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MEDVi vs Winona: Which Is Better?

Head-to-head comparison of MEDVi and Winona based on our independent scoring across trust, value, experience, product range, and reputation — plus real pricing for the treatments they both offer.

Our Verdict

Winona scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (74.5/100 vs 70.5/100), leading on value, experience, reputation. MEDVi comes out ahead on trust & safety.

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MEDVi
Good

Direct-to-consumer telehealth platform selling compounded GLP-1 weight-loss medications and a compounded sublingual ED product, backed by a 40-year pharmacy partner.

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75
Winona
Good

Women-focused telehealth delivering personalized bioidentical hormone replacement therapy for menopause, with in-house compounding pharmacies across 33 states.

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Score Breakdown

DimensionMEDViWinona
Overall Score70.5/10074.5/100 ✓
Trust & Safety30%73/100 ✓70/100
Value25%74/10075/100 ✓
Experience20%68/10085/100 ✓
Product Range15%65/10065/100
Reputation10%67/10080/100 ✓

At a Glance

Founded20232020
HeadquartersNewark, DEAustin, TX
Publicly tradedNoNo
Treatment categories35
Treatments listed511
Starting price$114/mo$9/mo

Pricing Where They Compete

Prices shown are based on our most recent research and may not reflect current pricing. Telehealth providers update their pricing frequently. Always verify pricing directly with the provider before purchasing.

CategoryMEDViWinona
Sexual Health$114–$179
MEDVi QUAD (4-in-1 ED Sublingual)
$79
Sildenafil Arousal Cream

MEDVi

+Competitive GLP-1 intro pricing at $179/mo for semaglutide
+No long-term contract — month-to-month with no commitment required
+Established pharmacy partner (Belmar Pharma, 40+ years in operation)
−Significant price jump after month 1: semaglutide goes from $179 to $299 (67% increase)
−Difficult cancellation and refund process — 72-hour window, reports of 50+ contact attempts
−Trustpilot rating may be inflated by invited reviews; ConsumerAffairs paints much more negative picture
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Winona

+Vertically integrated: in-house compounding pharmacies, proprietary EHR, employed physicians
+Strong patient satisfaction: 4.6/5 Trustpilot with 6,000+ reviews, 80% report symptom relief in 3 months
+Accessible pricing: $54-$149/mo for core HRT with free consultations and shipping
−No insurance billing — entirely out-of-pocket (though HSA/FSA accepted)
−No blood work or lab testing required before or during treatment — a clinical concern
−Limited to 33 US states and Puerto Rico — unavailable in 17 states
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MEDVi vs Winona — FAQ

Is MEDVi better than Winona?

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Winona scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (74.5/100 vs 70.5/100), leading on value, experience, reputation. MEDVi comes out ahead on trust & safety.

Is MEDVi or Winona cheaper?

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Winona has the lower starting price (from $9/mo vs $114/mo for MEDVi). Starting prices are for the cheapest treatment each offers — compare the specific treatment you need, and check what each price includes.

What do MEDVi and Winona both offer?

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Both platforms treat Sexual Health. MEDVi covers 3 treatment categories total and Winona covers 5.

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