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

By Iacob Pastina, Independent Researcher

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PeterMD beats Ro overall, scoring 7.3/10 vs 7.2/10. Ro is more affordable at $149/mo vs $165/mo. Choose PeterMD for budget-conscious users looking for the lowest monthly glp-1 . Choose Ro for users who want fda-approved brand-name glp-1 access includin.

A side-by-side comparison of PeterMD and Ro covering pricing, scores, medication types, insurance, and more to help you decide.

Higher Rated

PeterMD

#33 of 48

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

#44 of 48

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
Our Score	7.3/10	7.2/10
Starting Price	$165/mo	$149/mo
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
Ranking	#33	#44

Pros & Cons Compared

PeterMD

Pros

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

Cons

−Only available in 42 states — excluded from 8 states, limiting nationwide access
−Not BBB accredited, with some documented complaints about delayed medication fulfillment
−Originally a testosterone replacement therapy platform — GLP-1 is an expansion, not the core focus

Ro

Pros

+Carries Foundayo (orforglipron) — Eli Lilly's FDA-approved oral GLP-1 launched April 6, 2026 — at $149-299/mo 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. If budget is your priority, Ro starts at $149/mo compared to PeterMD's $165/mo. Ro accepts insurance, which can significantly reduce your out-of-pocket costs. Choose PeterMD if you want: budget-conscious users looking for the lowest monthly glp-1 cost. Choose Ro if you want: users who want fda-approved brand-name glp-1 access including the new foundayo (orforglipron) oral pill, with direct insurance billing.

Still undecided? Editor's #1 Overall Pick

Eden Health GLP-1

$249/mo · 8.9/10 · Both

If neither PeterMD nor Ro feels like the right fit, our overall #1 pick across all 48 GLP-1 telehealth providers is Eden Health GLP-1 — strongest balance of clinical oversight, transparent pricing, and verified availability.

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