MEDGm vs MyStart Health
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 MEDGm: "From $169 (seller says GLP-1 injections), term not stated"; MyStart Health: "Program from $299/mo". 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 MEDGm: "From $169 (seller says GLP-1 injections), term not stated"; MyStart Health: "Program from $299/mo". 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: MyStart Health is recorded in 50 states, MEDGm in 49.
- Drugs: MEDGm lists brand-name and compounded medication; MyStart Health 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. MEDGm source · MyStart Health source.
| Compare | MEDGm | MyStart Health |
|---|---|---|
| Recorded monthly-plan price | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| Recorded medication/program subtotal | 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. | Seller's headline: Program from $299/mo, all-inclusive per its FAQ. 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 | Brand-name and compounded | Brand-name and compounded |
| Oral option | Listed | Injections only on the record |
| Consultation | Included in the record; current conditions unconfirmed | Free in the record; current conditions unconfirmed |
| Membership or program fee | $99/mo recorded for Wegovy/Zepbound pathway or $171 for Ozempic pathway, plus medication. | Not separately recorded; do not assume zero. |
| 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. | Provider says labs included; scope and extra tests unknown. |
| 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 | 49; confirm eligibility and clinician licensing in your state | 50; 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 | US-licensed clinicians via OpenLoop Health; provider-led plans and coaching; some states require a live video or phone consultation before prescribing | Licensed U.S. physicians, unlimited clinician access |
| Trustpilot | 3.8/5 from 2 reviews (read Nov 5, 2026) | 4.1/5 from 325 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.
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.
MyStart Health
| Plan or term | Semaglutide | Tirzepatide | Source and read date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seller's headline | Program from $299/mo | Program from $299/mo | MyStart Health page, read Nov 6, 2026 |
No per-drug schedule is on the page.
What is included
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.
MyStart Health
Visits: consultation recorded as "Free". Care: Licensed U.S. physicians, unlimited clinician access.
Shipping: recorded as included.
Labs: Provider says labs included; scope and extra tests unknown.
Dose increases: A price for each dose step is not recorded.
What MyStart Health lists:
- Available in all 50 states with 24-hour consultation turnaround
States served
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
MyStart Health: 50 states
Recorded as available in all 50 states.
- Available in all 50 states with 24-hour consultation turnaround
State-by-state costs and Medicaid notes are on the GLP-1 cost by state pages.
Drugs offered
MEDGm: brand-name and compounded medication
- Compounded Semaglutide
- Compounded Semaglutide (oral tablets)
- Compounded Tirzepatide
- Wegovy
- Zepbound
- Ozempic
An oral form is listed.
MyStart Health: brand-name and compounded medication
- Compounded Semaglutide
- Compounded Tirzepatide
- Ozempic
- Wegovy
Injections only on the record.
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
- MEDGm: $99/mo recorded for Wegovy/Zepbound pathway or $171 for Ozempic pathway, plus medication.
- MyStart Health: Not separately recorded; do not assume zero.
A fee missing from the record is unknown, not zero.
Cancellation and refunds
MEDGm
Recorded: 72 hours' notice before next billing; prepaid bundles non-refundable after approval; full refund if not prescribed.
MyStart Health
Recorded as cancel anytime; notice deadlines, prepaid-plan limits and refund rights are not fully recorded.
Which should you choose?
MEDGm
On the record, MEDGm suits a reader who wants an oral option.
MyStart Health
On the record, MyStart Health suits a reader who wants more states on the record (50 against 49) and no separate membership fee on the record.
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.
MEDGm: evidence and terms
MyStart Health: evidence and terms
Recorded FDA letter (2025-09-09): FDA found claims on mystarthealth.com for compounded GLP-1 products false or misleading, making the products misbranded under FD&C Act sections 502(a) and 502(bb). FDA letter.
Read MyStart Health's sourced record · MyStart Health source
MEDGm vs MyStart Health: questions
Which is cheaper, MEDGm or MyStart Health?
Neither has a recorded semaglutide monthly-plan rate. The sellers' own lines read MEDGm: "From $169 (seller says GLP-1 injections), term not stated"; MyStart Health: "Program from $299/mo". Those terms differ, so we do not rank them. Neither has a recorded tirzepatide monthly-plan rate. The sellers' own lines read MEDGm: "From $169 (seller says GLP-1 injections), term not stated"; MyStart Health: "Program from $299/mo". 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, MEDGm or MyStart Health?
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 MEDGm or MyStart Health available in more states?
MyStart Health is recorded in more states: 50 against 49. MEDGm: The standing month-to-month rate and the tirzepatide price are only shown after the intake quiz; not available in Louisiana. MyStart Health: Available in all 50 states with 24-hour consultation turnaround. Confirm your state at intake.
Do MEDGm and MyStart Health offer brand-name or compounded GLP-1?
MEDGm lists brand-name and compounded medication (Compounded Semaglutide, Compounded Semaglutide (oral tablets), Compounded Tirzepatide, Wegovy, Zepbound, Ozempic). MyStart Health lists brand-name and compounded medication (Compounded Semaglutide, Compounded Tirzepatide, Ozempic, Wegovy). Compounded drugs are not FDA-approved.
Does MEDGm or MyStart Health charge a membership fee?
MEDGm: $99/mo recorded for Wegovy/Zepbound pathway or $171 for Ozempic pathway, plus medication. MyStart Health: Not separately recorded; do not assume zero.
Can you cancel MEDGm or MyStart Health at any time?
MEDGm: Recorded: 72 hours' notice before next billing; prepaid bundles non-refundable after approval; full refund if not prescribed. MyStart Health: Recorded as cancel anytime; notice deadlines, prepaid-plan limits and refund rights are not fully recorded.
Are the visit and shipping included with MEDGm and MyStart Health?
MEDGm: consultation recorded as "Included", shipping recorded as included. MyStart Health: consultation recorded as "Free", shipping recorded as included.
Do MEDGm or MyStart Health take insurance?
Neither is recorded as accepting insurance; both are self-pay on our record.
Does MEDGm or MyStart Health offer a pill or tablet?
MEDGm lists an oral option; MyStart Health lists injections only on our record.
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