Ro (Body by Ro) vs MEDVi: Which GLP-1 Clinic Is Better in 2026?
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Short answer
Ro (Body by Ro) wins overall, scoring 7.7/10 vs 7.0/10. Mainly on transparency and medication options.
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A brand-name GLP-1 service that publishes both of its bills: a Ro Body membership from $74/mo on a plan prepaid annually, and medication at the manufacturer's self-pay price from $149/mo. It is rated A+ and accredited by BBB, and its terms make the paid membership fee non-refundable.
from $74/mo membership on a plan prepaid annually, medication billed separately
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MEDVi
A large compounded GLP-1 clinic that fronts $99 for the first month and bills $199 a month after that, names its medical groups and three pharmacies, and holds an open FDA warning letter plus a BBB F rating.
$199/mo refills after a $99 first month
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| Feature | Ro (Body by Ro) | MEDVi |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 7.7/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Starting price | $74/mo membership on a plan prepaid annually, medication billed separately | $199/mo refills after a $99 first month |
| Medication types | Wegovy, Wegovy Pill, Zepbound, Foundayo, Ozempic | compounded semaglutide, compounded tirzepatide, oral GLP-1 dissolvable tablets, Wegovy (brand), Wegovy pill (brand), Zepbound (brand) |
| Best for | — | — |
| Overall ranking | #8 | #41 |
| Price & Value (25%) | not scored (counted at 7.0) | 7.0 |
| Clinical Oversight (30%) | 8.5 | 8.0 |
| Medication Options (20%) | 8.0 | 9.0 |
| Transparency (25%) | 7.0 | 4.0 |
Sources: Ro (Body by Ro) pricing verified on ro.co, MEDVi pricing verified on glp1.medvi.org
Ro (Body by Ro) vs MEDVi: what a year costs
Ro (Body by Ro): no verified non-sale 12-month semaglutide cost with a documented billing period is recorded.
MEDVi: no verified non-sale 12-month semaglutide cost with a documented billing period is recorded.
Ro (Body by Ro): no verified non-sale 12-month tirzepatide cost with a documented billing period is recorded.
MEDVi: no verified non-sale 12-month tirzepatide cost with a documented billing period is recorded.
Sources: ro.co, read October 25, 2026; glp1.medvi.org, read October 26, 2026.
Which states Ro (Body by Ro) and MEDVi treat
Ro (Body by Ro) and MEDVi publish no list of states, so you have to check yours at the start of intake.
Sources: ro.co, read October 25, 2026; home.medvi.org, read October 25, 2026.
Medications and doses: Ro (Body by Ro) vs MEDVi
Both list Wegovy pill (oral semaglutide), Wegovy pen and Zepbound KwikPen.
Only Ro (Body by Ro) lists Foundayo (orforglipron) pill (0.8, 2.5, 5.5, 9, 14.5 and 17.2 mg) and Ozempic.
Only MEDVi lists compounded semaglutide injection and compounded GLP-1 dissolvable tablet (molecule not named).
For Zepbound KwikPen, only Ro (Body by Ro) publishes doses (2.5, 5, 7.5, 10, 12.5 and 15 mg).
Sources: ro.co, read October 25, 2026; ro.co, read October 25, 2026; glp1.medvi.org, read October 25, 2026.
Labs, fees and what Ro (Body by Ro) and MEDVi include
Ro (Body by Ro) bills a $149 monthly fee separately from the medication; MEDVi's plan prices include the medication.
Ro (Body by Ro) asks for labs only when the clinician needs them, and covers them; MEDVi does not say whether labs are required.
Sources: ro.co, read October 25, 2026; home.medvi.org, read October 25, 2026; ro.co, read October 25, 2026; glp1.medvi.org, read October 25, 2026.
Cancelling and refunds: Ro (Body by Ro) vs MEDVi
To stop the next charge, Ro (Body by Ro) needs 2 days' notice and MEDVi 3 days'.
If you are turned down, or cancel before a prescription is written, Ro (Body by Ro) gives a partial refund and MEDVi a full refund.
Sources: ro.co, read October 25, 2026; home.medvi.org, read October 25, 2026.
FDA warning letters: Ro (Body by Ro) and MEDVi
MEDVi's company has received one FDA warning letter, dated February 20, 2026, with no closeout letter posted. Ro (Body by Ro) appears in none, searched October 25, 2026.
MEDVi's letters: February 20, 2026, to MEDVi, LLC dba MEDVi, "False & Misleading Claims/Misbranded (Telehealth)".
We searched FDA's database for "Roman Health" and "Ro Health" (Ro (Body by Ro)) and "MEDVi" (MEDVi).
Sources: fda.gov, read October 25, 2026; fda.gov, read October 25, 2026.
Independent review data: Ro (Body by Ro) vs MEDVi
On Trustpilot, MEDVi rates 4.3 from 14,928 reviews, against 3.9 from 7,150 for Ro (Body by Ro).
The Better Business Bureau rates Ro (Body by Ro) A+, and MEDVi F, 760 complaints closed in 3 years.
Sources: trustpilot.com, read October 14, 2026; bbb.org, read October 14, 2026; trustpilot.com, read October 4, 2026; bbb.org, read October 12, 2026.
Who each one suits
Ro (Body by Ro) suits you if
- you want Foundayo (orforglipron) pill and Ozempic.
- an FDA warning letter rules a clinic out for you (MEDVi has one FDA warning letter, Ro (Body by Ro) none).
MEDVi suits you if
- you want compounded semaglutide injection and compounded GLP-1 dissolvable tablet (molecule not named).
- you want one price that includes the medication, with no separate $149 monthly fee.
- you weigh customer ratings (Trustpilot 4.3 against 3.9).
Verdict from the data
Ro (Body by Ro) comes out ahead on a clean FDA record. MEDVi comes out ahead on an all-in price and customer ratings.
Pick MEDVi if an all-in price and customer ratings matter most to you. For everyone else our overall pick is Ro (Body by Ro) (7.7/10 against 7.0), a score that also weighs clinical oversight and transparency.
Pros & cons
Ro (Body by Ro)
Pros
- + Publishes all four membership plan lengths ($74, $89, $99 and $149 a month) and the starting medication price for each drug before any intake, under the heading "Two separate charges"
- + Names its own pharmacy (Roman Health Pharmacy LLC) in its terms, with care from affiliated physician practices and ongoing check-ins, provider messaging and dose adjustments described as part of the membership
- + Brand-name Wegovy® (pen and pill), Zepbound®, Foundayo® and Ozempic®, with a free insurance check and prior-authorization help for the pens
Cons
- − Weaker on Medication Options (8.0/10 vs 9.0)
MEDVi
Pros
- + Names its clinician networks (OpenLoop Health and CareGLP Affiliated P.C.s) and three partner pharmacies with full street addresses and phone numbers
- + Month-to-month with no contract. Cancel by email or portal chat at least 72 hours before the next billing date
- + Compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide injections, a daily dissolvable tablet, and brand-name Wegovy and Zepbound on a separate $99 membership
Cons
- − Weaker on Transparency (4.0/10 vs 7.0)
- − Weaker on Clinical Oversight (8.0/10 vs 8.5)
The bottom line
After scoring all 61 clinics on our 4-criterion rubric (price & value, clinical oversight, medication options and transparency), Ro (Body by Ro) (7.7/10) comes out ahead of MEDVi (7.0/10). But the right choice still depends on what matters most to you.
Ro (Body by Ro). From $74/mo membership on a plan prepaid annually, medication billed separately.
Read Review →MEDVi. $199/mo refills after a $99 first month.
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Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Ro (Body by Ro) or MEDVi?
Ro (Body by Ro) scores higher overall (7.7/10 vs 7.0/10) on our rubric.
How much does Ro (Body by Ro) cost vs MEDVi?
Ro (Body by Ro) is from $74/mo membership on a plan prepaid annually, medication billed separately and MEDVi is $199/mo refills after a $99 first month. Both are typically cash-pay; HSA/FSA funds are often eligible. We run an automated check against each clinic's own live pricing page every week; a price left unconfirmed for 45 days shows as unverified rather than staying marked as current.
What is the difference between Ro (Body by Ro) and MEDVi?
Ro (Body by Ro) (7.7/10, #8 of 61) and MEDVi (7.0/10, #41 of 61) are scored independently across our 4 criteria: price & value, clinical oversight, medication options and transparency. See the detailed score breakdown above for the criterion-by-criterion comparison.
Does Ro (Body by Ro) or MEDVi take insurance?
Insurance terms differ by clinic and by drug: some clinics are cash-pay only, and some help with insurance for brand-name drugs. Each clinic's review says what it publishes. HSA and FSA funds are often eligible. Confirm at checkout.
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