Head-to-head review

Medvi vs Henry Meds

Medvi and Henry Meds both compete for patients searching for a GLP-1 weight-loss program. This head-to-head compares pricing, medications, insurance handling, and clinician quality so you can pick the right fit.

Editorial verdict

Medvi wins on starting price at $229/mo. Pick the program whose medications and care model best match your treatment plan.

Side-by-side comparison

Every attribute scored head-to-head. The highlighted cell is our pick for that row.

Attribute

Medvi

Henry Meds

Editor rating

Medvi

4.5 / 5

Henry Meds

4.4 / 5

Starting price

Medvi

$229/mo

Henry Meds

$297/mo

Medvi

4.5

Affordable compounded semaglutide & tirzepatide

Medvi has positioned itself as one of the most aggressive value plays in the compounded GLP-1 market, bundling a licensed provider visit, lab review, and monthly shipments into a flat subscription.

Pros

Lowest starting price for compounded GLP-1
Free physician consultation
No insurance hoops
Ships in discreet refrigerated packaging

Cons

Compounded only — no brand-name Ozempic or Wegovy
Limited app experience compared to larger competitors

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Henry Meds

4.4

Flat-rate compounded semaglutide & tirzepatide

Henry Meds pioneered the flat-rate compounded GLP-1 model and remains a default pick for patients who want pricing certainty through every titration step.

Pros

Flat monthly price regardless of dose
Async visits keep wait times short
Sublingual option for needle-averse patients

Cons

Pricier than newer compounded entrants
No insurance pathway for brand-name medications

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Cost, coverage & condition context

Use these resources to pressure-test which program fits your budget, insurance, and clinical situation.

Cost

GLP-1 pricing breakdown

Real monthly cost in every common scenario.

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Insurance

Coverage by insurer

BCBS, UHC, Aetna, Cigna, Kaiser & Medicare matrix.

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Condition

GLP-1 for diabetes

When insurers cover Ozempic and Mounjaro.

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Condition

GLP-1 for sleep apnea

Zepbound's OSA indication can unlock denials.

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By state

GLP-1 in California

Local prescribing rules and licensed programs.

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By state

GLP-1 in Texas

Texas insurance landscape and top brands.

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