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GoodRx Care vs MEDVi: Which GLP-1 Provider Is Better?

By Iacob Pastina, Independent Researcher & Publisher
Reviewed & updated · Cites primary sources (FDA, NEJM, CMS) · Not medical advice
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Short answer: GoodRx Care scores higher on our rubric, 6.2/10 against 5.7/10. Full reasoning, pricing and the cases where the other one wins are below.

GoodRx Care beats MEDVi overall, scoring 6.2/10 vs 5.7/10. Published pricing is not a like-for-like monthly comparison: GoodRx Care is $119/mo subscription + medication; MEDVi is $179 first month, then $299/mo. Choose GoodRx Care for users who want fda-approved brand-name glp-1 access at market-leading subscription pricing, $199/mo wegovy intro, $349/mo standard, plus oral wegovy pill. Choose MEDVi for users who want both oral and injectable compounded options in one telehealth program.

A side-by-side look at GoodRx Care and MEDVi to help you decide. We compare them on:

  • Starting price per month
  • Our overall score, out of 10
  • Medication type, brand-name or compounded
  • Whether they accept insurance
  • Who each one is best for
Higher Rated

GoodRx Care

#44 of 54
6.2/10

GoodRx Care was restructured in late 2025 from a pay-per-visit model into a telemedicine subscription: $39/mo intro rate (through January 2026) → $119/mo standard. Medication is priced aggressively: Ozempic/Wegovy $199/mo intro for the first 2 fills, then $349/mo standard. Oral Wegovy pill available at $149-199/mo.

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MEDVi

#46 of 54
5.7/10

MEDVi offers oral and injectable compounded GLP-1 care. Semaglutide is $179 for month one and $299 for refills. Trustpilot is 4.4/5 across roughly 11,000 reviews, while BBB is F/not accredited. FDA warning letter #721455 concerns misleading labeling and marketing, not an allegation that the medication was unsafe.

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FeatureGoodRx CareMEDVi
Why each oneThe only GLP-1 prescribing service integrated with the largest prescription discount platform in the US, automatically finding the cheapest pharmacy price for your medication.Oral and injectable compounded formats in one program, with micro-dosing options and a path to FDA-approved brand medication.
Our Score6.2/105.7/10
Headline Price$119/mo subscription + medication$179 first month, then $299/mo
Medication TypeBrandBoth
Insurance AcceptedYesNo
Best ForUsers who want FDA-approved brand-name GLP-1 access at market-leading subscription pricing, $199/mo Wegovy intro, $349/mo standard, plus oral Wegovy pillUsers who want both oral and injectable compounded options in one telehealth program
Watch out forModel changed from pay-per-visit to subscription, users expecting à-la-carte pricing should double-check current termsFDA 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#44#46
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Pros & Cons Compared

GoodRx Care

Pros

  • +2026 subscription rewrite, $119/mo standard membership with medication priced among the lowest on the market
  • +Wegovy/Ozempic intro pricing ($199/mo for first 2 fills) is market-leading for brand-name access
  • +Oral Wegovy pill available at $149-199/mo, one of the cheapest oral semaglutide routes
  • +Insurance accepted, GoodRx's integration with savings cards can stack with coverage

Cons

  • Model changed from pay-per-visit to subscription, users expecting à-la-carte pricing should double-check current terms
  • Compounded GLP-1s are de-emphasized on current marketing, may no longer be available
  • Subscription model means ongoing monthly fee even in maintenance months
  • Follow-up clinical care is still basic compared to dedicated GLP-1 platforms

MEDVi

Pros

  • +One of the few compounded providers offering both oral tablets and injectable semaglutide
  • +Micro-dosing options available, can start at sub-standard doses for patients concerned about side effects
  • +Sleek onboarding experience with clear progress tracking through their patient portal
  • +$179 covers the first month of compounded semaglutide on the current Katalys landing, including clinician review, medication and 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: 4.4/5 across roughly 11,000 Trustpilot reviews, but an F and no accreditation at the BBB
  • The $179 semaglutide price is introductory; the current Katalys landing says refills are $299/mo, making the first-year total $3,468 rather than $2,148
  • Brand-name Wegovy and Zepbound paths add a $99 membership plus the medication cost, which the current landing does not publish; availability can change
  • No insurance accepted, and oral compounded semaglutide has less clinical data than injectable forms

Our Verdict

GoodRx Care edges out MEDVi with a score of 6.2/10 vs 5.7/10. Published pricing is not a like-for-like monthly comparison: GoodRx Care is $119/mo subscription + medication; MEDVi is $179 first month, then $299/mo. GoodRx Care accepts insurance, which can significantly reduce your out-of-pocket costs. MEDVi offers both brand-name and compounded medications, giving you more flexibility.

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