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TRT scam checker: is your online program legit?
Every TRT program we track, with the checks we can show from public records and each program's own site. Click a program for its full "Is it legit?" page.
By Julian Caraulani · prices checked
Every program we track, checked
| Program | FDA warning letters | Trustpilot | All-in price | Cancellation stated | Score | Visit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximus | Letter on record | 4.4/5 (1,103) | $99.99/mo | Not stated | 8.6 | Visit |
| PeterMD | None found (October 26, 2026) | No profile we could quote | $79/mo | Yes | 8.3 | Visit |
| Hims | Letter on record | 2.9/5 (9,655) | $98/mo | Yes | 7.9 | Visit |
| Taurus Meds | None found (October 26, 2026) | No profile we could quote | $149/mo | Yes | 7.8 | Visit |
| DudeMeds | Not yet checked | No profile we could quote | $124.58/mo | Not stated | 7.7 | Visit |
| Hone Health | None found (October 26, 2026) | 4.8/5 (12,443) | $183/mo | Yes | 7.6 | Visit |
| LifeMD Men's Health | None found (October 26, 2026) | 3.9/5 (4,280) | $249/mo | Yes | 7.6 | Visit |
| MangoRx | None found (October 26, 2026) | No profile we could quote | $149/mo | Not stated | 7.6 | Visit |
| Male Excel | None found (October 26, 2026) | 4.5/5 (6,826) | $219/mo | Yes | 6.6 | Visit |
| Brightmeds | None found (October 26, 2026) | No profile we could quote | Not published | Yes | 6.0 | Visit |
| GoodLife Health | None found (October 26, 2026) | No profile we could quote | Not published | Yes | 5.6 | Visit |
FDA column: we search the FDA warning-letter database with a control term that must return results. Not yet searched: DudeMeds.
What the record says, program by program
- Maximus: The FDA has sent Maximus a warning letter: FDA sent Maximus a warning letter on June 8, 2026 about how it marketed compounded GLP-1 weight-loss drugs (not testosterone).
- PeterMD: We searched the FDA warning-letter database on October 26, 2026 and found no letter naming PeterMD.
- Hims: The FDA has sent Hims a warning letter: FDA sent Hims a warning letter on September 9, 2025 about how it marketed compounded semaglutide (not testosterone).
- Taurus Meds: We searched the FDA warning-letter database on October 26, 2026 and found no letter naming Taurus Meds.
- DudeMeds: We have not yet searched the FDA warning-letter database for DudeMeds.
- Hone Health: We searched the FDA warning-letter database on October 26, 2026 and found no letter naming Hone Health.
- LifeMD Men's Health: We searched the FDA warning-letter database on October 26, 2026 and found no letter naming LifeMD Men's Health.
- MangoRx: We searched the FDA warning-letter database on October 26, 2026 and found no letter naming MangoRx.
- Male Excel: We searched the FDA warning-letter database on October 26, 2026 and found no letter naming Male Excel.
- Brightmeds: We searched the FDA warning-letter database on October 26, 2026 and found no letter naming Brightmeds.
- GoodLife Health: We searched the FDA warning-letter database on October 26, 2026 and found no letter naming GoodLife Health.
Before you pay
How to check a program yourself
- 1
Membership plus medication, or one price?
Several programs advertise the medication price and add a monthly membership at checkout (Hims, Hone, Male Excel). Others quote one price with the doctor and medication included (Taurus, MangoRx, Maximus). Our headline prices always add the membership.
- 2
Who pays for the labs?
You need blood work before and during TRT. Some programs include it (Taurus follow-ups, MangoRx, Hone every 90 days); others charge on top, from $49 for a first test to $247 or more for a full panel.
- 3
The cheapest month usually means prepaying
The lowest monthly prices come with 6- or 12-month plans paid up front, and many programs refund nothing once medication ships. Check the month-to-month price too.
- 4
FDA-approved or compounded?
Xyosted and Kyzatrex are FDA-approved; most online programs dispense compounded testosterone mixed by a pharmacy, which is not FDA-approved as a finished product. Each card says which.
- 5
Testosterone is a controlled substance
Telehealth prescribing of Schedule III drugs like testosterone currently runs on a DEA extension that ends December 31, 2026. If no permanent rule replaces it, an in-person visit becomes required again.
- 6
Want to keep your fertility?
Testosterone can lower sperm production. Enclomiphene raises your own testosterone instead, and some programs add hCG. Ask before you start.
- 7
Insurance rarely applies
Almost every online TRT program is cash only. Some accept FSA or HSA cards, and a few let insurance cover the lab work.
Testosterone is a controlled substance
Testosterone is Schedule III under federal law. The DEA lets clinicians prescribe it by telemedicine without an in-person visit through December 31, 2026 (its fourth temporary extension). A permanent rule is expected but not yet published; without one or another extension, the in-person requirement returns on January 1, 2027.
Red flags to walk away from
- A price far below every other program, from a seller you can't look up
- No real medical evaluation: a two-minute questionnaire instead of a clinician reviewing your history
- No named, licensed pharmacy
- Sales through social media messages or unauthorized celebrity endorsements
- Products labeled “for research use only”
- No clear way to reach a clinician after you start
Testosterone is Schedule III under federal law. The DEA lets clinicians prescribe it by telemedicine without an in-person visit through December 31, 2026 (its fourth temporary extension). A permanent rule is expected but not yet published; without one or another extension, the in-person requirement returns on January 1, 2027.
Questions people ask
Are online TRT programs legit?
The ones we track are real telehealth programs where a licensed clinician reviews your history before prescribing. 2 of the 11 have an FDA warning letter on record (Maximus, Hims), linked on their pages. Each one has its own "Is it legit?" page with the sources.
How do I check a program before I pay?
Search the FDA warning-letter database for its name, confirm a licensed clinician reviews your intake, look for a named licensed pharmacy, read the cancellation terms, and compare its all-in monthly price with what other programs publish.
What are the red flags?
A price far below every other program from a seller you can't look up, no real medical evaluation, no named pharmacy, sales through social media messages, and products labeled for research use only.
How often do you re-check the record?
Prices are re-checked twice a week; the FDA warning-letter search date is shown on each program's page. Last price check: October 28, 2026.
Prefer a checked program?
Maximus is our top-scored program at 8.6/10, from $99.99/mo. Read its record.
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