BlueChew vs DudeMeds
BlueChew scores higher overall (8.2 vs 5.2).
By Julian Caraulani · prices checked
Quick verdict
Our pick between the two: BlueChew
BlueChew scores 8.2/10 against 5.2 for DudeMeds, ahead on price, price transparency, clinical care and reputation. DudeMeds can still be the better fit: it is best for men who want a compounded combination product and a cheap lab panel in one place.
Side by side
| BlueChew | DudeMeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | $20/mo (monthly subscription) | Not published |
| Our score | 8.2/10 | 5.2/10 |
| Treatments | Erectile dysfunction (ED) | Erectile dysfunction (ED), Hair loss, Men's lab tests |
| Medication in price | Included | Included |
| Drugs dispensed | Compounded | Compounded |
| Labs | Not stated | Optional: $119 panel |
| Membership | None found | None found |
| Insurance | Not stated | Not stated |
| States | 49 states (not ND), per its own site (2026-10-31) | 49 states (not SD), per its own site (2026-10-31) |
| Cancellation | Cancel or put on hold at least 24 hours before renewal; no returns on prescription treatments | Not clearly published; terms are shown at checkout |
| FDA warning letters | Letter on record | None found (October 31, 2026) |
| Trustpilot | 4.1/5 (3,277 reviews) | 2.3/5 (11 reviews) |
| 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 a compounded combination product and a cheap lab panel in one place. |
| Prices checked | 2026-10-31 | 2026-10-31 |
Price by treatment
The lowest all-in plan each publishes for the treatments both offer, with the page we read it on.
| Treatment | BlueChew | DudeMeds |
|---|---|---|
| Erectile dysfunction (ED) | $20/mo (monthly subscription) source, 2026-10-31 | No all-in price published |
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
DudeMeds: a closer look
Compounded ED and hair loss combinations priced per tablet, from $4.87 for a daily chew. We searched the FDA warning-letter database on October 31, 2026 and found no letter naming DudeMeds.
In its favour
- Per-tablet prices in its own price data
- Low-cost men's lab panel
- LegitScript seal tied to its domain
To weigh
- Every product is compounded, not FDA-approved
- Consult and shipping fees not published
- Cancellation terms not clearly 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 DudeMeds
Best for men who want a compounded combination product and a cheap lab panel in one place.
Check DudeMeds's priceBlueChew vs DudeMeds: questions people ask
Which is better, BlueChew or DudeMeds?
On our published score BlueChew rates 8.2 and DudeMeds rates 5.2. 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; DudeMeds is best for men who want a compounded combination product and a cheap lab panel in one place.
Do BlueChew and DudeMeds offer the same treatments?
BlueChew: Erectile dysfunction (ED). DudeMeds: Erectile dysfunction (ED), Hair loss, Men's lab tests.
Does either include the medication in the price?
BlueChew: included. DudeMeds: 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.