Rivas Medical Weight Loss vs NewSelf
An in-depth comparison of two leading GLP-1 Providers
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Rivas Medical Weight Loss
Best for: MD/VA/FL patients wanting hands-on weekly in-person or telehealth GLP-1 visits
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NewSelf
Best for: lowest-cost compounded GLP-1 with pharmacy quality transparency
Visit NewSelf →Rivas Medical Weight Loss and NewSelf are both GLP-1 Providers competing for the same patients, but they make different trade-offs on price, coverage, and what's included. In our scoring, NewSelf starts lower at $100/mo versus $498/mo, and NewSelf edges ahead overall (8.3 vs 6.7 out of 10). Below we break down pricing, what each plan covers, the six-dimension score, pros and cons, and exactly who should pick which.
Pricing
Rivas Medical Weight Loss
billed $115/week for any dose; all-inclusive (visit + medication); ~$498/mo equivalent
billed $165/week for any dose; all-inclusive (visit + medication); ~$715/mo equivalent
NewSelf
All dosages same price
All dosages same price
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What’s included
Rivas Medical Weight Loss
What the monthly price covers
Medication
Included
Provider visits
Included
Shipping
Not disclosed
Lab work
Not disclosed
Coaching
Not disclosed
NewSelf
What the monthly price covers
Medication
Included
Provider visits
Included
Shipping
Included
Lab work
Not disclosed
Coaching
Not disclosed
Score breakdown
Both providers are scored on the same six-dimension framework. The gradient bar marks the stronger side on each dimension.
Rivas Medical Weight Loss
6.7/10
NewSelf
8.3/10
Value25%
Effectiveness25%
User Experience15%
Trust & Safety15%
Accessibility10%
Support10%
Features & Coverage
| Feature | Rivas Medical Weight Loss | NewSelf |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $498/mo | ✓$100/mo |
| Features | 6 features | 6 features |
| States Available | 3 | ✓49 |
| Compounded | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Brand Name | — | — |
| FSA/HSA Accepted | — | — |
| FDA Warnings | None | None |
About Rivas Medical Weight Loss
Rivas Medical Weight Loss is a physician-founded program (Paul Rivas MD LLC) combining 15 in-person clinics with telehealth across Maryland, Virginia, and Florida. It offers compounded semaglutide at $115/week and compounded tirzepatide at $165/week, flat for any dose, with each all-inclusive weekly price covering the medication plus a provider visit. The concierge weekly-visit model runs higher than mail-order competitors.
Read our full Rivas Medical Weight Loss review →About NewSelf
NewSelf offers compounded semaglutide+ (with B12/Glycine, from $99.97/mo) and compounded tirzepatide+ (with B6/Glycine, from $144.49/mo). LegitScript certified. Available in 48 states + Puerto Rico. Uses 503A licensed pharmacies with third-party testing.
Read our full NewSelf review →Pros & Cons
Rivas Medical Weight Loss
What we like
- Physician-founded (Paul Rivas MD) with 15 clinics plus telehealth
- Flat price for any dose; weekly provider visits included in every payment
- Offers both compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide
Watch-outs
- Expensive: about $498/mo for semaglutide and $715/mo for tirzepatide (billed weekly)
- Only available in Maryland, Virginia, and Florida
- Weekly-visit concierge model requires more frequent engagement than mail-order
NewSelf
What we like
- Semaglutide+ from $99.97/mo — among the lowest prices in the dataset
- All dosages at the same price — no price escalation as dose increases
- LegitScript certified with 503A licensed pharmacies
- Third-party potency, sterility, and endotoxicity testing
- 48 states + Puerto Rico coverage
- B12/B6 + Glycine enhanced formulations
- No membership fees
Watch-outs
- Not available in Mississippi and Louisiana
- Compounded only — no brand-name options
- Site also promotes AI health optimization and longevity (broader platform)
Our Verdict
NewSelf edges out Rivas Medical Weight Loss with a higher overall score of 8.3/10 and is particularly strong for lowest-cost compounded GLP-1 with pharmacy quality transparency. Rivas Medical Weight Loss remains a solid alternative, especially if you're looking for MD/VA/FL patients wanting hands-on weekly in-person or telehealth GLP-1 visits.
Choose Rivas Medical Weight Loss if…
You want MD/VA/FL patients wanting hands-on weekly in-person or telehealth GLP-1 visits and a starting price around $498/mo.
Choose NewSelf if…
You want lowest-cost compounded GLP-1 with pharmacy quality transparency and a starting price around $100/mo.
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- Semaglutide · Drugs and brands
- Tirzepatide · Drugs and brands
- Compounded GLP-1 · Pharmacy and drug forms
- 503A pharmacy · Pharmacy and drug forms
- PCAB accreditation · Pharmacy and drug forms
- Prior authorization (PA) · Insurance and regulatory
- Off-label use · Insurance and regulatory
- FDA Drug Shortage List · Insurance and regulatory
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