Comparison · updated October 16, 2026

MEDVi vs Willow: MEDVi for brand-name or compounded options, Willow for compounded medication only

MEDVi and Willow differ in what you pay and which medicines they list. Compounded medicines are not FDA-approved.

These two prices are different kinds of bill, so read the line under each price before you compare them.

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Which should you choose, MEDVi or Willow?

Short answer: Choose MEDVi if you want brand-name medicine as an option. If that doesn't matter to you, compare their plans below.

Choose MEDVi if

  • you want brand-name medicine as an option
  • you put weight on customer ratings (4.3 on Trustpilot against 3.9)

Willow is best for

Users who want comprehensive clinical support with a needle-free daily tablet option on both semaglutide and tirzepatide.

The available assessments do not establish a score winner, so choose by the medicine, total cost and care you need.

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

MEDVi vs Willow side by side

MEDVi and Willow compared fact by fact
MEDViWillow
Price$179(affiliate link)First month, then $299/mofrom $299/mo
MedicineBrand-name and compoundedCompounded only
Needle-free optionBothYes, a pill or other oral form
InsuranceBothNo insurance listed
ConsultationBothIncluded
ShippingBothFree
Where it shipsNot published36 states
Trustpilot4.3 / 5 across 15,014 reviews3.9 / 5 across 360 reviews
BBB ratingF (not accredited)D (not accredited)
Our score6.5/10 Fair7.6/10 Good
Assessment limitsBothChecked Oct 16, 2026; a rating claim didn't match Trustpilot.

What MEDVi and Willow plans cost

MEDVi(affiliate link)

Compounded semaglutide tablets and injections, a separate compounded tirzepatide injection, and brand-name Wegovy and Zepbound paths with a $99 membership plus medication.

All 5 MEDVi plans
How MEDVi bills

First month, then $299/mo

We checked MEDVi's prices on September 3, 2026.

Willow

A compounded program with separate semaglutide and tirzepatide dissolving tablets, plus a combination tablet. The format choice may suit a reader who wants to discuss needle-free treatment with a clinician; it does not establish equivalence to an approved pill or injection.

  • Compounded Semaglutide (injectable)$299Covers medication, consultations, shipping and dose adjustments. $299/mo holds to 3.5 mg, then $399/mo at 7 mg on the help center pricing article, verified 2026-09-03
  • Compounded Semaglutide (oral tablet, daily)$299Compounded daily dissolving tablet, $299/mo for all listed dosages in Willow's current help center price schedule. This is distinct from the injection's dose ladder and is not FDA-approved Wegovy. Price checked September 26, 2026.
  • Compounded Tirzepatide (injectable)$399Dual-pathway GIP + GLP-1 injectable with the same clinical support. $399/mo through 6.375 mg, then $499/mo at 8.5 and 11 mg, $524/mo at 13.5 mg and $549/mo at 17 mg, verified 2026-09-03
All 5 Willow plans
How Willow bills

$299/mo is a starting program price, not one rate for every product. Willow's current help center pricing article lists compounded semaglutide injections at $299/mo up to 3.5 mg and $399/mo at 7 mg, tirzepatide injections at $399/mo through 6.375 mg then $499/mo at 8.5 and 11 mg, $524/mo at 13.5 mg and $549/mo at 17 mg, semaglutide tablets at $299/mo for all listed dosages, and tirzepatide tablets at $399/mo at 6 and 10 mg and $459/mo at 20 mg. Public price schedule checked September 26, 2026; confirm the prescribed product and current quote.

We checked Willow's prices on September 26, 2026.

What to watch for with MEDVi and Willow

MEDVi

  • 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: Trustpilot shows 4.3 out of 5 across 15,014 reviews, and MEDVi invited 157 of the 200 newest reviewers, while the BBB grades MEDVi F, lists it as not accredited and counts 763 complaints in three years (we checked on October 15, 2026)
MEDVi's strengths, cautions and terms

Strengths

  • Compounded semaglutide tablets and injections, plus a separately advertised compounded tirzepatide injection
  • 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
  • $179 covers the first month of compounded semaglutide on MEDVi's landing page, including physician review, the personalized plan, medication and free shipping

More to watch for

  • You pay $179 only for the first semaglutide charge; each refill costs you $299, and MEDVi's own replies to BBB complaints say your subscription renews every 28 days, so you pay $3,767 for 13 charges in a year rather than $2,327
  • 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
Medicines listed
  • Semaglutide (compounded injectable)
  • Semaglutide (compounded oral tablets)
  • Tirzepatide (compounded injectable; full billing terms unconfirmed)
  • Wegovy (brand-name pill or injection; availability subject to change)
  • Zepbound (brand-name injection; availability subject to change)
  • Ozempic (brand-name path referenced in MEDVi disclosures)
Insurance
No insurance support listed
Consultation
Included
Shipping
Free
Prescribers
OpenLoop Health and CareGLP Affiliated P.C.s; individual clinician credentials are not disclosed before checkout
States
Not published. MEDVi's terms say "The Services are currently available to individuals located in certain states" and give the list only by emailing customer service. No state count or state list is shown on the site's contact, about, terms or FAQ pages (rendered check 2026-09-03)
Cancellation
Cancel by email or patient-portal chat at least 72 hours before the next billing date. Multi-month plans refund only months for which no medication shipped. Medical disqualification is refundable.

Willow

  • The reviewed catalogue lists compounded products; a current brand-name Wegovy or Zepbound offer did not appear there
  • Both headline prices are starting prices. Tirzepatide starts at $399/mo against $299 for semaglutide, and on the help center pricing article maintenance tirzepatide injections run $499/mo from 8.5 mg, $524/mo at 13.5 mg and $549/mo at 17 mg (checked 2026-09-03)
Willow's strengths, cautions and terms

Strengths

  • Includes monthly provider check-ins and dose adjustments at no extra cost
  • Compounded daily dissolving tablets for semaglutide and tirzepatide, offering a needle-free format to discuss with the prescriber
  • $299/mo covers compounded semaglutide at the starting doses, injectable or tablet, with monthly provider support and no separate consultation fee
  • A US licensed doctor reviews and confirms the prescription the same day, and two-day shipping is free, both stated on the product pages (verified 2026-09-03)

More to watch for

  • Willow does not bill insurance and says HSA/FSA cards are accepted. Its help center discusses submitting receipts for reimbursement, but its terms and consent say users will not submit insurance claims. Those statements conflict; get written clarification before relying on reimbursement (sources accessed October 8, 2026)
  • The program auto-renews. Its FAQ and policies differ between two business days before processing and two calendar days before processing or shipping. Refunds also depend on whether the prescription has reached the pharmacy. Confirm the applicable deadline and current-order limits in writing (sources accessed October 8, 2026)
Medicines listed
  • Semaglutide (compounded injectable)
  • Semaglutide (compounded oral tablet, daily)
  • Tirzepatide (compounded injectable)
  • Tirzepatide (compounded oral tablet, daily)
  • Semaglutide with tirzepatide (compounded combination oral tablet, daily)
Insurance
No insurance support listed
Consultation
Included
Shipping
Free
States
36 states. Willow's FAQ names Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin and Wyoming. The about page runs a notify-me waitlist for twelve states it does not serve: Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Delaware, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah and West Virginia (verified 2026-09-03)
Cancellation
Request cancellation through the care team. The FAQ and policies differ between two business days before processing and two calendar days before processing or shipping. The FAQ offers a refund before the prescription reaches the pharmacy; later orders have narrower limits. Confirm the applicable cutoff, any charges and refund eligibility in writing before paying (sources accessed October 8, 2026).

Compounded medicines are not FDA-approved, and the FDA does not review them for safety, effectiveness or quality before they are sold. Read the FDA's explanation of the risks.

MEDVi vs Willow: common questions

Is MEDVi or Willow cheaper?

At least one headline price is a starting, introductory, prepaid or partial figure, so neither is simply cheaper.

  • MEDVi$179first month, then $299/mo
  • Willowfrom $299/mostarting price

Which is better, MEDVi or Willow?

Neither wins outright on our scores, so the better one is the one that fits your medicine, budget and care needs.

MEDVi lists brand-name and compounded medication, and Willow lists compounded medication only.

Do MEDVi and Willow offer brand-name medication?

MEDVi lists brand-name and compounded medication, and Willow lists compounded medication only.

Compounded medications are not FDA-approved. Your prescriber decides which medicine suits you.

Do MEDVi and Willow take insurance?

Neither MEDVi nor Willow lists insurance support.

Where these facts come from

MEDVi:prices checked September 3, 2026, score evidence assessed October 16, 2026.Read our MEDVi review

Willow:prices checked September 26, 2026, score evidence assessed October 16, 2026.Read our Willow review

We score on a published methodology, and partnership never changes a score or a fact here.

What should you compare next?

Both MEDVi and Willow start above the cheapest complete recurring program we track. Across all 38 providers in our index, the lowest price that includes the medicine, consultation and shipping is Eden Health GLP-1 at $99/mo, checked August 28, 2026. This is a price fact, not a treatment recommendation. Compare every program by its complete price

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