Maximus vs Strut Health
In our scoring, Strut Health edges ahead overall (8.0 vs 7.6 out of 10), and Strut Health costs less for compounded semaglutide (about $1,212 a year less).
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Key differences
- Price
- Strut 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 Strut Health)
- Coverage
- Maximus 50 states + DC; Strut Health 49 states (only Maximus: Arkansas and District of Columbia)
- Included
- Maximus: medication, shipping; Strut Health: medication, clinician visits, shipping
Maximus
Affiliate partnerBest for men seeking compounded GLP-1 alongside testosterone optimization
semaglutide
$249.99
Our score 7.6/10
Strut Health
Affiliate partnerBest for oral-lozenge compounded GLP-1 access
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
Strut 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
Oral semaglutide / month
Not listed
$99/mo
Oral tirzepatide / 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
Brand Foundayo / month
$199.99/mo
Not listed
Coverage
State availability
50 states + DC
49 states
Oral option listed
Yes
Yes
Brand-name access listed
Wegovy / Ozempic, Zepbound / Mounjaro, Wegovy pill / Rybelsus, Foundayo
Not listed
Included in the price
Medication, shipping
Medication, clinician visits, shipping
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
No refunds once order processed
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 (1 state + DC)
- Arkansas
- District of Columbia
Every dose and plan: Maximus · Strut 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 / Ozempic, brand-name Zepbound / Mounjaro and brand-name Wegovy pill / Rybelsus, which Strut Health doesn't price
- Serves Arkansas and District of Columbia, where Strut 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 Strut Health for compounded semaglutide
Choose Strut Health if…
- About $1,212 a year less than Maximus for compounded semaglutide at standing prices
- Lists oral compounded semaglutide and oral compounded tirzepatide, which Maximus doesn't price
- Both LegitScript and ACHC accredited — pharmacy oversight most compounded GLP-1 providers don't carry
What to weigh up
- 1 FDA warning letter on record
- Not available in Arkansas or District of Columbia
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
Strut Health
8.0/10
Value25%
Effectiveness25%
User Experience15%
Trust & Safety15%
Accessibility10%
Support10%
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Collective
The lowest flat medication price if you can absorb an annual membership fee
Read full review →From $59/mo + membership
Get started →From $219/mo
Get started →Found
Compounded GLP-1 with medication included from $169/mo cash, plus insurance help for brand GLP-1s
Read full review →From $169/mo
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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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