Head-to-head review
Medvi vs Ro (Body)
Ro and Medvi sit at opposite ends of the price spectrum. Patients weighing brand-name insurance coverage against the cheapest compounded option compare them often.
Editorial verdict
Ro is the right pick if you have commercial insurance and want a polished, full-service experience. Medvi wins on raw monthly price and on speed to first shipment.
Side-by-side comparison
Every attribute scored head-to-head. The highlighted cell is our pick for that row.
Medvi
4.5 / 5Ro (Body)
4.4 / 5Medvi
$229/moRo (Body)
$145/moMedvi
Compounded GLP-1Ro (Body)
Telehealth GLP-1Medvi
- Compounded Semaglutide
- Compounded Tirzepatide
Ro (Body)
- Wegovy
- Zepbound
- Saxenda
- Compounded Semaglutide
Medvi
All 50 statesRo (Body)
All 50 statesMedvi
NoRo (Body)
YesMedvi
YesRo (Body)
NoMedvi
YesRo (Body)
YesMedvi
4.5Affordable compounded semaglutide & tirzepatide
Medvi has positioned itself as one of the most aggressive value plays in the compounded GLP-1 market, bundling a licensed provider visit, lab review, and monthly shipments into a flat subscription.
Pros
- Lowest starting price for compounded GLP-1
- Free physician consultation
- No insurance hoops
- Ships in discreet refrigerated packaging
Cons
- Compounded only — no brand-name Ozempic or Wegovy
- Limited app experience compared to larger competitors
Ro (Body)
4.4Brand-name Wegovy & Zepbound through insurance
Ro Body is the established telehealth player that pairs a polished UX with the operational muscle to actually move brand-name GLP-1 prescriptions through pharmacies and insurance.
Pros
- Helps navigate insurance for brand-name GLP-1s
- Polished mobile app and tracking
- Access to compounded alternatives if insurance denies
Cons
- Medication cost is separate when using insurance
- Backorders on Wegovy and Zepbound can delay starts