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DudeMeds vs Maves

Compare the prices, treatment options and tradeoffs that matter before you choose a GLP-1 program.

By The WeighLab Bench. Provider verification dates appear below.

DudeMeds

Provider comparison

Men ready to prepay three or four months of compounded semaglutide or tirzepatide, or who want brand Wegovy or Zepbound through the same account.

Semaglutide / month
$179/mo4-month commit kit, billed $716 up front, compounded
Tirzepatide / month
$249/mo3-month commit kit, billed $747 up front, compounded
Index 61/100 · Grade CChecked October 2026

Compounded drugs are not FDA-approved. Understand the medication options.

Check DudeMeds pricing Read review

Maves

Provider comparison

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

Semaglutide / month
$249/moOngoing (compounded; first month $189)
Tirzepatide / month
$349/moOngoing (compounded; first month $249)
Index 60/100 · Grade CChecked October 2026

Compounded drugs are not FDA-approved. Understand the medication options.

Check Maves pricing Read review

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The comparison in brief

DudeMeds has the higher Cost-Efficiency Index: 61/100 versus 60/100. That is a value comparison under our published methodology, not a measure of medical suitability or a guarantee of results.

Check the difference in state access

DudeMeds
Not published
Maves
Select U.S. states; list not published

The better fit depends on what is included in your quote. A lower advertised price can require prepayment, apply to a starting dose or leave out a separate fee.

How the comparison is scored

Costs & coverage

Published prices with their terms intact. Annual estimates account for billing frequency and known fixed required fees; they are not a treatment quote.

DudeMeds

Maves

Semaglutide / month
DudeMeds: $179/mo4-month commit kit, billed $716 up front, compounded
Maves: $249/moOngoing (compounded; first month $189)
Tirzepatide / month
DudeMeds: $249/mo3-month commit kit, billed $747 up front, compounded
Maves: $349/moOngoing (compounded; first month $249)
Semaglutide / year (modeled)
DudeMeds: $2,148
Maves: $2,988
Tirzepatide / year (modeled)
DudeMeds: $2,988
Maves: $4,188
State availability
DudeMeds: Not published
Maves: Select U.S. states; list not published
Oral / sublingual option listed
DudeMeds: Yes
Maves: Not listed
Brand-name access listed
DudeMeds: Yes
Maves: Not confirmed
Provider facts checked
DudeMeds: October 2026
Maves: October 2026

Comparing different billing plans? See what a GLP-1 monthly price can leave out, or calculate the monthly cost.

Which program fits your priorities?

The strengths and limitations behind each provider's score. Read the full review before deciding.

DudeMeds

Men ready to prepay three or four months of compounded semaglutide or tirzepatide, or who want brand Wegovy or Zepbound through the same account.

Reasons to consider it

  • Plan prices are shown on its order pages before any questionnaire, including the total you'll be billed
  • No membership or doctor fee, and shipping is free; follow-up consultations and dose adjustments are included
  • Offers compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide plus brand Wegovy, Ozempic, Zepbound and Mounjaro, and a separate path for patients switching from another clinic

What to weigh up

  • No month-to-month plan is shown: semaglutide is a 4-month kit billed $716 and tirzepatide a 3-month kit billed $747, and the kits renew automatically
  • Its consent terms say the first three months of medication are due and non-refundable even if you stop treatment
  • The weight-loss page advertises prices "from $149+ a month", but no plan on the order pages is priced that low

Compounded drugs are not FDA-approved. Understand the medication options.

Check DudeMeds pricing Read the full DudeMeds review

Maves

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

Reasons to consider it

  • 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

What to weigh up

  • 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

Compounded drugs are not FDA-approved. Understand the medication options.

Check Maves pricing Read the full Maves review

Explore the six scoring factors

Scores run from 0 to 100. A higher factor score reflects our published value criteria; it is not a clinical endorsement.

DudeMedsMaves
Normalized Cost/Month
DudeMeds:
65/100
Maves:
52/100
Price Transparency
DudeMeds:
86/100
Maves:
86/100
Nationwide Access
DudeMeds:
24/100
Maves:
24/100
Formulation Options
DudeMeds:
90/100
Maves:
66/100
Clinical Oversight
DudeMeds:
69/100
Maves:
88/100
Contract Flexibility
DudeMeds:
20/100
Maves:
49/100

Before you sign up

  • Confirm your totalAsk about dose changes, membership, labs, shipping and cancellation terms.
  • Check treatment accessState coverage and medical eligibility can differ by medication and formulation.
  • Understand the medicationCompare compounded and brand-name options. Compounded drugs are not FDA-approved.

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Provider information reflects public disclosures at the verification dates shown. Prices and availability change; confirm current terms before paying. This comparison is for information, not medical advice. A licensed clinician determines whether treatment is appropriate.