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Calibrate vs MadeMed: Which Is Better?

Head-to-head comparison of Calibrate and MadeMed based on our independent scoring across trust, value, experience, product range, and reputation — plus real pricing for the treatments they both offer.

Our Verdict

Calibrate scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (66.9/100 vs 57.3/100), leading on trust & safety, experience, reputation. MadeMed comes out ahead on value, product range.

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Calibrate is a year-long metabolic-reset program pairing coaching and biomarker tracking with insurance-navigated branded GLP-1 prescribing — built for members who already have GLP-1 coverage, not cash-pay patients.

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MadeMed is a Houston-registered telehealth brand selling compounded injectable and oral GLP-1s, sermorelin, NAD+ and tadalafil through the Xpedicare provider network.

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Score Breakdown

DimensionCalibrateMadeMed
Overall Score66.9/100 ✓57.3/100
Trust & Safety30%76/100 ✓55/100
Value25%58/10066/100 ✓
Experience20%72/100 ✓45/100
Product Range15%60/10072/100 ✓
Reputation10%62/100 ✓45/100

At a Glance

Founded2019—
HeadquartersNew York, NYHouston, TX
Publicly tradedNoNo
Treatment categories13
Treatments listed27
Starting price$25/mo$30/mo

Pricing Where They Compete

Prices shown are based on our most recent research and may not reflect current pricing. Telehealth providers update their pricing frequently. Always verify pricing directly with the provider before purchasing.

CategoryCalibrateMadeMed
Weight Loss / GLP-1$25–$1350
Insurance-Navigated Branded GLP-1
$99–$199
Compounded Semaglutide (injectable)

Calibrate

+Comprehensive year-long program combining 1:1 coaching, biomarker/lab review, and a connected smart scale alongside GLP-1 prescribing
+Insurance-navigation support aims to get members GLP-1 medication near a $25/month copay when commercial coverage applies
+Strong Trustpilot rating (4.5/5, ~1,200 reviews) with many members reporting 40-70+ lb losses
−Poor fit and high cost for cash-pay patients without GLP-1 insurance coverage — medication bills separately and can approach full brand retail (roughly $1,000+/month) if a plan doesn't cover it
−$199/month program fee requires a 3-month minimum commitment ($597) before month-to-month conversion
−Reports of 3+ week waits for medication-dose changes and inconsistent coach assignment session-to-session
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MadeMed

+Offers both injectable and oral/sublingual versions of semaglutide, tirzepatide and sermorelin, plus NAD+ as injection or nasal spray
+Operating entity, provider network (Xpedicare) and a partner pharmacy (Red Rock) are named in the terms and About page
+Advertised GLP-1 entry pricing from $99/mo is at the low end of the market
−Product pages showed no pricing or product detail during our research, in a direct fetch or a real browser
−Advertised prices and state coverage (about 40 states) come from brand-issued press releases and can't be verified on-site
−No Trustpilot or other independent patient reviews; public coverage is mostly paid newswire content
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Calibrate vs MadeMed — FAQ

Is Calibrate better than MadeMed?

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Calibrate scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (66.9/100 vs 57.3/100), leading on trust & safety, experience, reputation. MadeMed comes out ahead on value, product range.

Is Calibrate or MadeMed cheaper?

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Calibrate has the lower starting price (from $25/mo vs $30/mo for MadeMed). Starting prices are for the cheapest treatment each offers — compare the specific treatment you need, and check what each price includes.

What do Calibrate and MadeMed both offer?

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Both platforms treat Weight Loss / GLP-1. Calibrate covers 1 treatment category total and MadeMed covers 3.

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