Embody vs PlexusDx: reviews, cost, semaglutide and tirzepatide (2026)
Embody costs less at checkout, from $69 vs $99 a month for semaglutide. PlexusDx offers a free 15-minute PharmD consult and sells genetic and blood tests separately.
Embody reviews: 3.8/5 on Trustpilot (10,289 reviews) · D+ from the BBB
| Checkout price | PlexusDx | Embody |
|---|---|---|
| Semaglutide month to month | $149/mo | $79/mo |
| Semaglutide 12-month plan | $99/mo $1,188 up front | $69/mo $828 up front |
| Tirzepatide month to month | $189/mo | $129/mo |
| Tirzepatide 12-month plan | $129/mo $1,548 up front | $119/mo $1,428 up front |
- When you're charged
- PlexusDx: When your prescription goes to the pharmacy
- Embody: At sign-up; payments are final
- Shipping
- PlexusDx: Free, UPS 2nd Day Air
- Embody: Free overnight, cold-packed
- Same at both
- 24/7 support and clinical chat · No membership fee
What else PlexusDx offers
GLP-1 & Peptide Pathways Genetic Test
150+ genetic insights across 14 health pathways.
$298, or $99 for program members.
See the test →At-home blood tests from $129
Plus supplement packs from $79, built from your results.
See blood tests →The GLP-1 & Peptide Pathways Genetic Test does not select or predict a medication; your provider decides.
What do Embody's reviews say?
Embody's reviews are split: 62% of its Trustpilot reviews give five stars and 24% give one, and the BBB rates its operator D+.
Trustpilot
62% five-star · 24% one-star
- Replies to 99% of negative reviews, usually within 24 hours.
- Most-mentioned topics include delivery, customer service, orders and price.
- Trustpilot notes this profile was merged with the company's other profiles.
BBB
D+, not accredited
- Listed under Modern Metabolic Medicine, Inc., with Embody, SnagRx and RodeoMeds as other names.
- 251 complaints in the past 12 months, 2 not resolved.
- Most complaints on its first page are billing issues.
Both read at source on Oct 20, 2026. Ratings belong to the platforms, not to PlexusDx.
What do Embody and PlexusDx cost on 3- and 6-month plans?
Embody's checkout prices are lower on 3- and 6-month plans too: semaglutide is $76 and $73 a month at Embody, against $129 and $109 at PlexusDx.
| Plan | PlexusDx | Embody |
|---|---|---|
| Semaglutide 3-month plan | $129/mo $387 up front | $76/mo $228 up front |
| Semaglutide 6-month plan | $109/mo $654 up front | $73/mo $438 up front |
| Tirzepatide 3-month plan | $169/mo $507 up front | $126/mo $378 up front |
| Tirzepatide 6-month plan | $149/mo $894 up front | $123/mo $738 up front |
Is Embody or PlexusDx better?
Embody is better if a lower price matters most; PlexusDx is better if you want to be charged later and offered testing and a free consult.
Choose Embody if…
- You want a lower checkout price at every plan length.
- You want overnight, cold-packed shipping.
Choose PlexusDx if…
- You want your card charged only once your prescription is sent to the pharmacy.
- You want a free 15-minute consult with Dr. Jayden Lee, PharmD, by video or phone.
- You want a genetic test or at-home blood tests, each sold separately.
How do Embody and PlexusDx compare on cancelling and formats?
Both let you cancel future renewals; Embody's Terms also list a gum.
Read on Oct 20, 2026 from each company's own pages.
- Cancelling
- PlexusDx: Turn off renewal in your patient portal before the next charge
- Embody: Cancel at least 72 hours before your next billing date
- Formats
- PlexusDx: Injection, including a microdose program
- Embody: Injection in the sign-up we walked; its Terms also list a gum
- Same at both
- Same price as your dose changes · HSA and FSA cards accepted · LegitScript seal
How does compounded GLP-1 telehealth work?
You complete an online intake, a licensed provider reviews it, and if treatment is appropriate a state-licensed 503A pharmacy prepares and ships your medication, with no in-person visit.
Both PlexusDx and Embody start with an online intake and a licensed U.S. provider's review. In the PlexusDx program, a 503A compounding pharmacy, a state-licensed facility that prepares medication for one patient from a valid prescription, fills the prescription and ships it to your door.
Compounded medications are not FDA-approved and are not reviewed by the FDA for safety, quality, or effectiveness. They are a legal, provider-prescribed option prepared by a licensed pharmacy, not a generic or a substitute the FDA has evaluated.
How did we check these prices and reviews?
We completed Embody's sign-up to its order summary on Oct 20, 2026, without paying, and read its Terms, refund policy, Trustpilot and BBB pages the same day.
We recorded each plan length for both drugs. The tables show each company's checkout price. PlexusDx prices come from our product pages on the same day.
Who wrote this. The PlexusDx editorial team wrote this page, and Dr. Jayden Lee, PharmD, reviewed it for accuracy.
Our bias. PlexusDx publishes this page and is one of the two programs compared. We show where Embody is ahead, and we update the page when either company changes its prices.
Start with a free consult or an online visit
PlexusDx semaglutide is $149 month to month or $99/mo on a 12-month plan; tirzepatide is $189 or $129/mo.
A licensed provider reviews your intake before anything is prescribed.
Start your online visitOr book a free 15-minute consult with Dr. Jayden Lee, PharmDFrequently Asked Questions
Is Embody legit?
Embody is an operating telehealth company with mixed reviews. As of Oct 20, 2026, Trustpilot rated it 3.8 out of 5 ("Great") across 10,289 reviews, while the BBB rated Modern Metabolic Medicine, Inc., which it lists for Embody, D+ and not accredited, with 251 complaints in the past 12 months. Embody's site shows a LegitScript Certified badge and names OpenLoop Health as its medical group.
How much is Embody a month?
Embody's checkout price for semaglutide is $79 a month month to month, or $69 a month on a 12-month plan ($828 up front). Tirzepatide is $129 a month, or $119 a month on a 12-month plan ($1,428 up front). Its 3- and 6-month plans cost $76 and $73 a month for semaglutide and $126 and $123 for tirzepatide. We read these at Embody's checkout on Oct 20, 2026.
Is Embody cheaper than PlexusDx?
Yes. Embody's checkout prices are lower than PlexusDx's at every plan length. Semaglutide is $79 at Embody against $149 at PlexusDx month to month, and $69 against $99 a month on 12 months.
Does Embody charge a membership fee?
No. Embody says it has "No membership or hidden fees," and PlexusDx has no membership fee either.
Does Embody cost more at higher doses?
No. Embody says your price "does not increase if your dose changes within the same medication." PlexusDx works the same way: your dose may need to go up; your price won't.
Can you get a refund from Embody?
Only if a provider finds you medically ineligible. Embody's refund policy says all payments are final and non-refundable at the time of purchase; after a medical disqualification it refunds the unused part of your term, less services already provided.
When does Embody charge your card?
At checkout. Embody's Terms say "The initial charge will occur at checkout." PlexusDx charges your card once your prescription is sent to the pharmacy.
What pharmacies does Embody use?
Embody's homepage names four state-licensed 503A compounding pharmacies. They are Red Rock Compounding Pharmacy (Utah), Health Warehouse (Kentucky), Precision Medicine (New York) and Triad Rx (Alabama). In the PlexusDx program, licensed 503A pharmacies fill prescriptions.
Does Embody have pills or gum?
Embody's sign-up offered injections when we walked it on Oct 20, 2026, and its Terms also list a semaglutide gum and a tirzepatide gum. PlexusDx offers injections, including a microdose program.
Can I talk to a pharmacist?
Yes. PlexusDx offers a free 15-minute consult with Dr. Jayden Lee, PharmD, by video or phone. It is education and support; a licensed provider makes any prescribing decision.
What does the PlexusDx genetic test do?
The GLP-1 & Peptide Pathways Genetic Test shows how your genes relate to weight management and other peptide-related pathways, with 150+ genetic insights across 14 health pathways from one swab. It does not select or predict a medication; your provider decides. It costs $298, or $99 for program members, and is sold separately from any GLP-1 plan.
PlexusDx tells you about your biology. It does not tell you what to put in your body.
