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Male Excel vs PrimeBody: Which Online TRT Program Fits You?

Male Excel vs PrimeBody favors Male Excel for published price detail and included follow-up labs, if its compounded treatment fits your care plan. Its itemized injection model with monthly membership is $2,217; PrimeBody's advertised-plan subtotal is $1,594.44. Neither is a complete first-year bill. Diagnosis, fertility plans, and state access can change the choice.

PrimeBody vs Male Excel, compared on year-one cost, starting labs, states, medication, and how hard each one is to leave.

That missing lab price is only part of the story. PrimeBody also needs to confirm what its starting plan includes. We'll show you the published price gap and what must go into both quotes before either one can be called cheaper.

Choose Male Excel to research first if: your low testosterone has been properly evaluated (or you're switching from another clinic), your state is covered, and you want a published membership-and-medication breakdown with scheduled follow-up labs included. Its advertised testosterone is compounded, not FDA-approved.

Choose PrimeBody to research first if: you prefer its stated Labcorp or recent-outside-labs process and want to investigate its lower headline price. Get your state, exact medication, required tests, and complete price confirmed before paying.

Choose neither treatment plan yet if: a new low-T diagnosis rests on symptoms or one test, you're trying to have a child soon, or you need a fuller medical evaluation. A diagnosis needs symptoms or signs plus consistently low results, with appropriate repeat early-morning testing. This comparison covers adult male low-testosterone care; other treatment purposes need a different clinical framework.

Affiliate disclosure: TRT Provider Guide has an affiliate relationship with Male Excel and may earn commissions through paid referral links elsewhere on this site. The provider links on this page go directly to the official sources reviewed. Links to PrimeBody are not affiliate links. Commissions never change the facts on this page. Read our affiliate disclosure.

Male Excel vs PrimeBody at a glance

Every row comes from each company's own public pages, checked October 28, 2026.

Male Excel vs PrimeBody table 1: Male Excel vs PrimeBody at a glance
Male Excel PrimeBody
First-year model, published components only $2,217 for itemized injections; $2,727 for the injection-and-thyroid bundle $1,594.44 at the $129 advertised rate; labs and other unconfirmed charges remain
Monthly components, before unconfirmed extras $176.50 itemized injections; $219 injection-and-thyroid bundle, with $99 monthly membership $132.87 ($129 + 3% processing fee), plus labs and any other charges not included
How you start Online assessment + $99 at-home finger-prick kit and consult Intake asks for photo ID and an account; process describes Labcorp or recent outside labs
Published lab information Five-marker entry kit; member-only 54-marker panel also advertised Ten lab items in the New York intake notice; universal starting panel not established
Can prescribe before labs return? Sometimes, per Male Excel; its pages also describe testing first PrimeBody says labs are required before treatment
Follow-up labs Every 6 months, included in membership, per Male Excel Billed separately
Treatment formats Daily injections or cream (compounded) Current formats not established in the pages checked
Medication disclosed as Compounded, not FDA-approved Current product and approval status not established
States Says all states except 11: a derived count of 39 Current coverage not established by its conflicting form lists
To cancel Advertises cancellation anytime; confirm when charges stop and any annual-plan terms 30 days' written notice; payments may fall due during that window
Pause option Says contact support to pause treatment; billing effect unconfirmed No account hold or freeze
Guarantee First 3 months of membership fees, with conditions; $297 at $99/month No comparable guarantee found in the pages checked
Insurance No No
Phone hours 7 days, 7 a.m.–9 p.m.; site labels these EST Mon–Thu 10–5, Fri 10–2; timezone not stated

These are provider-stated terms, not services we tested. Cost models use $99 startup plus 12 monthly price equivalents for Male Excel, and 12 advertised-rate payments plus the 3% fee for PrimeBody. Neither is a complete bill. Sources: Male Excel injections, bundle pricing, program, FAQ, and guarantee; PrimeBody homepage, process, intake, policies, and contact page.

Ready to see Male Excel's published price components? If your low T has been properly evaluated and its care model fits, review Male Excel's itemized injection pricing and thyroid-bundle prices. Confirm your complete quote before paying.

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Which is cheaper, Male Excel or PrimeBody?

PrimeBody has the lower advertised-plan subtotal: $1,594.44 for 12 payments with its 3% fee, versus $2,217 for Male Excel's itemized injection model with monthly membership and startup. Neither figure is a complete first-year bill. The real gap depends on PrimeBody's labs and plan inclusions, each prescription, other charges, and the actual payment dates.

Most comparisons stop at the headline. "$99 a month" versus "$129 a month." Easy, right?

Wrong. Those two numbers don't measure the same thing.

  • Male Excel's $99 is the monthly membership only. Medication is extra. Its product pages list injections from $62.50 a month plus $15 for syringes, or cream from $90. The general price page separately lists thyroid-inclusive packages from $120 and $132. Injection pricing · cream pricing · bundle pricing
  • PrimeBody's $129 is a "starting" monthly plan. The public offer checked doesn't itemize what the $129 includes. PrimeBody homepage

So we put both programs' own published numbers into a 12-month model.

Male Excel: year one, line by line

The product pages and the general price page show different offers. Keep them separate until your quote confirms the exact prescription and inclusions.

Itemized testosterone offers with monthly membership

Male Excel vs PrimeBody table 2: Male Excel: year one, line by line
What you pay Injections Cream
Online consultation + at-home hormone test (once) $99 $99
Medical membership, $99 × 12 $1,188 $1,188
Medication at the advertised starting rate × 12 $750 ($62.50 × 12) $1,080 ($90 × 12)
Syringes $180 ($15 × 12) Not applicable
Follow-up labs every 6 months Included, per Male Excel Included, per Male Excel
Shipping Extra; amount not established Not established; confirm any charge
Illustrative subtotal $2,217 before unconfirmed extras $2,367 before unconfirmed extras

Sources: Male Excel's injection, cream, and membership inclusions pages. Medication is listed at $125 and $180 per 60-day supply, respectively. Checked October 28, 2026.

Thyroid-inclusive packages on the general price page

Male Excel vs PrimeBody table 3: Male Excel: year one, line by line
What you pay Injections with thyroid Cream with thyroid
Online consultation + at-home hormone test (once) $99 $99
Medical membership, $99 × 12 $1,188 $1,188
Medication at the advertised starting rate × 12 $1,440 $1,584
Follow-up labs every 6 months Included, per Male Excel Included, per Male Excel
Shipping Extra; amount not published Extra; amount not published
Illustrative subtotal $2,727 before unconfirmed extras $2,871 before unconfirmed extras

Sources: pricing, test kit, homepage FAQ. Checked October 28, 2026.

Two details worth knowing. The bundle page lists 60-day supplies billed every other month, so two monthly price equivalents are $240 (injections with thyroid) or $264 (cream with thyroid). Those packages include a daily thyroid tablet alongside the testosterone; the injection package also lists syringes. More on that below.

These models assume the same starting price for 12 monthly equivalents. They exclude unpriced shipping, any applicable taxes, additional tests or medicines, changes to the prescription, and extra charges created by the payment calendar. The gap between an itemized offer and a bundle is not a verified thyroid price: their prescription details have not been matched.

Male Excel also advertises membership at $79 a month with an annual plan. Confirm when that plan charges you, its commitment, renewal and early-exit terms, and how the guarantee applies. The tables use the $99 monthly membership so they do not assume an annual agreement. Product-page membership terms

One honest wrinkle: six 60-day supplies cover 360 days, not 365. Depending on your actual charge dates, a seventh medication order could land inside your first year. We break that math down on our Male Excel cost page.

PrimeBody: year one, line by line

Male Excel vs PrimeBody table 4: PrimeBody: year one, line by line
What you pay At PrimeBody's $129 homepage price Historical $199 package described in March 2025; current availability unconfirmed
Monthly plan × 12 $1,548.00 $2,388.00
3% processing fee on every payment $46.44 $71.64
Starting labs ordered through PrimeBody Billed separately; price not established Billed separately; price not established
Follow-up labs Billed separately; not priced publicly Billed separately; not priced publicly
What the plan includes Not stated "Medication and follow-ups," per PrimeBody's 2025 article
Illustrative subtotal $1,594.44, plus labs and any other unconfirmed charges $2,459.64, using the older offer; remaining charges unconfirmed

Sources: homepage, PrimeBody policies, PrimeBody article dated March 20, 2025. Checked October 28, 2026.

The 3% fee isn't a guess. PrimeBody's policy page says, in plain words, that all payments carry a 3% processing fee. It also says lab orders aren't part of the monthly subscription. That page sits behind the "Privacy Policy" link in PrimeBody's footer. If PrimeBody collects additional payments for labs or other services, include its stated 3% fee on those payments too.

The price gap your quotes must settle

Here's the math.

Male Excel vs PrimeBody table 5: The price gap your quotes must settle
Compared with PrimeBody's modeled subtotal Male Excel itemized injections: $2,217 Male Excel injection-and-thyroid bundle: $2,727
$1,594.44 at the advertised $129 rate Male Excel's subtotal is $622.56 higher Male Excel's subtotal is $1,132.56 higher
$2,459.64 using the historical $199 offer Male Excel's subtotal is $242.64 lower Male Excel's subtotal is $267.36 higher

These gaps cannot name a price winner. Add every remaining charge to both quotes before comparing the totals.

For the $129 comparison, Male Excel's itemized model becomes cheaper only if PrimeBody's additional charges exceed Male Excel's additional charges by more than $622.56, assuming those starting prices and modeled payment counts apply. The corresponding gap for the thyroid bundle is $1,132.56. The $199 row is a historical illustration, not an available-plan promise.

So the first question to ask PrimeBody isn't "how much is TRT?" It's this: "What does my plan include, and what will my labs cost this year?" Get the answer in writing.

What about PrimeBody's $400 credit?

A banner on the PrimeBody pages checked offers a $400 credit toward future TRT costs, with a 6-month obligatory engagement. It's labeled a "New Years promo," and the banner was still displayed when we checked on October 28, 2026. That does not confirm current eligibility. Displayed offer

Six monthly payments plus the 3% fee would be $797.22 at $129, or $1,229.82 using the older $199 offer, before labs and other unconfirmed charges. These are illustrations, not a confirmed promotional commitment balance. The pages checked do not explain how or when the credit is applied. Don't subtract it until you see the terms in writing.

What people say about the bill

Price is one concern readers raise about online TRT. Reddit user u/vigilantvaliant described a Male Excel consultation this way: "Everything was super speedy but also super expensive." (r/Testosterone) That's one person's experience, not proof of anything. It is not evidence of today's prices or typical service speed. Male Excel's published program and itemized price components are the firmer basis for comparison.

Does seeing more price components up front matter to you? Then Male Excel gives you more to compare. Compare Male Excel's itemized injection prices against your PrimeBody quote.


Do you need labs first? How Male Excel and PrimeBody test you

PrimeBody says lab work is required before treatment and describes a Labcorp draw or review of recent outside results. Male Excel advertises a five-marker home kit and says providers can sometimes prescribe before results arrive, while other parts of its site describe testing first. A new low-T diagnosis needs symptoms or signs plus consistently low results, confirmed with appropriate repeat early-morning testing.

This is a material difference in the published starting information. It does not establish that PrimeBody delivers a better diagnostic evaluation.

Side-by-side starting labs

Male Excel vs PrimeBody table 6: Side-by-side starting labs
Published test or process Male Excel's advertised entry kit PrimeBody's New York intake notice—not a confirmed universal panel Why it matters
Total testosterone Listed Listed as testosterone The core number
Free testosterone Not listed in this kit Listed Helpful when total testosterone is borderline or binding proteins are high or low
Estradiol Listed Listed A form of estrogen; testing depends on the clinical question
LH and FSH Not listed in this kit Listed Helps find the cause of low T; matters for fertility
Blood count (CBC) / hematocrit Not listed in this kit CBC listed TRT can raise hematocrit; guidelines check it before you start
PSA Listed Listed A prostate baseline when appropriate for age and risk
Metabolic panel, liver, cholesterol Not listed in this kit Listed Broader health checks; the clinician sets the required tests
DHEA-S and Free T3 Listed Not listed in this notice Male Excel uses these for its hormone and thyroid approach
Fasting required Not stated on the entry-kit page At least 8 hours in this notice Confirm your own collection instructions
Can prescribe before results? Sometimes, when clinically appropriate, per Male Excel's homepage Homepage says lab work is required before treatment A published workflow is not proof of what every patient receives
Ongoing labs Comprehensive testing every 6 months included, per Male Excel Billed separately; a fixed schedule was not established Ask what earlier or extra testing costs

Sources: Male Excel homepage and test-kit page; PrimeBody's homepage, process, and men's TRT sign-up form, where the ten-item list appears under “NY Disclaimers.” Checked October 28, 2026. “Not listed” describes this source, not every test the provider may order. Clinical context: Endocrine Society guideline.

A few terms, in plain English:

  • Total testosterone is all the testosterone in your blood. Free testosterone is the small part not bound to proteins.
  • LH (luteinizing hormone) and FSH (follicle-stimulating hormone) are signals from your brain that tell your testicles to make testosterone and sperm.
  • Hematocrit is the share of your blood made of red blood cells. Testosterone can push it up, which is why it's checked.
  • PSA (prostate-specific antigen) is a blood test used to watch the prostate.

What guidelines say a low-T diagnosis needs

One number isn't a diagnosis. Neither is a quiz.

The American Urological Association says low testosterone should be diagnosed only after two total testosterone tests, taken on separate days, both in the early morning, alongside symptoms or signs. It uses under 300 ng/dL as a reasonable cutoff, not a magic line. AUA guideline

The Endocrine Society agrees on repeat morning fasting tests. It also recommends checking LH and FSH to find the cause, and checking hematocrit before treatment, at 3 to 6 months, and then yearly. Endocrine Society guideline

A scheduled six-month panel does not replace any earlier testing your clinician needs. Testosterone can also raise blood pressure; ask how that will be checked and who handles an abnormal result. FDA blood-pressure warning

The pages checked did not establish whether either provider requires and includes a second early-morning test for a new diagnosis. Ask. A single home result or a broad panel does not settle that question.

What Male Excel's entry kit doesn't list

LH, FSH, and a blood count are not listed in Male Excel's five-marker entry kit. That is a real gap to ask about before paying. Its site also advertises a member-only 54-marker panel, so the entry kit is not proof of every test you would receive. If a complete workup before your first prescription is your priority, ask each provider for the exact tests and repeat-testing process before choosing.

With Male Excel's home kit, you can start from your couch. Male Excel says results come back about five business days after its lab receives your kit. And Male Excel says comprehensive blood testing every six months is part of the $99 membership. Ask what additional or repeat testing would cost; its terms allow another kit fee after an unsuitable sample. Male Excel FAQ · program · terms

Want both? Ask your own doctor about a full diagnostic evaluation, including repeat early-morning testing and any safety checks you need. Then ask your chosen program whether it accepts those results. That gives you a firmer starting point either way.

The thyroid tablet in Male Excel's packages

Male Excel's $120 injection and $132 cream packages include a daily thyroid tablet. Its thyroid page says it prescribes desiccated porcine thyroid—thyroid from pigs—but the price cards do not identify the exact product in your prescription. Male Excel pricing · thyroid product description

Male Excel's own safety text says thyroid hormone shouldn't be used for weight loss, and that hormone-replacement doses are not helpful for weight loss in people with normal thyroid levels. Male Excel safety information The FDA says animal-derived thyroid drugs aren't FDA-approved and are not eligible for compounding because they are regulated as biological products. That finding is separate from the status of compounded testosterone. FDA notice on unapproved thyroid medications

Ask which thyroid product would be prescribed, then ask one direct question: "Do my labs show I need thyroid medicine, and what does my plan cost without it?"

How long until a decision?

Male Excel vs PrimeBody table 7: How long until a decision?
Step Male Excel PrimeBody
Lab order Kit mailed after you order Labcorp order within 2–3 business days
Results / review About 5 business days after the lab gets your kit Typically 3–5 business days; policy allows up to 10 business days after all necessary documentation arrives
Treatment planning / prescription, if approved “Get started within days” is Male Excel's general estimate, not a delivery deadline Typically 1–2 business days after your visit to prepare prescriptions for shipment

Sources: Male Excel FAQ, PrimeBody how it works, PrimeBody policies. These are company-stated timelines, not times we tested.


Do Male Excel and PrimeBody serve my state?

Male Excel says it offers hormone treatment in all states except 11, which gives a derived count of 39 states. PrimeBody's retrieved intake contains more than one U.S. location list, so it does not establish a single current coverage list for this comparison. Confirm service for your state before paying.

State access can settle the choice. Find your state below, then confirm the details that still need an answer.

Male Excel vs PrimeBody table 8: Do Male Excel and PrimeBody serve my state?
Your state Male Excel's published position PrimeBody's published evidence
Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming (39 states) Included by its “all states except” statement Confirm directly; the form's different lists do not establish one applicable service area
Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Connecticut, Hawaii, Idaho, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, New Hampshire, Rhode Island (11 states) Explicitly excluded for hormone treatment Confirm directly; Male Excel's exclusion does not prove PrimeBody can treat you
Washington, D.C. Not resolved by the state-only statement Appears in the broader retrieved list; applicability to this TRT program is unconfirmed

New York: PrimeBody says it can't arrange labs inside New York. Its stated options are a neighboring-state draw or acceptable results from your primary care doctor. Ask whether your existing or doctor-arranged results meet its requirements before planning travel.

Sources: Male Excel FAQ (“all states except” 11 listed); PrimeBody men's TRT sign-up form. Checked October 28, 2026. The different PrimeBody lists may belong to different form conditions; we did not establish which one governs your enrollment.

A provider's advertised state list does not verify the license or prescribing authority of your assigned clinician. It doesn't mean you'll never need an in-person visit. Male Excel says DEA and state rules may require an in-person exam. Male Excel homepage · HHS guidance on licensing across state lines

Live in one of Male Excel's 39 listed states? Check Male Excel's published exclusions and confirm your location before you pay for anything.

In Alabama, Arkansas, Hawaii, Idaho, Minnesota, or Mississippi? Male Excel excludes these states, but PrimeBody's availability still needs confirmation. Ask PrimeBody to confirm your state and full 12-month price in writing before you upload your ID. Our copyable request is below.

In Alaska, Connecticut, Louisiana, New Hampshire, or Rhode Island? Male Excel excludes these states too; PrimeBody remains unconfirmed. See our PrimeBody alternatives or use Find My TRT Path as an educational starting point. A local clinician can help assess the care options available to you.


What testosterone do you actually get: compounded or FDA-approved?

Male Excel says its testosterone cypionate injections and Lipoderm cream are compounded by licensed U.S. pharmacies and are not FDA-approved. The PrimeBody pages checked did not establish its current testosterone product, form, approval status, or dispensing pharmacy. Its 2025 blog article mentions "lyophilized testosterone," which does not identify today's offer.

First, what these words mean.

  • FDA-approved means the FDA reviewed that exact finished product for safety, effectiveness, and quality before it could be sold. FDA-approved generic testosterone cypionate exists. Example prescribing information
  • Compounded means a qualified compounder prepared a medicine to meet a patient's needs. The FDA says compounded drugs are not FDA-approved, and it doesn't review their safety, effectiveness, or quality before they're sold. FDA on compounded drugs

Compounded doesn't mean bad. It also doesn't mean "the same" as an approved product. It's different, and you deserve to know which one you're getting.

What each company tells you before you pay

Male Excel vs PrimeBody table 9: What each company tells you before you pay
Question Male Excel PrimeBody
Starting monthly components with medication Published; personal total varies “Starting at” only; inclusions need confirmation
Lab prices $99 kit and consultation; scheduled follow-ups included, per Male Excel; extra-test costs need confirmation Separate charge; prices not established
Compounded or FDA-approved Says compounded, not FDA-approved Not established in the pages checked
Treatment formats Daily injections or twice-daily cream Current formats not established
Pharmacy ✔ Names AnazaoHealth (Tampa, FL) and WellDyneRx-FL (Lakeland, FL) in its FAQ Partial: "U.S. based pharmacies," none named
Can you use your own pharmacy? ✘ No; prescriptions go only to its contracted pharmacies Not stated
Named medical leaders Names Peter Fotinos, MD, and Lorna A. Brudie, DO No clinician names established in the pages checked
State information before sign-up Exclusions in its FAQ Different lists in the retrieved form; applicability unconfirmed
Processing fees None stated ✔ 3% on all payments (in its policies)
Before seeing public starting prices Nothing; product prices are public Nothing; the $129 headline and contact option are public
What the intake asks for An online assessment before ordering the home kit An account and photo ID/passport

Sources: Male Excel homepage, pricing, FAQ, Terms; PrimeBody homepage, policies, sign-up form, 2025 article. Checked October 28, 2026.

Two Male Excel details you'll want to know before day one:

  • The advertised model is daily. Male Excel describes a small daily injection under the skin or cream twice a day. Its injection-and-thyroid bundle lists 60 insulin-type syringes per 60-day supply; the itemized injection offer bills syringes separately. Some men like steady daily dosing. Others would rather not inject every day. Know which you are. Your clinician sets your prescription.
  • Cream can transfer to other people. Testosterone cream can rub off on partners and children. Get product-specific instructions on preventing transfer, including handwashing and covering the treated area when appropriate. Male Excel's terms also note its pharmacies don't use child-resistant packaging, so store it safely if you have kids. Male Excel cream guidance · terms

If you need insurance billing, an in-network clinician is the better starting point. If you want an FDA-approved product, Male Excel's advertised compounded offers do not meet that preference; PrimeBody's product needs confirmation. A local or other licensed clinician can discuss an approved product and pharmacy choice when treatment is appropriate. See TRT providers that take insurance.

What is Triclozene?

Male Excel also markets Triclozene, but its official pages disagree about the formulation: the price page names clomiphene citrate, thyroid, and selenomethionine, while the product page describes enclomiphene. The price page also has both $95 and $120 monthly cards. Confirm the exact ingredients and price before paying. It is not testosterone replacement therapy.

Clomiphene's FDA-approved use is for ovulation problems in women; using it for men's low testosterone is off-label. Enclomiphene itself is not FDA-approved. An approved ingredient does not make the compounded combination FDA-approved. Male Excel pricing · Triclozene product page · clomiphene label · U.S. Department of Defense's Operation Supplement Safety · our Triclozene guide


Which is easier to cancel, Male Excel or PrimeBody?

Male Excel advertises cancellation anytime and says support can help pause treatment, but the billing effect and its annual-plan exit terms need confirmation. PrimeBody requires 30 days' written notice to cancel, may collect payments due during that window, and doesn't offer an account freeze. Refund rights depend on the charge and agreement; stopping medication does not automatically stop billing.

Leaving is where online TRT programs surprise people. Here's the fine print, side by side.

Male Excel vs PrimeBody table 10: Which is easier to cancel, Male Excel or PrimeBody?
Male Excel PrimeBody
Contract Bundle page says “No Contract, Cancel Anytime”; product pages also advertise an annual membership whose detailed terms need confirmation Standard-plan minimum not established; displayed $400 credit promotion states a 6-month commitment
How to cancel Terms allow a request anytime but refer to a cancellation policy for timing; obtain written confirmation 30 days' written notice by email form or portal message
Last charge Confirm your final billing date "A final payment may be required" inside the 30 days
Pause Contact Member Support to pause treatment; confirm whether membership and refill charges stop No account hold or freeze, per its policies
Refunds All sales final, case-by-case exceptions; plus the 90-day guarantee A missed medication month "does not guarantee a refund"
Billing disputes Consent form requires written notice within 15 calendar days after the charge to dispute its accuracy Not established in the pages checked
Early refills Not stated Not allowed for controlled substances
Moving Not stated Notify PrimeBody at least 14 business days before the next refill; a later address change carries a $50 reroute fee
Patient-damaged medication Not stated $100 replacement fee; damaged-on-arrival items have a separate 72-hour reporting rule for free replacement
Disputes North Carolina governing law; AAA arbitration, with exceptions, whose interpretation and enforcement follow the Federal Arbitration Act; written opt-out within 30 days of first accepting the Terms or first use without an account Terms select Arizona law and display a September 24, 2019 update date

Sources: Male Excel pricing, homepage FAQ, annual-plan advertisement, Terms (July 2026), informed consent; PrimeBody policies and Terms of Use. Checked October 27–28, 2026.

What exit can cost you

Male Excel vs PrimeBody table 11: What exit can cost you
Scenario Male Excel PrimeBody
You decide to stop Confirm the effective cancellation date; charged sales are generally final, with stated exceptions Payments due during the notice window; number and amount depend on the billing schedule and agreement
You signed up for the $400 credit Not applicable Displayed 6-month commitment; $797.22 models six $129 payments plus fees, before labs and other unconfirmed charges; obtain the actual agreement
Treatment doesn't help after 90 days First 3 months of membership fees if the guarantee conditions are met; $297 at $99/month No comparable symptom-improvement guarantee found in the pages checked

Male Excel's 90-day guarantee, in plain English

If you're a new member, follow the protocol for 90 straight days, and attend your appointments, you can ask for your first three months of membership fees back ($297 if you paid $99 each month) if your symptoms don't improve. You must ask within 30 days after day 90, and Male Excel judges the claim using its own symptom assessment and your provider's notes. The guarantee does not refund medication. Guarantee terms

It's a modest safety net, not a promise of results. But it's written down with real conditions, and we found no comparable guarantee in the PrimeBody pages checked.

Don't miss the refill window

Male Excel sends a refill notice about every two months. Its FAQ describes a 48-hour window to act before billing and shipment in at least one case. Set a phone reminder, and confirm your exact deadline in writing. Ask separately whether your request stops both medication refills and membership charges. Male Excel FAQ · Male Excel cost guide

Does cancellation flexibility and the option to ask about a treatment pause sound like what you need? Review Male Excel's cancellation terms and confirm the billing terms for the exact plan you choose.


Is Male Excel legit? Is PrimeBody legit?

Both have public provider websites and published business terms. Male Excel identifies its company and clinical leaders, describes its affiliated lab as CLIA-certified, and had 6,843 Trustpilot reviews when checked; those facts do not verify a particular clinician or the care you would receive. PrimeBody's Terms identify TGPrimebody, LLC and a Scottsdale address, but its current clinician names and exact dispensing pharmacy were not established.

"Legit" means different things to different people. Here's what we could check.

Male Excel vs PrimeBody table 12: Is Male Excel legit? Is PrimeBody legit?
What we checked Male Excel PrimeBody
Company identified in website terms Male Excel Inc. dba Excel Medical, Charlotte, NC TGPrimebody, LLC, Scottsdale, AZ; homepage copyright instead says Primebody, LLC
Who provides care Affiliated physician-owned medical groups (Male Excel Medical, P.A., and others), per its Terms "In-house licensed hormone optimization providers," per its site
Named clinical leaders, per the provider Peter Fotinos, MD (Chief Medical Officer); Lorna A. Brudie, DO (Medical Director) No names established in the pages checked
Lab Excel Medical Labs, which it calls CLIA-certified, in North Carolina; current certificate not independently matched Labcorp, per its process page
Update date displayed on terms July 2026 September 24, 2019
Trustpilot TrustScore 4.5 from 6,843 reviews, checked October 28, 2026; profile shows a paid Trustpilot subscription Current profile and review count not confirmed
Better Business Bureau Not reviewed for this page D− rating; BBB cites four unanswered complaints. Checked October 28, 2026

Sources: Male Excel Terms, homepage, Trustpilot; PrimeBody Terms of Use, homepage, and BBB profile. Review platforms describe experiences, not proof of safety, results, or current policy.

Ask for the full name, credential, and license details of the clinician who would treat you, then check the relevant state board. A named medical leader is not necessarily your assigned prescriber. Male Excel's consent says clinician credentials are available before the appointment. Consent · state licensure guidance

What customers say (signals, not proof)

On its homepage, Male Excel features a Trustpilot review from Michael Napoli, who wrote that from his practitioner to the shipping department, "everyone has been responsive and effective." Male Excel chose to display that review, so treat it as the company's pick, not a random sample. We verified the displayed wording, not the customer's experience or any incentive. Displayed testimonial

For PrimeBody, BBB complaints reviewed on October 28 include allegations of charges after cancellation. They are customer reports, not findings that establish what happened or what every patient experiences. The 30-day policy does not explain or resolve those individual disputes. If you choose PrimeBody, send your cancellation in writing and keep a dated copy. BBB complaints

Claims we didn't repeat

Male Excel says 96% of its patients see "life-changing results" in six months, based on its own member symptom assessments. The PrimeBody article checked cites study percentages without links to the studies. We couldn't independently verify those outcome claims, so neither shaped our verdict. Male Excel claim · PrimeBody article


Will online TRT still work after December 31, 2026?

The current federal telemedicine flexibility runs through December 31, 2026, under specified conditions. A special-registration rule entered White House regulatory review on August 25, 2026, and remained listed as pending when checked on October 28; pending review does not make it effective. If the temporary flexibility ends without an applicable replacement or exception, patients without the required in-person evaluation may need one, including some existing patients.

Testosterone is a Schedule III controlled substance. That means it always requires a valid prescription. DEA drug scheduling

Since 2020, temporary federal rules have let DEA-registered clinicians prescribe controlled medicines like testosterone over audio-video telehealth without seeing you in person first, when the applicable conditions are met. The current extension, the fourth one, runs through December 31, 2026. It does not waive other federal or state prescribing requirements. DEA announcement · Federal Register rule

The DEA's special-registration rule entered White House regulatory review on August 25, 2026, and remained listed as pending when we checked on October 28. The published record does not establish its final requirements or effective date. We won't predict what happens this time. OIRA pending-review record

What this means for you:

  • The same rule applies to both programs. It doesn't favor either one.
  • Male Excel already warns that DEA and state laws may require an in-person exam.
  • Ask either provider: "If the rule changes on January 1, what happens to my care, and who arranges and pays for an in-person visit?"

Check the current rule with your provider before paying for care that runs into 2027.


Male Excel or PrimeBody: which should you choose?

Male Excel is the clearer research choice when you want published treatment components, home testing, and included scheduled follow-up labs, and its compounded model fits your clinical needs. PrimeBody is worth a written quote if you prefer its stated Labcorp or outside-labs process and want to test whether its lower headline price means a lower complete bill. Choose a medical evaluation first if low testosterone has not been properly diagnosed or fertility is a near-term goal.

Find the row that sounds like you.

Male Excel vs PrimeBody table 13: Male Excel or PrimeBody: which should you choose?
Your situation Better next step Why
Already on TRT and switching clinics, with state access confirmed Research Male Excel first if its model fits More published price components, stated 60-day follow-ups, and 7-day phone hours; transfer acceptance and billing terms still need confirmation
Low T confirmed by your doctor; you want home convenience Research Male Excel first Home kit; scheduled follow-up labs included in membership, per Male Excel
You want LH, FSH, and a blood count before any prescription Ask both for the full diagnostic plan Male Excel's entry kit omits these from its list; PrimeBody's broader list is scoped to its New York notice
You live in AL, AR, HI, ID, MN, or MS Confirm PrimeBody or another local/online route Male Excel excludes these states; PrimeBody's service is unconfirmed
You live in DE, KS, MD, SD, TN, VT, or WY Male Excel lists coverage; ask PrimeBody The form does not prove these are Male Excel-only states
You live in AK, CT, LA, NH, or RI Confirm PrimeBody or local care Male Excel excludes these states; there is no verified “neither” conclusion
You prefer cream and accept a compounded product if prescribed Research Male Excel first Cream and starting components are published; PrimeBody's current formats need confirmation
You don't want daily injections Ask both Male Excel's model is daily; PrimeBody's frequency isn't established
You pay with HSA or FSA funds and need receipts Male Excel, after checking with your plan Male Excel says these funds may apply; PrimeBody says it does not provide itemized reimbursement receipts
You want the lowest headline price Request PrimeBody's complete quote Lower advertised-plan subtotal; labs, medication inclusions, and other charges must be settled first
You want to fill your prescription at your own pharmacy Ask PrimeBody or a clinician who supports pharmacy choice Male Excel restricts prescriptions to its contracted pharmacies; PrimeBody's policy is unconfirmed
You need insurance billing An in-network clinician Both programs say they do not accept insurance
You want an FDA-approved testosterone product Confirm the exact product with a clinician Male Excel's advertised offers are compounded; PrimeBody's approval status is unknown
A new low-T diagnosis is based on symptoms or one test Clinical evaluation first Symptoms or signs and consistently low results with appropriate repeat testing are needed
Trying to conceive soon, or future fertility matters to you A urologist or reproductive urologist first Testosterone can suppress sperm production; no provider can promise preservation

Does the first or second row sound like you? Review Male Excel's published injection price components. A Male Excel provider still decides whether treatment is right for you; Male Excel's consent form says plainly there's no guarantee of a prescription.

Not sure which row is you? Use Find My TRT Path as an educational starting point. It's free, educational, and doesn't diagnose anything. It does not clear medical risks or determine prescription eligibility.


What if you want kids? Male Excel vs PrimeBody on fertility

Testosterone from any provider can lower sperm production, and neither provider's public marketing establishes that fertility will be preserved. The AUA says men with low testosterone who want children should have a reproductive health evaluation before treatment. The Endocrine Society advises against testosterone for men planning fertility soon.

This one matters more than price.

Testosterone you take from outside the body can tell your brain to stop sending the signals (LH and FSH) that drive sperm production. That's why both major guidelines put fertility first. AUA guideline · Endocrine Society guideline

Nobody can honestly promise that fertility will be preserved, or that it will come back on a set timeline. Not us, and not either of these programs.

Male Excel's Triclozene isn't testosterone, and it isn't a fertility guarantee either. Treatments like hCG and clomiphene are separate decisions to make with a fertility-aware clinician. They aren't "natural TRT." Some prescription hCG products, such as Pregnyl, are approved for selected cases of male hypogonadotropic hypogonadism—a condition involving too little hormone signaling to the testicles. That does not mean adding hCG to TRT guarantees fertility. Pregnyl prescribing information

If you're trying to conceive soon, or future fertility matters to you, start with a urologist or reproductive urologist before any testosterone program. Learn more in does TRT affect fertility and hCG vs clomid.

Use Find My TRT Path as an educational starting point, and discuss your fertility plans with the clinician before choosing treatment.


Can you switch to Male Excel or PrimeBody from your current clinic?

Ask each provider whether it can take over your existing treatment. Male Excel says it accepts people already on TRT through its own onboarding, while PrimeBody says you may submit recent labs for review. Have the clinicians coordinate the transition and refill timing; neither statement guarantees acceptance or an unchanged prescription.

A smooth switch comes down to timing.

  1. Check your supply. Count how many days of medication you have left.
  2. Gather your records. Your most recent labs (with the date and time drawn), your current product and dose, and your prescriber's name.
  3. Ask about timing. PrimeBody's providers can take up to 10 business days to review labs, and PrimeBody won't approve early refills of controlled substances. Male Excel says results return about five business days after its lab gets your kit.
  4. Agree on a transition plan before your supply runs short. Ask your current and proposed clinicians who will manage the next refill and any treatment changes. Don't stop your current prescription on your own.
  5. Request your records from the old clinic. Male Excel's consent form says it provides record copies at a "reasonable cost." PrimeBody says you can get lab results through the Labcorp patient portal or from your care coordinator; ask separately for visit notes and the rest of your medical record. Male Excel consent · PrimeBody policies

We don't give dosing or bridging advice. Your new clinician decides how to transition you.


Who should see a local clinician or specialist first?

Primary care or a specialist is the better starting point if symptoms remain unexplained, fertility matters, or your history needs a closer exam. Cancer history, high hematocrit, untreated severe sleep apnea, a recent heart attack or stroke, and possible pituitary or testicular problems need an individual care plan. A clinician decides whether an in-person visit is needed and whether either online program can provide the required care.

The Endocrine Society recommends against starting testosterone in specified situations, including elevated hematocrit, untreated severe sleep apnea, a heart attack or stroke within the past six months, and near-term fertility plans. Its guideline also addresses breast and prostate cancer, uncontrolled heart failure, and other risks. Endocrine Society guideline

A past prostate-cancer diagnosis is a reason for specialist input, not a decision this comparison can make. FDA requested changes to prostate-related labeling in June 2026; the clinician should check the current label for the exact product and assess your history. HHS/FDA announcement

Primary care, urology, or endocrinology may be the better first stop. That's not a detour. It's the right order.

Learn more: who should not take TRT · TRT and high hematocrit · online vs local TRT

Call 911 for chest pain, sudden trouble breathing, or stroke signs. A new painful, swollen leg needs prompt medical assessment; breathing trouble or chest pain with it needs emergency care. CDC blood-clot guidance · CDC stroke signs


What should you ask before you pay?

Ask Male Excel and PrimeBody the same questions so their answers line up. Your written plan should show every charge and date, the exact medication and pharmacy, the testing process, whether you need an in-person visit, and how to cancel. If an answer is missing, treat it as unknown, not free.

We built this worksheet so you can compare two real quotes side by side.

Male Excel vs PrimeBody table 14: What should you ask before you pay?
Fill in from each written quote Male Excel PrimeBody
Amount due before your first clinician visit
Monthly or recurring charge, and the actual charge dates
Medication name, form, and supply length
FDA-approved or compounded?
Dispensing pharmacy name
Starting labs: included or extra (and price)
Second early-morning test: required? cost?
Follow-up labs: how often, and included or extra
Shipping, fees, and taxes
Credits or promos that actually apply (in writing)
Minimum commitment
How to cancel, and your last charge after notice
In-person exam needed in your state? Who pays?
How to get your records if you leave

Three rules for filling it in:

  1. A blank line is not a zero. Write "unknown."
  2. Don't subtract a promo credit until you see its terms.
  3. Use real charge dates, not "per month" math.

Copy this and send it to each company

Before I pay, please send the complete written cost and care plan you're offering me. Please list: the amount due now; each recurring charge and its date; the exact medication, form, and whether it's FDA-approved or compounded; the pharmacy that will fill it; which lab tests are required and what each costs, including any repeat early-morning test; follow-up visits and labs; shipping and payment fees; any minimum commitment; and exactly how to cancel and what I'd owe after I give notice. Please also tell me whether my state requires an in-person exam, and how I can get copies of my records if I leave. I understand a quote doesn't mean treatment is right for me.

If a company can't put its answers in an email, that tells you something too.


What we actually verified

We checked the public offers and policies, recalculated their published price components, and compared the medical claims with primary guidance. We did not test care, checkout, or customer support; provider statements and customer reports remain labeled as such.

Last verified: October 27–28, 2026

How we built this page: We read both companies' live pricing, policy, lab, guarantee, terms, and sign-up pages, then did the math ourselves. We follow How We Review TRT Providers, which separates verified facts, company claims, customer reports, and our own judgment. We didn't enroll with either company, upload ID, pay, or receive care, so this is a comparison, not a hands-on review.

Verified independently of provider marketing: The price arithmetic shown in the tables; the DEA's published extension through December 31, 2026; the pending OIRA record; the FDA's compounded-drug and animal-derived-thyroid positions; and the AUA and Endocrine Society guidance cited above. This verifies the calculation or published rule, not a patient's outcome or total bill.

Provider-stated facts, read directly from the cited pages: Male Excel's $99 startup and monthly membership; itemized $62.50 injection, $15 syringe, and $90 cream monthly components; separate $120 injection-and-thyroid and $132 cream-and-thyroid packages; $79 annual-plan membership advertisement; 60-day medication supply descriptions; compounded-not-FDA-approved disclosure; 11 state exclusions; five-marker entry kit; member-only 54-marker panel; before-results prescribing statement; guarantee conditions; no insurance; contracted-pharmacy restriction; all-sales-final language; the consent form's 15-day dispute notice; and the terms' arbitration opt-out. PrimeBody's $129 headline, older $199 article, 3% payment fee, separate lab charges, New York-scoped ten-item list, written cancellation rule, no freeze, no insurance or superbills, displayed $400 credit with a six-month commitment, New York lab restriction, differing location lists, and dated Terms of Use.

Company service claims, published but not tested by us: Male Excel's included six-month labs, support-assisted treatment pause, unlimited provider access, named pharmacy partners, laboratory certification, and turnaround estimates. PrimeBody's lab and prescription timelines, acceptance of outside labs, and clinician-qualification claims. We did not independently verify an assigned clinician's license or board certification, a matched laboratory certificate, or the pharmacy that would fill a particular prescription.

Customer-experience signals: Trustpilot ratings, BBB complaints, and Reddit comments describe individual experiences. They don't prove safety, results, or current policy. We checked the displayed Male Excel testimonial wording; we did not verify the underlying experience or incentives.

Editorial conclusion: Male Excel gives a reader more published treatment components to compare and describes included scheduled testing. That supports researching it first for a defined fit; it does not establish better clinical outcomes or a lower complete bill. PrimeBody's lower headline needs a complete written quote and confirmation of state access.

We could not confirm: PrimeBody's lab prices, all $129-plan inclusions, exact current product and pharmacy, one applicable state list, promotional eligibility, or assigned clinician. Male Excel's shipping amount, exact first-year charge dates, complete annual-plan exit terms, and the precise thyroid or Triclozene formulation a patient would receive. Neither provider's public pages settled the required repeat early-morning test, its cost, or every extra monitoring charge.

Spot something out of date? Send us a correction and we'll re-check it. Our editorial standards explain how we handle sources and review status.


Male Excel vs PrimeBody FAQ

The key difference is how much each program discloses before you pay, not a proven difference in clinical results. Costs, testing, state access, and exit terms still need to match your own written plan.

Is Male Excel cheaper than PrimeBody?

Not on the advertised-plan subtotal, but the complete-price winner is unresolved. Male Excel's itemized injection model is $2,217 with startup and 12 monthly membership-and-treatment equivalents; its thyroid bundle model is $2,727. PrimeBody's $129 rate produces $1,594.44 over 12 payments with the 3% fee, before labs and other unconfirmed charges.

How much is Male Excel per month?

With monthly membership, the individual product-page components start at $176.50 for injections or $189 for cream. The thyroid-inclusive package examples are $219 and $231. These exclude shipping and other unconfirmed extras. There's also a one-time $99 consultation and home test kit. A separate $79 monthly membership equivalent is advertised with an annual plan whose terms need confirmation.

How much is PrimeBody per month?

PrimeBody advertises plans from $129 a month. Its policies add a 3% fee to every payment, so $129 becomes $132.87. Lab orders are billed on top; confirm the medication, visits, supplies, shipping, and any other services included in that offer.

Does Male Excel or PrimeBody take insurance?

No. Male Excel doesn't accept commercial insurance, Medicare, or Medicaid. PrimeBody doesn't accept any insurance and doesn't provide superbills.

Can I cancel Male Excel anytime?

Male Excel advertises cancellation anytime, but confirm when billing stops and the terms of any annual membership. Its treatment-pause statement does not establish a billing freeze. Charges already made are generally final, with stated exceptions; get written confirmation about both membership charges and pending refills.

How do I cancel PrimeBody?

Send 30 days' written notice to your patient care coordinator by email form or portal message. A final payment may be due inside that window, and PrimeBody doesn't offer a pause.

Which has better lab testing?

The public information does not establish a clinical winner. PrimeBody lists ten lab items under a New York intake notice; Male Excel lists five markers in its entry kit and advertises a larger member panel plus included six-month testing. Ask both for your complete diagnostic and monitoring plan, including any repeat early-morning test.

Is Male Excel's testosterone FDA-approved?

No. Male Excel says its testosterone is compounded by licensed U.S. pharmacies and is not FDA-approved.

Is PrimeBody's testosterone FDA-approved?

The pages checked did not establish that. Ask for the exact product name, form, and pharmacy before you pay.

Which serves more states?

Male Excel says all states except 11, a derived count of 39. PrimeBody's retrieved form has different location lists, so this audit cannot establish a reliable state count or a coverage winner. Confirm your state and assigned clinician before paying.

Can I use my own pharmacy?

Not with Male Excel. Its terms say prescriptions go only to its contracted pharmacies. PrimeBody doesn't say.

Does either program guarantee a prescription?

No. A clinician has to decide whether treatment is right for you. Male Excel's consent form says there's no guarantee of a prescription.

Will I need an in-person visit?

Possibly. The current federal flexibility through December 31, 2026 applies only when its conditions are met; state laws and your clinical needs may still require an exam. Male Excel says an in-person exam may be required. Ask who arranges and pays for it, including if the rules change during your care.

Is PrimeBody the same as Prime Body Solutions or Prime TRT?

This comparison covers only PrimeBody at primebody.com. Its Terms of Use identify TGPrimebody, LLC and a Scottsdale, Arizona address. We did not establish corporate relationships with similarly named clinics; do not apply this page's prices or policies to another business.


The bottom line

If your low testosterone has been properly evaluated, state access is confirmed, and the compounded model fits your care plan, Male Excel is the clearer research choice for published price components and included scheduled follow-up labs. PrimeBody makes sense to investigate if you prefer its stated Labcorp or outside-labs process and get its complete cost, exact medication, state access, and exit terms in writing first. Neither provider has a verified complete-price or clinical-outcome win from these public pages.

And if you're not sure your low T is real, or you want kids soon, start with a doctor. That's not the slow road. It's the right one.

Ready to look at Male Excel's plans? See Male Excel's itemized injection pricing or cream pricing.

Related comparisons: PrimeBody TRT cost · PrimeBody alternatives · Male Excel cost · Male Excel review · Male Excel vs Opt Health · Male Excel vs Matrix Hormones

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This page is educational information, not medical advice, and it doesn't replace care from a licensed clinician. Testosterone is a Schedule III controlled substance and requires a valid prescription. We don't diagnose low testosterone, interpret lab results, or recommend a dose. Prices, policies, and telehealth rules change; every figure here carries the date we checked it.

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