MedVi is a real company, and we rate it Use caution: FDA sent it a warning letter dated Feb 20 2026, and the cited text claims were gone from its site when we checked. BBB gives it an F with 782 complaints in three years as of Oct 24 2026.

MedVi Alternatives: Clean-Rated GLP-1 Programs (Oct 2026)

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Quick picks

bmiMD Clean
Good fit for: low-price compounded GLP-1s
Compounded semaglutide as low as $119 a month; compounded tirzepatide as low as $179 a month. Checked Oct 24 2026^[3]
Visit bmiMDon the bmiMD website
LifeMD Clean
Good fit for: brand Wegovy or Zepbound with insurance help
Program $39 the first month, then $149 a month, plus the drug: Wegovy pill from $149, Wegovy pen from $199, Zepbound vial from $299. Checked Oct 24 2026^[6]
Visit LifeMDon the LifeMD website
Henry Meds Clean
Good fit for: visits and medication in one price
From $179 a month for GLP-1 medication with visits, plus a $30 evaluation fee when a prescription results. Checked Oct 24 2026^[4]^[5]
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Ro (Ro Body Program) Clean
Good fit for: brand drugs with prior authorization help
Membership $39 the first month, then $74 to $149 a month, plus the drug: Zepbound KwikPen $299 to $449, Wegovy pill $149 to $299, Wegovy pen $199 to $399. Checked Oct 24 2026^[1]
Visit Ro (Ro Body Program)on the Ro website

Full comparison below

Those text claims were gone from its GLP-1 site on Oct 17 2026^[24]. BBB grades MedVi F, citing a failure to respond to 145 of 782 complaints, as of Oct 24 2026^[20]. The full record is in our MedVi review.

Lowest compounded price below: Found compounded semaglutide $169 per 4 weeks on a 12-month cash plan, checked Oct 24 2026^[2]
Lowest brand route below: Ro: Wegovy pill from $149 a month plus membership, checked Oct 24 2026^[1]

Why MedVi is rated Use caution

Under our rule, a past FDA letter whose cited claims were fixed, with no Avoid trigger, means Use caution. MedVi got FDA's Feb 20 2026 warning letter about “same active ingredient” marketing for compounded drugs^[21]. On Mar 3 2026, FDA announced 30 warning letters to telehealth companies over compounded GLP-1 marketing^[23]. The BBB file is the other record to read: an F rating, 782 complaints in three years and 145 left unanswered as of Oct 24 2026^[20]. A BBB grade alone does not set our verdict, but we show it.

The quoted claims were gone from MedVi's GLP-1 site on Oct 17 2026^[24]. We could not check its product images for the MEDVi-branded labels FDA also cited; if they are still live, the rating becomes Avoid. Our editorial standards set out the rule.

Programs selling the same drugs

MedVi sells compounded semaglutide and brand Wegovy and Zepbound. Every program below sells at least one of those, and none has an Avoid record. Compounded drugs and brand drugs are not the same product: see compounded semaglutide for the difference.

Programs to compare instead of MedVi

bmiMD
Clean
Good fit for: low-price compounded GLP-1s
PriceCompounded semaglutide as low as $119 a month; compounded tirzepatide as low as $179 a month. Checked Oct 24 2026^[3]
What you get
Compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide (not FDA-approved)
FDA record
None found^[13]
BBB
F; BBB cites 6 unanswered complaints out of 43, Oct 24, 2026 ^[25]
Note
Clean. bmiMD review
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LifeMD
Clean
Good fit for: brand Wegovy or Zepbound with insurance help
PriceProgram $39 the first month, then $149 a month, plus the drug: Wegovy pill from $149, Wegovy pen from $199, Zepbound vial from $299. Checked Oct 24 2026^[6]
What you get
FDA-approved GLP-1s with insurance help
FDA record
None found^[13]
BBB
Not yet checked
Note
Clean. LifeMD review
Visit LifeMDon the LifeMD website
Henry Meds
Clean
Good fit for: visits and medication in one price
PriceFrom $179 a month for GLP-1 medication with visits, plus a $30 evaluation fee when a prescription results. Checked Oct 24 2026^[4]^[5]
What you get
Compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide (not FDA-approved), liraglutide, phentermine
FDA record
None found^[13]
BBB
F; BBB cites 31 unanswered complaints out of 236, mostly billing, cancellation and fulfillment, Oct 24, 2026 ^[26]
Note
Clean. Henry Meds review
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Ro (Ro Body Program)
Clean
Good fit for: brand drugs with prior authorization help
PriceMembership $39 the first month, then $74 to $149 a month, plus the drug: Zepbound KwikPen $299 to $449, Wegovy pill $149 to $299, Wegovy pen $199 to $399. Checked Oct 24 2026^[1]
What you get
FDA-approved drugs only: Wegovy pen and pill, Foundayo, Zepbound KwikPen, Ozempic
FDA record
None found as of Oct 17 2026 (FDA letter tracker)
BBB
Not yet checked
Note
Clean. Ro (Ro Body Program) review
Visit Ro (Ro Body Program)on the Ro website
Found
Clean
Good fit for: compounded, brand and non-GLP-1 options
PriceCompounded semaglutide $169 to $289 and compounded tirzepatide $239 to $359 per 4 weeks, cash; brand plan $99 to $149 per 4 weeks plus the drug. Checked Oct 24 2026^[2]
What you get
Compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide (not FDA-approved), brand GLP-1s, non-GLP-1 drugs
FDA record
None found^[13]
BBB
Not yet checked
Note
Clean. Found review
Visit Foundon the Found website

MedVi alternatives side by side

MedVi alternatives compared, prices checked Oct 17 to Oct 24 2026
Provider	Our verdict	Drug type	Price from (checked)	Membership or fees	Insurance	FDA letter
bmiMD	Clean	Compounded	$119 a month (semaglutide), $179 (tirzepatide)^[3]	Included in the drug price	No	None found^[13]
LifeMD	Clean	Brand only	$39 first month, then $149 plus the drug^[6]	$149 a month, cancel anytime^[6]	Insurance help offered	None found^[13]
Henry Meds	Clean	Compounded	From $179 a month^[4]	Visits included; $30 evaluation fee^[5]	No	None found^[13]
Ro (Ro Body Program)	Clean	Brand only	$39 first month, then $74 to $149 plus the drug^[1]	$74 to $149 a month^[1]	Prior authorization help	None found as of Oct 17 2026 (FDA letter tracker)
Found	Clean	Compounded and brand	$169 per 4 weeks (compounded semaglutide, 12-month plan)^[2]	Bills every 4 weeks; lower prices need longer terms^[2]	Lower plan prices with insurance^[2]	None found^[13]
MedVi (our review)	Use caution	Compounded and brand	$179 first month, then $299 a refill, per a secondary listing (Oct 17 2026)^[22]	See review	See review	Feb 20 2026^[21]

Prices are starting prices on the date shown and can rise with dose or plan length. Brand drug prices come from each program's page; you can also buy Zepbound and Wegovy direct, see the GLP-1 cost tracker.

Before you switch from MedVi

Cancel in writing and keep the confirmation. A BBB reviewer says a payment went through and product shipped after cancelling^[20].
Ask your new prescriber how to move from your current dose; our GLP-1 switching guide explains what the labels say about restarting.
Ask the new program which pharmacy fills your order and check that pharmacy and the program in the FDA letter tracker. MedVi itself names Triad Rx, RedRock Pharmacy and Beaker Pharmacy as partners ^[24].
Check what the first price covers: visits, labs, the drug and shipping, and whether a longer plan is required for the low price.
If you want an FDA-approved drug, compare brand self-pay prices on the Zepbound cost and Wegovy cost pages.

Safety

Compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide are not FDA-approved, and FDA does not review them for safety, effectiveness or quality. FDA asks patients to discard a multi-dose vial 28 days after first use and not to use an injectable GLP-1 that arrives warm^[19]. Severe stomach pain that will not go away can be a sign of pancreatitis; get care right away, and call 911 in an emergency.

Questions people ask

What is a good alternative to MedVi?

For compounded drugs, Found lists semaglutide at $169 to $289 and tirzepatide at $239 to $359 per 4 weeks, cash, with lower prices on longer plans, checked Oct 24 2026^[2]. For brand drugs, Ro lists the Wegovy pill from $149 a month plus a membership of $39 the first month^[1]. Both are rated Clean.

Is MedVi legit?

MedVi is a real company, and we rate it Use caution: FDA sent it a warning letter dated Feb 20 2026^[21], and the cited text claims were gone from its site when we checked. BBB gives it an F with 782 complaints in three years as of Oct 24 2026^[20].

Why did FDA send MedVi a warning letter?

The Feb 20 2026 letter cited claims that MedVi's compounded drugs had the same active ingredient as Wegovy, Ozempic, Mounjaro and Zepbound, which FDA treats as misleading^[21].

Is there a cheaper option than MedVi for compounded semaglutide?

MedVi's price was $179 the first month and then $299 a refill, per a secondary listing checked Oct 17 2026^[22]. Found listed compounded semaglutide at $169 per 4 weeks on its 12-month cash plan on Oct 24 2026^[2].

Can I get brand Zepbound instead of MedVi's compounded tirzepatide?

Yes, with a prescription. Ro lists the Zepbound KwikPen at $299 to $449 a month plus its membership, checked Oct 24 2026^[1]. Brand Zepbound is FDA-approved; compounded tirzepatide is not.

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This page is general information, not medical advice. Talk with a licensed clinician about your own care.