Maximus reviews
Maximus (Maximus Health, Inc., Santa Monica) is a performance-medicine brand built around testosterone that also sells weight-loss GLP-1s, offering compounded semaglutide from $116 and tirzepatide from $198 per 28-day supply alongside brand-name Wegovy, Ozempic and Zepbound. It received an FDA warning letter in June 2026 over claims that its compounded products were clinically studied and its pharmacies FDA-approved.
What Maximus costs
Normalised to a monthly price and captured from Maximus's own pages on September 16, 2026. Introductory offers are noted, never used as the price.
| Plan | Medication | Per month | What's included | Captured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compounded semaglutide — 28-day supply"Starting at" price for the lowest dose. A comparison box on the same page states compounded pricing as $149.99 to $249.99 a month, which contradicts this figure; both appear on the site on the same day. | Compounded semaglutideCompounded semaglutide | $116/mo | medication · clinician review · shipping | September 16, 2026 |
| Compounded tirzepatide — 28-day supply"Starting at" price. Maximus says its flat monthly plans include access to all dose tiers, so the price should not climb with titration — though the same page's comparison box quotes a different range. | Compounded tirzepatide (GLP-1 and GIP)Compounded tirzepatide | $198/mo | medication · clinician review · shipping | September 16, 2026 |
| Foundayo tablets — brand-nameLilly's own LillyDirect price for Foundayo is $149 a month at the starting doses, so this carries a modest markup. | Foundayo (orforglipron)Oral GLP-1s | $199.99/mo | medication · clinician review · shipping | September 16, 2026 |
| Wegovy pens — brand-nameNovoCare Pharmacy sells the Wegovy pen self-pay at $349 a month, so this is effectively the manufacturer price. Wegovy tablets are listed at $249.99 and Ozempic at $349.99. | Wegovy pen (semaglutide injection)Brand-name GLP-1s | $349.99/mo | medication · clinician review · shipping | September 16, 2026 |
| Zepbound — brand-nameLillyDirect sells Zepbound self-pay from $299 at the starting dose, so this sits above the manufacturer price. Mounjaro is listed at $1,249.99, which is far above LillyDirect's $499. | Zepbound (tirzepatide)Brand-name GLP-1s | $449.99/mo | medication · clinician review · shipping | September 16, 2026 |
medication · clinician review · shipping · captured September 16, 2026
"Starting at" price for the lowest dose. A comparison box on the same page states compounded pricing as $149.99 to $249.99 a month, which contradicts this figure; both appear on the site on the same day.
medication · clinician review · shipping · captured September 16, 2026
"Starting at" price. Maximus says its flat monthly plans include access to all dose tiers, so the price should not climb with titration — though the same page's comparison box quotes a different range.
medication · clinician review · shipping · captured September 16, 2026
Lilly's own LillyDirect price for Foundayo is $149 a month at the starting doses, so this carries a modest markup.
medication · clinician review · shipping · captured September 16, 2026
NovoCare Pharmacy sells the Wegovy pen self-pay at $349 a month, so this is effectively the manufacturer price. Wegovy tablets are listed at $249.99 and Ozempic at $349.99.
medication · clinician review · shipping · captured September 16, 2026
LillyDirect sells Zepbound self-pay from $299 at the starting dose, so this sits above the manufacturer price. Mounjaro is listed at $1,249.99, which is far above LillyDirect's $499.
Maximus charges no membership fee and says its flat monthly plans cover every dose tier, which would make it one of the few compounded sellers where titration does not raise the bill. Two things undercut the clarity. The same page carries contradictory figures: individual product cards show compounded semaglutide from $116 and tirzepatide from $198, while a comparison box on the same page quotes compounded pricing at $149.99 to $249.99 and brand pricing "from $499" when several brand cards are lower. And a homepage banner offers $100 off the first month for new clients buying a 12-month plan, which implies some prices may assume a year's commitment — the product cards do not say. On the brand side, only the Wegovy pen matches the manufacturer's own self-pay price; Zepbound and especially Mounjaro cost more here than buying direct.
Is Maximus legit?
Maximus Health, Inc. is a Santa Monica telehealth brand best known for testosterone protocols, selling compounded and brand-name GLP-1s through board-certified physicians. It does not publish a legal entity or a real office address on its marketing pages — the address on its BBB file and on the FDA's warning letter is a private mailbox. In June 2026 the FDA wrote to it over marketing claims for its compounded products, and its terms and conditions page does not load, so its cancellation policy could not be read.
- Company:
- Maximus Health, Inc. dba Maximus — the only published address is a private mailbox at 2219 Main St PMB 347, Santa Monica, CA 90405
- Pharmacy partner:
- Not named. Maximus says it partners with US-based licensed compounding pharmacies operating to USP standards, selected through a vetting process. The FDA's June 2026 letter required it to identify the entities that actually produce its compounded products.
- Clinicians:
- Board-certified physicians review each intake and decide whether to prescribe. Named clinicians are published for the testosterone line but not for weight loss.
- States served:
- Every state except Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana, per its own FAQ.
- Cancellation:
- Not published in any reachable form. The terms and conditions link on the site returns an error page, so there is no confirmable notice period or cancellation mechanism for an ongoing plan. One recent reviewer describes being charged around $2,000 up front for several months of product they had not intended to renew; the company called it a system error and reversed it within the same weekend.
- Refunds:
- The only refund rule we could find is that a patient not approved for treatment receives a full refund minus the cost of the doctor consultation — an amount Maximus does not publish anywhere. Its terms and conditions page returns an error, so no broader refund policy could be read.
- FDA warning letter · 2026-06-08The FDA issued warning letter MARCS-CMS 730095 to Maximus Health, Inc. after reviewing maximustribe.com in May 2026. It quotes the claims "Clinically studied ingredients", "Clinically studied to help patients" and "Proven to lose weight effectively" as representing its compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide as FDA-approved or evaluated for safety and effectiveness when they have not been, making the products misbranded under sections 502(a) and 502(bb). It separately objects to the site describing its sources as "FDA approved pharmacies", stating no such designation exists for compounding pharmacies or outsourcing facilities. Maximus was given 15 business days to identify its compounders, supply labelling samples and correct the claims. Source
Safety of what they sell: Is compounded tirzepatide safe? · Is compounded semaglutide safe?
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Trustpilot rates Maximus 4.4 out of 5 across 1,070 reviews and the company replies to every negative one. Reviewers consistently praise a support team that is quick and knowledgeable, straightforward onboarding and convenient lab kits, and one recent review specifically credits support with reversing an unexpected renewal charge over a holiday weekend. Its BBB file is rougher and much smaller: 18 complaints, no accreditation, and visible reviews describing identity-verification problems before a consultation and dissatisfaction after a long period as a paying customer. The pattern across both sources, read alongside the FDA letter about its marketing copy, is a company whose day-to-day service is well regarded but whose billing mechanics and advertising claims have drawn scrutiny from customers and the regulator alike. Note also that the BBB lists it under vitamins and supplements rather than as a medical or telehealth business.
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Pros
- ＋ Offers both brand-name and compounded GLP-1 options
- ＋ Doctor-supervised telehealth intake and follow-up
- ＋ No separate membership fee on brand-name plans
Cons
- － F rating with BBB and multiple unresolved billing complaints
- － Advertised prices rise substantially after the introductory period
- － Customer reports of shipping delays and slow support response
Medications & eligibility
Medications
- • Compounded semaglutide
- • Compounded tirzepatide
- • Wegovy®
- • Zepbound®
Eligibility & insurance
Decided by a Maximus physician after reviewing your medical history. No numeric BMI threshold is published for the weight-loss line. If you are not approved, Maximus says you are refunded minus the consultation fee, which it does not publish.
Insurance: not accepted (cash pay)
How Maximus works
- 1Complete an online health questionnaire, which Maximus says takes about five minutes with no appointment needed.
- 2A board-certified physician reviews it and decides whether a GLP-1 is appropriate for you.
- 3If prescribed, the medication ships to your door in discreet, unmarked packaging.
Alternatives to Maximus
Providers in the same lane and price band, plus the comparison pages that include this one.
Defy Medical7.8/10Compounded tirzepatideCompounded semaglutideHigher overall score: 7.8/10Pricing not listedRead review →
Agile Telehealth7.0/10Compounded semaglutideCompounded tirzepatideSame kind of medicationPricing not listedRead review →Maximus FAQ
How much does Maximus cost for weight loss?
Compounded semaglutide starts at $116 per 28-day supply and compounded tirzepatide at $198, with no membership fee. Brand-name options run from $199.99 for Foundayo tablets to $449.99 for Zepbound and $1,249.99 for Mounjaro. Be aware that a comparison box on the same page quotes different compounded pricing of $149.99 to $249.99.
What is the FDA warning letter to Maximus about?
The FDA reviewed maximustribe.com in May 2026 and wrote to the company that June. It objected to claims that its compounded products were "clinically studied" and "proven to lose weight effectively", saying these imply FDA approval the products do not have, and to the site describing its sources as "FDA approved pharmacies" — a designation the agency says does not exist for compounding pharmacies.
How do I cancel Maximus?
The company does not say in any page we could reach — its terms and conditions link returns an error. There is no published notice period or cancellation mechanism for an ongoing plan, which is worth weighing given that at least one reviewer describes an unintended multi-month charge.
Is Maximus cheaper than buying brand-name GLP-1s direct?
Mostly not. Its Wegovy pen price of $349.99 matches what NovoCare charges directly, but Zepbound at $449.99 is above LillyDirect's $299 starting price, Foundayo at $199.99 is above Lilly's $149, and Mounjaro at $1,249.99 is far above LillyDirect's flat $499. Its compounded prices are where it is genuinely competitive.
Is Maximus available in my state?
Maximus says its weight-loss protocol is available nationwide except in Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana. It does not publish a state-by-state breakdown beyond that exclusion.
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- Maximus weight-loss page (compounded and brand prices) — accessed September 16, 2026
- FDA warning letter: Maximus Health, Inc. (MARCS-CMS 730095) — accessed September 16, 2026
- Trustpilot: maximustribe.com — accessed September 16, 2026
- BBB profile: Maximus Tribe — accessed September 16, 2026
- LillyDirect: Zepbound and Mounjaro self-pay prices for comparison — accessed September 12, 2026