Comparison · updated October 16, 2026

MEDGm vs Ro: MEDGm for brand-name or compounded options, Ro for brand-name medication only

MEDGm and Ro differ in what you pay, which medicines they list and their insurance terms. Compounded medicines are not FDA-approved.

These two prices are different kinds of bill, so read the line under each price before you compare them.

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Our MEDGm referral excludes Louisiana; Nebraska patients must be 19 or older. The provider must confirm your eligibility and medication availability. A prescription is required and is issued only if a licensed clinician finds treatment appropriate.

Which should you choose, MEDGm or Ro?

Short answer: Choose MEDGm if you want a compounded option as well as brand-name medicine. If that doesn't matter to you, compare their plans below.

Choose MEDGm if

  • you want a compounded option as well as brand-name medicine

Ro is best for

Users comparing brand-name GLP-1 pills or injections, with insurance assistance for selected injectable products.

The available assessments do not establish a score winner, so choose by the medicine, total cost and care you need.

By Iacob Pastina, Independent Researcher & Publisher
Reviewed & updated · Cites primary sources (FDA, NEJM, CMS) · Not medical advice

MEDGm vs Ro side by side

MEDGm and Ro compared fact by fact
MEDGmRo
Price$169/mo equivalent$2,028 upfront for 12 months; applicable taxes may add to the bill$149/moMembership plus medication
MedicineBrand-name and compoundedBrand-name only
Needle-free optionBothYes, a pill or other oral form
InsuranceCash-pay programAccepts insurance
ConsultationAdvertised as included in the compounded plansIncluded with Ro Body membership
ShippingIncludedRo describes delivery for cash-pay orders and pharmacy pickup when using insurance
Where it shipsOur MEDGm referral excludes Louisiana and patients under 19 in NebraskaAll 50 states
TrustpilotNot tracked3.9 / 5 across 7,032 reviews
BBB ratingNot trackedA+ (accredited)
Our score7/10 Good5.9/10 Mixed
Assessment limitsChecked Sep 11, 2026.Checked Oct 16, 2026; some details not published.

What MEDGm and Ro plans cost

MEDGm

Publishes compounded starting prices, names its clinical group and pharmacy partners, and advertises included labs.

All 15 MEDGm plans
How MEDGm bills

Compounded semaglutide injection is $169/mo equivalent with $2,028 prepaid for 12 months. Its monthly plan is $179 for the first month with WELCOME120OFF, then $299. Tirzepatide injection and tablets have separate prices: compounded semaglutide tablets are $239/mo equivalent with $2,868 prepaid for 12 months. Brand-name membership and medication charges are separate; applicable taxes may add to the total.

We checked MEDGm's prices on October 9, 2026.

Ro

Brand-name pill and injection options with a separate care membership and insurance-concierge support for selected injections.

All 10 Ro plans
  • 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$299Zepbound 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

We checked Ro's prices on October 9, 2026.

What to watch for with MEDGm and Ro

MEDGm

  • Brand-name cards show membership fees only: $99 for Zepbound or Wegovy and $171 for Ozempic, with medication charged separately
  • The $169 injection headline requires $2,028 prepaid for a year of semaglutide; monthly plans cost more and welcome discounts end after month one
MEDGm's strengths, cautions and terms

Strengths

  • Publishes compounded plan prices before intake, with consultation, labs, medication, support and delivery advertised as included
  • Names OpenLoop Health and four pharmacy partners: RedRock Pharmacy, Health Warehouse, Precision Medicine and Triad Rx
  • Advertises included labs; the specific tests and requirements need confirmation with the provider
  • Displays a linked LegitScript seal and supplied certification documentation
  • Publishes a full current-term refund if the clinician disqualifies you before the first medication shipment

More to watch for

  • The tablet's $239 monthly equivalent requires $2,868 prepaid for 12 months; the monthly welcome discount does not continue at renewal
  • No individual medical director or prescribing clinician is named on the pages checked
  • Cancel at least 72 hours before renewal. Voluntary cancellation does not refund the paid term; dispensed medication is non-refundable
Medicines listed
  • Semaglutide (compounded weekly injection; not FDA-approved)
  • Tirzepatide (compounded weekly injection; not FDA-approved)
  • Semaglutide (compounded dissolvable tablet; not FDA-approved)
  • Zepbound injection (advertised; availability subject to change)
  • Wegovy pill or pen (advertised; availability subject to change)
  • Ozempic injection (advertised; FDA-approved for type 2 diabetes)
Insurance
Cash-pay program. HSA/FSA payments are advertised, but reimbursement depends on your benefit plan.
Consultation
Advertised as included in the compounded plans
Shipping
Included
States
Our MEDGm referral excludes Louisiana and patients under 19 in Nebraska. The provider's broader US service statement remains subject to medication availability and state-specific consultation requirements. Confirm your eligibility before paying; referral restrictions checked October 8, 2026
Cancellation
Give at least 72 hours' notice before renewal. No refund for voluntary cancellation of a paid term. Medical disqualification can qualify for a full or partial refund; dispensed medication is non-refundable.

Ro

  • Membership and medication are billed separately, readers need to add them together for the all-in monthly cost
  • The current weight-loss menu lists brand-name medications; a compounded GLP-1 option is not established by those pages
Ro's strengths, cautions and terms

Strengths

  • Carries Foundayo (orforglipron), Eli Lilly's FDA-approved oral GLP-1 launched April 6, 2026, at $149 to $299 a month depending on dose on its pricing page
  • Insurance support for the Wegovy pen, Zepbound autoinjector pen and Ozempic; coverage and copays are plan-dependent, with membership charged separately
  • Ro Body membership: $39 first month, $149/mo ongoing, or $74/mo prepaid annually, which its pricing page frames as a $900/year saving
  • Membership includes provider messaging, regular check-ins, coaching and lab testing when clinically needed; medication costs extra

More to watch for

  • Wegovy pen medication excludes membership: $199/month is an eligible first-two-month offer for 0.25 or 0.5 mg, while 1–2.4 mg is $349/month and 7.2 mg is $399/month. Add $39 first-month or $149 ongoing monthly membership; the starter offer requires signup by December 31, 2026
Medicines listed
  • Wegovy (semaglutide injection)
  • Wegovy (oral semaglutide pill)
  • Zepbound (tirzepatide)
  • Ozempic (off-label)
  • Saxenda (liraglutide injection)
  • Foundayo (orforglipron oral, FDA-approved April 2026)
Insurance
Lists insurance support. Confirm coverage for your plan.
Consultation
Included with Ro Body membership
Shipping
Ro describes delivery for cash-pay orders and pharmacy pickup when using insurance. Confirm any dispensing-pharmacy delivery charge for your prescription
States
All
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

Compounded medicines are not FDA-approved, and the FDA does not review them for safety, effectiveness or quality before they are sold. Read the FDA's explanation of the risks.

MEDGm vs Ro: common questions

Is MEDGm or Ro cheaper?

At least one headline price is a starting, introductory, prepaid or partial figure, so neither is simply cheaper.

  • MEDGm$169/mo equivalent$2,028 upfront for 12 months; applicable taxes may add to the bill
  • Ro$149/momembership plus medication

Which is better, MEDGm or Ro?

Neither wins outright on our scores, so the better one is the one that fits your medicine, budget and care needs.

MEDGm lists brand-name and compounded medication, and Ro lists brand-name medication only.

Do MEDGm and Ro offer brand-name medication?

MEDGm lists brand-name and compounded medication, and Ro lists brand-name medication only.

Compounded medications are not FDA-approved. Your prescriber decides which medicine suits you.

Do MEDGm and Ro take insurance?

Coverage depends on your plan and prescription, so read each provider's insurance terms.

Confirm coverage for your exact plan and prescription before you pay.

Where these facts come from

MEDGm:prices checked October 9, 2026.Read our MEDGm review

Ro:prices checked October 9, 2026, score evidence assessed October 16, 2026.Read our Ro review

We score on a published methodology, and partnership never changes a score or a fact here.

What should you compare next?

Both MEDGm and Ro start above the cheapest complete recurring program we track. Across all 39 providers in our index, the lowest price that includes the medicine, consultation and shipping is Eden Health GLP-1 at $99/mo, checked August 28, 2026. This is a price fact, not a treatment recommendation. Compare every program by its complete price

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