Independent provider comparison
Updated October 11, 2026
A side-by-side look at total cost, medication format, care, commitment and the situations where each option makes more sense.
The short decision
Ivim and Ro both charge membership separately from medication. Ivim offers compounded programs as well as branded options; Ro's current weight-loss menu focuses on branded drugs. For Ivim's compounded plans, budget for upfront medication payment plus the required membership throughout the selected term. For Ro, choose a membership term and add the price of your prescribed drug. Neither company's starting price is the complete bill for every patient.
Ro is an affiliate partner; Ivim Health is not. We may earn a commission through Ro links. Both are compared on their published terms, not on whether they pay us. How we make money.
Exploring a compounded program with separate membership
Ivim publishes several medication programs and payment terms, including a distinct microdose program.
Confirm the exact protocol, upfront medication total and $74.99 monthly membership commitment.
Comparing branded pills and injections
Ro's current menu includes branded options and insurance checks for selected injections.
Add medication to the membership bill. Availability, coverage and prescribing eligibility must be confirmed.
Sources: Ivim compounded-program payment requirements · Ivim medication menu and microdose plans · Ro's current weight-loss program
No current assessment record is available for a score comparison. This does not establish the quality of care.
Exploring a compounded program with separate membership
View Ivim Health termsThis score comes from an earlier or incomplete assessment. It does not establish that this program is better or worse than another.
Comparing branded pills and injections
Visit RoSide by side
Compare the price unit as well as the number. A medication-only price, prepaid monthly equivalent and complete recurring program are not the same thing.
| Feature | Ivim Health | Ro |
|---|---|---|
Why each oneIvim HealthMicrodose programs offer two-, four- and six-month terms. Medication pricing and the separate $74.99 monthly program fee must both be included in the budget. RoBrand-name pill and injection options with a separate care membership and insurance-concierge support for selected injections. | ||
| Published Assessment | 7.9/10 Assessment unavailable | 7.2/10 Legacy assessment |
Assessment limitsIvim HealthNo current assessment record is available for a score comparison. This does not establish the quality of care. RoThis score comes from an earlier or incomplete assessment. It does not establish that this program is better or worse than another. | ||
| Headline Price | $149.99/mo equivalent; microdose semaglutide on a 4- or 6-month plan including program fee; confirm upfront total | $149/mo membership + medication |
| Medication Type | Both | Brand |
| Insurance Accepted | Yes | Yes |
Best ForIvim HealthUsers who want personalized dosing with frequent provider check-ins RoUsers comparing brand-name GLP-1 pills or injections, with insurance assistance for selected injectable products | ||
Watch out forIvim HealthOnce a program starts it cannot be cancelled. Ivim's GLP-1 ID page says cancellation is not available once your program has started, prescribed medication is non-refundable, and leaving early costs $100 for each undelivered three-month portion or $50 for each two-month portion RoMembership and medication are billed separately, readers need to add them together for the all-in monthly cost | ||
| Get started | View Ivim Health terms | Visit Ro |
Compare the full bill, not just the advertised monthly number. These are published terms, not a personal prescription quote. We may earn a commission from marked partner links; other providers appear here for comparison. Scores use our last published assessment; source dates below distinguish price checks from that assessment. How our links work.
Microdose semaglutide from $149.99/mo equivalent: $75 medication on a four- or six-month program plus the $74.99 monthly program fee. Other protocols, medications and terms cost more; confirm the full commitment.
Monthly program fee: $74.99. Charged in addition to medication.
Microdose semaglutide (6-month program): $75. Monthly medication equivalent for the 6-month microdose program, plus the $74.99 monthly program fee. Confirm the total due and billing schedule.
Microdose semaglutide (4-month program): $75. Monthly medication equivalent for the 4-month microdose program, plus the $74.99 monthly program fee. Confirm the total due and billing schedule.
Microdose semaglutide (2-month program): $100. Monthly medication equivalent for the 2-month microdose program, plus the $74.99 monthly program fee. Confirm the total due and billing schedule.
Microdose tirzepatide (6-month program): $133. Monthly medication equivalent for the 6-month microdose program, plus the $74.99 monthly program fee. Confirm the total due and billing schedule.
Microdose tirzepatide (4-month program): $150. Monthly medication equivalent for the 4-month microdose program, plus the $74.99 monthly program fee. Price grid checked October 11, 2026. Confirm the total due and billing schedule.
Microdose tirzepatide (2-month program): $200. Monthly medication equivalent for the 2-month microdose program, plus the $74.99 monthly program fee. Confirm the total due and billing schedule.
Cancellation: No cancellation once a program starts. Ivim's GLP-1 ID page says cancellation is not available once your program has started, the returns policy says prescribed medication is non-refundable regardless of usage or cancellation, and the terms charge $100 for each undelivered three-month portion or $50 for each two-month portion on early exit
Price source checked September 10, 2026. Confirm current eligibility, medication, term and total before paying.
Ivim Health official pricing sourceScore evidence last assessed September 3, 2026.
$149/mo membership + medication
Ro Body Membership (first month): $39. First-month intro rate for Ro Body membership, includes provider access and support
Ro Body Membership (ongoing): $149. Monthly membership after the first month, medication billed separately
Ro Body Membership (annual prepay): $74. $74/mo when you prepay 12 months, which its pricing page frames as a $900/year saving against the monthly plan
Ro Body Membership (6-month prepay): $89. $89/mo prepaid every 6 months on its pricing page, medication billed separately
Ro Body Membership (3-month prepay): $99. $99/mo prepaid every 3 months on its pricing page, medication billed separately
Wegovy Injection (intro): $199. $199 for the first two months at the 0.25 mg and 0.5 mg starter doses, and its pricing page says sign up by December 31, 2026 to qualify; medication only, membership billed separately
Wegovy Injection (ongoing): $349. $349 a month for the 1 mg to 2.4 mg doses and $399 for 7.2 mg Wegovy HD on its pricing page, medication only, membership billed separately
Wegovy Oral Pill: $149. $149/mo at 1.5 mg, $199 at 4 mg and $299 at 9 mg or 25 mg. Medication only; membership is separate
Zepbound: $299. Zepbound KwikPen: $299 at 2.5 mg, $399 at 5 mg and $449 at 7.5–15 mg with the manufacturer offer. Offer eligibility and refill conditions apply; medication only, membership is separate
Foundayo (orforglipron oral): $149. $149 at 0.8 mg. With the offer requiring sign-up by December 31, 2026, 2.5 mg is $149 and 5.5 mg is $199; 9 mg is $299, and 14.5/17.2 mg is $299 with the manufacturer offer. Medication only; membership is separate
Cancellation: Cancel through your account or by email at least 48 hours before renewal to avoid another membership charge. Paid membership fees are generally non-refundable; onboarding has an exception if medication is never prescribed. Ro's returns page says prescription sales are final; its LillyDirect terms defer product refunds and disputes to the dispensing pharmacy's applicable policies
Price source checked October 9, 2026. Confirm current eligibility, medication, term and total before paying.
Ro official pricing sourceCompounded medications are not FDA-approved; FDA does not review them for safety, effectiveness or quality before marketing. FDA's explanation of compounded-drug risks.
Trade-offs
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Ivim's help center lists compounded medication starting at $65 for semaglutide and $117 for tirzepatide per month, with upfront payment required. Membership is another $74.99 each month for the duration of the medication plan. The help article does not establish the full term or dose behind each minimum, so these are not verified month-to-month totals.
Ro's membership starts at $39, then costs $149 on a monthly plan. Medication is separate. Lower membership equivalents require prepayment; compare your full initial and renewal charges rather than subtracting two advertised minimums.
Sources: Ivim pricing requirements, updated October 6, 2026 · Ro program costs · Ro price breakdown
No. Ivim separately lists microdose semaglutide at $75 per month on four- or six-month programs, plus the $74.99 monthly program fee. That is a $149.99 monthly equivalent for those specific terms, not a universal Ivim price or necessarily the amount charged today.
Ivim also lists branded medication. Compare like with like: a brand-name prescription, compounded medication and a microdose protocol are different choices. Compounded drugs are not FDA-approved, and a clinician must assess whether a treatment and dose are appropriate.
Sources: Ivim microdose price grid and medication menu · FDA compounded-drug guidance · GLP-1 microdosing: evidence and questions
Get the medication name, formulation, dose, payment period and full amount due. For Ivim, ask which advertised program applies and how long membership remains required. For either service, confirm renewal, cancellation and refund terms before committing to a prepaid plan.
If insurance matters, compare quotes for the same branded prescription, not an insured brand against a cash-pay compounded minimum. Ask whether support includes checking coverage and prior authorization; neither step guarantees that an insurer will pay.
Sources: Ivim membership requirement · Ro program and insurance support · Ro care and pricing review
Yes. Its help center requires $74.99 monthly membership for the duration of the selected medication plan, in addition to upfront medication payment. Ask for the full term and total before enrolling.
No. The answer depends on the medication, formulation, dose, membership term and any insurance coverage. Compare the same treatment and total commitment, not two different starting offers.
Keep narrowing the decision
Use the unresolved part of this choice, not a generic related article. These guides own the broader medication, coverage or complete-cost question.
Cheapest complete recurring price in our index
$99/mo month-to-month · 6.9/10 (Legacy assessment) · Both
Both Ivim Health and Ro start above the cheapest complete recurring program we track. Across all 37 providers in our index, the lowest price with affirmative medication, consultation, and shipping inclusion is Eden Health GLP-1 at $99/mo, price checked August 28, 2026. This is a recorded price floor, not a treatment recommendation. Check the plan terms and whether the treatment is appropriate for you with a licensed clinician.
Headline price: $149.99/mo equivalent; microdose semaglutide on a 4- or 6-month plan including program fee; confirm upfront total
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