Shed vs MEDVi: Which GLP-1 Clinic Is Better in 2026?
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Shed wins overall, scoring 7.4/10 vs 7.0/10. Mainly on transparency and clinical oversight.
Shed wins overall, scoring 7.4/10 vs 7.0/10.
Shed · from $159/mo on a 12-month plan paid upfront ($199 month to month)
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Shed operates at tryshed.com. Weekly injections, daily oral drops, sublingual and pills, plus brand-name Wegovy/Zepbound, from a Utah-based provider with a real, disclosed company address.
from $159/mo on a 12-month plan paid upfront ($199 month to month)
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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
Read Review →Shed vs MEDVi, side by side
| Feature | Shed | MEDVi |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 7.4/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Starting price | $159/mo on a 12-month plan paid upfront ($199 month to month) | $199/mo refills after a $99 first month |
| Medication types | compounded semaglutide, compounded tirzepatide, oral drops, sublingual, brand-name Wegovy, brand-name Zepbound | compounded semaglutide, compounded tirzepatide, oral GLP-1 dissolvable tablets, Wegovy (brand), Wegovy pill (brand), Zepbound (brand) |
| Best for | — | — |
| Overall ranking | #19 | #41 |
| Price & Value (25%) | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| Clinical Oversight (30%) | 7.0 | 8.0 |
| Medication Options (20%) | 8.5 | 9.0 |
| Transparency (25%) | 7.5 | 4.0 |
Sources: Shed pricing verified on tryshed.com, MEDVi pricing verified on glp1.medvi.org
Shed vs MEDVi: what a year costs
Shed: 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.
Shed: 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: help.tryshed.com, read October 25, 2026; tryshed.com, read October 25, 2026; tryshed.com, read October 25, 2026; glp1.medvi.org, read October 26, 2026.
Which states Shed and MEDVi treat
Shed and MEDVi publish no list of states, so you have to check yours at the start of intake.
Sources: tryshed.com, read October 25, 2026; home.medvi.org, read October 25, 2026.
Medications and doses: Shed vs MEDVi
Both list compounded semaglutide injection, Wegovy pen, Wegovy pill (oral semaglutide) and Zepbound vial.
Only Shed lists compounded tirzepatide injection (2 to 9 mg), compounded semaglutide drops or lozenges (drops 0.5 to 2.5 mg; lozenges 500 to 1,500 mcg), compounded tirzepatide drops (3 to 5 mg), microdose compounded semaglutide or tirzepatide (semaglutide 0.2 mg) and Foundayo (orforglipron) pill.
Only MEDVi lists compounded GLP-1 dissolvable tablet (molecule not named).
For compounded semaglutide injection, only Shed publishes doses (0.2 to 2.2 mg).
Sources: help.tryshed.com, read October 25, 2026; tryshed.com, read October 25, 2026; tryshed.com, read October 25, 2026; tryshed.com, read October 25, 2026; glp1.medvi.org, read October 25, 2026.
Labs, fees and what Shed and MEDVi include
Neither Shed nor MEDVi says whether labs are required or what they cost.
Sources: help.tryshed.com, read October 25, 2026; home.medvi.org, read October 25, 2026; tryshed.com, read October 25, 2026; glp1.medvi.org, read October 25, 2026.
Cancelling and refunds: Shed vs MEDVi
Both need 3 days' notice before a renewal to stop the next charge.
Shed's month-to-month plan has a 2-month minimum.
If you are turned down, or cancel before a prescription is written, MEDVi gives a full refund; Shed's pages do not say.
Shed offers a money-back guarantee tied to results (4 months, with conditions); MEDVi publishes none.
After a prescription, Shed still refunds supply that has not shipped on multi-month plans; MEDVi refunds nothing.
Sources: tryshed.com, read October 25, 2026; home.medvi.org, read October 25, 2026.
FDA warning letters: Shed and MEDVi
MEDVi's company has received one FDA warning letter, dated February 20, 2026, with no closeout letter posted. Shed 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 "Shed Holdings" and "ShedRx" (Shed) and "MEDVi" (MEDVi).
Sources: fda.gov, read October 25, 2026; fda.gov, read October 25, 2026.
Independent review data: Shed vs MEDVi
On Trustpilot, Shed rates 4.7 from 1,122 reviews, against 4.3 from 14,928 for MEDVi.
The Better Business Bureau rates Shed B-, 256 complaints closed in 3 years, and MEDVi F, 760 complaints closed in 3 years.
Sources: trustpilot.com, read August 30, 2026; bbb.org, read October 12, 2026; trustpilot.com, read October 4, 2026; bbb.org, read October 12, 2026.
Who each one suits
Shed suits you if
- you want compounded tirzepatide injection, compounded semaglutide drops or lozenges, compounded tirzepatide drops, microdose compounded semaglutide or tirzepatide and Foundayo (orforglipron) pill.
- you want a 4-month money-back guarantee.
- an FDA warning letter rules a clinic out for you (MEDVi has one FDA warning letter, Shed none).
- you weigh customer ratings (Trustpilot 4.7 against 4.3).
MEDVi suits you if
- you want compounded GLP-1 dissolvable tablet (molecule not named).
Verdict from the data
Shed comes out ahead on medication choice, a results guarantee, a clean FDA record and customer ratings. MEDVi leads on none of the facts above.
Shed is the better pick here on both the facts and our overall score (7.4/10 against 7.0).
Pros & cons
Shed
Pros
- + Most delivery formats we track: injection, oral drops, sublingual, pills
- + Also offers brand-name Wegovy and Zepbound on the same platform
- + 120-day weight-loss guarantee, plus a real disclosed company address
Cons
- − Weaker on Clinical Oversight (7.0/10 vs 8.0)
- − Weaker on Medication Options (8.5/10 vs 9.0)
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 Transparency (4.0/10 vs 7.5)
The bottom line
After scoring all 61 clinics on our 4-criterion rubric (price & value, clinical oversight, medication options and transparency), Shed (7.4/10) comes out ahead of MEDVi (7.0/10). But the right choice still depends on what matters most to you.
Shed. From $159/mo on a 12-month plan paid upfront ($199 month to month).
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, Shed or MEDVi?
Shed scores higher overall (7.4/10 vs 7.0/10) and is our recommended pick for most people.
How much does Shed cost vs MEDVi?
Shed is from $159/mo on a 12-month plan paid upfront ($199 month to month) 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 Shed and MEDVi?
Shed (7.4/10, #19 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 Shed 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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