Ivim Health vs Rivas Medical Weight Loss

Compare the prices, treatment options and tradeoffs that matter before you choose a GLP-1 program.

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Ivim Health

Provider comparison

Shoppers ready to commit to a multi-month program who want weekly check-ins, or insured shoppers who want help getting brand-name Wegovy or Zepbound covered.

Semaglutide / month: $149.99/mo6-month program, starting dose, medication and program fee, compounded
Tirzepatide / month: $207.99/mo6-month program, starting dose, medication and program fee, compounded

Index 61/100 · Grade CChecked October 2026

Compounded drugs are not FDA-approved. Understand the medication options.

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Rivas Medical Weight Loss

Provider comparison

Patients already near a physical Rivas clinic in MD, VA, or FL who want the option of in-person injections.

Semaglutide / month: $399/moMonthly telehealth plan, compounded; the first month is $195 including the initial visit
Tirzepatide / month: $599/moMonthly telehealth plan, compounded; the first month is $195 including the initial visit

Index 61/100 · Grade CChecked October 2026

Compounded drugs are not FDA-approved. Understand the medication options.

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The comparison in brief

Both score 61/100 on the Cost-Efficiency Index. There is no score winner; compare the treatment you need, billing terms and state availability.

Check the difference in state access

Ivim Health: Coverage not published
Rivas Medical Weight Loss: 3 states

The better fit depends on what is included in your quote. A lower advertised price can require prepayment, apply to a starting dose or leave out a separate fee.

How the comparison is scored

Costs & coverage

Published prices with their terms intact. Annual estimates account for billing frequency and known fixed required fees; they are not a treatment quote.

Ivim Health

Rivas Medical Weight Loss

Semaglutide / month: Ivim Health: $149.99/mo6-month program, starting dose, medication and program fee, compounded; Rivas Medical Weight Loss: $399/moMonthly telehealth plan, compounded; the first month is $195 including the initial visit

Tirzepatide / month: Ivim Health: $207.99/mo6-month program, starting dose, medication and program fee, compounded; Rivas Medical Weight Loss: $599/moMonthly telehealth plan, compounded; the first month is $195 including the initial visit

Semaglutide / year (modeled): Ivim Health: $1,800; Rivas Medical Weight Loss: $4,788

Tirzepatide / year (modeled): Ivim Health: $2,496; Rivas Medical Weight Loss: $7,188

State availability: Ivim Health: Coverage not published; Rivas Medical Weight Loss: 3 states

Oral / sublingual option listed: Ivim Health: Yes; Rivas Medical Weight Loss: Not listed

Brand-name access listed: Ivim Health: Yes; Rivas Medical Weight Loss: Yes

Provider facts checked: Ivim Health: October 2026; Rivas Medical Weight Loss: October 2026

Comparing different billing plans? See what a GLP-1 monthly price can leave out, or calculate the monthly cost.

Which program fits your priorities?

The strengths and limitations behind each provider's score. Read the full review before deciding.

Ivim Health

Shoppers ready to commit to a multi-month program who want weekly check-ins, or insured shoppers who want help getting brand-name Wegovy or Zepbound covered.

Reasons to consider it

Publishes six-month rates: compounded semaglutide $75 and tirzepatide $133 a month, plus the $74.99 monthly program fee
Also prescribes brand-name Wegovy, the Wegovy pill, Foundayo, Zepbound and others, with an insurance team that handles prior authorizations
Weekly app check-ins and refills timed to your plan, with dose adjustments by your provider

What to weigh up

Programs run one, two, four or six months, and the FAQ says you can't cancel once a program starts; leaving early can cost $50 or $100 per unshipped portion
No month-to-month price is published: the advertised rates are six-month rates, and the cost at a higher dose isn't shown
Doesn't name its pharmacy or list the states it serves

Regulatory note: the FDA issued a warning letter to Ivim Services LLC dba Ivim in February 2026. We still list and link to Ivim Health; you should know the letter is on the public record before you decide.

Compounded drugs are not FDA-approved. Understand the medication options.

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Rivas Medical Weight Loss

Patients already near a physical Rivas clinic in MD, VA, or FL who want the option of in-person injections.

Reasons to consider it

Long-tenured, named physician (Dr. Paul Rivas, 30+ years) rather than an anonymous provider pool
The $195 first visit includes your first month of compounded medication
Wegovy or Zepbound can be prescribed for a $100/mo visit fee, with the drug filled through LillyDirect, NovoCare or your local pharmacy

What to weigh up

Telehealth limited to 3 states (MD, VA, FL)
From month two the telehealth price is $399 or $599 a month
The site doesn't say whether the telehealth price changes with your dose

Compounded drugs are not FDA-approved. Understand the medication options.

Check Rivas Medical Weight Loss pricing Read the full Rivas Medical Weight Loss review

Explore the six scoring factors

Scores run from 0 to 100. A higher factor score reflects our published value criteria; it is not a clinical endorsement.

Ivim HealthRivas Medical Weight Loss

Normalized Cost/Month: Ivim Health:
62/100; Rivas Medical Weight Loss:
40/100

Price Transparency: Ivim Health:
78/100; Rivas Medical Weight Loss:
86/100

Nationwide Access: Ivim Health:
24/100; Rivas Medical Weight Loss:
42/100

Formulation Options: Ivim Health:
95/100; Rivas Medical Weight Loss:
79/100

Clinical Oversight: Ivim Health:
79/100; Rivas Medical Weight Loss:
73/100

Contract Flexibility: Ivim Health:
20/100; Rivas Medical Weight Loss:
55/100

Before you sign up

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Check treatment accessState coverage and medical eligibility can differ by medication and formulation.
Understand the medicationCompare compounded and brand-name options. Compounded drugs are not FDA-approved.

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