MEDVi vs Ivím Health: Which GLP-1 Clinic Is Better in 2026?
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MEDVi wins overall, scoring 7.0/10 vs 6.2/10.
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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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Ivím Health
A membership plus medication program that prints both bills, names six compounding pharmacies and asks for a weekly check-in, with brand-name pills and injections alongside compounded ones. It holds an open FDA warning letter, and its own pages disagree about whether you can cancel once a program starts.
from $74.99/mo program fee
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| Feature | MEDVi | Ivím Health |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 7.0/10 | 6.2/10 |
| Starting price | $199/mo refills after a $99 first month | $74.99/mo program fee |
| Medication types | compounded semaglutide, compounded tirzepatide, oral GLP-1 dissolvable tablets, Wegovy (brand), Wegovy pill (brand), Zepbound (brand) | compounded semaglutide, compounded tirzepatide, compounded liraglutide, Wegovy, Wegovy Pill, Ozempic, Zepbound, Mounjaro, Foundayo |
| Best for | — | — |
| Overall ranking | #41 | #55 |
| Price & Value (25%) | 7.0 | not scored (counted at 4.0) |
| Clinical Oversight (30%) | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| Medication Options (20%) | 9.0 | 9.0 |
| Transparency (25%) | 4.0 | 4.0 |
Sources: MEDVi pricing verified on glp1.medvi.org, Ivím Health pricing verified on ivimhealth.com
MEDVi vs Ivím Health: what a year costs
MEDVi: no verified non-sale 12-month semaglutide cost with a documented billing period is recorded.
Ivím Health: no verified non-sale 12-month semaglutide cost with a documented billing period is recorded.
MEDVi: no verified non-sale 12-month tirzepatide cost with a documented billing period is recorded.
Ivím Health: no verified non-sale 12-month tirzepatide cost with a documented billing period is recorded.
Ivím Health: no 12-month total, because Ivím's homepage ties its $65 semaglutide and $117 tirzepatide prices to 12 months, while its program page offers only 1, 2, 4 or 6-month programs, and no billing schedule is printed.
Sources: glp1.medvi.org, read October 26, 2026.
Which states MEDVi and Ivím Health treat
MEDVi and Ivím Health publish no list of states, so you have to check yours at the start of intake.
Sources: home.medvi.org, read October 25, 2026; ivimhealth.com, read October 25, 2026.
Medications and doses: MEDVi vs Ivím Health
Both list compounded semaglutide injection and Wegovy pill (oral semaglutide).
Only MEDVi lists compounded GLP-1 dissolvable tablet (molecule not named), Wegovy injection and Zepbound injection.
Only Ivím Health lists compounded tirzepatide injection and microdose compounded semaglutide or tirzepatide.
For Wegovy pill (oral semaglutide), only Ivím Health publishes doses (1.5, 4, 9 and 25 mg).
Sources: glp1.medvi.org, read October 25, 2026; ivimhealth.com, read October 25, 2026; ivimhealth.com, read October 25, 2026; ivimhealth.com, read October 25, 2026; ivimhealth.com, read October 25, 2026.
Labs, fees and what MEDVi and Ivím Health include
Ivím Health bills a $74.99 monthly fee separately from the medication; MEDVi's plan prices include the medication.
Neither MEDVi nor Ivím Health says whether labs are required or what they cost.
Sources: home.medvi.org, read October 25, 2026; ivimhealth.com, read October 25, 2026; glp1.medvi.org, read October 25, 2026.
Cancelling and refunds: MEDVi vs Ivím Health
To stop the next charge, MEDVi needs 3 days' notice; Ivím Health states no notice period.
If you are turned down, or cancel before a prescription is written, MEDVi gives a full refund; Ivím Health's pages do not say.
Sources: home.medvi.org, read October 25, 2026; ivimhealth.com, read October 25, 2026; ivimhealth.com, read October 25, 2026.
FDA warning letters: MEDVi and Ivím Health
FDA's database shows one FDA warning letter to MEDVi's company and one FDA warning letter to Ivím Health's, with no closeout letter posted for any of them.
MEDVi's letters: February 20, 2026, to MEDVi, LLC dba MEDVi, "False & Misleading Claims/Misbranded (Telehealth)".
Ivím Health's letters: February 20, 2026, to Ivim Services LLC dba Ivim, "False & Misleading Claims/Misbranded (Telehealth)".
We searched FDA's database for "MEDVi" (MEDVi) and "Ivim" (Ivím Health).
Sources: fda.gov, read October 25, 2026; fda.gov, read October 25, 2026.
Independent review data: MEDVi vs Ivím Health
On Trustpilot, Ivím Health rates 4.9 from 39,750 reviews, against 4.3 from 14,928 for MEDVi.
The Better Business Bureau rates Ivím Health A+, and MEDVi F, 760 complaints closed in 3 years.
Sources: trustpilot.com, read October 4, 2026; bbb.org, read October 12, 2026; trustpilot.com, read October 11, 2026; bbb.org, read October 11, 2026.
Who each one suits
MEDVi suits you if
- you want compounded GLP-1 dissolvable tablet (molecule not named), Wegovy injection and Zepbound injection.
- you want one price that includes the medication, with no separate $74.99 monthly fee.
Ivím Health suits you if
- you want compounded tirzepatide injection and microdose compounded semaglutide or tirzepatide.
- you weigh customer ratings (Trustpilot 4.9 against 4.3).
Verdict from the data
MEDVi comes out ahead on medication choice and an all-in price. Ivím Health comes out ahead on customer ratings.
Pick Ivím Health if customer ratings matters most to you. For everyone else our overall pick is MEDVi (7.0/10 against 6.2), a score that also weighs clinical oversight and transparency.
Pros & 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
Ivím Health
Pros
- + Publishes medication prices for three program lengths and both compounded molecules, plus the separate $74.99/mo program fee, before any intake
- + Names its medical group (Ivim Professional Corporation) and six compounding pharmacies by city, and describes a video or chat consult followed by weekly provider check-ins
- + Nine weight-loss options, including Wegovy®, the Wegovy® pill, Zepbound®, Mounjaro®, Ozempic® and Foundayo™ next to compounded semaglutide, tirzepatide and liraglutide
Cons
The bottom line
After scoring all 61 clinics on our 4-criterion rubric (price & value, clinical oversight, medication options and transparency), MEDVi (7.0/10) comes out ahead of Ivím Health (6.2/10). But the right choice still depends on what matters most to you.
MEDVi. $199/mo refills after a $99 first month.
Read Review →Ivím Health. From $74.99/mo program fee.
Read Review →Editor's overall pick
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Frequently asked questions
Which is better, MEDVi or Ivím Health?
MEDVi scores higher overall (7.0/10 vs 6.2/10) on our rubric.
How much does MEDVi cost vs Ivím Health?
MEDVi is $199/mo refills after a $99 first month and Ivím Health is from $74.99/mo program fee. 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 MEDVi and Ivím Health?
MEDVi (7.0/10, #41 of 61) and Ivím Health (6.2/10, #55 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 MEDVi or Ivím Health 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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