PeterMD vs Ro: Which GLP-1 Provider Is Better?

By Iacob Pastina, Independent Researcher & Publisher

Reviewed & updated August 14, 2026 · Cites primary sources (FDA, NEJM, CMS) · Not medical advice

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Short answer: PeterMD scores higher on our rubric, 7.3/10 against 7.2/10. Full reasoning, pricing and the cases where the other one wins are below.

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PeterMD beats Ro overall, scoring 7.3/10 vs 7.2/10. Published pricing is not a like-for-like monthly comparison: PeterMD is from $165/mo; Ro is $149/mo membership + medication. Choose PeterMD for budget-conscious users looking for the lowest monthly glp-1 cost. Choose Ro for users who want fda-approved brand-name glp-1 access including the new foundayo (orforglipron) oral pill, with direct insurance billing.

A side-by-side look at PeterMD and Ro to help you decide. We compare them on:

•Starting price per month
•Our overall score, out of 10
•Medication type, brand-name or compounded
•Whether they accept insurance
•Who each one is best for

Higher Rated

PeterMD

#28 of 54

7.3/10

One of the most affordable compounded GLP-1 options on the market, ideal for budget-conscious patients.

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Ro

#38 of 54

7.2/10

One of the most recognized telehealth brands, now restructured: Ro Body membership ($149/mo ongoing or $74/mo annual prepay) is priced separately from medication. Added Foundayo (Eli Lilly's FDA-approved oral GLP-1 launched April 6, 2026) alongside Wegovy, Zepbound, Ozempic, and Mounjaro.

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Feature	PeterMD	Ro
Why each one	Flat $165/mo pricing at all doses with semaglutide + B12 formulation (B12 helps reduce nausea), backed by 100,000+ patients and 14,000+ Trustpilot reviews.	The most trusted name in telehealth with the fastest prescription turnaround, same-day approval is standard, not the exception.
Our Score	7.3/10	7.2/10
Headline Price	from $165/mo	$149/mo membership + medication
Medication Type	Compounded	Brand
Insurance Accepted	No	Yes
Best For	Budget-conscious users looking for the lowest monthly GLP-1 cost	Users who want FDA-approved brand-name GLP-1 access including the new Foundayo (orforglipron) oral pill, with direct insurance billing
Watch out for	Available in 42 states, not all 50 (8 states are excluded). Check your state during signup before planning around PeterMD.	Membership and medication are billed separately, readers need to add them together for the all-in monthly cost
Ranking	#28	#38
Get started	Visit PeterMD	Visit Ro

Pros & Cons Compared

PeterMD

Pros

+Flat $165/mo at all dose levels, price doesn't increase as you titrate up to maintenance doses
+100,000+ patient base with 4.9/5 Trustpilot rating from 14,000+ reviews, strong social proof
+Semaglutide + B12 formulation helps reduce nausea, the most common GLP-1 side effect
+Video consultations with physicians included, real face-to-face medical oversight

Cons

−Available in 42 states, not all 50 (8 states are excluded). Check your state during signup before planning around PeterMD.
−Not BBB accredited, and some documented complaints cite delayed medication fulfillment. Order refills ahead of your last dose rather than at the last minute.
−PeterMD began as a testosterone replacement therapy platform; GLP-1 is an expansion, not the original core. The included video consultations give you a direct read on the clinical team.

Ro

Pros

+Carries Foundayo (orforglipron), Eli Lilly's FDA-approved oral GLP-1 launched April 6, 2026, at $149-$349 depending on dose and refill timing via LillyDirect matching
+Direct insurance billing with major carriers, with coverage, Wegovy or Zepbound can cost $0-25/mo copay
+Ro Body membership: $39 first month, $149/mo ongoing, or $74/mo on annual prepay ($100/mo savings)
+Claims matched pricing with LillyDirect, NovoCare, and TrumpRx, some of the lowest cash brand prices available

Cons

−Membership and medication are billed separately, readers need to add them together for the all-in monthly cost
−Brand-name only, no compounded semaglutide or tirzepatide (compounded 'limited' footnote from prior years is not reliably offered now)
−Without insurance, brand-name meds stack on top of the $149 membership ($199+ intro, $349+ ongoing for Wegovy injection)

Our Verdict

PeterMD edges out Ro with a score of 7.3/10 vs 7.2/10. Published pricing is not a like-for-like monthly comparison: PeterMD is from $165/mo; Ro is $149/mo membership + medication. Ro accepts insurance, which can significantly reduce your out-of-pocket costs.