MEDVi and Ro take very different approaches to GLP-1 weight loss. MEDVi focuses on affordable compounded medications. Ro offers a premium experience with brand-name medications, insurance coordination, and weight loss coaching. Which is right for you?
Quick Comparison
💡 Bottom Line
MEDVi wins on affordability. You'll pay $170-320 less per month compared to Ro. Ro wins on premium features (coaching, insurance, brand-names), but most people don't need those extras.
Detailed Comparison: MEDVi vs Ro
Pricing Breakdown
All-inclusive pricing:
- ✓ Compounded semaglutide or tirzepatide
- ✓ Consultation included (no extra fee)
- ✓ No membership fees
- ✓ 24/7 unlimited provider messaging
- ✓ Lab work if needed
- ✓ Shipping included
Total first month: $179 (semaglutide) or $299 (tirzepatide)
Get Started with MEDVi →Premium pricing includes:
- ✓ Brand-name or compounded medications
- ✓ Weight loss coaching
- ✓ Insurance coordination
- ✓ $145/month membership fee
- ✓ $45 consultation fee
- ✓ Provider messaging (business hours)
Total first month: $539+ (medication + membership + consultation)
Get Started with Ro →The math: Over 12 months, MEDVi costs $2,148-4,428 vs Ro at $6,468+. That's a difference of $2,000-4,000+ per year.
Medications & Options
MEDVi offers:
- Compounded semaglutide (injectable & oral)
- Compounded tirzepatide (injectable & oral)
- Brand-name Ozempic available (at premium pricing)
- Focus on affordability
Ro offers:
- Brand-name Wegovy, Zepbound, Ozempic (if insurance covers)
- Compounded options as backup
- Insurance concierge handles prior authorizations
- Focus on brand-name access
Winner: Depends on your priority. If you want brand-name Wegovy or Zepbound and have insurance, Ro is your best bet. If you want affordable compounded medications, MEDVi wins.
Insurance & Brand-Name Access
MEDVi: Does not accept insurance. Cash-pay only for compounded medications. This keeps costs low but means you can't use insurance coverage.
Ro: Works with insurance and offers a concierge service to handle prior authorizations, denials, and appeals. If your insurance covers GLP-1s, Ro maximizes your chance of approval.
Important: Most insurance plans don't cover GLP-1s for weight loss. If your insurance denies coverage (common), you'll pay out-of-pocket prices at Ro, which are significantly higher than MEDVi.
Coaching & Support
MEDVi: No coaching. 24/7 unlimited messaging with licensed providers for medical questions. Straightforward medication management.
Ro: Includes weight loss coaching as part of the membership. Coaches help with nutrition, exercise, habit formation, and accountability. Support is during business hours.
Winner: Ro if you want coaching. MEDVi if you just need medication + medical oversight.
Pros & Cons
MEDVi Pros
- Significantly cheaper ($179 vs $349+)
- No membership fees
- 24/7 support access
- Money-back guarantee
- Oral medication options
- Simple, no-hassle process
MEDVi Cons
- No coaching
- No insurance accepted
- Compounded medications only (primarily)
- Bare-bones experience
Ro Pros
- Weight loss coaching included
- Insurance accepted + concierge help
- Brand-name medications available
- Premium, polished experience
- Comprehensive support
Ro Cons
- Much more expensive ($349+ vs $179)
- $145/month membership fee
- $45 consultation fee
- Support only during business hours
- Insurance often doesn't cover anyway
Which Should You Choose?
Choose MEDVi if:
- You want the lowest price ($179-369/month all-in)
- You don't have insurance or your insurance doesn't cover GLP-1s
- You don't need coaching (just medication + medical oversight)
- You value 24/7 support access
- You want no membership fees or contracts
Choose Ro if:
- You have good insurance that covers GLP-1s
- You want weight loss coaching
- You prefer brand-name medications (Wegovy, Zepbound)
- You want a premium, polished experience
- Price is less important than features
Expected Weight Loss Results
Weight loss results are determined by the medication (semaglutide or tirzepatide), not the provider:
- Semaglutide: 15-20% body weight loss (same at MEDVi or Ro)
- Tirzepatide: 20-25% body weight loss (same at MEDVi or Ro)
- Timeframe: 6-12 months for most weight loss
Compounded semaglutide at MEDVi produces the same weight loss as brand-name Wegovy at Ro — they're the same active ingredient.
Final Verdict: MEDVi vs Ro
For most people, MEDVi is the better choice. Unless you have excellent insurance coverage that will pay for brand-name GLP-1s through Ro, you'll save thousands per year with MEDVi while getting the same weight loss results.
Ro makes sense if:
- Your insurance covers Wegovy/Zepbound (rare but worth checking)
- You specifically want weight loss coaching
- You have the budget for a premium experience
For everyone else, MEDVi offers better value: same medications, same results, $2,000-4,000 less per year.