Head-to-head · Cost-Efficiency Index
Embody vs Fidelity Medical Clinic
Two GLP-1 programs on the bench, scored on the same six factors. Here's how their real cost of ownership compares — and which one we'd start with.
Embody
Shoppers comparing low headline prices, who should confirm the actual charge at checkout given the company's own pages disagree.
Visit EmbodyFidelity Medical Clinic
Shoppers comfortable reading a tiered per-order price table rather than a flat subscription.
Visit Fidelity Medical ClinicThe verdict
Fidelity Medical Clinic takes it, leading the Cost-Efficiency Index 61 to 59. Fidelity Medical Clinic is a Tampa, Florida medical practice (400 N Ashley Dr) that also runs a telehealth compounded-GLP-1 program for semaglutide and tirzepatide, injectable or oral. Embody still earns a C — Shoppers comparing low headline prices, who should confirm the actual charge at checkout given the company's own pages disagree.
Worth knowing either way: our overall #1 pick is CoreAge Rx (Cost-Efficiency Index 94/100 — the top of the ranking). See how it stacks up: CoreAge Rx vs Fidelity Medical Clinic.
Factor by factor
Both providers scored on our six Cost-Efficiency Index factors. The stronger side on each row is marked in teal.
Normalized Cost/Month
Price Transparency
Nationwide Access
Formulation Options
Clinical Oversight
Contract Flexibility
Pricing, coverage & formulary
The disclosed facts behind the scores. Lower price wins its row (teal).
| Spec | Embody | Fidelity Medical Clinic |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-Efficiency Index | 59/100 | 61/100 |
| Semaglutide / mo | Not disclosed | $199/mo (starting dose, compounded) |
| Tirzepatide / mo | Not disclosed | $349/mo (starting dose, compounded) |
| Semaglutide / yr (modeled) | — | $2,388 |
| Tirzepatide / yr (modeled) | — | $4,188 |
| Coverage | All 50 states | All 50 states |
| Oral / sublingual | Yes | Yes |
| Brand-name access | Compounded only | Compounded only |
| Rank here | #221 | #226 |
Embody
59/100Where the value is
- Flat pricing stated not to rise with dose or across months on the same plan
- No membership fee and no long-term contract — cancel anytime
- Four named compounding pharmacies across four different states, reducing single-facility risk
The tradeoffs
- The company's own pages quote different prices for the same product — $79/$129 on the main domain vs. $69/$119 (crossed out from a much higher $299/$349) on its paid-traffic landing pages — with no way from the page content alone to know which a given customer will actually be charged
- The $299/$349 'original' prices used as strikethrough anchors on the funnel pages are not explained or substantiated anywhere on the main site
Fidelity Medical Clinic
61/100Where the value is
- Full itemized pricing table published on-site for both semaglutide and tirzepatide, covering initial, step-up, and maintenance order tiers
- Flat pricing includes consultation and shipping with 'no hidden fees' at each tier
- Real physical Tampa, FL clinic (400 N Ashley Dr Ste 1900) alongside the telehealth program, not a telehealth-only shell
The tradeoffs
- The '$99 a month' and '$349 for a 2-Month Supply' headlines are one-time starter-order prices, not recurring rates — the real ongoing monthly cost is $199 (semaglutide) and $349 (tirzepatide)
- No state-coverage list published anywhere on the site; whether telehealth reaches all 50 states or only a handful beyond Florida is unverifiable from the live pages
Assume any provider we list may compensate us — we may earn a commission, at no cost to you. It never changes the Cost-Efficiency Index. Pricing, states and verification reflect each provider's public disclosures at last review; prices change — confirm on the provider's site. Not medical advice. See our disclosure.