Embody or ShedRx: Which GLP-1 Program Fits You? (2026)

Both Embody and ShedRx can get you started on a GLP-1 from home — the question is which one suits the way you want to be cared for. We’ve put them side by side on price, medications, coverage, and the support you can count on, so you can pick with confidence instead of a shrug.

Our pick: ShedRx

For most people, ShedRx (8.9/10) just nudges ahead of Embody (8.7/10). That doesn’t make Embody the wrong choice, though — it may actually be the better fit if what you’re after is a needle-free glp-1 gum

Embody

8.7$99/mo

Not a fan of needles? Embody's GLP-1 gum is a genuinely different way in.

Pros

A needle-free GLP-1/GIP gum if injections aren't for you
24/7 care-team messaging
Free 1–2 day shipping

Cons

The promo first-month price rises to about $299/mo on refills
Cash-pay only

Best for: A needle-free GLP-1 gum

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ShedRx

Our pick of the two

8.9$195/mo

Skip the needle if you'd like — drops, lozenges, and tablets, in all 50 states.

Pros

Needle-free options: sublingual drops, lozenges, and tablets
Available in all 50 states
Health coaching included with your plan

Cons

Lowest prices require a 12-month plan
Brand-name options need a membership add-on

Best for: The widest needle-free menu

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The two, side by side

Feature	Embody	ShedRx
Monthly price	$99	$195
Rating	8.7 / 10	8.9 / 10
Medication type	Compounded	Brand & Compounded
Insurance	Not Accepted	Not Accepted
States available	All 50	All 50
Consultation fee	Included	Included
Shipping	Free 1–2 day	Free
Cancel anytime	Yes	Yes

Prices shown are starting rates without insurance. Seed data — please verify before relying on it.

Common questions about these two programs

On our scoring, Embody sits at 8.7/10 and ShedRx at 8.9/10 — but the honest answer is that it comes down to what you need most. Embody tends to shine for a needle-free glp-1 gum, while ShedRx is the stronger pick for the widest needle-free menu

Embody starts at $99/month and ShedRx at $195/month. $99 first month (reg $199), then ~$299/mo. No membership fee. Semaglutide from ~$175/mo (12-mo); needle-free lozenges from ~$199/mo. Those are starting figures, so check each program directly before you budget around them.

Embody is cash-pay only, and ShedRx is cash-pay only. If a program is cash-pay, you may still be able to put FSA or HSA dollars toward it.

Through Embody you can get Compounded Semaglutide, Compounded Tirzepatide, GLP-1/GIP gum. ShedRx offers Compounded Semaglutide, Compounded Tirzepatide, Oral drops & lozenges, Brand Wegovy, Brand Zepbound. Your prescriber decides which one is right for you from what each program stocks.

Embody serves all 50 states, and ShedRx serves all 50 states. State coverage can change, so do a quick check before you sign up.

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