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MadeMed vs Obu Health

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.

MadeMed

Provider comparison

Shoppers comfortable paying three months at a time who want one flat price at every dose, or a no-needle sublingual semaglutide tablet.

Semaglutide / month
$239/moQuarterly plan, billed $717 every 3 months, same price at every dose, compounded
Tirzepatide / month
$399/moQuarterly plan, billed $1,197 every 3 months, same price at every dose, compounded
Index 68/100 · Grade CChecked October 2026

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

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Obu Health

Provider comparison

Cash-pay patients who want flat dose pricing and publicly named clinical and pharmacy partners.

Semaglutide / month
$190/moAll doses, compounded; lower prepaid rates
Tirzepatide / month
$239/moAll doses, compounded; lower prepaid rates
Index 67/100 · Grade CChecked October 2026

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

Check Obu Health pricing Read review

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The comparison in brief

MadeMed has the higher Cost-Efficiency Index: 68/100 versus 67/100. 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

MadeMed
23 states
Obu Health
Coverage 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.

MadeMed

Obu Health

Semaglutide / month
MadeMed: $239/moQuarterly plan, billed $717 every 3 months, same price at every dose, compounded
Obu Health: $190/moAll doses, compounded; lower prepaid rates
Tirzepatide / month
MadeMed: $399/moQuarterly plan, billed $1,197 every 3 months, same price at every dose, compounded
Obu Health: $239/moAll doses, compounded; lower prepaid rates
Semaglutide / year (modeled)
MadeMed: $2,868
Obu Health: $2,280
Tirzepatide / year (modeled)
MadeMed: $4,788
Obu Health: $2,868
State availability
MadeMed: 23 states
Obu Health: Coverage not published
Oral / sublingual option listed
MadeMed: Yes
Obu Health: Not listed
Brand-name access listed
MadeMed: Not confirmed
Obu Health: Not confirmed
Provider facts checked
MadeMed: October 2026
Obu Health: 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.

MadeMed

Shoppers comfortable paying three months at a time who want one flat price at every dose, or a no-needle sublingual semaglutide tablet.

Reasons to consider it

  • One flat price at every dose, printed dose by dose on each product page
  • Offers sublingual semaglutide tablets ($219 a month quarterly) and oral tirzepatide alongside the injections
  • You can cancel or pause in one click from your dashboard, and it emails you 7 days before every charge

What to weigh up

  • There is no monthly plan; the shortest commitment is three months, billed up front
  • Injectable semaglutide is offered in only 23 states, fewer than the 40 the service lists overall, so check your state on the product page
  • All sales are final, and if you aren't prescribed you're refunded minus a $39 doctor visit fee

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

Check MadeMed pricing Read the full MadeMed review

Obu Health

Cash-pay patients who want flat dose pricing and publicly named clinical and pharmacy partners.

Reasons to consider it

  • Monthly plans are $190 semaglutide and $239 tirzepatide, at the same price across doses
  • Consultation, ongoing care, dose adjustments and expedited shipping are included
  • Names MD Integrations and physicians Jeffrey Shellenberger and Marc Serota

What to weigh up

  • Lower three- and six-month equivalents require prepayment
  • Confirm state eligibility during intake
  • Dispensed or shipped medication cannot be returned

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

Check Obu Health pricing Read the full Obu Health 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.

MadeMedObu Health
Normalized Cost/Month
MadeMed:
51/100
Obu Health:
70/100
Price Transparency
MadeMed:
97/100
Obu Health:
97/100
Nationwide Access
MadeMed:
52/100
Obu Health:
24/100
Formulation Options
MadeMed:
77/100
Obu Health:
66/100
Clinical Oversight
MadeMed:
87/100
Obu Health:
84/100
Contract Flexibility
MadeMed:
43/100
Obu Health:
53/100

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.