Maximus vs Sprout Health
In our scoring, both land at 7.6/10 overall, and Sprout Health costs less for compounded semaglutide (about $1,212 a year less).
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Key differences
- Price
- Sprout Health $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 Sprout Health)
- Coverage
- Maximus 50 states + DC; Sprout Health 44 states (only Maximus: Alabama, Arkansas, California and 4 more)
- Included
- Maximus: medication, shipping; Sprout Health: medication
Maximus
Affiliate partnerBest for men seeking compounded GLP-1 alongside testosterone optimization
semaglutide
$249.99
Our score 7.6/10
Sprout Health
Affiliate partnerBest for LegitScript-certified compounded GLP-1 via named pharmacies
semaglutide
$149
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
Sprout Health
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 Wegovy / Ozempic / month
Better on this row: $349.99/mo
$1,799/mo
Brand Wegovy / Ozempic / year (modeled)
Better on this row: $4,200
$21,588
Brand Zepbound / Mounjaro / month
Better on this row: $449.99/mo
$1,999/mo
Brand Zepbound / Mounjaro / year (modeled)
Better on this row: $5,400
$23,988
Brand Wegovy pill / Rybelsus / month
$249.99/mo
Not listed
Brand Foundayo / month
$199.99/mo
Not listed
Coverage
State availability
50 states + DC
44 states
Oral option listed
Yes
Not listed
Brand-name access listed
Wegovy / Ozempic, Zepbound / Mounjaro, Wegovy pill / Rybelsus, Foundayo
Wegovy / Ozempic, Zepbound / Mounjaro
Included in the price
Medication, shipping
Medication
Terms & safety
Price shown
Before intake
Before intake
Video visit
Required
Not disclosed
Cancel anytime
Yes
Not disclosed
Minimum commitment
None
Not disclosed
Refunds
Not disclosed
Non-refundable unless disqualified
FDA warning letters
1 warning letter
1 warning letter
Provider facts checked
August 2026
August 2026
Show where they differ by stateHide state lists
Only Maximus (6 states + DC)
- Alabama
- Arkansas
- California
- District of Columbia
- Louisiana
- Mississippi
- North Dakota
Every dose and plan: Maximus · Sprout Health
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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 Sprout Health doesn't price
- Serves 6 states + DC that Sprout Health doesn't
- 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 Sprout Health for compounded semaglutide
Choose Sprout Health if…
- About $1,212 a year less than Maximus for compounded semaglutide at standing prices
- LegitScript certification confirmed
- 44-state coverage via a pre-qualification quiz and licensed clinician review
What to weigh up
- 1 FDA warning letter on record
- Not available in 6 states + DC that Maximus serves
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
Sprout Health
7.6/10
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
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- 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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