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Livea vs eMed

Compare the prices, treatment options and tradeoffs that matter before you choose a GLP-1 program.

By The WeighLab Bench. Provider verification dates appear below.

Livea

Provider comparison

Minnesota and Wisconsin residents who want in-person clinic access, or telehealth patients in MN, WI, IA or FL.

Semaglutide / month
$99/moStarting dose, compounded
Tirzepatide / month
$199/moStarting dose, compounded
Index 59/100 · Grade CChecked October 2026

eMed

Provider comparison

Shoppers who want brand-name Wegovy, pill or pen, with at-home lab testing and frequent check-ins, and who can budget for a membership on top of the drug.

Semaglutide / month
$149.99/moBrand Wegovy, starting price, plus the $149.99/mo membership
Tirzepatide / month
Not disclosed
Index 59/100 · Grade CChecked October 2026

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The comparison in brief

Both score 59/100 on the Cost-Efficiency Index. There is no score winner; compare the treatment you need, billing terms and state availability.

Check the difference in state access

Livea
4 states
eMed
Coverage not published

The better fit depends on what is included in your quote. A lower advertised price can require prepayment, apply to a starting dose or leave out a separate fee.

How the comparison is scored

Costs & coverage

Published prices with their terms intact. Annual estimates account for billing frequency and known fixed required fees; they are not a treatment quote.

Livea

eMed

Semaglutide / month
Livea: $99/moStarting dose, compounded
eMed: $149.99/moBrand Wegovy, starting price, plus the $149.99/mo membership
Tirzepatide / month
Livea: $199/moStarting dose, compounded
eMed: Not disclosed
Semaglutide / year (modeled)
Livea: $1,188
eMed: $3,600Includes $149.99/mo membership
Tirzepatide / year (modeled)
Livea: $2,388
eMed: —
State availability
Livea: 4 states
eMed: Coverage not published
Oral / sublingual option listed
Livea: Not listed
eMed: Yes
Brand-name access listed
Livea: Not confirmed
eMed: Yes
Provider facts checked
Livea: October 2026
eMed: October 2026

Comparing different billing plans? See what a GLP-1 monthly price can leave out, or calculate the monthly cost.

Which program fits your priorities?

The strengths and limitations behind each provider's score. Read the full review before deciding.

Livea

Minnesota and Wisconsin residents who want in-person clinic access, or telehealth patients in MN, WI, IA or FL.

Reasons to consider it

  • Six in-person clinics in Minnesota (Apple Valley, Coon Rapids, Edina, Minnetonka, Roseville and St. Cloud), not telehealth-only
  • Low headline starting price for semaglutide ($99/mo)
  • Broader wellness service menu (nutrition, hormone therapy, NAD+) beyond just GLP-1s

What to weigh up

  • Tirzepatide explicitly flagged 'when available,' implying inconsistent supply
  • Compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide only; brand-name Wegovy and Zepbound aren't offered, and exact pricing is set at the consultation
  • No named medical director or specific compounding pharmacy partner

eMed

Shoppers who want brand-name Wegovy, pill or pen, with at-home lab testing and frequent check-ins, and who can budget for a membership on top of the drug.

Reasons to consider it

  • Publishes its prices: a $49 screening, a $149.99 monthly membership, and Wegovy from $149.99 a month, charged only if you're approved
  • Prescribes FDA-approved Wegovy only, as the once-daily pill or the weekly pen
  • At-home blood test before you start, repeated at six and twelve months

What to weigh up

  • The membership is charged on top of the medication, so Wegovy's lowest price comes to about $300 a month
  • No compounded options and no tirzepatide or Zepbound
  • Its terms say the program is available only in certain states, without listing them

Explore the six scoring factors

Scores run from 0 to 100. A higher factor score reflects our published value criteria; it is not a clinical endorsement.

LiveaeMed
Normalized Cost/Month
Livea:
75/100
eMed:
56/100
Price Transparency
Livea:
30/100
eMed:
64/100
Nationwide Access
Livea:
42/100
eMed:
24/100
Formulation Options
Livea:
66/100
eMed:
77/100
Clinical Oversight
Livea:
93/100
eMed:
88/100
Contract Flexibility
Livea:
55/100
eMed:
55/100

Before you sign up

  • Confirm your totalAsk about dose changes, membership, labs, shipping and cancellation terms.
  • Check treatment accessState coverage and medical eligibility can differ by medication and formulation.
  • Understand the medicationCompare compounded and brand-name options. Compounded drugs are not FDA-approved.

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Provider information reflects public disclosures at the verification dates shown. Prices and availability change; confirm current terms before paying. This comparison is for information, not medical advice. A licensed clinician determines whether treatment is appropriate.