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Graded #478

Rivas Medical Weight Loss

Rivas Medical Weight Loss is a physician-founded program (Paul Rivas MD LLC) combining 15 in-person clinics with telehealth across Maryland, Virginia, and Florida.

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Semaglutide
Not disclosed
Tirzepatide
Not disclosed
Coverage
3 states
Brand-name
Compounded only

Line Rivas Medical Weight Loss up against its closest alternatives. Because Rivas Medical Weight Loss dispenses compounded medication, it’s worth understanding whether compounded semaglutide is legit and safe.

Factor breakdown

Each of the six graded dimensions. See the methodology.

Cost value45/100
Dose & formulation40/100
Clinical oversight81/100
Labs & monitoring53/100
Fulfillment65/100
Contract terms55/100

Strengths

  • Physician-founded (Paul Rivas MD) with 15 clinics plus telehealth
  • Flat price for any dose; weekly provider visits included in every payment
  • Offers both compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide

Where it loses points

  • Expensive: about $498/mo for semaglutide and $715/mo for tirzepatide (billed weekly)
  • Only available in Maryland, Virginia, and Florida
  • Weekly-visit concierge model requires more frequent engagement than mail-order

Bottom line — Grade C

Best for: Shoppers who want mD/VA/FL patients wanting hands-on weekly in-person or telehealth GLP-1 visits.

Ranked #478 of 544 on this scorecard. See our top-scoring pick, CoreAge Rx (#1), for comparison.

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PrideRx#476

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Omada Health#477

Omada Health is a virtual care company offering behavior-change programs for weight health, diabetes and hypertension, distributed through employers and health plans.

ZipHealth#479

ZipHealth is a LegitScript-certified US online doctor and pharmacy service offering injectable weight-loss treatment including compounded liraglutide via online consultation.

JumpstartMD#480

Physician-led medical weight loss clinic offering GLP-1 medications.

Roen Rx#481

Roen Rx offers compounded semaglutide as well as brand-name Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound, and Mounjaro with insurance coordination.

Trimrose#482

Trimrose (Trimrose Inc.) is a cash-pay telehealth platform for compounded GLP-1 weight loss, offered as a weekly injection or a daily oral option.

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Pricing/verification reflect Rivas Medical Weight Loss's public disclosures at last grading; the WeighScore is our editorial judgment per the methodology. Prices change — confirm on Rivas Medical Weight Loss's site. Not medical advice; see our disclosure.

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