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MEDVi vs Ro: Which Is Better?

Head-to-head comparison of MEDVi and Ro based on our independent scoring across trust, value, experience, product range, and reputation — plus real pricing for the treatments they both offer.

Our Verdict

Ro scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (77/100 vs 70.5/100), leading on trust & safety, experience, product range, reputation. MEDVi comes out ahead on value.

71
MEDVi
Good

Direct-to-consumer telehealth platform selling compounded GLP-1 weight-loss medications and a compounded sublingual ED product, backed by a 40-year pharmacy partner.

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77
Ro
Very Good

Vertically integrated private telehealth with in-house pharmacy, diagnostics, and an Eli Lilly partnership for branded GLP-1s.

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Score Breakdown

DimensionMEDViRo
Overall Score70.5/10077/100 ✓
Trust & Safety30%73/10085/100 ✓
Value25%74/100 ✓65/100
Experience20%68/10080/100 ✓
Product Range15%65/10075/100 ✓
Reputation10%67/10080/100 ✓

At a Glance

Founded20232017
HeadquartersNewark, DENew York, NY
Publicly tradedNoNo
Treatment categories35
Treatments listed59
Starting price$114/mo$13/mo

Pricing Where They Compete

Prices shown are based on our most recent research and may not reflect current pricing. Telehealth providers update their pricing frequently. Always verify pricing directly with the provider before purchasing.

CategoryMEDViRo
Weight Loss / GLP-1$179–$299
Compounded Semaglutide (Injectable)
$149–$299
Branded Wegovy Pill (oral semaglutide)
Men's Health——
Sexual Health$114–$179
MEDVi QUAD (4-in-1 ED Sublingual)
$32–$80
Sildenafil

MEDVi

+Competitive GLP-1 intro pricing at $179/mo for semaglutide
+No long-term contract — month-to-month with no commitment required
+Established pharmacy partner (Belmar Pharma, 40+ years in operation)
−Significant price jump after month 1: semaglutide goes from $179 to $299 (67% increase)
−Difficult cancellation and refund process — 72-hour window, reports of 50+ contact attempts
−Trustpilot rating may be inflated by invited reviews; ConsumerAffairs paints much more negative picture
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Ro

+Direct Eli Lilly partnership for branded Zepbound
+Novo Nordisk partnership for branded Wegovy pill at lowest cash-pay price
+In-house pharmacy and diagnostics lab
−Higher prices than competitors using compounded medications
−$145/mo membership fee on top of medication costs
−Narrower treatment range than Hims & Hers
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MEDVi vs Ro — FAQ

Is MEDVi better than Ro?

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Ro scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (77/100 vs 70.5/100), leading on trust & safety, experience, product range, reputation. MEDVi comes out ahead on value.

Is MEDVi or Ro cheaper?

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Ro has the lower starting price (from $13/mo vs $114/mo for MEDVi). Starting prices are for the cheapest treatment each offers — compare the specific treatment you need, and check what each price includes.

What do MEDVi and Ro both offer?

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Both platforms treat Weight Loss / GLP-1, Men's Health, Sexual Health. MEDVi covers 3 treatment categories total and Ro covers 5.

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