Hone Health vs MEDVi: Which GLP-1 Provider Is Better?

By Iacob Pastina, Independent Researcher & Publisher

Reviewed & updated August 14, 2026 · Cites primary sources (FDA, NEJM, CMS) · Not medical advice

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Short answer: Hone Health scores higher on our rubric, 7.3/10 against 5.7/10. Full reasoning, pricing and the cases where the other one wins are below.

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Hone Health beats MEDVi overall, scoring 7.3/10 vs 5.7/10. Published pricing is not a like-for-like monthly comparison: Hone Health is from $309/mo; MEDVi is $179 first month, then $299/mo. Choose Hone Health for users who want a full-service health platform covering weight loss plus hormones and labs. Choose MEDVi for users who want both oral and injectable compounded options in one telehealth program.

A side-by-side look at Hone Health 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

Hone Health

#33 of 54

7.3/10

Comprehensive men's health platform that includes GLP-1 medications alongside hormone optimization and lab testing.

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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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Feature	Hone Health	MEDVi
Why each one	Longevity-first platform with 40+ biomarker lab panels, goes beyond weight loss into comprehensive health optimization.	Oral and injectable compounded formats in one program, with micro-dosing options and a path to FDA-approved brand medication.
Our Score	7.3/10	5.7/10
Headline Price	from $309/mo	$179 first month, then $299/mo
Medication Type	Compounded	Both
Insurance Accepted	No	No
Best For	Users who want a full-service health platform covering weight loss plus hormones and labs	Users who want both oral and injectable compounded options in one telehealth program
Watch out for	Layered pricing: $65 initial consult + $149/mo membership + medication cost = $300-650/mo total, one of the most expensive options	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	#33	#46
Get started	Visit Hone Health	Visit MEDVi

Pros & Cons Compared

Hone Health

Pros

+40+ biomarker lab panel included, the most comprehensive baseline testing of any GLP-1 telehealth provider
+Full health optimization platform covering hormones, longevity, and metabolic health beyond just weight loss
+Starts patients on gentler liraglutide before escalating, reduces first-week side effect severity
+Both compounded and potentially brand-name GLP-1 options available depending on clinical assessment

Cons

−Layered pricing: $65 initial consult + $149/mo membership + medication cost = $300-650/mo total, one of the most expensive options
−Select state availability, not available nationwide, and coverage varies by specific treatment program
−The $149/mo membership fee is required even before you can purchase any medication

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

Hone Health edges out MEDVi with a score of 7.3/10 vs 5.7/10. Published pricing is not a like-for-like monthly comparison: Hone Health is from $309/mo; MEDVi is $179 first month, then $299/mo. MEDVi offers both brand-name and compounded medications, giving you more flexibility.