Head-to-head comparison
Rivo Health vs ZYP Medical
Two GLP-1 providers, one scorecard. Both are graded on the same six Desk Score dimensions — here is how they stack up, and which one fits you.
Desk Score
Rivo Health is a large nationwide GLP-1 telehealth program (115,000+ members, Trustpilot 4.7) offering compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide as both injections and oral options.
$149/mo sema · $199/mo tirz · Verified June 2026
Marked down on: Uses partner compounding pharmacies it doesn't name on the site
Desk Score
ZYP Medical is a men's-health-oriented telehealth practice prescribing compounded GLP-1 medications for weight loss across six states.
$150/mo sema · $233/mo tirz · Verified July 2026
Marked down on: Compounded medications are not FDA-approved
Rivo Health takes this head-to-head with the higher Desk Score, 80/100 (B−) against 71/100 (C) for ZYP Medical. ZYP Medical still holds its ground where its strengths line up with yours.
Desk Score, dimension by dimension
Same six measured dimensions for both. The red flag marks the stronger side. See the methodology.
Rivo Health
80/100
B−
ZYP Medical
71/100
C
Price transparency
State access
Molecule range
Onboarding speed
Support responsiveness
Licensing & trust
The spec sheet
| Field | Rivo Health | ZYP Medical |
|---|---|---|
| Semaglutide | $149/mo$149/mo (compounded) | $150/mo$150/mo |
| Tirzepatide | $199/mo$199/mo (compounded) | $233/mo$233/mo |
| Coverage | All 50 states | 6 states |
| Brand-name | Compounded only | Compounded only |
| Oral option | Yes | Yes |
| Best for | People who want injectable or oral compounded GLP-1 bundled with coaching and insurance-concierge support. | Men in NE, IA, SD, KS, CO, or AZ wanting low-cost compounded GLP-1s with oral option. |
| Desk Score | 80/100B− | 71/100C |
The verdict
Desk pick — Rivo HealthRivo Health takes this head-to-head with the higher Desk Score, 80/100 (B−) against 71/100 (C) for ZYP Medical. ZYP Medical still holds its ground where its strengths line up with yours.
Choose Rivo Health if…
People who want injectable or oral compounded GLP-1 bundled with coaching and insurance-concierge support.
$149/mo sema · $199/mo tirz · All 50 states
Choose ZYP Medical if…
Men in NE, IA, SD, KS, CO, or AZ wanting low-cost compounded GLP-1s with oral option.
$150/mo sema · $233/mo tirz · 6 states
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CoreAge Rx leads the whole ranking at 94/100
Whichever of these two you lean toward, our #1-rated provider outscores them both. One price at every dose, both molecules, all 50 states. The $99 and $149 figures are 12-month plans paid up front, not a monthly bill.
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Pricing and verification reflect each provider's public disclosures at last scoring; the Desk Score is our editorial judgment per the methodology. Prices change — confirm on each provider's own site. Not medical advice; see our disclosure.