Embody vs Ivim Health: Which GLP-1 Provider Is Better?

By Iacob Pastina, Independent Researcher

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Ivim Health beats Embody overall, scoring 7.9/10 vs 7.3/10. Ivim Health is more affordable at $150/mo vs $299/mo. Choose Embody for people who want the oral tirzepatide gum, or who'll pick the. Choose Ivim Health for users who want personalized dosing with frequent provider ch.

A side-by-side comparison of Embody and Ivim Health covering pricing, scores, medication types, insurance, and more to help you decide.

Embody

#38 of 48

7.3/10

Online weight-loss program that ships compounded GLP-1 medication to your door. Run by Modern Metabolic Medicine, Inc. and prescribed through CareGLP Affiliated P.C.s, their network of licensed doctors. Two pricing plans run side by side: a promo plan starting at $99/mo for semaglutide (or $149/mo for tirzepatide) that jumps after month 1, and 'Embody Flat' at $299/mo that doesn't go up. Their standout: oral tirzepatide gum, for people who don't want to inject.

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Ivim Health

#11 of 48

7.9/10

Personalized GLP-1 program with frequent provider check-ins and customized dosing schedules at an affordable price point.

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Feature	Embody	Ivim Health
Our Score	7.3/10	7.9/10
Starting Price	$299/mo	$150/mo
Medication Type	Compounded	Both
Insurance Accepted	No	No
Best For	People who want the oral tirzepatide gum, or who'll pick the $299/mo flat plan with eyes open instead of the teaser plan	Users who want personalized dosing with frequent provider check-ins
Ranking	#38	#11

Pros & Cons Compared

Embody

Pros

+Cheap first month — $99 for semaglutide or $149 for tirzepatide. Among the lowest entry prices in the category.
+Oral tirzepatide gum is rare. Real option for needle-phobic users. (How well it absorbs vs the FDA-approved injection isn't published.)
+'Embody Flat' plan is $299/mo flat with no surprise increases — predictable if you pick it from the start.
+100% money-back guarantee in writing: if you follow the program and don't see results in 6 months, they say they'll make it right.
+Replies to every negative Trustpilot review, usually within 24 hours.

Cons

−Recurring complaint: people sign up at $149 month 1, get billed $299–$399 in month 2. Embody admits in replies that two plans exist (promo + flat) and the switchover isn't always clear at signup.
−Trustpilot rating is 3.3 / 5 across 46 reviews — heavily split: 41% love it, 24% give 1 star. Price is the top complaint theme.
−Embody won't tell you which pharmacy makes the medication — just 'multiple USA certified pharmacies.' This is the norm in the category — most major brands (Embody, Henry, Hims, Yucca, Eden) don't publicly name their pharmacy partners.
−No HIPAA disclosure on their site (HIPAA is the federal law protecting your medical info — most telehealth providers publish a statement confirming they follow it).
−Compounded medications only — no brand-name Wegovy, Zepbound, Mounjaro, or Ozempic available.
−If you stop treatment and come back, Embody's doctors will likely restart you at the lowest dose (2.5mg). It's their safety policy — some users find it overly cautious.

Ivim Health

Pros

+$75/mo starting price is among the lowest in the market for a program with actual provider oversight
+Bi-weekly provider check-ins included — more frequent than most platforms at this price point
+Personalized titration schedules based on individual tolerance, not cookie-cutter dose escalation
+Both brand-name and compounded available, with the option to switch based on response

Cons

−The $75/mo starting price increases with dose — expect $150-200/mo at maintenance doses
−No insurance billing, and the cost increase at higher doses isn't always clearly communicated upfront

Our Verdict

Ivim Health edges out Embody with a score of 7.9/10 vs 7.3/10. If budget is your priority, Ivim Health starts at $150/mo compared to Embody's $299/mo. Ivim Health offers both brand-name and compounded medications, giving you more flexibility. Choose Embody if you want: people who want the oral tirzepatide gum, or who'll pick the $299/mo flat plan with eyes open instead of the teaser plan. Choose Ivim Health if you want: users who want personalized dosing with frequent provider check-ins.

Still undecided? Editor's #1 Overall Pick

Eden Health GLP-1

$249/mo · 8.9/10 · Both

If neither Embody nor Ivim Health feels like the right fit, our overall #1 pick across all 48 GLP-1 telehealth providers is Eden Health GLP-1 — strongest balance of clinical oversight, transparent pricing, and verified availability.

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