Is Maximus legit?
Checked · by Julian Caraulani
Quick answer
Maximus is a real online program, and its public record includes an FDA warning letter you should read before you pay. The FDA has sent Maximus a warning letter: FDA sent Maximus a warning letter on June 8, 2026 about website claims for compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide (GLP-1 weight loss), not its ED or hair loss products. On Trustpilot it scores 4.4/5 from 1,104 reviews. Its lowest published all-in plan is $24.99 per month (Oral minoxidil, 90-day supply, per month, sold as a 90-day supply), read on its own site on October 31, 2026. Availability: All 50 states plus DC, per its own site (2026-10-31). Cancellation: Month-to-month plans can turn off auto-renewal any time; 3-, 6- and 12-month plans run to the end of the term with no partial refund.
- FDA warning letters
- Letter on record
- Trustpilot
- 4.4/5, 1,104 reviews
- Lowest all-in plan
- $24.99/mo, per month, sold as a 90-day supply
- Medication
- FDA-approved + compounded
- States
- All 50 states plus DC, per its own site (2026-10-31)
- Our score
- 8.1/10, #8 of 20
Maximus, from $24.99/mo
Medication included · Consultation: Not stated on the ED page · Cancellation: Month-to-month plans can turn off auto-renewal any time; 3-, 6- and 12-month plans run to the end of the term with no partial refund
Price checked Oct 31 · No email needed
The public record
The FDA has sent Maximus a warning letter: FDA sent Maximus a warning letter on June 8, 2026 about website claims for compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide (GLP-1 weight loss), not its ED or hair loss products.
A warning letter concerns how a product is marketed or made and is not a final agency action. Read it yourself before deciding. Read the letter on fda.gov →
- FDA warning letter on record
- Medication type stated: FDA-approved + compounded
- Publishes an all-in monthly price
- States its cancellation terms
- LegitScript
- Shows a LegitScript seal on its site (seal ID 9646940), linked to LegitScript's checker for maximustribe.com. Certification not independently confirmed.source, checked October 31, 2026
- Pharmacy
- ED medication is compounded by a licensed US pharmacy under a physician's prescription; the pharmacy is not named.source, checked October 31, 2026
Compounded medication is prepared by a pharmacy and is not FDA-approved as a finished product. As with any online program, confirm a licensed clinician reviews your intake and that the dispensing pharmacy is licensed.
What customers say
On Trustpilot, Maximus scores 4.4/5 from 1,104 reviews.
Recurring complaints are the useful signal, more than the average. Where a theme is price, compare it with the dated prices below.
Read the reviews →What Maximus charges
| Plan | Per month |
|---|---|
Blood Flow entry plan (compounded, 10 mg x 4) checked 2026-10-31Compounded, not FDA-approved Free shipping, no membership fee; consult fee not stated on the ED page. Per-dose figure is $35.99 divided by 4 (our arithmetic). The drug is not named in the plan line. source, 2026-10-31 | $35.99 $9 per dose |
Compounded sildenafil checked 2026-10-31Compounded, not FDA-approved Doses per month not shown source, 2026-10-31 | $49.99 |
Compounded tadalafil checked 2026-10-31Compounded, not FDA-approved source, 2026-10-31 | $53.99 |
Oral minoxidil, 90-day supply checked 2026-10-31Off-label for hair loss; the page does not say whether it is compounded source, 2026-10-31 | $24.99 |
Oral finasteride, 90-day supply checked 2026-10-31FDA-approved product source, 2026-10-31 | $34.99 |
All-in-One Gel (compounded dutasteride, minoxidil, tretinoin, fexofenadine) checked 2026-10-31Compounded, not FDA-approved source, 2026-10-31 | $64.99 |
Optimal Panel (yearly blood panel) checked 2026-10-312,000+ draw locations; a one-time Essential Panel is $99.99 source, 2026-10-31 | Not published $199.99 per yearly panel |
Testosterone injection (compounded), 6-month plan checked 2026-10-31Compounded, not FDA-approved Consultations and monitoring included. The testosterone page says the evaluation includes an at-home lab test but does not price it, so this is not counted as all in. source, 2026-10-31 | $99.99 plus add-ons |
Testosterone injection (compounded), 1 month checked 2026-10-31Compounded, not FDA-approved Consultations and monitoring included. The testosterone page says the evaluation includes an at-home lab test but does not price it, so this is not counted as all in. source, 2026-10-31 | $199.99 plus add-ons |
Testosterone cream (compounded), 6-month plan checked 2026-10-31Compounded, not FDA-approved Consultations and monitoring included. The testosterone page says the evaluation includes an at-home lab test but does not price it, so this is not counted as all in. source, 2026-10-31 | $99.99 plus add-ons |
Oral testosterone (compounded), 6-month plan checked 2026-10-31Compounded, not FDA-approved Consultations and monitoring included. The testosterone page says the evaluation includes an at-home lab test but does not price it, so this is not counted as all in. source, 2026-10-31 | $149.99 plus add-ons |
Enclomiphene (compounded), 12-month plan checked 2026-10-31Compounded, not FDA-approved Consultations and monitoring included. The testosterone page says the evaluation includes an at-home lab test but does not price it, so this is not counted as all in. source, 2026-10-31 | $99.99 plus add-ons |
- Medication in price
- Included
- Consultation
- Not stated on the ED page
- Membership
- None
- Labs
- Optional: $199.99 a year panel
- Insurance
- Not stated (HSA or FSA coverage depends on your plan)
- Cancellation
- Month-to-month plans can turn off auto-renewal any time; 3-, 6- and 12-month plans run to the end of the term with no partial refund
The trade-offs
In its favour
- No membership fee and free shipping
- Every US state for ED
- FDA-approved oral finasteride available
To weigh
- All ED products are compounded, not FDA-approved generics
- Consult fee not stated on the ED page
- FDA warning letter in 2026 over GLP-1 weight-loss marketing
Is Maximus the cheapest?
Erectile dysfunction (ED): #6 of 8 on price, at $35.99/mo.
Lower: Strut Health $16/mo, GoodRx Care $18/mo, BlueChew $20/mo.
Hair loss: #9 of 10 on price, at $24.99/mo.
Lower: Keeps $14/mo, Ro $16/mo, GoodRx Care $16/mo.
Price is one of five criteria in our score. Every program's price · ranked on price, care and safety.
- FDA-approved and compounded
- No FDA warning letter found
- No state list published
Higher-scored programs we also track
Scored on the same five criteria as Maximus (8.1/10). See the full ranking.
What we could not verify
- Consult fee for ED and hair loss
- Which drug the entry plan dispenses
- Hair loss state coverage
Ready to check Maximus yourself?
From $24.99/month (per month, sold as a 90-day supply). A clinician decides whether treatment is right for you.
Visit MaximusCommon questions
Is Maximus legit?
Maximus is a real online program, and its public record includes an FDA warning letter you should read before you pay. The FDA has sent Maximus a warning letter: FDA sent Maximus a warning letter on June 8, 2026 about website claims for compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide (GLP-1 weight loss), not its ED or hair loss products. On Trustpilot it scores 4.4/5 from 1,104 reviews. Its lowest published all-in plan is $24.99 per month (Oral minoxidil, 90-day supply, per month, sold as a 90-day supply), read on its own site on October 31, 2026. Availability: All 50 states plus DC, per its own site (2026-10-31). Cancellation: Month-to-month plans can turn off auto-renewal any time; 3-, 6- and 12-month plans run to the end of the term with no partial refund.
Is Maximus a scam?
The FDA has sent Maximus a warning letter: FDA sent Maximus a warning letter on June 8, 2026 about website claims for compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide (GLP-1 weight loss), not its ED or hair loss products. Maximus publishes its prices and its cancellation terms on its own site, and a licensed clinician decides whether to prescribe. Our score for it is 8.1/10 on the same five criteria we use for every program.
How much does Maximus really cost?
From $24.99 per month (Oral minoxidil, 90-day supply, per month, sold as a 90-day supply). Membership: None. Consultation: Not stated on the ED page. Labs: Optional: $199.99 a year panel.
Is the medication included in Maximus's price?
Yes, the headline price includes the medication.
Does Maximus use FDA-approved or compounded medication?
FDA-approved + compounded. Compounded drugs are prepared by a pharmacy and are not FDA-approved as finished products.
Can I cancel Maximus?
Month-to-month plans can turn off auto-renewal any time; 3-, 6- and 12-month plans run to the end of the term with no partial refund.
How did Men's Health Watchdog check Maximus?
We read its own pricing pages and date every price, search the FDA warning-letter database with a control term that must return results, and record its public review score where one exists. Commission plays no part in its score.
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Sources
- Pharmacy (checked October 31, 2026)
- Maximus pricing page (checked October 31, 2026)
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- Maximus pricing page (checked October 31, 2026)
- Maximus pricing page (checked October 31, 2026)
- Maximus pricing page (checked October 31, 2026)
- Maximus pricing page (checked October 31, 2026)
- FDA warning letter
- Maximus on Trustpilot
- LegitScript (checked October 31, 2026)