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Quick verdict
Medvi is the better pick for most patients on overall scoring. Medvi runs a compounded-semaglutide and tirzepatide model at flat monthly pricing, with no lock-in and rapid intake. Comparable to Henry Meds and Mochi on price; less established clinical depth than Form Health or Knownwell. Best fit for cash-pay patients who want predictable monthly cost with minimal friction.
That said, Strut Health wins on specific dimensions. One of the cheapest legitimate compounded options in the US market thanks to a niche oral lozenge format. No membership fee, free shipping, free consults and physician access included. Trade-off: lozenge bioavailability data is thin compared to standard injectable semaglutide.
Side-by-side
| Medvi | Strut Health | |
|---|---|---|
| Starts from | $299/mo (incl. medication) | $149/mo entry dose (injectable semaglutide) (incl. medication) |
| Monthly cost gap | Medvi is $20/mo cheaper than Strut Health | |
| Lock-in | Month-to-month | Month-to-month |
| Time to prescription | 2 days | 3 days |
| Consultation type | Asynchronous | Async |
| Affiliate network | Direct | Direct |
Score by dimension
Scores out of 10, equal-weighted across five dimensions. How we score. The winner of each dimension is highlighted.
| Medvi | Strut Health | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing transparency | 8/10 | 9/10 |
| Cancellation terms | 8/10 | 9/10 |
| Onboarding experience | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Medication options | 7/10 | 4/10 |
| Member reviews | 9/10 | 6.8/10 |
When to choose Medvi
Best for flat compounded with no lock-in
Cash-pay patients who want flat predictable compounded GLP-1 pricing with no lock-in and same-week onboarding. Strong fit if you've taken GLP-1 before and want a simple ongoing prescription channel.
Medvi wins on medication options, member reviews and runs $20/mo cheaper than Strut Health at the entry tier ($179 vs $199). Over a year that's $240 you keep. The caveat: Insurance-pathway shoppers, patients with multiple comorbidities needing clinical depth or anyone wanting branded Wegovy or Zepbound through standard PA. Note also: Compounded GLP-1 carries 503A regulatory exposure; see compounded callout
When to choose Strut Health
Best for oral semaglutide entry
Cost-sensitive patients who want needle-free GLP-1 entry under $100/mo and don't mind a less-studied delivery format.
Strut Health wins on pricing transparency, cancellation terms on the dimensional scoring. The caveat: Anyone who wants brand-name FDA-approved semaglutide or insurance-billed care. Note also: Compounded semaglutide is not FDA-approved
If cost is your main filter
Medvi is the cheaper monthly: $179 all-in vs $199 for Strut Health. That's $20 a month or $240a year. The 12-month math matters most if you're planning to maintain on GLP-1 long-term. If you're running a 3-month trial, the $60 delta is small against the cost of stopping early on the wrong dose. Insurance changes the picture: if either program runs prior auth and your plan covers Wegovy or Zepbound, branded with copay can beat both cash-pay totals.
If lock-in is your main filter
Medvi (month-to-month) and Strut Health (month-to-month) sit at the same cancellation tier. Read both cancellation policies directly before signing; the on-page summary covers the headline but not the deletion-of-account or refund-window edge cases.
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