Head-to-head · Cost-Efficiency Index
Rivas Medical Weight Loss vs Superpower
Two GLP-1 programs on the bench, scored on the same six factors. Here's how their real cost of ownership compares — and which one we'd start with.
Rivas Medical Weight Loss
Patients already near a physical Rivas clinic in MD, VA, or FL who want the option of in-person injections.
Visit Rivas Medical Weight LossSuperpower
People who want twice-yearly blood work and a GLP-1 prescription on one account, and who will pay a yearly membership to get both.
Visit SuperpowerThe verdict
Rivas Medical Weight Loss and Superpower tie on the Cost-Efficiency Index at 55/100, so neither wins outright on the numbers, so choose on fit. Rivas Medical Weight Loss: Patients already near a physical Rivas clinic in MD, VA, or FL who want the option of in-person injections. Superpower: People who want twice-yearly blood work and a GLP-1 prescription on one account, and who will pay a yearly membership to get both.
Worth knowing either way: CoreAge Rx is one of our partners and leads our leaderboard, where partners are listed first (Cost-Efficiency Index 94/100). See how it stacks up: CoreAge Rx vs Rivas Medical Weight Loss.
Factor by factor
Both providers scored on our six Cost-Efficiency Index factors. The stronger side on each row is marked in teal.
Normalized Cost/Month
Price Transparency
Nationwide Access
Formulation Options
Clinical Oversight
Contract Flexibility
Pricing, coverage & formulary
The disclosed facts behind the scores. Lower price wins its row (teal).
| Spec | Rivas Medical Weight Loss | Superpower |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-Efficiency Index | 55/100 | 55/100 |
| Semaglutide / mo | $399/moAll doses, plus a separate fee, compounded | $229/moCompounded, members only; the membership is billed separately |
| Tirzepatide / mo | $599/moAll doses, plus a separate fee, compounded | Not disclosed |
| Semaglutide / yr (modeled) | $4,788 | $2,748 |
| Tirzepatide / yr (modeled) | $7,188 | — |
| Coverage | 3 states | Not published |
| Oral / sublingual | No | No |
| Brand-name access | Compounded only | Compounded only |
| Rank here | #395 | #402 |
Rivas Medical Weight Loss
55/100Where the value is
- Long-tenured, named physician (Dr. Paul Rivas, 30+ years) rather than an anonymous provider pool
- 15 physical clinic locations offer an in-person alternative to remote-only competitors
- States prescribing decisions are 'made during your visit -- not after a form review'
The tradeoffs
- Telehealth footprint limited to just 3 states (MD, VA, FL)
- A $195 initial-visit fee is charged separately from the advertised monthly medication price
Superpower
55/100Where the value is
- The semaglutide price, $229 a month, is printed on its product page before you sign up
- The membership includes 150+ lab tests across two blood draws a year, at a Quest location or at home
- A licensed physician on its clinical team reviews your questionnaire, and the plan includes weekly check-ins and dose adjustments
The tradeoffs
- Semaglutide is sold to members only, so the $349 yearly membership sits on top of the $229 monthly medication price
- The site prints two membership prices: $349 a year on the homepage and "$17 per month, billed annually" on the semaglutide page
Assume any provider we list may compensate us — we may earn a commission, at no cost to you. It never changes the Cost-Efficiency Index. Pricing, states and verification reflect each provider's public disclosures at last review; prices change — confirm on the provider's site. Not medical advice. See our disclosure.