Victoza$526
Byetta$816
Wegovy$871
Trulicity$975
Ozempic$992
Rybelsus$995
Zepbound$1,052
Mounjaro$1,077
Saxenda$1,308
Victoza$526
Byetta$816
Wegovy$871
Trulicity$975
Ozempic$992
Rybelsus$995
Zepbound$1,052
Mounjaro$1,077
Saxenda$1,308

Strut Health vs TMates

Strut Health and TMates compared on real monthly cost, medications, states served and how each one verifies.

By Sam Reed · Founder and data lead
TL;DR — our verdict
Strut Health rates higher at 8.2/10.
Strut Health
8.2/10
$99per month, from
-$100/mo vs TMates
TMates
7.8/10
$199per month, from
+$100/mo vs Strut Health
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Every line that matters

Strut Health
TMates
Month-1 price
$99
$199
Month-2+ price
$99
$199
Three-month total
$297
$597
Membership fee
Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Consultation fee
None
None
Shipping
Free
Free
Medications
Compounded semaglutide, Compounded tirzepatide
Compounded semaglutide, Compounded tirzepatide
Forms
Oral tablet, Injection
Injection
Medication type
Compounded only
Compounded only
States served
49 states
45 states
Insurance
No
Yes
Partner pharmacy
Not disclosed
Not disclosed
LegitScript badge
Yes
Not disclosed
Cancel anytime
Yes
Yes
Our rating
8.2 / 10
7.8 / 10
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Real cost over three months

An introductory month makes a programme look cheaper than it is. This is the first month plus two at the standing rate, which is where the two actually separate.

Strut Health
Month 1
$99
Months 2–3
$99 × 2
Three-month total
$297
TMates
Month 1
$199
Months 2–3
$199 × 2
Three-month total
$597
Quick pick

Which one is you?

Choose Strut Health if…
  • Users who prefer a needle-free oral semaglutide option at a reasonable price
  • Oral semaglutide lozenge option — no needles required
  • Free consultations and follow-ups with no hidden fees
  • 2-day express shipping on initial orders
Choose TMates if…
  • Users with insurance who want a coached GLP-1 program with multiple medication options
  • One of the few GLP-1 providers that accepts major insurance
  • Flat-rate pricing includes meds, consults, coaching, and delivery
  • 24/7 SMS-based coaching and digital check-ins
Safety

How both check out

Strut Health
Caution

Partner pharmacy: Not published

LegitScript: Certified · FDA letters: 1

Read what the FDA wrote — a warning letter asks a company to fix something. It is not a recall.

TMates
Verified

Partner pharmacy: Not published

LegitScript: No badge found · FDA letters: none on file

What the medication actually costs

Both programmes price their own service. This is what a pharmacy pays for the branded drug underneath, so you can see what each one adds on top.

Tirzepatide
$1,077
pharmacy acquisition cost, lowest package
Aug 12, 2026
Semaglutide
$992
pharmacy acquisition cost, lowest package
Aug 12, 2026
Semaglutide
$995
pharmacy acquisition cost, lowest package
Aug 12, 2026
Semaglutide
$871
pharmacy acquisition cost, lowest package
Aug 12, 2026
Tirzepatide
$1,052
pharmacy acquisition cost, lowest package
Aug 12, 2026

Source: CMS NADAC. This is what pharmacies pay, not a retail price and not what you would be charged.

Questions

Good to know

Strut Health starts at $199 per month. Includes consultation, medication, and shipping. Consultation is free and shipping is free.

Data sources · cited with retrieval dates

NADAC figures are pharmacy acquisition costs, not retail prices and not what you will pay. This content is educational and is not medical advice.