What we like and what to watch
Strengths
- Medication, visits and shipping in one price; no membership fee
- Unlimited appointments and 24/7 care-team messaging
- Partner pharmacies named; LegitScript seal on the site
Drawbacks
- Product pages show a countdown “sale” against a $299 “regular” price ($349 for tirzepatide), though its terms say the monthly price doesn’t increase
- Compounded medication only; no brand-name option
- All payments final; 3-, 6- and 12-month bundles are non-refundable
- Cancel at least 72 hours before the next charge
- Not available in Louisiana
Best for
A flat price at every dose, with visits and shipping included.
How Embody scores
Scored out of 10 on our five weighted criteria. The overall score, 8.1, is their weighted average. How we rate
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Price & value 30%
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Clinical care 25%
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Medication options 20%
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Transparency 15%
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Experience 10%
What it costs
| Item | Price |
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| Starting price Compounded semaglutide, Pre-Black Friday sale price (regularly $299); Embody’s terms say the monthly price doesn’t increase | $79/mo |
| Compounded semaglutide Billed $588 for 12 months. | $49/mo |
| Compounded tirzepatide Billed $1,188 for 12 months. | $99/mo |
| Membership No membership fee. One monthly price covers the medication at every dose, provider visits and shipping | None |
| Insurance Self-pay; Embody’s medical groups aren’t contracted with any insurance plan. HSA/FSA accepted | Self-pay |
Want a full estimate with membership and dose changes? Try the GLP-1 cost calculator.
Medications offered
- Compounded semaglutide Compounded
- Compounded tirzepatide Compounded
Compounded medications are prepared by licensed pharmacies and are not FDA-approved.
Safety
One of these treatments carries an FDA boxed warning, the strongest warning on a label: GLP-1 medications.
- SemaglutideNot FDA-approved
- GLP-1 medications carry a boxed warning for thyroid C-cell tumors and are not for people with a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma or MEN 2. FDA label
- TirzepatideNot FDA-approved
- GLP-1 medications carry a boxed warning for thyroid C-cell tumors and are not for people with a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma or MEN 2. FDA label
Not medical advice. A licensed clinician decides whether a treatment is right for you; read the full prescribing information before you start.
What’s included
- Unlimited appointments and 24/7 messaging with the care team
- Optional care coaching at no charge
- Free 1 to 2 day delivery
How it works
Four steps, from the first questionnaire to ongoing dose changes.
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Answer an online health questionnaire
Your history, current medications and goals. It usually takes a few minutes.
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A licensed clinician reviews it
If Embody needs more information, they’ll message you or book a visit.
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Medication ships to your door
If you are prescribed, a licensed pharmacy ships your medication and supplies.
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Ongoing check-ins and dose changes
Your clinician adjusts your dose over time and helps with side effects.
Is Embody legit?
What Embody’s own pages show, checked on Nov 3, 2026. LegitScript and a named pharmacy are checks on who prescribes and who fills; neither rates the care.
- Who prescribes
- Operated by Modern Metabolic Medicine (d/b/a Embody); short online screening and checkout, then intake in the patient portal; an OpenLoop Health clinician reviews the chart (expected within 24 hours) and meets you by telemed visit to decide on a prescription; unlimited appointments and 24/7 messaging with the care team and nursing staff, optional free care coaching; dose reviewed at each refill request in the portal; dispensed by named 503A pharmacies (Red Rock Compounding Pharmacy, Health Warehouse, Precision Medicine, Triad Rx).
- LegitScript
- Displays LegitScript certification, a third-party check against licensing and pharmacy rules. It isn’t a rating of the care.
- Pharmacy
- Names its pharmacies: Red Rock Compounding Pharmacy.
- Prices
- Publishes 8 prices before you sign up.
- Refunds and terms
- Refund of the unused part of your term, less services already provided, if a provider finds you not medically eligible.
- Last checked
- November 3, 2026, against 8 of its own pages.
The fine print
- † Prices
- As listed on joinem.co when we checked on Nov 3, 2026. The $79/mo price for compounded semaglutide is a sale price; it’s regularly $299. The $49/mo price for compounded semaglutide is a sale price (regular price not published). The $99/mo price for compounded tirzepatide is a sale price (regular price not published). Prices change often and some are introductory, so confirm the total before you pay.
- Refunds and guarantee
- Refund of the unused part of your term, less services already provided, if a provider finds you not medically eligible.
- Availability
- All US states except Louisiana (Nebraska: 19 and older)
- LegitScript certified
- Yes
Alternatives
Other highly rated programs, highest score first, and how each compares head to head.
- 01Eden
A flat all-in price with a results warranty
Rated 9.1 out of 10, Excellent
From $99/mo
Visit site for Eden (opens in a new tab) - 02Measured
Low compounded prices, plus prior authorization help for brand-name GLP-1s
Rated 9.0 out of 10, Excellent
From $199/mo
Visit site for Measured (opens in a new tab) - 03MEDGm
Labs and video access included, with tablets and brand-name options
Rated 9.0 out of 10, Excellent
From $299/mo
Visit site for MEDGm (opens in a new tab) - 04Gala GLP-1
Coaching and app support at a low flat price
Rated 8.8 out of 10, Excellent
From $129/mo
Visit site for Gala GLP-1 (opens in a new tab)
Guides to read before you choose
- Costco GLP-1 prices: what Wegovy, Ozempic and Zepbound cost
- GLP-1 without insurance: every cash-pay option by true monthly cost
- How much does compounded tirzepatide cost per month?
- How much does Ozempic cost in 2026?
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Questions, answered
Is Embody legit?
How much does Embody cost?
Does Embody’s price go up with the dose?
Can I cancel Embody?
Does Embody take insurance?
What GLP-1 medications does Embody prescribe?
Is Embody available in my state?
Sources (checked Nov 3, 2026)
- Embody: homepage
- Embody: homepage
- Embody: Terms conditions page
- Embody: Refund policy
- Embody: Compounded semaglutide one month page
- Embody: Compounded tirzepatide GLP-1 gip one month supply page
- Embody: Compounded semaglutide injection twelve month supply page
- Embody: Compounded tirzepatide injection twelve month supply page