Most side-by-side comparisons of GLP-1 programs focus on a single number, the monthly price. Starting there is the wrong move. Before you know whether $178 or $299 is a better deal, you need to know what you’re buying and from whom.
There are at least four questions worth asking before enrolling in any GLP‑1 program: Where does the medication come from? What does it cost over time? Who is overseeing your care? And what support is built into the price you pay? Running those four criteria across the programs people are comparing—Mochi Health, MEDVi, and the Eden GLP‑1 Weight Loss Program—reveals a picture that looks very different from the headline numbers.
GLP-1 Program Comparison at a Glance
Mochi Health | MEDVi | Eden | |
|---|---|---|---|
All-in Monthly Cost (Semaglutide) | $178/mo | $299/mo | $198/mo |
Membership Fee | $79/mo (included in total) | None | $99/mo (included in total) |
Pharmacy Accreditation (Publicly Disclosed) | Not published | Not published | Yes (partner network; NABP, PCAB, ACHC, and LegitScript accredited) |
Third-Party Lot Testing | Yes | Not published | Yes |
Lifestyle Support | Physician and dietitian video visits | RD-led coaching team | Eden Collective (private member community); Member Experience Consultation (1-on-1 onboarding) |
Provider Access | Video visits (mandatory) + 24/7 messaging between visits | 24/7 messaging (care coaching team) | 24/7 messaging (dedicated care team) |
Criterion 1: Pharmacy Sourcing Transparency
When a telehealth platform sends you a vial of compounded GLP‑1 therapy, your medication comes from a compounding pharmacy. Not every program tells you which one. Knowing where your medication is made, who made it, and whether the facility has been independently verified matters for the same reason you’d want to know who manufactured any medication you inject.
Mochi Health has built a network of compounding pharmacies and independently tests samples from each through a third-party lab. Patients can view individual pharmacy names and turnaround times inside the patient portal. That information is not published on Mochi’s public website, and no accreditation details are listed for the network as a whole.
MEDVi names its pharmacy partners in its published Terms of Service, including Triad Rx, RedRock Pharmacy, and Beaker Pharmacy & Compounding. Prescribing authority is held by OpenLoop Health, an independent clinician network. MEDVi doesn’t publish lot testing information or accreditation details on its program pages.
Eden operates its own in-house compounding pharmacy, Eden Pharmacy, licensed in 25 states, alongside a named network of state-licensed 503A partner pharmacies: GoGoMeds, Precision, Enovex, and AbsolutePharmacy, all listed on its About page. Eden’s partner network holds NABP, PCAB, ACHC, and LegitScript accreditation. Eden also confirms third-party lot testing on its products. Few telehealth GLP‑1 programs publish sourcing information at that level of detail.
Criterion 2: Total Cost and Pricing Predictability
Headline prices rarely tell the whole story. Dose escalation is standard with GLP‑1 therapy, and the programs in this comparison handle that cost differently.
Mochi Health comes in at $178/month, structured as a $79/month membership (which covers physician and dietitian video visits), plus $99/month for compounded semaglutide injections. The $99 medication cost stays the same at every dose.
MEDVi starts at $179 for the first month, with refills at $299/month for compounded semaglutide injections, the highest ongoing rate in this comparison. Medication, 1:1 physician guidance, and 24/7 support are included in that price. MEDVi doesn’t charge a membership fee, and the $299/month rate holds regardless of dose level.
The Eden GLP‑1 Weight Loss Program operates on a membership-plus-medication model. Membership is $39 for the first month, then $99/month. Compounded semaglutide is $99/month on top of that, making the all-in cost $138 in month one and $198/month thereafter. Medication, consultation, support, and free expedited shipping with insulated packaging and cold packs are included. Eden offers the same price at every dose, meaning your monthly rate holds regardless of where you are in your titration schedule.
Criterion 3: Clinical Oversight and Provider Accountability
GLP‑1 therapies are prescription medications, and each program takes a different approach to provider transparency. Before enrolling, it’s worth asking who is making clinical decisions about your care and how you can reach them.
Mochi Health goes furthest on provider transparency. Patients can view and select their specific board‑certified physician and registered dietitian before starting. Care is delivered through mandatory video visits, and the provider roster is publicly viewable on the platform. Members also have 24/7 messaging access through the patient portal between visits.
MEDVi discloses in its published terms that prescribing authority is held by OpenLoop Health, an independent clinician network, whose individual providers are not named on the platform. Ongoing support is message-based through a care coaching team that includes registered dietitians.
Eden publishes a named medical team on its About page, including Chief Medical Innovation Officer Dr. Halland Chen, VP of Pharmacy Operations Rebecca Emch, PharmD, and two Medical Advisory Board physicians. The individual clinicians in Eden’s partner physician network who handle prescriptions are not individually named in advance. Members have 24/7 message-based access to their dedicated care team.
Criterion 4: Support and Lifestyle Resources
GLP-1 Patient in Need of Support
Medication alone doesn’t produce lasting results. Research published in JAMA Network Open in 2025 found that most patients with overweight or obesity discontinued GLP‑1 therapy within one year, with significantly higher rates among those without type 2 diabetes. What each GLP‑1 program includes beyond the clinical visit matters.
Mochi Health includes scheduled video visits with both a physician and a registered dietitian, giving members regular face-to-face check-ins throughout treatment.
MEDVi pairs medication with ongoing guidance through an RD-led coaching team. Support is delivered via messaging rather than scheduled visits, with registered dietitians available as part of the care team.
Eden centers its support on continuous access to a dedicated care team available around the clock for questions, guidance, and check-ins throughout treatment. New members also receive a one-on-one consultation to align their care plan with their goals. Finally, the Eden Collective, a private member community, adds a peer support layer for members on a similar path.
What This GLP-1 Program Comparison Reveals
No program in this comparison wins on every point. Mochi Health comes in at the lowest monthly cost ($178/month), and its mandatory physician and dietitian video visits offer a level of scheduled, face-to-face clinical access that the other programs in this comparison do not match. Those are genuine strengths worth weighing against your own priorities.
However, across all four criteria, the Eden GLP‑1 Weight Loss Program is the only program in this comparison that publicly names its accredited pharmacy partners and confirms third-party lot testing, holds its medication price steady at every dose, publishes a named medical leadership team, and pairs 24/7 care team access with a private member community. There are no cancellation fees and no contracts, making it a well-rounded and trustworthy choice.
If sourcing transparency and pricing predictability are the criteria that matter most to you, Eden is worth a closer look.
All programs in this article provide access to GLP-1 therapies through licensed providers and state-licensed pharmacies. Compounded medications are not FDA-approved and may be prescribed only when clinically appropriate. This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Consult a licensed healthcare provider before starting any prescription therapy. All details were verified at the time of publication and are subject to change without notice; verify current information on each provider’s website before enrolling.
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