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Embody vs PlexusDx

In our scoring, Embody edges ahead overall (7.8 vs 7.0 out of 10).

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Key differences

Price
Embody $79/mo no prepay listed; PlexusDx $129/mo no prepay listed (compounded semaglutide · not like-for-like, so neither is marked cheaper)
Coverage
Both serve the same 50 states
Included
Embody: medication, clinician visits, shipping; PlexusDx: medication, clinician visits

How we compare providers

Embody logo

Embody

Affiliate partner

Best for low flat-rate compounded GLP-1 pricing at every dose

semaglutide

$79/mo

sale price

Our score 7.8/10

PlexusDx logo

PlexusDx

Affiliate partner

Best for nationwide compounded GLP-1 with optional genetic-test personalization

semaglutide

$129/mo

microdose plan

Our score 7.0/10

We may earn a commission if you sign up through these links. Partner status can affect which provider we feature; it never changes a score or a price.

Costs & coverage

Published prices with their terms attached. Yearly figures are modeled from the standing price and billing cadence. A check mark marks the better side, on like-for-like rows only.

Embody

PlexusDx

Price

Semaglutide / month

$79/mo

sale price

$129/mo

microdose plan

Semaglutide / year (modeled)

$948

$1,548

Tirzepatide / month

$129/mo

sale price

$249/mo

starting dose

Tirzepatide / year (modeled)

$1,548

$2,988

Oral tirzepatide / month

$329/mo

Not listed

Coverage

State availability

50 states

50 states

Oral option listed

Yes

Not listed

Included in the price

Medication, clinician visits, shipping

Medication, clinician visits

Terms & safety

Price shown

Before intake

Before intake

Lab work

Not required

Not disclosed

Video visit

Not required

Not disclosed

Cancel anytime

Yes

Not disclosed

Minimum commitment

None on the monthly plan. 3-, 6- and 12-month bundles are a commitment to the full term, paid upfront

Not disclosed

Refunds

All sales final. Partial refund only if a clinician finds you medically ineligible, minus services already provided. The refund policy says 'There is no guarantee of results'

Not disclosed

FDA warning letters

None on record

None on record

Provider facts checked

October 2026

August 2026

Every dose and plan: Embody · PlexusDx

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Which fits your priorities?

Only the points where these two differ, from the table above and each provider’s record.

Embody logo

Choose Embody if…

  • Lists oral compounded tirzepatide, which PlexusDx doesn't price
  • Compounded oral tirzepatide gum for patients who prefer not to inject
  • Names its four partner pharmacies on the site

What to weigh up

  • All payments are final: no refunds once you pay, except a partial refund if a clinician finds you medically ineligible
  • You pay at checkout before a clinician reviews whether you qualify
PlexusDx logo

Choose PlexusDx if…

  • Optional Precision Peptide genetic panel adds a personalization angle
  • Independent clinician review via state-licensed telehealth platform
  • Compounded medications from state-licensed pharmacies

What to weigh up

  • Compounded medications only; no FDA-approved brand options
  • Specific compounding pharmacies not named

Explore the scoring factors

Both providers are scored on the same six-dimension framework. The gradient bar marks the stronger side on each dimension.

Embody

7.8/10

Overall

PlexusDx

7.0/10

Value25%

8.5A
vs
B
7.0

Effectiveness25%

8.0A
vs
B
7.0

User Experience15%

7.0A
vs
B
7.0

Trust & Safety15%

6.8A
vs
B
6.8

Accessibility10%

8.5A
vs
B
7.5

Support10%

8.0A
vs
B
6.5

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Embody vs PlexusDx: FAQ

Embody scores higher overall at 7.8/10 versus 7.0/10, and is particularly strong for low flat-rate compounded GLP-1 pricing at every dose. That said, PlexusDx is a better fit if you want nationwide compounded GLP-1 with optional genetic-test personalization.
Both Embody and PlexusDx are affiliate partners, meaning we may earn a commission if you sign up through our links. Our scores are assigned editorially using the same six-dimension framework for every provider — partnership never changes a score. We disclose every commercial relationship.
Embody: $79, about $948 a year. PlexusDx: $129, about $1,548 a year. Not like-for-like: one figure is a sale price.
Both publish the same list (50 states), so where you live won't decide between them.
Embody: cancel anytime — yes; minimum commitment — None on the monthly plan. 3-, 6- and 12-month bundles are a commitment to the full term, paid upfront; early-cancellation fee — not disclosed. PlexusDx doesn't state its cancellation terms. Check the provider's own terms before you buy.

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