BlueChew vs Brightmeds
BlueChew is cheaper to start ($20 vs $191 per month, lowest published plans). BlueChew scores higher overall (8.2 vs 5.1).
By Julian Caraulani · prices checked
Quick verdict
Our pick between the two: BlueChew
BlueChew scores 8.2/10 against 5.1 for Brightmeds, ahead on price, price transparency, clinical care, access and reputation. Brightmeds can still be the better fit: it is best for men who want labs and the doctor visit inside one monthly testosterone price.
Side by side
| BlueChew | Brightmeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | $20/mo (monthly subscription) | $191/mo (monthly, 'starts at') |
| Our score | 8.2/10 | 5.1/10 |
| Treatments | Erectile dysfunction (ED) | Low testosterone (TRT and enclomiphene) |
| Medication in price | Included | Included |
| Drugs dispensed | Compounded | Not stated |
| Labs | Not stated | Included: lab tests and the doctor consultation, per its TRT page |
| Membership | None found | None, per its homepage ('No Membership fees') |
| Insurance | Not stated | Not stated |
| States | 49 states (not ND), per its own site (2026-10-31) | Not confirmed: no state list found on its own site (2026-10-31) |
| Cancellation | Cancel or put on hold at least 24 hours before renewal; no returns on prescription treatments | Full refund if you do not qualify; other terms not stated |
| FDA warning letters | Letter on record | None found (October 31, 2026) |
| Trustpilot | 4.1/5 (3,277 reviews) | No profile we could quote |
| Best for | Men who specifically want a dissolve-under-the-tongue tablet or a daily chewable and accept a compounded, non-FDA-approved product. | Men who want labs and the doctor visit inside one monthly testosterone price. |
| Prices checked | 2026-10-31 | 2026-10-31 |
BlueChew: a closer look
Compounded sildenafil, tadalafil and vardenafil sublingual tablets and a daily chewable by subscription, from $20 a month. The FDA has sent BlueChew a warning letter: FDA sent Dermacare LLC (BlueChew) a warning letter on September 9, 2025 objecting to claims that its compounded sildenafil and tadalafil are the 'same active' as Viagra and Cialis.
In its favour
- Low entry price with the consult included
- Per-tablet prices published
- Names its compounding pharmacies
To weigh
- Every product is compounded, not FDA-approved
- FDA warning letter in September 2025 over 'same active as Viagra/Cialis' claims
- Tablet count for the entry plan not stated
Brightmeds: a closer look
Testosterone therapy from $191 a month with lab tests and the doctor consultation included. We searched the FDA warning-letter database on October 31, 2026 and found no letter naming Brightmeds.
In its favour
- Labs and the doctor consultation in the monthly price
- No membership fee, per its homepage
- Injection, oral capsule or cream
To weigh
- Its own pages show conflicting prices ($191 a month and $75 a week)
- Multi-month plans rise $100 after the first payment, per its homepage (read October 26, 2026)
- States served not published
Which should you choose?
Choose BlueChew
Best for men who specifically want a dissolve-under-the-tongue tablet or a daily chewable and accept a compounded, non-FDA-approved product. Its lowest all-in plan is $20/mo (monthly subscription).
Check BlueChew's priceChoose Brightmeds
Best for men who want labs and the doctor visit inside one monthly testosterone price. Its lowest all-in plan is $191/mo (monthly, 'starts at').
Check Brightmeds's priceBlueChew vs Brightmeds: questions people ask
Is BlueChew or Brightmeds cheaper?
BlueChew starts lower at $20 per month versus $191 at Brightmeds, comparing each program's lowest all-in plan.
Which is better, BlueChew or Brightmeds?
On our published score BlueChew rates 8.2 and Brightmeds rates 5.1. BlueChew is best for men who specifically want a dissolve-under-the-tongue tablet or a daily chewable and accept a compounded, non-FDA-approved product; Brightmeds is best for men who want labs and the doctor visit inside one monthly testosterone price.
Do BlueChew and Brightmeds offer the same treatments?
BlueChew: Erectile dysfunction (ED). Brightmeds: Low testosterone (TRT and enclomiphene).
Does either include the medication in the price?
BlueChew: included. Brightmeds: included.
Men's Health Watchdog is for information only and is not medical advice. Sildenafil, tadalafil, finasteride, oral minoxidil and testosterone are prescription drugs (testosterone is a federally controlled substance); talk to a licensed clinician about whether one is right for you and at what dose. Partner links may earn us a commission; our score never depends on it. Compare other programs.