149.25/mo
Semaglutide / year (modeled)
$3,000
Better on this row: $1,791
Tirzepatide / month
$359.99/mo
Better on this row: $224.25/mo
Tirzepatide / year (modeled)
$4,320
Better on this row: $2,691
Brand Wegovy / Ozempic / month
Better on this row: $349.99/mo
$1,400/mo
Brand Wegovy / Ozempic / year (modeled)
Better on this row: $4,200
$16,800
Brand Zepbound / Mounjaro / month
Better on this row: $449.99/mo
$1,400/mo
Brand Zepbound / Mounjaro / year (modeled)
Better on this row: $5,400
$16,800
Oral semaglutide / month
Not listed
$199/mo
Brand Wegovy pill / Rybelsus / month
$249.99/mo
Not listed
Brand Foundayo / month
$199.99/mo
Not listed
Coverage
State availability
50 states + DC
List not published
Oral option listed
Yes
Yes
Brand-name access listed
Wegovy / Ozempic, Zepbound / Mounjaro, Wegovy pill / Rybelsus, Foundayo
Wegovy / Ozempic, Zepbound / Mounjaro
Included in the price
Medication, shipping
Medication, clinician visits, shipping
Terms & safety
Price shown
Before intake
Plan quoted after intake; a price is published
Video visit
Required
Not disclosed
Cancel anytime
Yes
Not disclosed
Minimum commitment
None
Not disclosed
Refunds
Not disclosed
90-day money-back guarantee
FDA warning letters
1 warning letter
1 warning letter
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 pill / Rybelsus and brand-name Foundayo, which SkinnyRx 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 $1,209 a year more than SkinnyRx for compounded semaglutide
Choose SkinnyRx if…
- About $1,209 a year less than Maximus for compounded semaglutide at standing prices
- Lists oral compounded semaglutide, which Maximus doesn't price
- Licensed US clinicians on every prescription
What to weigh up
- 1 FDA warning letter on record
- 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
SkinnyRx
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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