LifeMD vs MEDVi: Which GLP-1 Clinic Is Better in 2026?
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LifeMD and MEDVi tie at 7.0/10, so it comes down to transparency.
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A publicly traded telehealth company (NASDAQ: LFMD) prescribing only brand-name GLP-1s, including the Wegovy pill, Zepbound and Foundayo, at manufacturer cash prices. The $149 headline is the medication alone: a $149 monthly program fee sits on top, disclosed only in a footnote.
from $149/mo for the Wegovy pill (1.5 mg), plus a separate program fee
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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 | LifeMD | MEDVi |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 7.0/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Starting price | $149/mo for the Wegovy pill (1.5 mg), plus a separate program fee | $199/mo refills after a $99 first month |
| Medication types | brand-name Wegovy pen, brand-name Wegovy pill (oral semaglutide), brand-name Zepbound (vial, pen, KwikPen), brand-name Foundayo (oral orforglipron), brand-name Saxenda, brand-name Ozempic (off-label), Triple Therapy (metformin, bupropion, topiramate) | compounded semaglutide, compounded tirzepatide, oral GLP-1 dissolvable tablets, Wegovy (brand), Wegovy pill (brand), Zepbound (brand) |
| Best for | — | — |
| Overall ranking | #40 | #41 |
| Price & Value (25%) | not scored (counted at 5.5) | 7.0 |
| Clinical Oversight (30%) | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| Medication Options (20%) | 9.0 | 9.0 |
| Transparency (25%) | 5.5 | 4.0 |
Sources: LifeMD pricing verified on lifemd.com, MEDVi pricing verified on glp1.medvi.org
LifeMD vs MEDVi: what a year costs
LifeMD: 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.
LifeMD: 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: lifemd.com, read October 25, 2026; lifemd.com, read October 25, 2026; glp1.medvi.org, read October 26, 2026.
Which states LifeMD and MEDVi treat
MEDVi publishes no list of states, so you have to check yours at the start of intake. LifeMD: Available in all 50 states.
Sources: lifemd.com, read October 25, 2026; home.medvi.org, read October 25, 2026.
Medications and doses: LifeMD vs MEDVi
Both list Wegovy pill (oral semaglutide), Wegovy pen and Zepbound (vial or KwikPen).
Only LifeMD lists Foundayo (orforglipron) pill, Ozempic and Saxenda.
Only MEDVi lists compounded semaglutide injection and compounded GLP-1 dissolvable tablet (molecule not named).
For Wegovy pill (oral semaglutide), only LifeMD publishes doses (1.5 mg, 4 mg, 9 mg and 25 mg).
Sources: lifemd.com, read October 25, 2026; lifemd.com, read October 25, 2026; glp1.medvi.org, read October 25, 2026.
Labs, fees and what LifeMD and MEDVi include
LifeMD bills a $149 monthly fee separately from the medication; MEDVi's plan prices include the medication.
LifeMD asks for labs only when the clinician needs them, and covers them; MEDVi does not say whether labs are required.
Sources: lifemd.com, read October 25, 2026; home.medvi.org, read October 25, 2026; lifemd.com, read October 25, 2026; glp1.medvi.org, read October 25, 2026.
Cancelling and refunds: LifeMD vs MEDVi
To stop the next charge, LifeMD needs 8 hours' notice and MEDVi 3 days'.
If you are turned down, or cancel before a prescription is written, LifeMD gives a partial refund and MEDVi a full refund.
LifeMD offers a money-back guarantee tied to results (12 months, with conditions); MEDVi publishes none.
Sources: lifemd.com, read October 25, 2026; home.medvi.org, read October 25, 2026.
FDA warning letters: LifeMD and MEDVi
MEDVi's company has received one FDA warning letter, dated February 20, 2026, with no closeout letter posted. LifeMD 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 "LifeMD" (LifeMD) and "MEDVi" (MEDVi).
Sources: fda.gov, read October 25, 2026; fda.gov, read October 25, 2026.
Independent review data: LifeMD vs MEDVi
On Trustpilot, MEDVi rates 4.3 from 14,928 reviews, against 3.9 from 4,270 for LifeMD.
The Better Business Bureau rates LifeMD A, and MEDVi F, 760 complaints closed in 3 years.
Sources: trustpilot.com, read October 4, 2026; bbb.org, read October 4, 2026; trustpilot.com, read October 4, 2026; bbb.org, read October 12, 2026.
Who each one suits
LifeMD suits you if
- you want Foundayo (orforglipron) pill, Ozempic and Saxenda.
- you want a 12-month money-back guarantee.
- an FDA warning letter rules a clinic out for you (MEDVi has one FDA warning letter, LifeMD none).
MEDVi suits you if
- you want compounded semaglutide injection and compounded GLP-1 dissolvable tablet (molecule not named).
- you want one price that includes the medication, with no separate $149 monthly fee.
- you weigh customer ratings (Trustpilot 4.3 against 3.9).
Verdict from the data
LifeMD comes out ahead on medication choice, a results guarantee and a clean FDA record. MEDVi comes out ahead on an all-in price and customer ratings.
LifeMD and MEDVi tie on our overall score, so the facts above are what separate them.
Pros & cons
LifeMD
Pros
- + Brand-name only, across four molecules and both routes: Wegovy pen and pill, Zepbound vial and pens, Foundayo, Saxenda. No compounded GLP-1 is sold
- + Publicly traded (NASDAQ: LFMD), with a named legal entity and street address, nine named affiliated medical practices, and an A rating from the BBB
- + Metabolic lab work at Quest or Labcorp is included in the program fee outside NY, NJ and RI, and the team runs insurance benefit checks and prior authorizations
Cons
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 Transparency (4.0/10 vs 5.5)
The bottom line
After scoring all 61 clinics on our 4-criterion rubric (price & value, clinical oversight, medication options and transparency), LifeMD and MEDVi are tied at 7.0/10. There is no clear overall winner here, so the right choice comes down to what matters most to you.
LifeMD. From $149/mo for the Wegovy pill (1.5 mg), plus a separate program fee.
Read Review →MEDVi. $199/mo refills after a $99 first month.
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Frequently asked questions
Which is better, LifeMD or MEDVi?
LifeMD and MEDVi are tied at 7.0/10. There's no clear overall winner.
How much does LifeMD cost vs MEDVi?
LifeMD is from $149/mo for the Wegovy pill (1.5 mg), plus a separate program fee 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 LifeMD and MEDVi?
LifeMD (7.0/10, #40 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 LifeMD 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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