MEDGm vs TMates
Recorded prices, access and terms.
The short answer
- Cheapest to start, semaglutide: Only TMates has a recorded semaglutide monthly-plan rate ($158/mo). MEDGm's own line is "From $169 (seller says GLP-1 injections), term not stated", which is not a comparable monthly-plan rate.
- Cheapest to start, tirzepatide: Only TMates has a recorded tirzepatide monthly-plan rate ($167/mo). MEDGm's own line is "From $169 (seller says GLP-1 injections), term not stated", which is not a comparable monthly-plan rate.
- Cheapest over 12 months, semaglutide: Only TMates has enough on the record for a 12-month semaglutide figure: $1,896 on 12 months on the monthly plan.
- Cheapest over 12 months, tirzepatide: Only TMates has enough on the record for a 12-month tirzepatide figure: $2,004 on 12 months on the monthly plan.
- Broadest availability: MEDGm is recorded in 49 states, TMates in 45.
- Drugs: MEDGm lists brand-name and compounded medication; TMates lists compounded medication only.
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 · TMates source.
| Compare | MEDGm | TMates |
|---|---|---|
| Recorded monthly-plan price | Not recorded | $158/mo semaglutide, $167/mo tirzepatide |
| 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. | Recorded medication and program subtotal: semaglutide: $158/month; tirzepatide: $167/month. Other required fees, labs, dose changes and renewal terms are not established. This is not a verified all-in treatment cost. |
| Lowest 12-month total on the record | No rate and term we can carry to 12 months | semaglutide $1,896 (12 months on the monthly plan); tirzepatide $2,004 (12 months on the monthly plan) |
| 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 | Compounded |
| Oral option | Listed | Injections only on the record |
| Consultation | Included in the record; current conditions unconfirmed | Included 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. | Required tests and any lab charge are not recorded. |
| Insurance | Self-pay on the record | Recorded as accepted |
| 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 | 45; 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 providers, SMS coaching, digital check-ins |
| Trustpilot | 3.8/5 from 2 reviews (read Nov 5, 2026) | 2.6/5 from 4 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.
TMates
| Plan or term | Semaglutide | Tirzepatide | Source and read date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly plan | $158/mo | $167/mo | TMates page, read Nov 6, 2026 |
Brand Zepbound/Wegovy pathway at $99/mo with insurance coverage.
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.
TMates
Visits: consultation recorded as "Included". Care: Licensed providers, SMS coaching, digital check-ins.
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 TMates lists:
- Flat-rate pricing includes meds, consults, coaching, and delivery
- 24/7 SMS-based coaching and digital check-ins
- Phentermine option for non-GLP-1 candidates
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
TMates: 45 states
Recorded as available in 45 states.
The record names no excluded state. Confirm yours at intake.
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.
TMates: compounded medication only
- Compounded Semaglutide
- Compounded Tirzepatide
- Phentermine
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.
- TMates: 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.
TMates
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 more states on the record (49 against 45), brand-name, FDA-approved medication and an oral option.
TMates
On the record, TMates suits a reader who wants a published monthly-plan price we could record, insurance use 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
TMates: evidence and terms
Price-only check 2026-11-06: Page lists 'From $158' and 'From $167'; term not stated. Price source.
MEDGm vs TMates: questions
Which is cheaper, MEDGm or TMates?
Only TMates has a recorded semaglutide monthly-plan rate ($158/mo). MEDGm's own line is "From $169 (seller says GLP-1 injections), term not stated", which is not a comparable monthly-plan rate. Only TMates has a recorded tirzepatide monthly-plan rate ($167/mo). MEDGm's own line is "From $169 (seller says GLP-1 injections), term not stated", which is not a comparable monthly-plan rate. 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 TMates?
Only TMates has enough on the record for a 12-month semaglutide figure: $1,896 on 12 months on the monthly plan. Only TMates has enough on the record for a 12-month tirzepatide figure: $2,004 on 12 months on the monthly plan. A term plan commits you for the full term, so check its refund rules first.
Is MEDGm or TMates available in more states?
MEDGm is recorded in more states: 49 against 45. 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 MEDGm and TMates 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). TMates lists compounded medication only (Compounded Semaglutide, Compounded Tirzepatide, Phentermine). Compounded drugs are not FDA-approved.
Does MEDGm or TMates charge a membership fee?
MEDGm: $99/mo recorded for Wegovy/Zepbound pathway or $171 for Ozempic pathway, plus medication. TMates: Not separately recorded; do not assume zero.
Can you cancel MEDGm or TMates at any time?
MEDGm: Recorded: 72 hours' notice before next billing; prepaid bundles non-refundable after approval; full refund if not prescribed. TMates: 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 TMates?
MEDGm: consultation recorded as "Included", shipping recorded as included. TMates: consultation recorded as "Included", shipping recorded as included.
Do MEDGm or TMates take insurance?
TMates is recorded as accepting insurance; MEDGm is self-pay on our record.
Does MEDGm or TMates offer a pill or tablet?
MEDGm lists an oral option; TMates lists injections only on our record.
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