Ro vs Medvi
Ro and Medvi are both telehealth GLP-1 programs, but they differ on price, medications, shipping and how you pay. Here's the side-by-side, with the numbers, so you can pick the right one.
Last reviewed 2026-09-01 · Pricing is provider-reported and changes often — confirm current rates on each provider's site. We may earn a commission.
Educational, not medical advice. This page explains GLP-1 medications in general terms. Only a licensed clinician who knows your history can decide what's right for you.
Ro is our pick in this matchup — established platform for FDA-approved branded GLP-1 with insurance help. Consider Medvi instead if its strength — a simple, no-friction path to compounded GLP-1 — matters more to you.
View Plan: RoChoose Ro if…
you want Ro's edge — established platform for FDA-approved branded GLP-1 with insurance help.
Choose Medvi if…
you want Medvi's edge — a simple, no-friction path to compounded GLP-1.
Cost breakdown
The numbers that actually decide it, side by side.
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Membership + medication (insurance-dependent) | Varies by plan |
| Semaglutide | Brand Wegovy / Ozempic (price depends on insurance) | Compounded (plan-dependent) |
| Tirzepatide | Brand Zepbound / Mounjaro (price depends on insurance) | Compounded (plan-dependent) |
| Offering | Branded | Compounded |
| Shipping | Via partner/retail pharmacy | Included |
| Insurance | Works with insurance | Cash |
On price, Ro lists Brand Wegovy / Ozempic (price depends on insurance) for compounded semaglutide and Brand Zepbound / Mounjaro (price depends on insurance) for tirzepatide, while Medvi lists Compounded (plan-dependent) and Compounded (plan-dependent). Where prices are published, Ro is the lower-cost option.
The two differ on branded vs compounded, so your insurance situation usually decides it: a covered branded prescription can beat cash compounding, but without coverage compounded is far cheaper.
Full specs, side by side
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Membership + medication (insurance-dependent) | Varies by plan |
| Compounded semaglutide | Brand Wegovy / Ozempic (price depends on insurance) | Compounded (plan-dependent) |
| Tirzepatide | Brand Zepbound / Mounjaro (price depends on insurance) | Compounded (plan-dependent) |
| GLP-1 + GIP option | Yes — brand tirzepatide (Zepbound/Mounjaro) | Yes — compounded tirzepatide (GLP-1/GIP) |
| Offering type | Branded | Compounded |
| New-patient offer | Varies by promotion | Varies |
| Billing model | Membership plus medication cost | Monthly plans |
| What's included | Clinician review, Ongoing support, Insurance navigation | Medical evaluation, Medication, Provider support |
| Lab work | May be required depending on plan | Online intake |
| Shipping | Via partner/retail pharmacy | Included |
| Refills | Per prescription | Monthly refills |
| States | Nationwide | Most US states |
| Pharmacy | Licensed retail/mail pharmacies (FDA-approved branded drugs) | US compounding pharmacies |
| Clinicians | US-licensed clinicians | US-licensed prescribers |
| Insurance | Works with insurance | Cash |
| Consultation | Clinician-reviewed treatment plan | Online medical intake |
| Our rating | 9.5 · Excellent | 8.5 · Very Good |
Medications & formulations
- Ro: branded GLP-1. Yes — brand tirzepatide (Zepbound/Mounjaro)
- Medvi: compounded GLP-1. Yes — compounded tirzepatide (GLP-1/GIP)
New to the drugs themselves? Read our plain-language guides to semaglutide and tirzepatide.
Pros & cons
Pros
- Access to FDA-approved branded GLP-1 (Wegovy, Zepbound, Ozempic, Mounjaro)
- Insurance coordination and prior-auth help
- Large, established telehealth platform
- Clinician review on every plan
Cons
- Can be expensive without insurance coverage
- Membership fee on top of medication
- Branded supply can be affected by shortages
Pros
- Simple enrollment
- Ongoing provider support
- Prescription-based
Cons
- Pricing not published as a flat rate
- Compounded only
Where each one has the edge
We don't tally a winner — that hides the trade-offs. Here's who leads on each dimension and why.
Neither publishes a flat semaglutide price — confirm both directly.
Ro offers branded; Medvi offers compounded.
Ro: Via partner/retail pharmacy. Medvi: Included.
Comparable pharmacy disclosures.
Ro works with insurance.
Match by your priority
The fastest way to decide: find your top priority, see which program we'd point you to.
If your priority is the lowest published price
If your priority is the best shipping
If your priority is our overall pick
Ro vs Medvi: common questions
The bottom line
Ro is our pick in this matchup — established platform for FDA-approved branded GLP-1 with insurance help. Choose Medvi only if its strength (a simple, no-friction path to compounded GLP-1) matters more to you than price and our overall rating.
How we compare — and how to read this
We compare programs on the factors that actually affect a patient: real price (including whether it's compounded or branded), medications and formulations offered, shipping, pharmacy accreditation and clinician model, insurance stance, and commitment. We name a top pick for most people, but we show the trade-offs in full so you can override it when your priorities or insurance point the other way. Pricing is provider-reported and changes frequently — and compounded-drug availability shifts with FDA shortage status — so always confirm the current details on the provider's own site before enrolling. Affiliate relationships do not change a program's placement. This page is educational and not medical advice; see our disclaimer.