DudeMeds vs MEDGm
Recorded prices, access and terms.
The short answer
- Cheapest to start, semaglutide: Neither has a recorded semaglutide monthly-plan rate. The sellers' own lines read DudeMeds: "First 4 weeks $99 (with B6), renewal not shown"; MEDGm: "From $169 (seller says GLP-1 injections), term not stated". Those terms differ, so we do not rank them.
- Cheapest to start, tirzepatide: Neither has a recorded tirzepatide monthly-plan rate. The sellers' own lines read DudeMeds: "First 4 weeks $149 (with B6), renewal not shown"; MEDGm: "From $169 (seller says GLP-1 injections), term not stated". Those terms differ, so we do not rank them.
- Cheapest over 12 months, semaglutide: Neither record holds a rate and term we can carry to 12 months for semaglutide.
- Cheapest over 12 months, tirzepatide: Neither record holds a rate and term we can carry to 12 months for tirzepatide.
- Broadest availability: MEDGm is recorded in 49 states, DudeMeds in 46.
- Drugs: DudeMeds lists compounded medication only; MEDGm lists brand-name and compounded medication.
Price lines compare recorded monthly-plan subtotals and term totals, as on our price pages. A lower recorded rate is not a complete cost: labs, dose changes and the amount due today can differ.
Decision table
The entries below are recorded provider statements unless a regulatory source is linked. A provider webpage does not independently verify its licenses or quality. DudeMeds source · MEDGm source.
| Compare | DudeMeds | MEDGm |
|---|---|---|
| Recorded monthly-plan price | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| Recorded medication/program subtotal | Seller's headline: First 4 weeks $99 semaglutide + B6, $149 tirzepatide + B6, renewal price not on the page. It may require prepayment, a specific dose or introductory terms. The full required cost is not established. | Seller's headline: Injections from $169, tablets from $239, plan term not stated. It may require prepayment, a specific dose or introductory terms. The full required cost is not established. |
| Lowest 12-month total on the record | No rate and term we can carry to 12 months | No rate and term we can carry to 12 months |
| Full required monthly cost | Not established: consultation, labs, membership, dose changes and shipping must be checked | Not established: consultation, labs, membership, dose changes and shipping must be checked |
| Drug type listed | Compounded | Brand-name and compounded |
| Oral option | Listed | Listed |
| Consultation | Free in the record; current conditions unconfirmed | Included in the record; current conditions unconfirmed |
| Membership or program fee | Not separately recorded; do not assume zero. | $99/mo recorded for Wegovy/Zepbound pathway or $171 for Ozempic pathway, plus medication. |
| Shipping | Recorded as included; confirm for your address | Recorded as included; confirm for your address |
| Labs | Required tests and any lab charge are not recorded. | Required tests and any lab charge are not recorded. |
| Insurance | Self-pay on the record | Self-pay on the record |
| Pharmacy license | Not independently verified. Obtain the dispensing pharmacy name and verify its state license. | Not independently verified. Obtain the dispensing pharmacy name and verify its state license. |
| Reported states | 46; confirm eligibility and clinician licensing in your state | 49; confirm eligibility and clinician licensing in your state |
| Cancellation | Cancellation reported; notice, minimum term and refund conditions unconfirmed | Cancellation reported; notice, minimum term and refund conditions unconfirmed |
| Clinician/support as reported | Licensed clinicians, 24/7 patient portal | US-licensed clinicians via OpenLoop Health; provider-led plans and coaching; some states require a live video or phone consultation before prescribing |
| Trustpilot | 2.3/5 from 11 reviews (read Nov 5, 2026) | 3.8/5 from 2 reviews (read Nov 5, 2026) |
| Recorded provider check | 2026-11-06 | 2026-11-06 |
Price by plan and term
Each rate is a per-month amount for the plan named, from the seller's own page on the date shown. A term plan's rate needs the full term; the total under it is the rate times the months.
DudeMeds
| Plan or term | Semaglutide | Tirzepatide | Source and read date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seller's headline | First 4 weeks $99 (with B6), renewal not shown | First 4 weeks $149 (with B6), renewal not shown | DudeMeds page, read Nov 6, 2026 |
First 4-week intro prices on dudemeds.com/weight-loss (read November 6, 2026): compounded semaglutide + vitamin B6 $99 and compounded tirzepatide + vitamin B6 $149, each a one-time total for a 4-week supply at the listed starting plan. The renewal price was not on the page we read. The earlier shop page returned 404.
MEDGm
| Plan or term | Semaglutide | Tirzepatide | Source and read date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seller's headline | From $169 (seller says GLP-1 injections), term not stated | From $169 (seller says GLP-1 injections), term not stated | MEDGm page, read Nov 6, 2026 |
Plans are monthly or prepaid 3-, 6- or 12-month bundles, and the site does not say which term the $169 headline applies to or show the tirzepatide price before intake, so no standing per-molecule rate is recorded. Brand pathway: Wegovy (pill or pen) and Zepbound at a $99 membership plus the medication cost; Ozempic at $171 plus medication. HSA/FSA accepted. Read September 23, 2026.
What is included
DudeMeds
Visits: consultation recorded as "Free". Care: Licensed clinicians, 24/7 patient portal.
Shipping: recorded as included.
Labs: Required tests and any lab charge are not recorded.
Dose increases: A price for each dose step is not recorded.
What DudeMeds lists:
- Free shipping with 48-hour turnaround after approval
- 24/7 patient portal with clinician access
- Oral and injectable GLP-1 options available
MEDGm
Visits: consultation recorded as "Included". Care: US-licensed clinicians via OpenLoop Health; provider-led plans and coaching; some states require a live video or phone consultation before prescribing.
Shipping: recorded as included.
Labs: Required tests and any lab charge are not recorded.
Dose increases: A price for each dose step is not recorded.
How it works, per MEDGm's page:
- Fill out a medical questionnaire about your health history and goals.
- Once approved, you receive a prescription and care. Some states require a live video or phone consultation first.
- The medication is delivered to your door.
States served
DudeMeds: 46 states
Recorded as available in 46 states.
The record names no excluded state. Confirm yours at intake.
MEDGm: 49 states
Recorded as available in 49 states.
- The standing month-to-month rate and the tirzepatide price are only shown after the intake quiz; not available in Louisiana
State-by-state costs and Medicaid notes are on the GLP-1 cost by state pages.
Drugs offered
DudeMeds: compounded medication only
- Compounded Semaglutide (Oral)
- Compounded Semaglutide (Injectable)
- Compounded Tirzepatide
An oral form is listed.
MEDGm: brand-name and compounded medication
- Compounded Semaglutide
- Compounded Semaglutide (oral tablets)
- Compounded Tirzepatide
- Wegovy
- Zepbound
- Ozempic
An oral form is listed.
Compounded drugs are made by a pharmacy for a patient and are not the brand products. Compounded vs brand-name GLP-1.
Membership and other fees
- DudeMeds: Not separately recorded; do not assume zero.
- MEDGm: $99/mo recorded for Wegovy/Zepbound pathway or $171 for Ozempic pathway, plus medication.
A fee missing from the record is unknown, not zero.
Cancellation and refunds
DudeMeds
Recorded as cancel anytime; notice deadlines, prepaid-plan limits and refund rights are not fully recorded.
MEDGm
Recorded: 72 hours' notice before next billing; prepaid bundles non-refundable after approval; full refund if not prescribed.
Which should you choose?
DudeMeds
On the record, DudeMeds suits a reader who wants no separate membership fee on the record.
MEDGm
On the record, MEDGm suits a reader who wants more states on the record (49 against 46) and brand-name, FDA-approved medication.
Ask each provider for the full cost at your prescribed dose, required labs and visits, the dispensing pharmacy, the clinician's state license, renewal charges and written refund terms. Compare those answers with your clinician.
Compounded drugs are not FDA-approved and do not undergo FDA review for safety, effectiveness or quality before marketing. FDA source and recommendations.
DudeMeds: evidence and terms
MEDGm: evidence and terms
DudeMeds vs MEDGm: questions
Which is cheaper, DudeMeds or MEDGm?
Neither has a recorded semaglutide monthly-plan rate. The sellers' own lines read DudeMeds: "First 4 weeks $99 (with B6), renewal not shown"; MEDGm: "From $169 (seller says GLP-1 injections), term not stated". Those terms differ, so we do not rank them. Neither has a recorded tirzepatide monthly-plan rate. The sellers' own lines read DudeMeds: "First 4 weeks $149 (with B6), renewal not shown"; MEDGm: "From $169 (seller says GLP-1 injections), term not stated". Those terms differ, so we do not rank them. These are medication and recorded program-fee subtotals; labs, dose changes and other charges may be extra.
Which costs less over a year, DudeMeds or MEDGm?
Neither record holds a rate and term we can carry to 12 months for semaglutide. Neither record holds a rate and term we can carry to 12 months for tirzepatide. A term plan commits you for the full term, so check its refund rules first.
Is DudeMeds or MEDGm available in more states?
MEDGm is recorded in more states: 49 against 46. MEDGm: The standing month-to-month rate and the tirzepatide price are only shown after the intake quiz; not available in Louisiana. Confirm your state at intake.
Do DudeMeds and MEDGm offer brand-name or compounded GLP-1?
DudeMeds lists compounded medication only (Compounded Semaglutide (Oral), Compounded Semaglutide (Injectable), Compounded Tirzepatide). MEDGm lists brand-name and compounded medication (Compounded Semaglutide, Compounded Semaglutide (oral tablets), Compounded Tirzepatide, Wegovy, Zepbound, Ozempic). Compounded drugs are not FDA-approved.
Does DudeMeds or MEDGm charge a membership fee?
DudeMeds: Not separately recorded; do not assume zero. MEDGm: $99/mo recorded for Wegovy/Zepbound pathway or $171 for Ozempic pathway, plus medication.
Can you cancel DudeMeds or MEDGm at any time?
DudeMeds: Recorded as cancel anytime; notice deadlines, prepaid-plan limits and refund rights are not fully recorded. MEDGm: Recorded: 72 hours' notice before next billing; prepaid bundles non-refundable after approval; full refund if not prescribed.
Are the visit and shipping included with DudeMeds and MEDGm?
DudeMeds: consultation recorded as "Free", shipping recorded as included. MEDGm: consultation recorded as "Included", shipping recorded as included.
Do DudeMeds or MEDGm take insurance?
Neither is recorded as accepting insurance; both are self-pay on our record.
Does DudeMeds or MEDGm offer a pill or tablet?
Both list an oral option alongside injections. Check which drug and form each one prescribes for you.
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