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Updated September 21, 2026

Found vs MEDVi: Which GLP-1 provider is better?

A side-by-side look at total cost, medication format, care, commitment and the situations where each option makes more sense.

By Iacob Pastina, Independent Researcher & Publisher
Reviewed & updated · Cites primary sources (FDA, NEJM, CMS) · Not medical advice
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The decision

Which should you choose, Found or MEDVi?

Short answer: Found scores higher on our published rubric, 7.3/10 against 5.7/10. Published pricing is not a like-for-like monthly comparison: Found is published $148/mo; total not verified; MEDVi is $179 first month, then $299/mo.

Consider Found if

Patients with commercial insurance who want their GLP-1 coverage checked before they pay, and Medicare Part D members aged 65 to 75 going through the GLP-1 Bridge.

Consider MEDVi if

Users who want both oral and injectable compounded options in one telehealth program.

Scores follow our published methodology. Partnership status does not change the score or the factual comparison.

Cost

First charge, renewal and commitment

Treatment

Medication, form and approval status

Care

Clinical review and ongoing support

Terms

Cancellation and material cautions

Higher Rated
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Found

#16 of 36
7.3/10

Best for patients with commercial insurance who want their glp-1 coverage checked before they pay, and medicare part d members aged 65 to 75 going through the glp-1 bridge.

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MEDVi

#25 of 36
5.7/10

Best for users who want both oral and injectable compounded options in one telehealth program.

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Side by side

Found vs MEDVi at a glance

Compare the price unit as well as the number. A medication-only price, prepaid monthly equivalent and complete recurring program are not the same thing.

FeatureFoundMEDVi
Why each oneOne of the only GLP-1 platforms that actively coordinates with insurance companies, offers a GLP-1 coverage check, and prescribes from 10+ medications.
A daily dissolvable GLP-1 tablet and a weekly compounded injection in one program, plus brand-name Wegovy and Zepbound on a $99 membership.
Our Score7.3/105.7/10
Headline Pricepublished $148/mo; total not verified$179 first month, then $299/mo
Medication TypeBothBoth
Insurance AcceptedYesNo
Best ForPatients with commercial insurance who want their GLP-1 coverage checked before they pay, and Medicare Part D members aged 65 to 75 going through the GLP-1 Bridge
Users who want both oral and injectable compounded options in one telehealth program
Watch out forThe advertised prices need a 12 month plan paid up front. Found's pricing page lists $169/mo cash or $99/mo insured on that plan, and $289/mo cash or $199/mo insured if you pay month to month
FDA warning letter #721455, issued February 20, 2026, cites misleading labeling and marketing that implied MEDVi compounded the drugs and that compounded products were equivalent to or FDA-evaluated like approved brands. The letter does not allege unsafe medication
Ranking#16#25
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Trade-offs

Strengths and cautions compared

Found

Pros

  • +Active insurance coordination, Found contacts your insurer and reports which GLP-1s are covered, prior auth requirements, and estimated copay
  • +10+ medication options including both compounded and brand-name (Wegovy, Zepbound, Wegovy pill), the widest formulary of any platform
  • +With insurance the plan starts at $99/mo on a 12 month term, below its own $169/mo cash figure, plus a copay Found puts at around $30 for most members
1 more documented strengths
  • +Most members start treatment within one week of completing the health questionnaire

Cons

  • −The advertised prices need a 12 month plan paid up front. Found's pricing page lists $169/mo cash or $99/mo insured on that plan, and $289/mo cash or $199/mo insured if you pay month to month
  • −The insurance route adds steps compared with flat cash-pay platforms, and the copay Found quotes at around $30 for most members is charged on top of the plan price, not instead of it
  • −Compounded medication availability may shift with FDA enforcement changes; the 10+ medication formulary lets your clinician move you to a brand-name option if it does

MEDVi

Pros

  • +One of the few compounded providers offering both oral tablets and injectable semaglutide
  • +The landing page says the program is HSA and FSA eligible and includes dietician visits and care coaching, with a footnote making that subject to insurance and copay eligibility
  • +Sleek onboarding experience with clear progress tracking through their patient portal
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  • +$179 covers the first month of compounded semaglutide on MEDVi's landing page, including physician review, the personalized plan, medication and free shipping

Cons

  • −FDA warning letter #721455, issued February 20, 2026, cites misleading labeling and marketing that implied MEDVi compounded the drugs and that compounded products were equivalent to or FDA-evaluated like approved brands. The letter does not allege unsafe medication
  • −Its third-party records conflict: 4.3 out of 5 across 14,680 Trustpilot reviews with 12 percent of them at one star, against an F and no accreditation at the BBB
  • −The $179 semaglutide price covers month one only; the FAQ on MEDVi's own landing page says refills are locked in at $299 a month, making the first year $3,468 rather than $2,148
2 more documented cautions
  • −Brand-name Wegovy and Zepbound paths add a $99 membership plus a medication cost the page does not publish, and the same page's hero says "No membership or hidden fees!" directly above those cards; availability is subject to change
  • −No insurance accepted, and oral compounded semaglutide has less clinical data than injectable forms

Our Verdict

Found edges out MEDVi with a score of 7.3/10 vs 5.7/10. Published pricing is not a like-for-like monthly comparison: Found is published $148/mo; total not verified; MEDVi is $179 first month, then $299/mo. Found accepts insurance, which can significantly reduce your out-of-pocket costs.

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