Embody vs MEDGm
Recorded prices, access and terms.
The short answer
- Cheapest to start, semaglutide: Only Embody has a recorded semaglutide monthly-plan rate ($79/mo). MEDGm's own line is "From $169 (seller says GLP-1 injections), term not stated", which is not a comparable monthly-plan rate.
- Cheapest to start, tirzepatide: Only Embody has a recorded tirzepatide monthly-plan rate ($129/mo). MEDGm's own line is "From $169 (seller says GLP-1 injections), term not stated", which is not a comparable monthly-plan rate.
- Cheapest over 12 months, semaglutide: Only Embody has enough on the record for a 12-month semaglutide figure: $588 on the 12-month plan.
- Cheapest over 12 months, tirzepatide: Only Embody has enough on the record for a 12-month tirzepatide figure: $1,188 on the 12-month plan.
- Broadest availability: MEDGm is recorded in 49 states, Embody in 48.
- Drugs: Embody lists compounded medication only; MEDGm lists brand-name and compounded medication.
Price lines compare recorded monthly-plan subtotals and term totals, as on our price pages. A lower recorded rate is not a complete cost: labs, dose changes and the amount due today can differ.
Decision table
The entries below are recorded provider statements unless a regulatory source is linked. A provider webpage does not independently verify its licenses or quality. Embody source · MEDGm source.
| Compare | Embody | MEDGm |
|---|---|---|
| Recorded monthly-plan price | $79/mo semaglutide, $129/mo tirzepatide | Not recorded |
| Recorded medication/program subtotal | Recorded medication and program subtotal: semaglutide: $79/month; tirzepatide: $129/month. Other required fees, labs, dose changes and renewal terms are not established. This is not a verified all-in treatment cost. | Seller's headline: Injections from $169, tablets from $239, plan term not stated. It may require prepayment, a specific dose or introductory terms. The full required cost is not established. |
| Lowest 12-month total on the record | semaglutide $588 (the 12-month plan); tirzepatide $1,188 (the 12-month plan) | No rate and term we can carry to 12 months |
| Full required monthly cost | Not established: consultation, labs, membership, dose changes and shipping must be checked | Not established: consultation, labs, membership, dose changes and shipping must be checked |
| Drug type listed | Compounded | Brand-name and compounded |
| Oral option | Injections only on the record | Listed |
| Consultation | Included in the record; current conditions unconfirmed | Included in the record; current conditions unconfirmed |
| Membership or program fee | Not separately recorded; do not assume zero. | $99/mo recorded for Wegovy/Zepbound pathway or $171 for Ozempic pathway, plus medication. |
| Shipping | Recorded as included; confirm for your address | Recorded as included; confirm for your address |
| Labs | Required tests and any lab charge are not recorded. | Required tests and any lab charge are not recorded. |
| Insurance | Self-pay on the record | Self-pay on the record |
| Pharmacy license | Not independently verified. Obtain the dispensing pharmacy name and verify its state license. | Not independently verified. Obtain the dispensing pharmacy name and verify its state license. |
| Reported states | 48; confirm eligibility and clinician licensing in your state | 49; confirm eligibility and clinician licensing in your state |
| Cancellation | Cancellation reported; notice, minimum term and refund conditions unconfirmed | Cancellation reported; notice, minimum term and refund conditions unconfirmed |
| Clinician/support as reported | Licensed physicians, 24/7 messaging, unlimited appointments | US-licensed clinicians via OpenLoop Health; provider-led plans and coaching; some states require a live video or phone consultation before prescribing |
| Trustpilot | 3.9/5 from 11,661 reviews (read Nov 5, 2026) | 3.8/5 from 2 reviews (read Nov 5, 2026) |
| Recorded provider check | 2026-11-06 | 2026-11-06 |
Price by plan and term
Each rate is a per-month amount for the plan named, from the seller's own page on the date shown. A term plan's rate needs the full term; the total under it is the rate times the months.
Embody
| Plan or term | Semaglutide | Tirzepatide | Source and read date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly plan | $79/mo | $129/mo | Embody page, read Nov 6, 2026 |
| 3-month bundle | $76/mo$228 over 3 months | $126/mo$378 over 3 months | Embody page, read Nov 5, 2026 |
| 6-month bundle | $73/mo$438 over 6 months | $123/mo$738 over 6 months | Embody page, read Nov 5, 2026 |
| 12-month bundle | $49/mo$588 over 12 months | $99/mo$1,188 over 12 months | Embody page, read Nov 5, 2026 |
Compounded semaglutide $79/mo and tirzepatide $129/mo on the monthly plan; 3-month bundle $76 / $126, 6-month bundle $73 / $123, 12-month bundle $49 / $99 per month, per the Program Options section of Embody's terms (joinem.co/pages/terms-conditions, read November 6, 2026). Its site banner calls the current pricing a pre-Black Friday sale and states no end date. Terms: includes all doses, shipping and provider visits; bundles commit you to the full term, with unused portions refunded only on a medical disqualification.
MEDGm
| Plan or term | Semaglutide | Tirzepatide | Source and read date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seller's headline | From $169 (seller says GLP-1 injections), term not stated | From $169 (seller says GLP-1 injections), term not stated | MEDGm page, read Nov 6, 2026 |
Plans are monthly or prepaid 3-, 6- or 12-month bundles, and the site does not say which term the $169 headline applies to or show the tirzepatide price before intake, so no standing per-molecule rate is recorded. Brand pathway: Wegovy (pill or pen) and Zepbound at a $99 membership plus the medication cost; Ozempic at $171 plus medication. HSA/FSA accepted. Read September 23, 2026.
What is included
Embody
Visits: consultation recorded as "Included". Care: Licensed physicians, 24/7 messaging, unlimited appointments.
Shipping: recorded as included.
Labs: Required tests and any lab charge are not recorded.
Dose increases: The seller says its price stays the same as the dose rises; the full dose schedule is not independently checked.
What Embody lists:
- 24/7 specialist messaging and unlimited appointments
- Personalized care plan with metabolic report included
- Free, fast shipping directly to your door
MEDGm
Visits: consultation recorded as "Included". Care: US-licensed clinicians via OpenLoop Health; provider-led plans and coaching; some states require a live video or phone consultation before prescribing.
Shipping: recorded as included.
Labs: Required tests and any lab charge are not recorded.
Dose increases: A price for each dose step is not recorded.
How it works, per MEDGm's page:
- Fill out a medical questionnaire about your health history and goals.
- Once approved, you receive a prescription and care. Some states require a live video or phone consultation first.
- The medication is delivered to your door.
States served
Embody: 48 states
Recorded as available in 48 states.
The record names no excluded state. Confirm yours at intake.
MEDGm: 49 states
Recorded as available in 49 states.
- The standing month-to-month rate and the tirzepatide price are only shown after the intake quiz; not available in Louisiana
State-by-state costs and Medicaid notes are on the GLP-1 cost by state pages.
Drugs offered
Embody: compounded medication only
- Compounded Semaglutide
- Compounded Tirzepatide
Injections only on the record.
MEDGm: brand-name and compounded medication
- Compounded Semaglutide
- Compounded Semaglutide (oral tablets)
- Compounded Tirzepatide
- Wegovy
- Zepbound
- Ozempic
An oral form is listed.
Compounded drugs are made by a pharmacy for a patient and are not the brand products. Compounded vs brand-name GLP-1.
Membership and other fees
- Embody: Not separately recorded; do not assume zero.
- MEDGm: $99/mo recorded for Wegovy/Zepbound pathway or $171 for Ozempic pathway, plus medication.
A fee missing from the record is unknown, not zero.
Cancellation and refunds
Embody
Recorded as cancel anytime; notice deadlines, prepaid-plan limits and refund rights are not fully recorded.
- On a bundle you agree to the full period, and Embody's terms say unused portions are not refunded except for a medical disqualification. Its public pages do not show the amount charged at checkout, so ask before paying.
MEDGm
Recorded: 72 hours' notice before next billing; prepaid bundles non-refundable after approval; full refund if not prescribed.
Which should you choose?
Embody
On the record, Embody suits a reader who wants a published monthly-plan price we could record and no separate membership fee on the record.
MEDGm
On the record, MEDGm suits a reader who wants more states on the record (49 against 48), brand-name, FDA-approved medication and an oral option.
Ask each provider for the full cost at your prescribed dose, required labs and visits, the dispensing pharmacy, the clinician's state license, renewal charges and written refund terms. Compare those answers with your clinician.
Compounded drugs are not FDA-approved and do not undergo FDA review for safety, effectiveness or quality before marketing. FDA source and recommendations.
Embody: evidence and terms
Price-only check 2026-11-06: Monthly plan from Embody's Program Options & Pricing terms. Bundle rates are separate; whether a bundle is charged at once was not stated on the pages read (product pages returned 404 on 2026-11-06). Price source.
MEDGm: evidence and terms
Embody vs MEDGm: questions
Which is cheaper, Embody or MEDGm?
Only Embody has a recorded semaglutide monthly-plan rate ($79/mo). MEDGm's own line is "From $169 (seller says GLP-1 injections), term not stated", which is not a comparable monthly-plan rate. Only Embody has a recorded tirzepatide monthly-plan rate ($129/mo). MEDGm's own line is "From $169 (seller says GLP-1 injections), term not stated", which is not a comparable monthly-plan rate. These are medication and recorded program-fee subtotals; labs, dose changes and other charges may be extra.
Which costs less over a year, Embody or MEDGm?
Only Embody has enough on the record for a 12-month semaglutide figure: $588 on the 12-month plan. Only Embody has enough on the record for a 12-month tirzepatide figure: $1,188 on the 12-month plan. A term plan commits you for the full term, so check its refund rules first.
Is Embody or MEDGm available in more states?
MEDGm is recorded in more states: 49 against 48. MEDGm: The standing month-to-month rate and the tirzepatide price are only shown after the intake quiz; not available in Louisiana. Confirm your state at intake.
Do Embody and MEDGm offer brand-name or compounded GLP-1?
Embody lists compounded medication only (Compounded Semaglutide, Compounded Tirzepatide). MEDGm lists brand-name and compounded medication (Compounded Semaglutide, Compounded Semaglutide (oral tablets), Compounded Tirzepatide, Wegovy, Zepbound, Ozempic). Compounded drugs are not FDA-approved.
Does Embody or MEDGm charge a membership fee?
Embody: Not separately recorded; do not assume zero. MEDGm: $99/mo recorded for Wegovy/Zepbound pathway or $171 for Ozempic pathway, plus medication.
Can you cancel Embody or MEDGm at any time?
Embody: Recorded as cancel anytime; notice deadlines, prepaid-plan limits and refund rights are not fully recorded. MEDGm: Recorded: 72 hours' notice before next billing; prepaid bundles non-refundable after approval; full refund if not prescribed.
Are the visit and shipping included with Embody and MEDGm?
Embody: consultation recorded as "Included", shipping recorded as included. MEDGm: consultation recorded as "Included", shipping recorded as included.
Do Embody or MEDGm take insurance?
Neither is recorded as accepting insurance; both are self-pay on our record.
Does Embody or MEDGm offer a pill or tablet?
MEDGm lists an oral option; Embody lists injections only on our record.
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