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EllieMD vs MEDvidi

Compare pricing, features, and medications to find the best GLP-1 provider for your weight loss journey

These two prices are not directly comparable

MEDvidi: the $195 figure is a per-visit consultation fee, not a month of treatment - the medication is billed separately.

EllieMD vs MEDvidi: Overview

Choosing between EllieMD and MEDvidi for GLP-1 weight loss medication? Both are popular providers, but they differ in pricing, medication options, and service features.

EllieMD offers both semaglutide and tirzepatide at $229/month with a rating of 7.2/10. MEDvidi also provides both semaglutide and tirzepatide at $195/month with a 7.5/10 rating.

With only a $34/month price difference, your choice will likely come down to features, support quality, and medication options.

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After reviewing all 148 providers on this platform, we've identified CoreAge Rx as offering the most transparent pricing model. At just $99/month — the same price every month, every dose — there are no surprise charges or hidden fees. Combined with exceptional service quality, personalized support, and access to both semaglutide and tirzepatide, it represents the best value without compromising on care.

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At a glance

Price Difference

$34/mo

Rating Difference

0.3

Winner

MEDvidi

Best For

Budget

EllieMD

View full EllieMD review →

Rating

7.2/10

Monthly Price

$229

Medications

semaglutidetirzepatide

Pros

✓Published pricing for both microdose programmes: $229/month for the single-agonist GLP-1 ($687 total) and $239/month for the dual-agonist ($717 total)
✓No hidden membership, shipping or consultation fees, stated as a headline on the microdose page
✓Available in all 50 states
✓The partner pharmacy is named - Clover Pharmacy - and described as dispensing from 503A-compliant, state-licensed facilities
✓Payment is refunded if the medical provider determines you are not eligible for an EllieMD programme
✓24/7 access to a provider is included in the plan rather than sold as an upgrade
✓A state-licensed, board-certified MD, DO or qualified medical provider reviews your intake, and a phone call may be required rather than everything being asynchronous
✓The compounding disclaimer is explicit: compounded medications are not FDA-approved and the FDA does not review them for safety, efficacy or quality
✓It discloses that vial appearance, contents and dosage may vary based on your personalised prescription
✓Offers a paid 15-minute consultation with a wellness expert that comes with a $25 credit toward your next order

Cons

✗The whole proposition is microdosing, which has no controlled trial evidence behind it. Every published GLP-1 outcome - the 15% and 20% figures the category is built on - comes from full therapeutic doses
✗Both prices are quoted per month but billed as a multi-month total ($687 and $717), so the real commitment is three months up front
✗Compounded medication, not FDA-approved
✗The catalogue mixes prescription GLP-1s with Thymosin Alpha-1, hormone therapy, protein supplements and skincare, which blurs the line between medicine and wellness retail
✗The claim that "community support can double weight loss efficacy" is footnoted to a 2015 Northwestern citation and used to market a product that citation did not test
✗No phone number, support email or business address is published
✗No insurance billing and no HSA/FSA information
✗It is not clear from the site whether full therapeutic dosing is available at all, or only microdoses

MEDvidi

View full MEDvidi review →

Rating

7.5/10Better

Monthly Price

$195Cheaper

Medications

semaglutidetirzepatide

Pros

✓Consultation pricing is published in full: $195 for the introductory consultation, $159 for a follow-up, and $249 for a package of both - a $105 saving on buying them separately
✓No membership or hidden fees
✓Insurance coverage assistance is offered even though the consultations themselves are cash-pay
✓An established telehealth practice with a real clinical operation behind it rather than a single-product weight-loss funnel
✓A BMI calculator is provided on the weight-loss page
✓The consultation model means you are paying for clinician time rather than a bundled subscription you have to remember to cancel
✓States plainly that obtaining an online prescription requires a consultation with a healthcare provider who determines whether medication is appropriate

Cons

✗The consultation fee does not include medication. $195 buys the assessment and a prescription if appropriate; the drug is a separate cost you cannot work out from the site
✗$195 for an introductory visit is expensive next to QuickMD at $99 or Doctronic at $39
✗MEDvidi is primarily a mental-health telehealth company, and weight loss is a newer service line rather than its core competence
✗It does not state whether the GLP-1 prescribed is brand-name or compounded
✗No pharmacy, fulfilment or shipping arrangement is described
✗Follow-up consultations at $159 each add up quickly on a medication that needs regular titration
✗No published refund policy, HSA/FSA guidance or state list on the weight-loss page

Feature-by-feature comparison

Feature	EllieMD	MEDvidi
Monthly Price	$229	$195
Rating	7.2/10	7.5/10
Medications	semaglutide, tirzepatide	semaglutide, tirzepatide
Insurance Accepted	No	No
Support Hours	Company advertises 24/7 support from doctors and specialists, included in the plan	Not published
Live Chat	Available	No
Free Shipping	Yes	No
Shipping Speed	Typically 2-10 business days; no shipping fees	Not described - MEDvidi is a consultation service
Mobile App	No	No
Dedicated Coach	Not included	Not included
Follow-up Frequency	24/7 direct access to a provider included in the plan	Follow-up consultations at $159 each, or bundled with the intro visit for $249
Money-back Guarantee	Payment refunded if the medical provider determines you are not eligible	None published
Cancellation Policy	A refund and returns policy is published; multi-month programmes are billed as a total	Appointment-based; no subscription described

Which should you choose?

Choose EllieMD if you:

→Value: published pricing for both microdose programmes: $229/month for the single-agonist glp-1 ($687 total) and $239/month for the dual-agonist ($717 total)

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Choose MEDvidi if you:

→Want to save $34/month with a more affordable option
→Prefer a higher-rated service (7.5/10 vs 7.2/10)
→Value: consultation pricing is published in full: $195 for the introductory consultation, $159 for a follow-up, and $249 for a package of both - a $105 saving on buying them separately

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Our recommendation

MEDvidi comes out ahead with a higher rating of 7.5/10. It also provides multiple medication options including both semaglutide and tirzepatide.

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