Embody vs ShedRx
Recorded prices, access and terms.
The short answer
- Cheapest to start, semaglutide: Embody is lower for semaglutide on the monthly plan: $79/mo against $175/mo at ShedRx, a $96 gap.
- Cheapest to start, tirzepatide: Embody is lower for tirzepatide on the monthly plan: $129/mo against $225/mo at ShedRx, a $96 gap.
- Cheapest over 12 months, semaglutide: Over 12 months Embody is lower for semaglutide: $588 on the 12-month plan, against $2,100 at ShedRx on 12 months on the monthly plan.
- Cheapest over 12 months, tirzepatide: Over 12 months Embody is lower for tirzepatide: $1,188 on the 12-month plan, against $2,700 at ShedRx on 12 months on the monthly plan.
- Broadest availability: ShedRx is recorded in 50 states, Embody in 48.
- Drugs: Embody lists compounded medication only; ShedRx 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 · ShedRx source.
| Compare | Embody | ShedRx |
|---|---|---|
| Recorded monthly-plan price | $79/mo semaglutide, $129/mo tirzepatide | $175/mo semaglutide, $225/mo tirzepatide |
| 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. | Recorded medication and program subtotal: semaglutide: $175/month; tirzepatide: $225/month. Other required fees, labs, dose changes and renewal terms are not established. This is not a verified all-in treatment cost. |
| Lowest 12-month total on the record | semaglutide $588 (the 12-month plan); tirzepatide $1,188 (the 12-month plan) | semaglutide $2,100 (12 months on the monthly plan); tirzepatide $2,700 (12 months on the monthly plan) |
| 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. | $125/mo recorded for the brand-medication pathway; compounded-plan fee scope needs confirmation. |
| 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 | 50; confirm eligibility and clinician licensing in your state |
| Cancellation | Cancellation reported; notice, minimum term and refund conditions unconfirmed | Commitment/restrictions reported; request the current cancellation and refund terms |
| Clinician/support as reported | Licensed physicians, 24/7 messaging, unlimited appointments | Licensed physicians, health coaching, supplement guidance |
| Trustpilot | 3.9/5 from 11,661 reviews (read Nov 5, 2026) | 4.6/5 from 1,084 reviews (read Nov 5, 2026) |
| Recorded provider check | 2026-11-06 | 2026-11-10 |
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.
ShedRx
| Plan or term | Semaglutide | Tirzepatide | Source and read date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly plan | $175/mo | $225/mo | ShedRx page, read Nov 10, 2026 |
| Headline rate, term not statedHomepage confirms from-prices but does not clearly attach a billing term. Request the full plan total and recurring charges before paying; do not assume the headline is a cancellable monthly rate. | $159/mo | $239/mo | ShedRx page, read Sep 6, 2026 |
Now trading as Shed (tryshed.com). Black Friday sale on its product pages, read November 10, 2026: compounded semaglutide $175/mo (was $199), billed as $350 every 2 months, and tirzepatide $225/mo (was $299), billed as $450 every 2 months. Shed says the sale price is locked in for as long as you stay; the pages give no end date for the sale. Longer plans: semaglutide from $159/mo (12-month plan; $179 6-month) and tirzepatide from $239/mo ($269 6-month). Oral options: lozenges from $199, liquid drops from $229, semaglutide tablets from $299. Brand pathway: Wegovy pill $149 / pen $199, Zepbound $349, Foundayo $149: medication only, plus a $125/mo Shed membership. Every plan carries a 2-month minimum.
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
ShedRx
Visits: consultation recorded as "Included". Care: Licensed physicians, health coaching, supplement guidance.
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.
What ShedRx lists:
- Both compounded and brand-name options (Wegovy, Zepbound)
How it works, per ShedRx's page:
- Fill out a 5-minute form on your health history and preferred way of taking the medicine.
- A medical provider reviews your answers, with no appointment required.
- If prescribed, the medication ships to your home.
- Ongoing support includes health coaching and provider appointments.
States served
Embody: 48 states
Recorded as available in 48 states.
The record names no excluded state. Confirm yours at intake.
ShedRx: 50 states
Recorded as available in all 50 states.
The record names no excluded state. Confirm yours at intake.
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.
ShedRx: brand-name and compounded medication
- Compounded Semaglutide
- Compounded Tirzepatide
- Wegovy
- Zepbound
- Foundayo (oral orforglipron)
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.
- ShedRx: $125/mo recorded for the brand-medication pathway; compounded-plan fee scope needs confirmation.
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.
ShedRx
A 2-month minimum is recorded. Cancellation notice and refund rules are not fully recorded.
Which should you choose?
Embody
On the record, Embody suits a reader who wants the lower semaglutide monthly-plan rate, the lower tirzepatide monthly-plan rate, the lower 12-month semaglutide total, the lower 12-month tirzepatide total and no separate membership fee on the record.
ShedRx
On the record, ShedRx suits a reader who wants more states on the record (50 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.
ShedRx: evidence and terms
Price-only check 2026-11-10: Product pages, browser and raw HTML: Black Friday price $175/mo semaglutide (was $199) and $225/mo tirzepatide (was $299), billed every 2 months, no end date stated; longer plans from $159 and $239 in the raw HTML. Price source.
Embody vs ShedRx: questions
Which is cheaper, Embody or ShedRx?
Embody is lower for semaglutide on the monthly plan: $79/mo against $175/mo at ShedRx, a $96 gap. Embody is lower for tirzepatide on the monthly plan: $129/mo against $225/mo at ShedRx, a $96 gap. 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 ShedRx?
Over 12 months Embody is lower for semaglutide: $588 on the 12-month plan, against $2,100 at ShedRx on 12 months on the monthly plan. Over 12 months Embody is lower for tirzepatide: $1,188 on the 12-month plan, against $2,700 at ShedRx on 12 months on the monthly plan. A term plan commits you for the full term, so check its refund rules first.
Is Embody or ShedRx available in more states?
ShedRx is recorded in more states: 50 against 48. Confirm your state at intake.
Do Embody and ShedRx offer brand-name or compounded GLP-1?
Embody lists compounded medication only (Compounded Semaglutide, Compounded Tirzepatide). ShedRx lists brand-name and compounded medication (Compounded Semaglutide, Compounded Tirzepatide, Wegovy, Zepbound, Foundayo (oral orforglipron)). Compounded drugs are not FDA-approved.
Does Embody or ShedRx charge a membership fee?
Embody: Not separately recorded; do not assume zero. ShedRx: $125/mo recorded for the brand-medication pathway; compounded-plan fee scope needs confirmation.
Can you cancel Embody or ShedRx at any time?
Embody: Recorded as cancel anytime; notice deadlines, prepaid-plan limits and refund rights are not fully recorded. ShedRx: A 2-month minimum is recorded. Cancellation notice and refund rules are not fully recorded.
Are the visit and shipping included with Embody and ShedRx?
Embody: consultation recorded as "Included", shipping recorded as included. ShedRx: consultation recorded as "Included", shipping recorded as included.
Do Embody or ShedRx take insurance?
Neither is recorded as accepting insurance; both are self-pay on our record.
Does Embody or ShedRx offer a pill or tablet?
ShedRx lists an oral option; Embody lists injections only on our record.
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