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Collective vs MadeMed: Which Is Better?

Head-to-head comparison of Collective 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

Collective scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (68.6/100 vs 57.3/100), leading on trust & safety, value, experience, reputation. MadeMed comes out ahead on product range.

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Collective is a new GLP-1 weight-loss service from Thrive Market founder Gunnar Lovelace. It sells compounded semaglutide at $59/mo and tirzepatide at $69/mo at every dose, plus a $199 annual membership.

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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

DimensionCollectiveMadeMed
Overall Score68.6/100 ✓57.3/100
Trust & Safety30%66/100 ✓55/100
Value25%90/100 ✓66/100
Experience20%70/100 ✓45/100
Product Range15%45/10072/100 ✓
Reputation10%55/100 ✓45/100

At a Glance

Founded——
Headquarters—Houston, TX
Publicly tradedNoNo
Treatment categories13
Treatments listed37
Starting price$17/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.

CategoryCollectiveMadeMed
Weight Loss / GLP-1$17
Annual Membership
$99–$199
Compounded Semaglutide (injectable)

Collective

+Lowest all-in compounded GLP-1 pricing we track: $59/mo semaglutide or $69/mo tirzepatide plus $199/yr membership (about $76–86/mo)
+Flat pricing at every dose, so the monthly cost does not climb during titration
+Membership includes unlimited physician messaging, quarterly dose reviews and registered-dietitian access
−Dispensing pharmacies, medical group and headquarters are not disclosed. The site only says 'state-licensed US pharmacies'
−Very short track record: 38 Trustpilot reviews and no independent press coverage beyond the founder's profile
−GLP-1 weight loss only, with no branded Wegovy/Zepbound option for patients who want FDA-approved product
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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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Collective vs MadeMed — FAQ

Is Collective better than MadeMed?

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Collective scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (68.6/100 vs 57.3/100), leading on trust & safety, value, experience, reputation. MadeMed comes out ahead on product range.

Is Collective or MadeMed cheaper?

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Collective has the lower starting price (from $17/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 Collective and MadeMed both offer?

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

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