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Rivas Medical Weight Loss vs TeleWellnessMD

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

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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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TeleWellnessMD

Provider comparison

Patients who want a consultation before buying and can confirm their dose, supply duration and total price.

Semaglutide / month
From $199.95Compounded; dose and supply duration require confirmation
Tirzepatide / month
From $279.95Compounded; dose and supply duration require confirmation
Index 61/100 · Grade CChecked October 2026
Check TeleWellnessMD pricing Read review

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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

Rivas Medical Weight Loss
3 states
TeleWellnessMD
All 50 states (per FAQ; licensure restrictions apply)

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.

Rivas Medical Weight Loss

TeleWellnessMD

Semaglutide / month
Rivas Medical Weight Loss: $399/moMonthly telehealth plan, compounded; the first month is $195 including the initial visit
TeleWellnessMD: From $199.95Compounded; dose and supply duration require confirmation
Tirzepatide / month
Rivas Medical Weight Loss: $599/moMonthly telehealth plan, compounded; the first month is $195 including the initial visit
TeleWellnessMD: From $279.95Compounded; dose and supply duration require confirmation
Semaglutide / year (modeled)
Rivas Medical Weight Loss: $4,788
TeleWellnessMD: —
Tirzepatide / year (modeled)
Rivas Medical Weight Loss: $7,188
TeleWellnessMD: —
State availability
Rivas Medical Weight Loss: 3 states
TeleWellnessMD: All 50 states (per FAQ; licensure restrictions apply)
Oral / sublingual option listed
Rivas Medical Weight Loss: Not listed
TeleWellnessMD: Yes
Brand-name access listed
Rivas Medical Weight Loss: Yes
TeleWellnessMD: Not confirmed
Provider facts checked
Rivas Medical Weight Loss: October 2026
TeleWellnessMD: 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.

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

TeleWellnessMD

Patients who want a consultation before buying and can confirm their dose, supply duration and total price.

Reasons to consider it

  • Names 1st Choice Pharmacy and National Health Rx as partner 503A pharmacies
  • FAQ states consultations are offered in all 50 states, subject to licensure
  • Offers compounded oral and injectable semaglutide and tirzepatide

What to weigh up

  • Public catalog amounts do not specify the supplied dose or duration
  • The full prescribed price is shown in the patient account after approval
  • An individual medical director is not named
Check TeleWellnessMD pricing Read the full TeleWellnessMD 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.

Rivas Medical Weight LossTeleWellnessMD
Normalized Cost/Month
Rivas Medical Weight Loss:
40/100
TeleWellnessMD:
45/100
Price Transparency
Rivas Medical Weight Loss:
86/100
TeleWellnessMD:
60/100
Nationwide Access
Rivas Medical Weight Loss:
42/100
TeleWellnessMD:
86/100
Formulation Options
Rivas Medical Weight Loss:
79/100
TeleWellnessMD:
51/100
Clinical Oversight
Rivas Medical Weight Loss:
73/100
TeleWellnessMD:
76/100
Contract Flexibility
Rivas Medical Weight Loss:
55/100
TeleWellnessMD:
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.