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Our honest Embody review

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

Last reviewed: March 16, 2026

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8.7/10

Excellent

The short version

Monthly cost: $99
Consultation fee: Included
States available: All 50
Medication type: Compounded
Insurance: Not Accepted
Shipping: Free 1–2 day

What we like

A needle-free GLP-1/GIP gum if injections aren't for you
24/7 care-team messaging
Free 1–2 day shipping
No membership fee

Worth knowing

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

Who this is a good fit for

A needle-free GLP-1 gum

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What signing up looks like

Tell them about you

You'll fill out a short health questionnaire and meet a licensed provider over video. It all happens from home — there's no clinic waiting room to sit in.

Get a plan that fits you

Your provider reviews your history and, if a GLP-1 is right for you, prescribes the medication and dose that suits your goals and your body.

Medication and check-ins

Your prescription ships straight to your door, and you keep a line open to the care team along the way. Changed your mind? You can cancel whenever you like — no penalties.

Medications you can get here

Compounded Semaglutide Compounded Tirzepatide GLP-1/GIP gum

Some of what’s offered here is compounded. That means it’s mixed by a licensed pharmacy rather than carrying full FDA approval, so it’s worth understanding the trade-offs before you choose. Here’s our plain-English guide to compounded vs brand-name GLP-1s.

What you can get here

Product	Type	Starting price
Compounded Semaglutide reg $199; ~$299/mo after	Injection	$99 first month
Compounded Tirzepatide reg $249; higher after	Injection	$149 first month
Semaglutide GLP-1 gum 12-mo ($229 single)	Needle-free	From $199/mo
Tirzepatide GLP-1/GIP gum 12-mo ($329 single)	Needle-free	From $299/mo

What you’ll pay

Monthly price: $99/mo
Notes: $99 first month (reg $199), then ~$299/mo. No membership fee.
Consultation fee: Included
Shipping: Free 1–2 day
Cancel anytime: Yes
Insurance: Not Accepted

Seed data — please verify these figures with the provider before relying on them.

Where we land

8.7/10 · Excellent

The lowest first-month price here, and the most novel option: a needle-free GLP-1/GIP gum. Great for dipping a toe in — just plan for the refill price to climb after the intro month.

Best suited to: A needle-free GLP-1 gum

Ready to get started with Embody?

Starting around $99/month. Included consult · Free 1–2 day shipping · Cancel anytime.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Plans start at $99/month. $99 first month (reg $199), then ~$299/mo. No membership fee. The consultation runs Included, shipping is Free 1–2 day, and you can cancel whenever you need to. We'd still suggest confirming the latest figures on their site before you commit.

Right now Embody offers Compounded Semaglutide, Compounded Tirzepatide, GLP-1/GIP gum. Which one lands in your plan — and at what dose — is a call your prescriber makes based on your health, not something you pick off a menu.

Embody serves all 50 states. State rules shift, so it's worth a quick check on their site to make sure your state is covered before you sign up.

No — Embody is cash-pay only, so you won't bill it to insurance. The upside is predictable, transparent pricing, and you may still be able to use FSA or HSA funds or submit receipts for reimbursement.