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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, PlushCare wins on specific dimensions. PlushCare is a primary-care telehealth platform that happens to prescribe GLP-1s, not a GLP-1 specialist. That distinction makes it the strongest pick for the insured and the most expensive for everyone else.
Side-by-side
| PlushCare | Medvi | |
|---|---|---|
| Starts from | $19.99/mo (+ med separate) | $299/mo (incl. medication) |
| Monthly cost gap | Medvi is $369/mo cheaper than PlushCare | |
| Lock-in | Month-to-month | Month-to-month |
| Time to prescription | 1 day | 2 days |
| Consultation type | Live | Asynchronous |
| Affiliate network | Impact | Direct |
Score by dimension
Scores out of 10, equal-weighted across five dimensions. How we score. The winner of each dimension is highlighted.
| PlushCare | Medvi | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing transparency | 5/10 | 8/10 |
| Cancellation terms | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Onboarding experience | 9/10 | 7/10 |
| Medication options | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Member reviews | 6.8/10 | 9/10 |
When to choose PlushCare
Best for insurance-covered branded
Patients with commercial insurance that covers Wegovy or Zepbound. PlushCare's PCPs handle prior authorization paperwork well.
PlushCare wins on onboarding experience on the dimensional scoring. The caveat: Cash-pay patients comparing on monthly cost. The membership + visit fees + cash medication math is rarely competitive against specialists.
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 pricing transparency, cancellation terms, member reviews and runs $369/mo cheaper than PlushCare at the entry tier ($179 vs $548). Over a year that's $4,428 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
If cost is your main filter
Medvi is the cheaper monthly: $179 all-in vs $548 for PlushCare. That's $369 a month or $4,428a 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 $1107 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
PlushCare (month-to-month) and Medvi (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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