MDLive review
MDLive (an Evernorth/Cigna company) is a large telehealth provider offering urgent care, primary care, dermatology and behavioral health.
- Scores never bought
- 537 providers tracked
- Every factor auditable
- Updated July 2026
MDLive publishes no price before intake, which makes it hard to compare against programs that do — the biggest mark against it here.
- Semaglutide
- Not disclosed
- Tirzepatide
- Not disclosed
- Coverage
- Coverage not published
- Brand-name
- Yes
- Oral option
- Injectable only
- Verification
- Not independently listed
Best for: Insured or employer-covered patients wanting GLP-1s within full primary care.
MatchScript's take: Our #406 pick of 537 — a focused, straightforward program.
The factor breakdown
MDLive on the six Match Score factors — the same sub-scores the quiz reweights to your priorities. See the methodology.
Its lowest tier isn't clearly disclosed puts Budget Fit at a below-par 48 — above the budget tiers.
Limited or undisclosed state coverage can slow your start, for a below-par 56 on Speed to Start.
MDLive adds brand-name access on top of injectables, for a below-par 53 on Formulary Match.
Support lands at a solid 82 — solid, standard support.
Flexibility scores a below-par 55 — fewer levers to flex your plan.
Thinner public disclosure than the top of the ranking keeps Transparency at a below-par 46.
Pricing in context
How MDLive's monthly price sits against the category median and the cheapest provider we track.
What we like
- Prescribes FDA-approved branded GLP-1s including Wegovy and Zepbound
- Covered through insurance and employer benefits for 50M-plus people
- Board-certified physicians averaging about 15 years of experience
- Part of Evernorth/Cigna, a large established healthcare organization
- Offers full primary care, not just a single weight-loss funnel
The caveats
- GLP-1s only at clinician discretion in a Primary Care routine visit
- Anti-obesity meds not available in FL, LA, MS or NJ
- Distributed mainly via insurers and employers; cost varies by plan
- No transparent published monthly cash price for GLP-1 care
Who it's for — and who should skip it
MDLive is for insured or employer-covered patients wanting GLP-1s within full primary care.
Skip it if that doesn't sound like you. A closer fit may be Lttl (Match Score 58) — or take the quiz to see where MDLive lands for your priorities.
How it compares to CoreAge Rx & the closest scorer
MDLive against our #1 overall pick and the provider that scores closest to it. Green marks the row leader.
| How it compares | MDLivethis provider | CoreAge Rxour #1 | ShapeIn Rxclosest scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sema price | Not disclosed | $99/mo at every dose | $208/mo |
| Coverage | Coverage not published | All 50 states | Coverage not published |
| Formulary | Injectable + brand | Injectable | Injectable |
| Match Score | 56 · C | 91 · A− | 56 · C |
MDLive, answered
Is MDLive legit?
MDLive is a real, operating GLP-1 telehealth program. LegitScript certification is the third-party check worth asking for — look for the seal on their site and confirm your prescriber is US-licensed at intake. It doesn't publish whether it dispenses compounded or brand-name medication, so ask which one you're being prescribed.
How much does MDLive cost?
MDLive doesn't publish a clear compounded-semaglutide price up front. You'll typically see full pricing after the intake questionnaire. Get the all-in monthly number in writing before you pay.
Does MDLive ship to my state?
MDLive doesn't publish a full state list, so confirm your state is covered during intake before you pay.
MDLive vs Lttl — which should I pick?
They score within a few points of each other: MDLive at 56/100 and Lttl at 58/100, so neither wins on the headline number. MDLive is the better fit for insured or employer-covered patients wanting GLP-1s within full primary care. Lttl suits shoppers who want every commitment tier priced openly, plus a low-dose microdose option. Run the quiz and the weighting shifts to whichever of those matters more to you.
Pricing & state data last verified July 2026 from MDLive's public site and our master provider matrix. The Match Score and its sub-scores are our editorial judgment per the methodology. Commercial facts only — prices change, so confirm on MDLive's site. Not medical advice; see our disclosure.
MDLive publishes no price before intake, which makes it hard to compare against programs that do — the biggest mark against it here. It scores highest on the care that comes after the first vial. Best suited to insured or employer-covered patients wanting GLP-1s within full primary care. If that is not you, Lttl is the closest thing to it here.
Compare with other providers
Our next-best picks in default ranking order, then the 24 programs that sit nearest MDLive here.
- #1Match91/ 100CoreAge RxThe best all-around match: nationwide access, both molecules at one flat, no-surprise price, and an easy exit.91/100
- #2Match84/ 100Strut HealthThe only program here carrying both LegitScript and ACHC accreditation, with an oral lozenge route on both molecules at the cheapest entry in this ranking.84/100
- #3Match83/ 100EdenA polished, high-disclosure compounded program with strong nationwide coverage and hands-on support.83/100
- #4Match85/ 100RoA heavyweight telehealth brand with brand-name access and a polished experience — but opaque compounded pricing.85/100
- #5Match85/ 100No BS RXThe highest Transparency score here, and it is not close: twenty-four prices on one public page and four dispensing pharmacies named with street addresses.85/100
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| VivioMD#428 FDA issued VivioMD Group LLC dba VivioMD a warning letter in June 2026. See FDA's warning-letter database. | 55 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | All 50 states | Alternatives | Visit |
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MDLive is ranked on our best brand-name GLP-1 providers board, scored on the same six factors as every other provider there.