Choosing between telos rx and Maves Health for GLP-1 weight loss comes down to what you pay after month one. Maves opens cheaper on semaglutide. telos rx costs less on both molecules from month two onward, and adds needle-free and microdosed options. Both are fully online, and both require approval by a licensed provider.
Maves Health wins month one on semaglutide. telos rx wins every month after that. Maves charges $89 for a first month of compounded semaglutide, then $189. telos rx lists it as low as $99 a month. On tirzepatide the gap is wider: $284 a month at Maves after the first month, against as low as $139 at telos rx. Maves has the sharper men's training focus. telos rx has more formats, included labs, and a named pharmacy.
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Figures for both companies reflect publicly published pricing as of this article's publish date and are subject to change.
Compounded medications are not FDA-approved. Any prescription is subject to medical approval by a licensed provider, and approval is never automatic.
What is telos rx?
telos rx is an online-first, asynchronous telehealth service for weight management. You complete an intake of roughly five minutes. A US-licensed provider reviews it on their own time, with no video call to book.
The program is built on compounded GLP-1 medication. That includes compounded semaglutide and compounded tirzepatide. Medication is prepared by partner compounding pharmacies, VialsRX and Jungle Jim's. Providers come from Arora Health Group.
If you are approved, your plan includes free 2-day shipping, unlimited care-team messaging, quarterly labs and dose adjustments. You can cancel anytime with no fee. You pay nothing if a provider declines you. Plans are FSA and HSA eligible, and telos rx is LegitScript-certified.
If you came here because Maves speaks to men's goals, our men's health hub puts weight loss, sermorelin, NAD+ and PT-141 in one place. Start your online visit to see what a provider recommends.
What is Maves Health?
Maves Health is an online telehealth brand built around men's performance. Its pitch is fat loss that protects muscle. The copy talks about cuts, lean mass and time in the gym, and it reads that way throughout.
The range goes beyond weight. Alongside compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide, it lists sermorelin from $120 a month and NAD+ from $149 a month. Its FAQ also names enclomiphene. Its journal pairs GLP-1s with sermorelin in named protocols such as a cut protocol and a gains protocol.
The process is fully online. A short assessment goes to a licensed provider. If a prescription is written, a licensed US pharmacy prepares it and ships it free in discreet packaging. Maves says patients can message their clinician 24/7, with no appointment needed.
Maves displays a LegitScript seal for maveshealth.com in its footer. It accepts HSA and FSA cards, charges no membership fee, and lets you cancel through the patient portal at any time. It also states clearly that compounded medications are not FDA-approved.
There is one detail worth knowing. The shipping policy and terms of service on maveshealth.com are written in the name of Homera Health LLC. The terms name Beluga Health, P.A. and Keeva Medical Group as the affiliated provider groups. That points to a shared operator behind more than one brand, which is common in this category and not a problem in itself.
Medications: what each program offers
Both services are built on the same two molecules. Semaglutide acts on the GLP-1 receptor. Tirzepatide acts on two receptors, GLP-1 and GIP. A provider decides which one is appropriate for you, if either is.
The compounded versions sold by both companies are not FDA-approved. For background, see the NIH NIDDK overview of prescription weight-management medication and the FDA overview of drug compounding.
Maves says a formulation may include vitamin B12 or L-carnitine alongside the GLP-1. It frames those as personalisation. Ask what is in your specific preparation, whichever service you choose.
The real difference is format. Maves lists its GLP-1s as injectables, and its journal carries injection-site guides. telos rx offers injections too, plus two formats Maves does not list. One is a needle-free oral GLP-1 from $9 a day. It dispenses oral semaglutide or oral tirzepatide, at the clinician's choice. The other is microdosed tirzepatide, as low as $116 a month.
Format matters more than it sounds. Plenty of men put off starting because of the needle. Others stall during the climb to a full dose. A needle-free option handles the first. A microdose gives your provider a gentler on-ramp for the second. If needles are the sticking point, start the oral GLP-1 intake.
Key takeaway: Same two compounded molecules. Maves is $10 cheaper for the first month of semaglutide. telos rx is lower on both molecules from month two, and adds needle-free and microdosed formats.
Pricing: read past the first month
Maves publishes its prices openly, and they are easy to find. That deserves credit. The structure is a discounted first month, then a standard monthly rate.
Maves Health lists these figures:
- Compounded semaglutide, $89 for the first month, then $189 per month.
- Compounded tirzepatide, $184 for the first month, then $284 per month.
The first-month figure is a $100 discount, applied automatically at checkout. Its site banner advertises GLP-1s from $99 for the first month, while the product pages show $89. We quote the product-page figure.
telos rx publishes these figures:
- Compounded semaglutide, as low as $99 per month.
- Compounded tirzepatide, as low as $139 per month.
- Microdosed tirzepatide, as low as $116 per month.
- Needle-free oral GLP-1, from $9 a day.
Here is the honest read. For your first month of semaglutide, Maves is $10 cheaper. That is a real saving and we will not pretend otherwise.
From month two, the picture flips. Semaglutide at Maves is $189 against as low as $99 at telos rx. Tirzepatide is $284 against as low as $139. Our figures are as-low-as prices, so confirm your own number at intake. Even so, the gap on tirzepatide is more than the first-month discount repeated every month.
GLP-1s are rarely a one-month decision. The renewal price is what you actually live with. Compare that one. Start your intake to see your own plan price.
How the process works
With telos rx, you complete a roughly five-minute intake online. You answer questions about your health history, current medication and goals. A US-licensed provider reviews it asynchronously. If you are approved, medication ships free with 2-day delivery.
With Maves, you complete what it calls a two-minute assessment. A licensed provider reviews it and, if appropriate, builds a plan. Maves advertises same-day doctor visits. Its shipping policy says orders are processed within two to three business days, with average delivery of four to twelve business days.
Asynchronous is worth defining. It means no scheduled call and no video visit. You submit your information, a provider reads it on their own time, and the decision comes back to you. There is nothing to reschedule if your day runs long.
Neither service prescribes automatically. Any medication is subject to medical approval by a licensed provider.
Support after you start
This is where Maves makes a strong promise. It states 24/7 provider messaging and same-day answers, with no appointment needed. It also says its doctors can prescribe an anti-nausea medication if side effects need it. For men who want a fast line to a clinician, that is a genuine selling point.
telos rx includes unlimited care-team messaging and dose adjustments in the plan price. We also include quarterly labs. Maves does not publish lab monitoring for its GLP-1 plans, so read that as not publicly listed rather than absent.
There is also the question of who compounds your medication. telos rx names its pharmacies, VialsRX and Jungle Jim's. Maves says licensed US pharmacies but does not name them. Knowing the pharmacy lets you check its licence with the state board yourself.
One policy note. Maves' shipping page says all sales of prescription products are final. That is common across the category, but read it before you order.
Safety and disclosure
Both programs are provider-gated. A licensed provider reviews your history before anything is prescribed.
GLP-1 medication is not right for everyone. Providers screen for a personal or family history of medullary thyroid cancer and for multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome type 2. They also screen for severe gastrointestinal disease and for a history of pancreatitis. Common early side effects include nausea and other digestive symptoms, which often ease as the body adjusts.
Maves publishes a detailed safety information page, which we would encourage anyone to read. Its product pages also carry a weight-loss calculator built on branded-drug trial averages. Maves labels it with a disclaimer that compounded GLP-1s are not FDA-approved. Branded-drug results do not transfer automatically to compounded preparations, so read those figures with care.
Share your full health history at intake so your provider can make a safe call. Muscle preservation is a fair concern for men on a GLP-1. Resistance training and enough protein are the basics, whichever service you use.
Which service is right for you?
Best for a lower price from month two on both molecules, needle-free and microdosed options, quarterly labs included, and a named pharmacy.
Best if you want the cheapest possible first month of semaglutide, a program written around lifting and body composition, and stated 24/7 messaging.
For most men comparing the two on total cost and flexibility, telos rx is the stronger pick. If the gym-first framing and a lower first month matter most, Maves is a reasonable choice.
Frequently asked questions
Is Maves Health legitimate?
Maves Health displays a LegitScript seal for maveshealth.com in its site footer. Its posted terms describe a technology platform, with care delivered by affiliated provider groups named as Beluga Health, P.A. and Keeva Medical Group. Its GLP-1s are compounded, and it says so. telos rx is also LegitScript-certified.
How much does Maves Health cost compared to telos rx?
Maves Health lists compounded semaglutide at $89 for the first month, then $189 a month. Its compounded tirzepatide is $184 for the first month, then $284 a month. telos rx lists semaglutide as low as $99 a month and tirzepatide as low as $139 a month. Maves is $10 cheaper for one month on semaglutide. From month two, telos rx is lower on both.
Is Maves Health only for men?
Its copy is written for men, with protocols framed around cutting fat and keeping muscle. The site does not say women are excluded, and some of its testimonials come from women. telos rx serves both men and women, with a dedicated men's page covering weight, recovery and sexual health.
Does Maves Health offer a needle-free GLP-1?
Not as a listed product. Its product pages cover compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide, and its journal includes injection guides. telos rx offers a needle-free oral GLP-1 from $9 a day, which dispenses oral semaglutide or oral tirzepatide at the clinician's discretion.
Are the GLP-1 medications at either company FDA-approved?
No. The compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide sold by both companies are not FDA-approved and are not evaluated by the FDA for safety, effectiveness or quality. Maves Health states this on its site, and so does telos rx. A licensed provider decides whether a compounded option suits your history.
Can I switch from Maves Health to telos rx?
Yes. You can start a new online visit with telos rx at any time. Share your full health history, including your current medication and dose. A licensed provider reviews it and decides what is appropriate. Any prescription is subject to medical approval by a licensed provider.
telos rx is LegitScript-certified. Compounded medication is not FDA-approved and is not evaluated by the FDA for safety, effectiveness or quality. Every prescription is subject to medical approval by a licensed provider, and individual results vary. telos rx operates as an online-first, asynchronous telehealth service. Pricing and details for Maves Health were taken from its public website and are accurate as of publication.
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