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Direct-to-consumer GLP-1 program with broad medication selection and a polished app.

Dr. Jane Novak — medical reviewer headshotMedically reviewed by Dr. Jane Novak, MD, MPH 6 min readUpdated May 24, 2026

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  • Pricing & coverage
  • Pros & cons
  • Reader reviews

Key takeaways

  • Ro is cash-pay only, starting at $99.00/month.
  • Operates in 51 states, prescribes 2 GLP-1 medications.
  • Editorial rating: 4.4/5, medically reviewed by Dr. Jane Novak.
  • Prescribes brand-name FDA-approved GLP-1 medications via licensed clinicians.
  • 4.40/5 rating
  • From $99.00/mo
  • 51 states
  • 2 GLP-1s
Medically reviewed by Dr. Jane Novak, MD, MPH on May 24, 2026
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Ro is a GLP-1 telehealth provider operating in 51 U.S. states.Photo: Unsplash
From
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2
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51
Rating
4.4/5
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What we liked

  • Compounded options keep cost low
  • Polished iOS/Android app
  • Pharmacy ships fast

What gave us pause

  • Cash-pay only
  • Compounded availability changes quarterly

Medical review

Reviewed by Dr. Jane Novak, MD, MPH

Dr. Jane Novak is a board-certified internist and clinical researcher with 14 years of experience focused on metabolic health, pharmacotherapy, and obesity medicine. She practices at UCSF Health in Oakland, California, where she co-directs the GLP-1 prescribing clinic, and serves as a clinical assistant professor at UCSF School of Medicine. Her published work on long-term GLP-1 retention and prior-authorization barriers has appeared in JAMA, NEJM Catalyst, and Obesity Reviews. Dr. Novak is a Diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine and a member of the Obesity Society, ENDO, and the American College of Physicians. On Health Portal she reviews every medication overview and clinical-guidance page for FDA-label accuracy, dosing fidelity, and contraindication coverage before publication.

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MD, MPH

Dr. Jane Novak is a board-certified internist and clinical researcher with 14 years of experience focused on metabolic health, pharmacotherapy, and obesity medicine. She practices at UCSF Health in Oakland, California, where she co-directs the GLP-1 prescribing clinic, and serves as a clinical assistant professor at UCSF School of Medicine. Her published work on long-term GLP-1 retention and prior-authorization barriers has appeared in JAMA, NEJM Catalyst, and Obesity Reviews. Dr. Novak is a Diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine and a member of the Obesity Society, ENDO, and the American College of Physicians. On Health Portal she reviews every medication overview and clinical-guidance page for FDA-label accuracy, dosing fidelity, and contraindication coverage before publication.

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Common questions readers ask

How much does Wegovy cost without insurance?
List price runs ~$1,350/mo at retail. NovoCare Pharmacy cash-pay direct from Novo Nordisk is $499/mo for all dose strengths. The Wegovy Savings Offer caps copay at $0-$225/mo for commercially insured patients depending on coverage status (not a flat $225 for everyone).
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Does insurance cover Zepbound?
Most commercial insurance plans cover Zepbound with prior authorization for adults with BMI ≥30 (or ≥27 + a weight-related comorbidity). Medicare Part D excludes anti-obesity drugs by federal law, so Medicare patients pay cash unless they qualify for Lilly Cares.
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Is Ozempic the same as Wegovy?
Same active molecule (semaglutide), different FDA indications and maximum doses. Ozempic = type 2 diabetes, max 2 mg/week. Wegovy = chronic weight management, max 2.4 mg/week. Insurance pathways are very different.
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Can I still get compounded GLP-1 in 2026?
For semaglutide: no — FDA declared the shortage resolved February 21, 2025 and 503A compounding is no longer broadly permitted. For tirzepatide: shortage resolved October 2024 (re-affirmed December 2024), with a wind-down enforcement window that ended in 2025. Some clinics still market "compounded" formulations with added ingredients (B12, glycine) as personalized prescriptions; the legal status is contested.
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How does Wegovy compare to Saxenda?
Both are GLP-1 agonists from Novo Nordisk. Wegovy (semaglutide, weekly) produces ~15% mean weight loss; Saxenda (liraglutide, daily) produces ~6-8%. Wegovy is also cheaper per kg-lost, more convenient, and has cardiovascular outcome data (SELECT trial). Saxenda was first approved for adolescents (2020); Wegovy followed in 2022 — both are available for ages 12-17.
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