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Options Medical Weight Loss 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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Options Medical Weight Loss

Provider comparison

Patients near its listed clinics who want in-person care or a telehealth plan with coaching.

Semaglutide / month
$199/moStarting dose, 3-month minimum, compounded
Tirzepatide / month
$399/moStarting dose, 3-month minimum, compounded
Index 61/100 · Grade CChecked October 2026

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

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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

Options Medical Weight Loss
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.

Options Medical Weight Loss

Rivas Medical Weight Loss

Semaglutide / month
Options Medical Weight Loss: $199/moStarting dose, 3-month minimum, compounded
Rivas Medical Weight Loss: $399/moMonthly telehealth plan, compounded; the first month is $195 including the initial visit
Tirzepatide / month
Options Medical Weight Loss: $399/moStarting dose, 3-month minimum, compounded
Rivas Medical Weight Loss: $599/moMonthly telehealth plan, compounded; the first month is $195 including the initial visit
Semaglutide / year (modeled)
Options Medical Weight Loss: $2,388
Rivas Medical Weight Loss: $4,788
Tirzepatide / year (modeled)
Options Medical Weight Loss: $4,788
Rivas Medical Weight Loss: $7,188
State availability
Options Medical Weight Loss: Coverage not published
Rivas Medical Weight Loss: 3 states
Oral / sublingual option listed
Options Medical Weight Loss: Not listed
Rivas Medical Weight Loss: Not listed
Brand-name access listed
Options Medical Weight Loss: Yes
Rivas Medical Weight Loss: Yes
Provider facts checked
Options Medical Weight Loss: 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.

Options Medical Weight Loss

Patients near its listed clinics who want in-person care or a telehealth plan with coaching.

Reasons to consider it

  • Names Roscoe Nelson, MD, as chief medical officer and lists its clinical team
  • Publishes 11 clinic locations across Arizona, Illinois, Ohio and Florida
  • Names OptioRx in Columbus as its pharmacy

What to weigh up

  • Memberships require at least three months
  • After the minimum term, cancellation needs written notice 30 days before the next payment
  • Starting prices do not establish the maintenance-dose cost

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

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.

Options Medical Weight LossRivas Medical Weight Loss
Normalized Cost/Month
Options Medical Weight Loss:
46/100
Rivas Medical Weight Loss:
40/100
Price Transparency
Options Medical Weight Loss:
84/100
Rivas Medical Weight Loss:
86/100
Nationwide Access
Options Medical Weight Loss:
24/100
Rivas Medical Weight Loss:
42/100
Formulation Options
Options Medical Weight Loss:
79/100
Rivas Medical Weight Loss:
79/100
Clinical Oversight
Options Medical Weight Loss:
88/100
Rivas Medical Weight Loss:
73/100
Contract Flexibility
Options Medical Weight Loss:
61/100
Rivas Medical Weight Loss:
55/100

Before you sign up

  • Confirm your totalAsk about dose changes, membership, labs, shipping and cancellation terms.
  • 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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Provider information reflects public disclosures at the verification dates shown. Prices and availability change; confirm current terms before paying. This comparison is for information, not medical advice. A licensed clinician determines whether treatment is appropriate.