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MEDVi vs Ro: compare the bill, not just the headline price

Public-source comparison checked September 18, 2026. No signup, purchase or treatment tested.

Quick answer

We cannot name a universal cheaper or better provider from these offers. Compare the same medication, dose, billing period and included services. A membership fee is not an all-in treatment price, and a promotional rate is not necessarily the renewal rate.

Ro: Membership is separate from medication

Ro's pricing page lists $39 for the first membership month, then $149/month on monthly billing. The $74/month option requires annual prepayment: $888 for twelve months of membership alone. Medication costs extra.

For illustration, its listed $299 starting Zepbound medication price plus $149 monthly membership equals $448 for that month. This is not a twelve-month quote: dose, offers and insurance can change medication costs. The first membership month has a different price.

MEDVi: conflicting prices need confirmation

The MEDVi offer page checked displays $116 semaglutide and $166 tirzepatide cards, but its FAQ and price-lock wording reference $166 and $199 respectively. Its branded-drug cards show $99 membership plus medication. We have not completed checkout or confirmed which offer applies to our affiliate link. Do not budget from the lowest displayed number without a written quote.

This conflict is why this comparison does not turn MEDVi's price-lock language into our own promise. Ask for the initial charge, next charge, billing interval, prescribed dose and whether the exact formulation is compounded or an FDA-approved product.

Cancellation is not the same as a refund

ProviderPublished policy and limits
MEDViIts cancellation policy requires notice at least 72 hours before the next billing date, by customer service or portal chat. Late notice can mean another charge. It describes narrow refund exceptions, including medical disqualification and an early cancellation with no services received. The page also contains restrictive language alongside a multi-month exception; ask support to confirm your plan's refund entitlement in writing.
RoThe prescription returns policy says prescription sales are final and directs dispensing-error concerns to support. That is not a complete membership cancellation policy. We have not established the refund treatment of an unused prepaid membership here: confirm before choosing a long commitment.

Which approach fits your purchase priorities?

  • If you are comparing a branded prescription: request two itemized quotes for the same product and dose. Include membership, medication, consultations, shipping and labs.
  • If flexibility matters: compare monthly billing with prepayment, then confirm the cancellation deadline and which charges are refundable. A lower monthly equivalent can require more cash upfront.
  • If you need insurance: ask your insurer to confirm the specific drug, indication and out-of-pocket cost. A provider's insurance-support service is not approval of your claim.
  • If location matters: confirm your state, prescribing availability and dispensing pharmacy before payment. We have not verified a complete current state-by-state map for either program.

Copy this quote request

Please confirm my medication and dose, the first charge, recurring charge and billing interval, all mandatory fees, minimum commitment, cancellation deadline, refund exclusions, and whether this offer is available in my state. Does the price change with dose or after the promotion?

What we checked and what remains unverified

We compared the linked public pricing and policy pages and calculated the example subtotal. We did not test support response times, complete medical intake, verify pharmacies or compare patient outcomes. Old directory ratings and review counts are not evidence that one service will work better for you. This page does not provide a medical recommendation.

For broader context, use the documented pricing dataset or guided provider matcher. Confirm the final quote directly before paying.

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