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Maximus Review 2026

4.4 (5)
GLP-1 & Weight Loss
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How Maximus weight-loss care works

Maximus is a direct-pay telehealth platform. The weight-loss protocol combines an online clinical evaluation, laboratory review when required, prescription management, refill questionnaires, and home delivery. Medication is prescribed only when an affiliated clinician finds it appropriate.

For compounded medication, the ongoing one-month price is $249.99 for semaglutide and $359.99 for tirzepatide. Prepaid terms reduce the effective monthly rate, reaching $150 for semaglutide and $240 for tirzepatide on a twelve-month plan. Multi-month plans ship medication two months at a time.

Maximus also lists direct-pay Wegovy, Zepbound, Ozempic, Mounjaro, and oral options. Those prices vary by product and dose. The company does not accept insurance, although it says HSA and FSA funds are generally eligible.

Pros and Cons

Pros

  • Clear price tables for monthly and prepaid compounded GLP-1 plans
  • Both compounded and brand-name medication routes are available
  • Clinical oversight, shipping, and refill review are included
  • Flat compounded pricing across dose levels

Cons

  • The lowest monthly equivalents require substantial upfront payment
  • Laboratory testing is billed separately
  • Committed plans cannot be ended early for a prorated refund
  • FDA issued a warning letter over misleading compounded-drug claims

What to know before choosing Maximus

Maximus offers some of the clearest GLP-1 pricing documentation in this category. The tradeoff is that its best rates are not flexible monthly prices. They are effective monthly costs on prepaid commitments, and committed plans remain payable even if you stop treatment early.

The FDA warning deserves equal weight. FDA said Maximus used claims that implied its compounded products had been evaluated for safety and effectiveness and described compounding facilities in a way FDA considers false and misleading. Current shoppers should rely on the actual prescription, pharmacy information, and clinician guidance, not broad efficacy language.

Availability and lab requirements can change the practical fit. The current state list excludes or pauses service in several states, while baseline or follow-up tests can be required and billed separately. Confirm both before choosing a long prepaid term.

  • Ongoing month-to-month compounded pricing is $249.99 for semaglutide and $359.99 for tirzepatide.
  • Prepaid plans lower the effective monthly cost but cannot be ended early for a prorated refund.
  • FDA warned Maximus over misleading claims about compounded drugs and compounding facilities.

Pricing

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Maximus publishes exact first-cycle and ongoing prices for monthly, 4-, 6-, and 12-month compounded plans. For semaglutide, the 12-month first term is $1,399.99 prepaid ($116.67 per month across that first year) and renews at $1,799.99 ($150 per month); the ongoing month-to-month rate is $249.99 after a $149.99 first cycle. Tirzepatide is $2,379.99 for the first 12-month term ($198.33 per month), renewing at $2,879.99 ($240 per month), or $359.99 ongoing month to month after a $259.99 first cycle. Labs are separate, and California semaglutide adds $50 per shipment.

Quality

16 / 20

The protocol includes clinician review, laboratory monitoring when ordered, and refill questionnaires before continued prescribing. Those are positive elements of medical oversight. However, FDA warned Maximus that earlier website claims misleadingly suggested compounded products were clinically proven or came from FDA-approved pharmacies. Compounded medications themselves are not FDA-approved.

Onboarding

13 / 15

Enrollment is online and includes a health history, provider review, and baseline labs when clinically required. The extra lab step can slow the start compared with services that rarely request testing, but it can also give the clinician more information before prescribing.

Medication Options

7 / 15

Maximus offers compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide as well as direct-pay Wegovy, Zepbound, Ozempic, Mounjaro, and oral choices. This is a broader catalog than many compounded-only providers. Product availability, dose, and eligibility still depend on the clinician and the state where the patient is located.

Shipping & Fulfillment

7 / 10

Shipping is included in most advertised plan prices, and cold-chain orders generally leave the pharmacy Monday through Thursday. Multi-month compounded plans ship two months of medication at a time. Damaged or incorrect orders should be reported within three days for replacement review.

Customer Support

7 / 10

Members can use the support center for billing, plan, refill, and cancellation questions, while clinical questions move through the care team. Public policies explain how to turn off renewal and what happens to committed terms. A guaranteed support response time is not published.

Usability & Experience

4 / 5

Maximus does a good job separating first-month, ongoing, and prepaid prices in its help center. The main point of friction is complexity: medication route, term length, labs, state access, and possible surcharges all affect the final decision. Reading the help-center articles before checkout is essential.

Frequently Asked Questions

Maximus charges $149.99 for the first month-to-month semaglutide cycle and $249.99 for each ongoing monthly cycle. Its lowest first-year average is the 12-month prepaid first term: $1,399.99 due upfront, or $116.67 per month across that year. That plan renews at $1,799.99, equivalent to $150 per month. California semaglutide adds $50 per shipment.

Maximus charges $259.99 for the first month-to-month tirzepatide cycle and $359.99 for each ongoing monthly cycle. Its 12-month prepaid first term is $2,379.99 due upfront, or $198.33 per month across that year, and renews at $2,879.99, equivalent to $240 per month.

No separate membership fee is listed for Maximus weight-loss plans. The advertised price includes medication when prescribed, clinical oversight, shipping, and refill review, while labs are separate.

Maximus may require baseline and follow-up laboratory testing. Lab charges are separate from the plan price, and an overdue required test can delay a refill.

You can turn off future auto-renewal in the Maximus dashboard or by emailing support. Month-to-month plans end after the current month. Committed multi-month plans continue through the agreed term and are not eligible for early termination or a partial refund; remaining scheduled shipments continue.

Yes, Maximus lists direct-pay Wegovy, Zepbound, Ozempic, Mounjaro, and oral options. Prices vary by product and dose, and the service does not bill insurance.

Maximus publishes a state availability list and currently excludes or temporarily pauses service in several states. Availability can also differ for specific programs such as microdosing, so confirm your state before paying.

FDA warned Maximus over false or misleading marketing claims for compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide. The agency objected to efficacy language and references to FDA-approved or FDA-licensed compounding facilities.

Therapies offered & pricing comparison

GLP-1 & Weight Loss

Semaglutide (Compounded)

$1,399.99 first 12-month term ($116.67/mo average); renews $1,799.99

Monthly medication price benchmark · GLP-1 & weight-loss therapy · compounded listings

25 other providers. Bar height shows how many peer providers fall within each monthly price range. Market prices run from $60 to $447, with a median of $149. $60 to $127: 8 providers; $127 to $194: 9 providers; $194 to $261: 6 providers; $261 to $328: 1 provider; $328 to $395: 0 providers; $395 to $462: 1 provider; $462 to $529: 0 providers; $529 to $596: 0 providers; $596 to $663: 0 providers; $663 to $730: 0 providers; $730 to $797: 0 providers; $797 to $864: 0 providers; $864 to $931: 0 providers; $931 to $998: 0 providers; $998 to $1,065: 0 providers; $1,065 to $1,132: 0 providers; $1,132 to $1,199: 0 providers; $1,199 to $1,266: 0 providers; $1,266 to $1,333: 0 providers; $1,333 to $1,400: 0 providers. The black line marks the provider-listed price for this offering at $1,400 per month.

Maximus price · $1,400/mo

Higher priced than all 25 comparable providers.

Type:
injection
Brand:
compound
Membership:
No separate membership; 12-month term is prepaid and committed
Price/Dose:
$1,399.99 first 12-month term ($116.67/mo average); renews $1,799.99
Dose Range:
Once weekly, clinician-directed; flat price across doses
Labs Required:
May be required; amount disclosed before charge and billed separately

Notes:

Medication, clinical oversight, shipping, and refill questionnaires included. Flat across doses. California adds $50 per shipment.

Tirzepatide (Compounded)

$2,379.99 first 12-month term ($198.33/mo average); renews $2,879.99

Monthly medication price benchmark · GLP-1 & weight-loss therapy · compounded listings

25 other providers. Bar height shows how many peer providers fall within each monthly price range. Market prices run from $60 to $447, with a median of $149. $60 to $176: 17 providers; $176 to $292: 6 providers; $292 to $408: 1 provider; $408 to $524: 1 provider; $524 to $640: 0 providers; $640 to $756: 0 providers; $756 to $872: 0 providers; $872 to $988: 0 providers; $988 to $1,104: 0 providers; $1,104 to $1,220: 0 providers; $1,220 to $1,336: 0 providers; $1,336 to $1,452: 0 providers; $1,452 to $1,568: 0 providers; $1,568 to $1,684: 0 providers; $1,684 to $1,800: 0 providers; $1,800 to $1,916: 0 providers; $1,916 to $2,032: 0 providers; $2,032 to $2,148: 0 providers; $2,148 to $2,264: 0 providers; $2,264 to $2,380: 0 providers. The black line marks the provider-listed price for this offering at $2,380 per month.

Maximus price · $2,380/mo

Higher priced than all 25 comparable providers.

Type:
injection
Brand:
compound
Membership:
No separate membership; 12-month term is prepaid and committed
Price/Dose:
$2,379.99 first 12-month term ($198.33/mo average); renews $2,879.99
Dose Range:
Once weekly, clinician-directed; flat price across doses
Labs Required:
May be required; amount disclosed before charge and billed separately

Notes:

Medication, clinical oversight, shipping, and refill questionnaires included. Flat across doses; shipments cover two months.

Bars show one lowest recorded monthly price per comparable provider. The reviewed provider is excluded, and each observation keeps its source timestamp.Learn about our methodology

The distribution uses the lowest positive monthly observation for each other active provider in the same therapy and brand-type group. Canonical medication variants now consolidate duplicate catalog names, and one provider is counted once even when it has several doses or plans.

Bar height shows how many other providers fall within each price range. The reviewed provider is excluded from those bars. The black line marks the provider-listed monthly price shown on the medication card when that price is numeric; otherwise it falls back to the provider's lowest comparable therapy-level price. Market low, median, and high are calculated from the peer-provider prices only.

This remains a therapy-level directional comparison and may include multiple medications and formulations. Some stored observations are medication-only prices while others are unitemized program totals. Use the medication-specific Prices page for itemized membership, labs, care, and shipping where those details are documented. The distribution is withheld when fewer than five peers have numeric observations.

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Noel A, Salt Lake City, UT

Verified Review
Rated 4.0 out of 5 stars

Clear lab guidance and steady follow-ups

  • GLP-1 & Weight Loss
  • Semaglutide

Lab results were explained in plain language and we made a small dose adjustment after the first check-in. Mornings felt steadier by month two and the dashboard kept everything organized.

Pros

Clear lab guidance, timely follow-ups, and an organized dashboard.

Cons

Phone support queue was a few minutes.

10 people found this helpful
IM

Isaiah Moore, Denver, CO

Verified Review
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Maximus team kept each lab step clear

  • TRT & Men's Health
  • Testosterone Cypionate

Maximus set expectations right from the intake call about how testosterone therapy would unfold. They scheduled baseline labs within two days and uploaded the results with simple explanations. The clinician walked through erythrocytosis risks, sleep implications, and how we would adjust doses if needed. My starter kit arrived with syringes organized by week and a laminated dosing card. During week three a support nurse called to review symptom scores and remind me about hydration. The app displays lab trends alongside mood and energy notes which keeps the data meaningful. When hematocrit nudged up we dialed the dose slightly and booked a recheck, all inside the portal. Energy during morning workouts is rising but I appreciate that they are cautious instead of aggressive. Billing clearly separates medication, membership, and lab costs so there is no guessing. Overall it feels like a clinic that leads with education and responsiveness.

Pros

Educational clinicians, organized supplies, and proactive monitoring.

Cons

Phone support closes early on Sundays.

9 people found this helpful
HJ

Harper J, Salt Lake City, UT

Verified Review
Rated 4.0 out of 5 stars

Clear dosing plan with same-day follow-up

  • GLP-1 & Weight Loss
  • Semaglutide

Dosing plan was explained clearly during the visit and I received a same-day follow-up message that summarized the next steps.

Pros

Clear dosing plan, same-day follow-up, and organized portal.

Cons

Phone wait was a few minutes.

8 people found this helpful
JA

Josefina Aguilar, San Antonio, TX

Verified Review
Rated 4.0 out of 5 stars

Lab explanations made TRT tweaks feel safe

  • TRT & Men's Health
  • Testosterone Cypionate

Every dosage change came with a video breaking down estradiol and hematocrit so I knew why we moved. The health coach checks in without feeling robotic.

Pros

Doctors give context that makes lab shifts feel intentional.

Cons

Subscription price climbs if you want add-ons.

6 people found this helpful
JP

Jason P., San Diego, CA

Verified Review
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

High-touch weight loss program, not just meds

  • GLP-1 & Weight Loss

I expected this to be mostly meds, but it felt like more of a program. The check-ins asked about appetite, side effects, and whether the pacing felt manageable. I appreciated that they didn't hype up insane weekly losses. Over the first month I felt less hungry and I stopped thinking about snacks constantly. I had one week where nausea was annoying and they adjusted the plan instead of pushing through it. Support felt consistent and the tone was human. For me, it's been worth it.

Pros

High-touch check-ins and a sustainable pace with adjustments when side effects showed up.

Cons

None mentioned

4 people found this helpful