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

Both MEDVi 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 MEDVi (8.8/10). That doesn’t make MEDVi the wrong choice, though — it may actually be the better fit if what you’re after is unlimited provider access

MEDVi

8.8$179/mo

Message your care team as often as you need — unlimited visits, baked into the price.

Pros

Unlimited provider visits and messaging
Injectable or oral tablet options
Free shipping included

Cons

The first-month promo rises to about $299/mo after
Oral tablets and brand-name options cost more

Best for: Unlimited provider access

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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	MEDVi	ShedRx
Monthly price	$179	$195
Rating	8.8 / 10	8.9 / 10
Medication type	Brand & Compounded	Brand & Compounded
Insurance	Not Accepted	Not Accepted
States available	All 50	All 50
Consultation fee	Included	Included
Shipping	Free	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, MEDVi sits at 8.8/10 and ShedRx at 8.9/10 — but the honest answer is that it comes down to what you need most. MEDVi tends to shine for unlimited provider access, while ShedRx is the stronger pick for the widest needle-free menu

MEDVi starts at $179/month and ShedRx at $195/month. Semaglutide $179 first month, then ~$299/mo. Unlimited visits included. 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.

MEDVi 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 MEDVi you can get Compounded Semaglutide, Compounded Tirzepatide, Oral tablets, Brand Ozempic, Brand Wegovy. 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.

MEDVi 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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