The real price range
TRT in the United States generally runs anywhere from about $40 a month for a bare-bones online prescription to several hundred dollars a month for fully managed, physician-led care. That's a huge spread — and the gap is almost entirely about what's included.
A low monthly number usually covers the medication and little else. Labs, provider visits, and dose adjustments get billed separately, so the real total creeps up in ways you don't see at signup.
What actually drives the cost
- Medication — injectable testosterone is inexpensive; creams and pellets cost more.
- Lab work — proper monitoring means bloodwork several times a year. Billed separately, this adds up fast.
- Provider oversight — a real physician reviewing your trends costs more than an algorithm, and is worth more.
- Ancillary medications — managing estrogen or protecting fertility, when needed.
The hidden-fee trap
The entire TRT market's weak spot is unbundling. A clinic advertises a low monthly figure, then charges per lab draw and per visit. By the time you've paid for quarterly bloodwork and a couple of consults, the "cheap" option costs more than an all-in membership — with less oversight.
The AndroMD approach
We accept all insurance, including Medicaid and Medicare. Bring your insurance card. Our team will review your benefits, referrals and any prior authorization needed for your visit or treatment.