Maximus vs ShedRx
ShedRx costs $50.99 less a month, and both sell semaglutide, tirzepatide and orforglipron.
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Maximus
Best for: coverage in all 50 states, which most sellers will not confirm
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If you are choosing between Maximus and ShedRx, the first difference is cost: ShedRx is $50.99 a month cheaper at the entry price. Both prescribe semaglutide, tirzepatide and orforglipron, so moving from one to the other would not change your drug. Maximus leads our six-part score, 6.5 to 6.4. One of the two has an FDA warning letter on record, covered below.
Maximus vs ShedRx price
ShedRx is the cheaper way in: $149 a month against $199.99 a month at Maximus. That is $50.99 less each month (25% lower), or about $611.88 over a year of treatment.
Drug by drug: Semaglutide is cheaper at ShedRx ($149 a month vs $249.99 a month); tirzepatide is cheaper at ShedRx ($299 a month vs $359.99 a month); orforglipron is cheaper at ShedRx ($149 a month vs $199.99 a month).
Medications and formats
Both sell semaglutide, tirzepatide and orforglipron.
On format, Maximus prices compounded injections, while ShedRx prices compounded injections and an oral option.
Where each one treats patients
Maximus lists 51 states, and ShedRx does not publish where it ships.
Pricing
Maximus
4-Month plan $199/mo; 12-Month plan $150/mo ('BEST VALUE... Save $100'); homepage teaser 'GLP-1 Starting at $149.99'; /weight-loss hub also shows 'Starting at $116 /28-day supply' (teaser, unreconciled with product page)
4-Month plan $299/mo; 12-Month plan $240/mo; product page 'Personalized doses from $198 /mo' and hub 'Starting at $198 /28-day supply'; homepage teaser 'GLP-1 + GIP Starting at $249.99'
NEW: brand-name oral GLP-1; 'Foundayo starting at $199.99 /mo'
NEW brand-name option
NEW brand-name option
NEW brand-name option
NEW brand-name option; multi-dose KwikPen at same self-pay price as vial
NEW brand-name option; on-label tirzepatide
ShedRx
$199 on a 1-month plan, $179 on 6 months, $159 on 12 months. The lower figure is the 12-month commitment rate, not a temporary promo.
Starting at $229/month with medication, supplies, member support and free shipping included. Up from $199 earlier.
Starting at $199/month, month-to-month; free shipping stated (replaces our obsolete 'Oral $349' row)
$299 on a 1-month plan, $269 on 6 months, $239 on 12 months (the 12-month commitment rate).
NEW product. $149/mo medication (cash pay, paid to dispensing pharmacy) + $125/mo Shed membership and provider fee
Page shows BOTH: FAQ 'starts at $149 (pill) and $199 (pen)... new patients using cash pay' + '$99 Shed membership', while hero states '$349-499 for the medication' + '$125/month Shed Membership'. Medication purchased directly via NovoCare; membership fee inconsistency ($99 vs $125) on same page
FAQ: 'starts at $349 per month for new patients using cash pay' + $99 membership per FAQ ($125/mo per hero); medication purchased directly via LillyDirect
Starting at $169/month; 'Includes 2 Health Coaching sessions per month'
What each price covers
Both prices cover the medication itself.
Maximus' price also covers shipping, which ShedRx does not claim.
ShedRx's price also covers the clinician visit and coaching, which Maximus does not claim.
Maximus is silent on the clinician visit, lab work and coaching.
ShedRx is silent on shipping and lab work.
Maximus
Covered by the monthly price
Medication
In the price
Clinician visits
Not stated
Shipping
In the price
Lab work
Not stated
Coaching
Not stated
ShedRx
Covered by the monthly price
Medication
In the price
Clinician visits
In the price
Shipping
Not stated
Lab work
Not stated
Coaching
In the price
Where each one scores higher
Overall, Maximus scores 6.5 and ShedRx 6.4 out of 10.
Maximus is stronger on user experience (7.5 vs 3.0), trust & safety (4.5 vs 4.0) and accessibility (10.0 vs 5.0).
ShedRx is stronger on value (6.5 vs 2.8) and support (7.0 vs 4.5).
Effectiveness is within half a point.
Maximus
6.5/10
ShedRx
6.4/10
Value25%
Effectiveness25%
User Experience15%
Trust & Safety15%
Accessibility10%
Support10%
FDA warning letters
The FDA sent Maximus a warning letter dated June 8, 2026 (letter 730095), and it is still open.
ShedRx has no FDA warning letter on record with us.
Features & Coverage
| Feature | Maximus | ShedRx |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $199.99/mo | ✓$149/mo |
| Features | ✓5 features | 4 features |
| States Available | 51 | Not disclosed |
| Compounded | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Brand Name | — | — |
| FSA/HSA Accepted | — | — |
| FDA Warning Letters | 1 letter | ✓None |
About Maximus
Maximus is a men's health platform selling compounded semaglutide from $149.99/mo on a 12-month plan, plus compounded tirzepatide, alongside testosterone replacement therapy and longevity treatments. It covers all 50 states plus DC, and a microdose protocol is available for patients with less weight to lose.
Read our full Maximus review →About ShedRx
ShedRx is a telehealth seller with three formats of compounded GLP-1 medication: drops, lozenges, and injections.
Read our full ShedRx review →Pros & Cons
Maximus
What we like
- Shows its price before the medical questionnaire, so you can compare it without handing over health information
- The monthly price stays the same as your dose goes up
- The monthly price includes the medication and shipping
- Serves all 50 states
- A live video visit with a clinician is required before a prescription, which is slower than a form and is the more careful intake
Watch-outs
- Semaglutide costs $249.99 a month, 36% above the $184 median for compounded semaglutide across the sellers we compare
- Tirzepatide costs $359.99 a month, 44% above the $250 median for compounded tirzepatide across the sellers we compare
- Ask which pharmacy fills the prescription before you pay, so you can check its license
- The FDA has issued Maximus a warning letter. Read what it alleges: a letter flags a problem but does not by itself rule a seller out
- Its orforglipron, semaglutide and tirzepatide are compounded rather than FDA-approved, so they have not been reviewed by the agency for safety, effectiveness or manufacturing quality
ShedRx
What we like
- Semaglutide costs $149 a month, 19% below the $184 median for compounded semaglutide across the sellers we compare
- The monthly price includes the medication, clinician visits and coaching
- We found no FDA warning letters issued to ShedRx
- Offers both oral and injectable options, so the format is your choice
Watch-outs
- Tirzepatide costs $299 a month, 20% above the $250 median for compounded tirzepatide across the sellers we compare
- You only see a price after finishing the medical intake, so you cannot compare costs before sharing health information
- Confirm it serves your state before you start the intake
- Ask which pharmacy fills the prescription before you pay, so you can check its license
- Its orforglipron, semaglutide and tirzepatide are compounded rather than FDA-approved, so they have not been reviewed by the agency for safety, effectiveness or manufacturing quality
Our Verdict
ShedRx is where we would start, above all for oral orforglipron alongside the injectables. It also costs $50.99 less each month than Maximus. Maximus fits better if coverage in all 50 states, which most sellers will not confirm is your priority.
Choose Maximus if…
You want coverage in all 50 states, which most sellers will not confirm and an opening price near $199.99 a month.
Choose ShedRx if…
You want oral orforglipron alongside the injectables and an opening price near $149 a month.
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Compounded semaglutide at $133/month
From $133/mo
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From $197/mo
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Starting below a standard dose, with microdose tiers
From $99/mo
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