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Alternatives to Maves

Maves scores 60/100 on our Cost-Efficiency Index . Here are other programs to consider, each scored the same way. Partners are listed first.

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Maves at a glance

Semaglutide
$249/moOngoing (compounded; first month $189)
Tirzepatide
$349/moOngoing (compounded; first month $249)
Coverage
Select U.S. states; list not published
Brand-name GLP-1s
No, compounded only
Oral option
No
Pricing verified
October 2026

6 of the 8 programs below list semaglutide for less than Maves's $249 a month. 6 of the 8 list tirzepatide for less than its $349 a month.

Maves publishes compounded semaglutide at $249 monthly after a $189 first month and tirzepatide at $349 after a $249 first month, with clinician messaging and shipping included.

Best for: Readers comparing ongoing compounded GLP-1 prices who want named clinical leadership and will confirm state eligibility.

What Maves does well

  • Publishes the introductory and ongoing price for each injectable medication
  • Names Dr. Michael Green as chief medical officer
  • Clinician review, dose adjustments, 24/7 messaging and shipping are included
  • The terms allow cancellation by account, email or phone

Why readers look for an alternative

  • Availability varies by state and no treatment-specific state list is published
  • The dispensing pharmacies are not named
  • First-month discounts do not continue into later monthly bills
  • Paid membership fees and prescription products are non-refundable
  • Oral GLP-1 treatments are marked coming soon, and no branded GLP-1 plan is listed
  1. Partner
    01A

    CoreAge Rx

    CoreAge Rx charges one flat price at every dose, $99 a month for semaglutide and $149 for tirzepatide, with no membership fee.

    Sema
    $99/mo
    Tirz
    $149/mo
    Coverage
    All 50 states
    Brand
    Compounded

    Compared with Maves: $150/mo less for semaglutide · $200/mo less for tirzepatide

    Visit CoreAge Rx CoreAge Rx vs Maves →
  2. 02C

    Tuyo Health

    Tuyo Health offers compounded GLP-1 plans with provider visits, shipping, lab services and support, plus separate brand-name options.

    Sema
    $155/moStarting dose, compounded
    Tirz
    $235/moAdvertised starting rate, compounded; confirm higher-dose pricing
    Coverage
    Multi-state
    Brand
    Yes

    Compared with Maves: $94/mo less for semaglutide · $114/mo less for tirzepatide · also lists brand-name GLP-1s

    Visit Tuyo Health Tuyo Health vs Maves →

    Regulatory note: the FDA issued a warning letter to Tuyo Health, Inc. dba Tuyo Health in September 2025. We still list and link to Tuyo Health; you should know the letter is on the public record before you decide.

  3. 03C

    Ivim Health

    Ivim Health is a Michigan-based telehealth weight-loss practice selling compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide in fixed-length programs, about $150 and $208 a month on six months with its $74.99 monthly program fee, plus a brand-name GLP-1 program with insurance help.

    Sema
    $149.99/mo6-month program, starting dose, medication and program fee, compounded
    Tirz
    $207.99/mo6-month program, starting dose, medication and program fee, compounded
    Coverage
    Multi-state
    Brand
    Yes

    Compared with Maves: $99.01/mo less for semaglutide · $141.01/mo less for tirzepatide · also lists brand-name GLP-1s · offers an oral option

    Visit Ivim Health Ivim Health vs Maves →

    Regulatory note: the FDA issued a warning letter to Ivim Services LLC dba Ivim in February 2026. We still list and link to Ivim Health; you should know the letter is on the public record before you decide.

  4. 04C

    Rivas Medical Weight Loss

    Rivas Medical Weight Loss is primarily a 15-location in-person clinic chain in Maryland, Virginia, and Florida run by Dr. Paul Rivas, with a newer telehealth option for compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide.

    Sema
    $399/moMonthly telehealth plan, compounded; the first month is $195 including the initial visit
    Tirz
    $599/moMonthly telehealth plan, compounded; the first month is $195 including the initial visit
    Coverage
    3 states
    Brand
    Yes

    Compared with Maves: $150/mo more for semaglutide · $250/mo more for tirzepatide · also lists brand-name GLP-1s

    Visit Rivas Medical Weight Loss Rivas Medical Weight Loss vs Maves →
  5. 05C

    TRT Nation

    TRT Nation offers compounded tirzepatide at $219 monthly with a three-month minimum purchase. Its weight-loss page lists six excluded states, and labs are separate.

    Sema
    Not disclosed
    Tirz
    $219/moEquivalent (compounded; $657 minimum purchase for 3 months)
    Coverage
    44 states
    Brand
    Compounded

    Compared with Maves: $130/mo less for tirzepatide

    Visit TRT Nation TRT Nation vs Maves →
  6. 06C

    Woodwork

    Woodwork is a Grindr-operated telehealth platform primarily known for ED medications that also offers a dedicated GLP-1 line (compounded semaglutide from $127/mo, tirzepatide from $199/mo), plus muscle-growth peptides and supplements.

    Sema
    $127/moAdvertised equivalent (48-week compounded injection plan; oral tablets priced separately)
    Tirz
    $199/moStarting dose, compounded
    Coverage
    Multi-state
    Brand
    Compounded

    Compared with Maves: $122/mo less for semaglutide · $150/mo less for tirzepatide · offers an oral option

    Visit Woodwork Woodwork vs Maves →
  7. 07C

    DudeMeds

    DudeMeds sells compounded semaglutide at $179 a month and tirzepatide at $249, but only in prepaid multi-month "commit kits" billed $716 and $747 up front.

    Sema
    $179/mo4-month commit kit, billed $716 up front, compounded
    Tirz
    $249/mo3-month commit kit, billed $747 up front, compounded
    Coverage
    Not published
    Brand
    Yes

    Compared with Maves: $70/mo less for semaglutide · $100/mo less for tirzepatide · also lists brand-name GLP-1s · offers an oral option

    Visit DudeMeds DudeMeds vs Maves →
  8. 08C

    Docberry

    Docberry sells compounded semaglutide only as prepaid bundles, $796 for four months or $2,028 for twelve, and tirzepatide at $1,745 for three months; there is no month-to-month plan.

    Sema
    $199/mo4-month supply paid up front, $796, compounded; $169/mo on a 12-month supply of $2,028
    Tirz
    $582/mo3-month supply paid up front, $1,745, compounded
    Coverage
    Not published
    Brand
    Compounded

    Compared with Maves: $50/mo less for semaglutide · $233/mo more for tirzepatide

    Visit Docberry Docberry vs Maves →

Assume any provider we list may compensate us — it never changes the Cost-Efficiency Index. Pricing and coverage reflect public disclosures at last review; confirm on each provider's site. Not medical advice. See our disclosure.

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