Embody vs MEDVi: Which GLP-1 Clinic Is Better in 2026?
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Embody wins overall, scoring 7.1/10 vs 7.0/10. Mainly on price & value and medication options.
Embody wins overall, scoring 7.1/10 vs 7.0/10.
Embody · from $49/mo on a 12-month bundle (full commitment period)
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Embody
Embody operates at joinem.co, also known as JoinEm. Its Terms price compounded semaglutide at $49 a month on a 12-month bundle or $79 month to month, and tirzepatide at $99 or $129, checked 4 November 2026. Compare the full commitment and the cancellation deadline before paying.
from $49/mo on a 12-month bundle (full commitment period)
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MEDVi
A large compounded GLP-1 clinic that fronts $99 for the first month and bills $199 a month after that, names its medical groups and three pharmacies, and holds an open FDA warning letter plus a BBB F rating.
$199/mo refills after a $99 first month
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| Feature | Embody | MEDVi |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 7.1/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Starting price | $49/mo on a 12-month bundle (full commitment period) | $199/mo refills after a $99 first month |
| Medication types | compounded semaglutide, compounded tirzepatide | compounded semaglutide, compounded tirzepatide, oral GLP-1 dissolvable tablets, Wegovy (brand), Wegovy pill (brand), Zepbound (brand) |
| Best for | — | — |
| Overall ranking | #30 | #41 |
| Price & Value (25%) | 8.5 | 7.0 |
| Clinical Oversight (30%) | 7.5 | 8.0 |
| Medication Options (20%) | 7.5 | 9.0 |
| Transparency (25%) | 5.0 | 4.0 |
Sources: Embody pricing verified on joinem.co, MEDVi pricing verified on glp1.medvi.org
Embody vs MEDVi: plans, prices and terms
Every figure comes from each clinic's own pages, with the date we read it.
- Headline price
- Embody at $49/mo on a 12-month bundle (full commitment period), against MEDVi at $199/mo refills after a $99 first month.
- What the price covers
- Embody's figure is classed as "from" price; MEDVi's as first-month rate that rises.
- 3 and 12 months
- Embody: not computable, because the published figure belongs to a plan paid up front, so the real outlay is the full plan charge, not a monthly sum. MEDVi: $497 over 3 months and $2,288 over 12, at the introductory first month, then $199 a month.
- Cancelling
- Embody: Cancel through the patient portal or by replying to an Embody email. The Terms require the request "at least 72 hours prior to your next billing date"; after that, the next charge still goes through and is non-refundable. The homepage FAQ only says to cancel "before your next medication shipment". Cancelling "stops future billing only" and refunds nothing already paid. (read 2026-10-28) MEDVi: "You may cancel your Subscription Service at any time for any reason" by emailing hello@medvi.org or portal chat, "at least 72 hours prior to your next billing date". Monthly plans: no refund for the month of cancellation or prior months; full refund only within the first 72 hours with no services received, or on medical disqualification. (read 2026-10-04)
- Forms
- Embody and MEDVi both list compounded semaglutide, compounded tirzepatide. Only MEDVi lists oral GLP-1 dissolvable tablets, Wegovy (brand), Wegovy pill (brand), Zepbound (brand).
- States
- We have no state restriction on record for Embody or MEDVi. Confirm your state at intake with either.
- Who runs it
- Embody names its operating company: Modern Metabolic Medicine, Inc. (read 2026-09-14). MEDVi names its operating company: MEDVi, LLC (read 2026-10-04).
Embody plans we read
- Semaglutide injections, 12-month bundle (Terms): $49/mo, 12-month bundle, full commitment period (joinem.co, 2026-11-04)
- Tirzepatide injections, 12-month bundle (Terms): $99/mo, 12-month bundle, full commitment period (joinem.co, 2026-11-04)
- Twelve Month Supply, semaglutide injections: $49/mo, 12-month bundle, full commitment period (joinem.co, 2026-11-04)
- Six Month Supply, semaglutide injections: $73/mo, 6-month bundle, full commitment period (joinem.co, 2026-11-04)
MEDVi plans we read
- GLP-1 Tablets: $249 (glp1.medvi.org, 2026-10-04)
Who should pick which
Pick Embody over MEDVi if you weigh our overall score most (7.1 against 7.0).
Pick MEDVi over Embody if you want a monthly rate you can total up in advance ($2,288 over 12 months at the published rate); you want oral GLP-1 dissolvable tablets, Wegovy (brand), Wegovy pill (brand), Zepbound (brand), which Embody does not list; you do not want to commit to a prepaid term.
Embody vs MEDVi: what a year costs
Embody: no verified non-sale 12-month semaglutide cost with a documented billing period is recorded.
MEDVi: no verified non-sale 12-month semaglutide cost with a documented billing period is recorded.
Embody: no verified non-sale 12-month tirzepatide cost with a documented billing period is recorded.
MEDVi: no verified non-sale 12-month tirzepatide cost with a documented billing period is recorded.
Sources: joinem.co, read November 4, 2026; glp1.medvi.org, read October 26, 2026.
Which states Embody and MEDVi treat
MEDVi publishes no list of states, so you have to check yours at the start of intake. Embody: All states except Louisiana; in Nebraska only patients 19 or older.
Sources: exclusive.joinem.co, read November 4, 2026; home.medvi.org, read October 25, 2026.
Medications and doses: Embody vs MEDVi
Both list compounded semaglutide injection.
Only Embody lists compounded tirzepatide injection.
Only MEDVi lists compounded GLP-1 dissolvable tablet (molecule not named), Wegovy pill (oral semaglutide), Wegovy injection and Zepbound injection.
For compounded semaglutide injection, only Embody publishes doses (0.25 mg a week for 4 weeks, then 0.5 mg a week for 8 weeks to start).
Sources: exclusive.joinem.co, read October 25, 2026; glp1.medvi.org, read October 25, 2026.
Labs, fees and what Embody and MEDVi include
Neither Embody nor MEDVi says whether labs are required or what they cost.
Sources: joinem.co, read October 25, 2026; home.medvi.org, read October 25, 2026; exclusive.joinem.co, read October 25, 2026; glp1.medvi.org, read October 25, 2026.
Cancelling and refunds: Embody vs MEDVi
Both need 3 days' notice before a renewal to stop the next charge.
If you are turned down, or cancel before a prescription is written, MEDVi gives a full refund; Embody's pages do not say.
Sources: joinem.co, read October 25, 2026; home.medvi.org, read October 25, 2026.
FDA warning letters: Embody and MEDVi
MEDVi's company has received one FDA warning letter, dated February 20, 2026, with no closeout letter posted. Embody appears in none, searched October 25, 2026.
MEDVi's letters: February 20, 2026, to MEDVi, LLC dba MEDVi, "False & Misleading Claims/Misbranded (Telehealth)".
We searched FDA's database for "Embody" and "Modern Metabolic Medicine" (Embody) and "MEDVi" (MEDVi).
Sources: fda.gov, read October 25, 2026; fda.gov, read October 25, 2026.
Independent review data: Embody vs MEDVi
On Trustpilot, MEDVi rates 4.3 from 14,928 reviews, against 3.8 from 9,582 for Embody.
The Better Business Bureau rates Embody C-, 199 complaints closed in 3 years, and MEDVi F, 760 complaints closed in 3 years.
Sources: trustpilot.com, read October 11, 2026; bbb.org, read October 12, 2026; trustpilot.com, read October 4, 2026; bbb.org, read October 12, 2026.
Who each one suits
Embody suits you if
- you want compounded tirzepatide injection.
- an FDA warning letter rules a clinic out for you (MEDVi has one FDA warning letter, Embody none).
MEDVi suits you if
- you want compounded GLP-1 dissolvable tablet (molecule not named), Wegovy pill (oral semaglutide), Wegovy injection and Zepbound injection.
- you weigh customer ratings (Trustpilot 4.3 against 3.8).
Verdict from the data
Embody comes out ahead on a clean FDA record. MEDVi comes out ahead on medication choice and customer ratings.
Pick MEDVi if medication choice and customer ratings matter most to you. For everyone else our overall pick is Embody (7.1/10 against 7.0), a score that also weighs clinical oversight and transparency.
Pros & cons
Embody
Pros
- + Medication included in the monthly price, no membership fee
- + Fast, free expedited shipping; unlimited 24/7 support
- + LegitScript-certified, clinician-reviewed intake
Cons
- − Weaker on Medication Options (7.5/10 vs 9.0)
- − Weaker on Clinical Oversight (7.5/10 vs 8.0)
MEDVi
Pros
- + Names its clinician networks (OpenLoop Health and CareGLP Affiliated P.C.s) and three partner pharmacies with full street addresses and phone numbers
- + Month-to-month with no contract. Cancel by email or portal chat at least 72 hours before the next billing date
- + Compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide injections, a daily dissolvable tablet, and brand-name Wegovy and Zepbound on a separate $99 membership
Cons
- − Weaker on Price & Value (7.0/10 vs 8.5)
- − Weaker on Transparency (4.0/10 vs 5.0)
The bottom line
After scoring all 61 clinics on our 4-criterion rubric (price & value, clinical oversight, medication options and transparency), Embody (7.1/10) comes out ahead of MEDVi (7.0/10). But the right choice still depends on what matters most to you.
Embody. From $49/mo on a 12-month bundle (full commitment period).
Visit →MEDVi. $199/mo refills after a $99 first month.
Read Review →Editor's overall pick
Not sold on either? Our highest-rated partner clinic outside this pair is Wellorithm (7.9/10) from $247/mo after month 1. Read the review →
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Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Embody or MEDVi?
Embody scores higher overall (7.1/10 vs 7.0/10) and is our recommended pick for most people.
How much does Embody cost vs MEDVi?
Embody is from $49/mo on a 12-month bundle (full commitment period) and MEDVi is $199/mo refills after a $99 first month. Both are typically cash-pay; HSA/FSA funds are often eligible. We run an automated check against each clinic's own live pricing page every week; a price left unconfirmed for 45 days shows as unverified rather than staying marked as current.
What is the difference between Embody and MEDVi?
Embody (7.1/10, #30 of 61) and MEDVi (7.0/10, #41 of 61) are scored independently across our 4 criteria: price & value, clinical oversight, medication options and transparency. See the detailed score breakdown above for the criterion-by-criterion comparison.
Does Embody or MEDVi take insurance?
Insurance terms differ by clinic and by drug: some clinics are cash-pay only, and some help with insurance for brand-name drugs. Each clinic's review says what it publishes. HSA and FSA funds are often eligible. Confirm at checkout.
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