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Rivas Medical Weight Loss review
Convert the unit before you compare anything. $115 a week is $5,996 a year for semaglutide and $165 a week is $8,603 for tirzepatide — between two and a half and four times what the telehealth sellers on this page cost. It is also fifty-two in-person appointments with a provider, vitals and a weigh-in included, at one of fifteen clinics in Maryland and Virginia. That is a different purchase, not a worse deal.
- HSA / FSA-eligible
- Editor-vetted
- No insurance needed
Rivas Medical Weight Loss at a glance
- Semaglutide
- $500/mo — $115 a week, all-inclusive with a weekly in-person visit
- Tirzepatide
- $717/mo — $165 a week on the same terms
- Coverage
- Fifteen locations across Maryland and Virginia
- Start
- Same day, in person, if appropriate
How we scored Rivas Medical Weight Loss
Each factor is read off Rivas Medical Weight Loss's published pricing, disclosures and intake flow, and the six roll up into the 55/100 Rx-Readiness Score on the same weighted six-factor framework we apply to every provider — never nudged by whether a provider pays us.
Tiered or opaque — the true monthly is hard to pin down up front.
Limited or state-gated availability — confirm yours first.
Not a two-molecule plan on the published facts — switching may mean starting again elsewhere.
Exit terms are the weak point: lock-in, notice periods, or a cancellation path that isn't published.
A high score for asynchronous access; confirm whether your state or clinician requires a scheduled visit.
The weakest showing on speed — a slow published timeline, or none at all.
How we verified this review
- Last verified
- August 2026
- Confidence
- high
- Primary source
- rivasweightloss.com/pricing
Checked on 19 August 2026. Rivas Medical Weight Loss prices by the week, and converting the unit is the first thing to do: $115 a week for compounded semaglutide is about $500 a month and $5,996 a year; $165 a week for tirzepatide is about $717 a month and $8,603 a year. On the three-month packages those fall to $5,396 and $7,743. Those figures are between two and a half and four times what the telehealth sellers on this page charge — four times the cheapest here and two and a half times a typical one, and the weekly unit is what makes it hard to see. What the money buys is not comparable, though, and the record should say so: the price is all-inclusive and covers a weekly in-person provider visit with vitals and a weigh-in — fifty-two appointments a year — plus the medication, flat at any dose, at one of fifteen clinics across Maryland and Virginia. A one-time $195 evaluation is described as a lifetime membership and is not charged again as long as you visit annually. All four package discount claims were recomputed and hold to the cent. Wegovy and Zepbound are offered at a $100 monthly follow-up with the medication billed separately at the pharmacy, which the site states outright. Cherry and CareCredit financing are offered, HSA and FSA accepted, no contracts. It screened clean against the live FDA warning-letter index, and its legal documents are unrelated to the four-brand group reviewed alongside it.
What to expect when you sign up
We walked Rivas Medical Weight Loss's public signup funnel (August 2026) — a first-hand look at the flow. We don't create accounts, enter medical data, or complete checkout, so this is what any visitor sees, not a patient outcome.
- 1The signup call to action leaves rivasweightloss.com for app.rivasweightloss.com, a separate host
- 2The signup page opened normally when we checked it on 2026-08-21
- 3We stopped at the first signup screen and entered no personal details, so we can't tell you what comes after it
What we noticed
- A monthly price is visible on the public homepage before any intake — you do not have to hand over information to see a number
- Intake is hosted on app.rivasweightloss.com, so the company you fill the form in with is not the domain you started on
Pricing
Prices re-verified
| Medication | Monthly | Plan |
|---|---|---|
| Compounded semaglutidePer weekly in-person visit, flat at any dose$115 per week, all-inclusive — medication plus a weekly in-person provider visit with vitals and weigh-in. At 4.345 weeks to the month that is about $500. Packages: $437 per 4 weeks ($109.25/wk) and $1,242 per 12 weeks ($103.50/wk), exactly 5% and 10% off. | $500 | Per weekly in-person visit, flat at any dose$115 per week, all-inclusive — medication plus a weekly in-person provider visit with vitals and weigh-in. At 4.345 weeks to the month that is about $500. Packages: $437 per 4 weeks ($109.25/wk) and $1,242 per 12 weeks ($103.50/wk), exactly 5% and 10% off. |
| Compounded tirzepatidePer weekly in-person visit, flat at any dose$165 per week on the same all-inclusive terms, about $717 a month. Packages $627 per 4 weeks and $1,782 per 12 weeks, again exactly 5% and 10% off. | $717 | Per weekly in-person visit, flat at any dose$165 per week on the same all-inclusive terms, about $717 a month. Packages $627 per 4 weeks and $1,782 per 12 weeks, again exactly 5% and 10% off. |
HSA/FSA generally applies to GLP-1 telehealth; confirm with your plan. These figures are Rivas Medical Weight Loss's public disclosures at last review and change often; confirm the current number on Rivas Medical Weight Loss's own site.
What we like
- The weekly price is all-inclusive and covers an in-person visit with vitals and a weigh-in
- Flat at any dose, for both molecules, so titration does not change the budget
- The three-month package brings semaglutide to $5,396 a year — all four discount claims are exact
- Fifteen locations, and the $195 evaluation is not repeated if you visit annually
- It states plainly that the Wegovy and Zepbound visit fees exclude the medication
- Cherry and CareCredit financing, HSA and FSA, no contracts
The caveats
- Weekly pricing conceals an annual cost of roughly $5,996 and $8,603
- That is four times the cheapest telehealth seller on this page and two and a half times a typical one
- The value collapses if the weekly visits cannot be made
- In-person program limited to Maryland and Virginia
- The $195 initial evaluation must be in person
- No compounding pharmacy is named
Rivas Medical Weight Loss for working moms: our verdict
Rivas Medical Weight Loss is best assessed on the total charge, your state eligibility, and how easily you can stop future billing. It runs about $500/month — a premium to the category, so the extras have to earn it.
Before choosing Rivas Medical Weight Loss, confirm the prescription offered, the services included, and the renewal terms. The sections below separate those decisions so you can compare the same costs and commitments.
What Rivas Medical Weight Loss will cost you
- Compounded semaglutide — Per weekly in-person visit, flat at any dose: $500/mo
- Compounded tirzepatide — Per weekly in-person visit, flat at any dose: $717/mo
- Brand-name tirzepatide — Zepbound — visit fee only: $100/mo
For context, the typical ongoing price across our roster is around $179/month, so Rivas Medical Weight Loss sits at the premium end.
The medications Rivas Medical Weight Loss prescribes
Rivas Medical Weight Loss prescribes semaglutide and tirzepatide. Availability of both does not guarantee that switching is appropriate or that a new evaluation is unnecessary. The provider record lists access to FDA-approved brand products; confirm the exact medication and coverage with the clinician.
Where Rivas Medical Weight Loss fits — and where it doesn't — for working moms
Right for you if…
- you want a straightforward semaglutide and tirzepatide program and will confirm the details before you commit.
Not your best option if…
- you have to run it through insurance — this is cash-pay, as most of the market is.
Trust, safety, and the fine print
Before enrolling with Rivas Medical Weight Loss, confirm the clinician, the dispensing pharmacy, and how to reach the care team between refills. As with any compounded GLP-1, the most useful thing working moms can do is confirm which licensed pharmacy fills the prescription and what's in the formulation — we explain how we weigh oversight in our scoring methodology.
Discuss pregnancy plans and breastfeeding with your clinician before starting or continuing treatment. Product-specific recommendations differ; this program review cannot establish that a medication is appropriate for you.
The bottom line
Choose Rivas Medical Weight Loss only when the ongoing cost and care arrangements fit your needs. Ask for the next charge, the cancellation deadline, and a contact for treatment questions before paying. Compare the same drug, supply period, and commitment across providers.
The bottom line for working moms
Best for: A working parent near Maryland or Virginia who wants weekly clinical supervision and can make fifty-two appointments a year.
Alternatives to Rivas Medical Weight Loss
Providers we have a referral relationship with, ordered by Rx-Readiness Score — highest first. A fee never moves a score, but it does decide who appears here, so this is not the full list: see the complete review directory.
- Visit CoreAge RxRx-Readiness95100CoreAge RxOur #1 pick
The shortlist pick: one flat price that doesn't climb as your dose does, both molecules on a single plan, and a nationwide async intake you can finish on a break.
- Visit Trimi HealthRx-Readiness88100
The price-first partner: some of the lowest flat, all-inclusive compounded pricing we track, nationwide and async — strong if the monthly number is your deciding factor and you read the annual-prepay fine print.
- Visit Gala HealthRx-Readiness85100
A flat $179 for either molecule with a genuinely gentle microdosing tier — a reasonable, all-doses-included partner if you can live with a yearly plan and a pharmacy it doesn't name.
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Rivas Medical Weight Loss, answered
- How much does Rivas Medical Weight Loss cost?
- Budget around $500/mo — that was Rivas Medical Weight Loss's lowest ongoing compounded rate at last review ($500/mo — $115 a week, all-inclusive with a weekly in-person visit semaglutide, $717/mo — $165 a week on the same terms tirzepatide). Verify the all-in figure on their site before you plan around it; these numbers change often.
- Can I start Rivas Medical Weight Loss without a scheduled video visit?
- Confirm the consultation format directly with Rivas Medical Weight Loss. An online program may still require a live visit depending on your state, clinician and medical needs; the score alone does not establish your intake requirements.
- Does Rivas Medical Weight Loss offer both semaglutide and tirzepatide?
- Rivas Medical Weight Loss lists tirzepatide access as well as semaglutide. Confirm the exact treatment offered to you; switching requires clinician approval and may involve a new evaluation or different cost.
- Where does Rivas Medical Weight Loss rank for working moms?
- Rivas Medical Weight Loss earns 55/100 on our Rx-Readiness Score, ranking #192. Speed to first dose and flat pricing carry the most weight of the six factors behind it. Compare the price, care arrangements and eligibility described in the review.
Pricing, states and verification reflect Rivas Medical Weight Loss's public disclosures at last review; the Rx-Readiness Score is our editorial judgment per the published methodology. This is background reading, not medical advice — GLP-1 medications are not established as safe in pregnancy or breastfeeding. See our medical disclaimer and how we're funded.