MEDGm vs Ro
Recorded prices, access and terms.
The short answer
- Cheapest to start, semaglutide: Neither has a recorded semaglutide monthly-plan rate. The sellers' own lines read MEDGm: "From $169 (seller says GLP-1 injections), term not stated". Those terms differ, so we do not rank them.
- Cheapest to start, tirzepatide: Neither has a recorded tirzepatide monthly-plan rate. The sellers' own lines read MEDGm: "From $169 (seller says GLP-1 injections), term not stated". Those terms differ, so we do not rank them.
- Cheapest over 12 months, semaglutide: Neither record holds a rate and term we can carry to 12 months for semaglutide.
- Cheapest over 12 months, tirzepatide: Neither record holds a rate and term we can carry to 12 months for tirzepatide.
- Broadest availability: Ro is recorded in 50 states, MEDGm in 49.
- Drugs: MEDGm lists brand-name and compounded medication; Ro lists brand-name medication only.
Price lines compare recorded monthly-plan subtotals and term totals, as on our price pages. A lower recorded rate is not a complete cost: labs, dose changes and the amount due today can differ.
Decision table
The entries below are recorded provider statements unless a regulatory source is linked. A provider webpage does not independently verify its licenses or quality. MEDGm source · Ro source.
| Compare | MEDGm | Ro |
|---|---|---|
| Recorded monthly-plan price | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| Recorded medication/program subtotal | Seller's headline: Injections from $169, tablets from $239, plan term not stated. It may require prepayment, a specific dose or introductory terms. The full required cost is not established. | Seller's headline: Ro Body membership $74 to $149/mo by term, plus brand medication from $149/mo, billed separately. It may require prepayment, a specific dose or introductory terms. The full required cost is not established. |
| Lowest 12-month total on the record | No rate and term we can carry to 12 months | No rate and term we can carry to 12 months |
| Full required monthly cost | Not established: consultation, labs, membership, dose changes and shipping must be checked | Not established: consultation, labs, membership, dose changes and shipping must be checked |
| Drug type listed | Brand-name and compounded | Brand-name |
| Oral option | Listed | Listed |
| Consultation | Included in the record; current conditions unconfirmed | Included in membership in the record; current conditions unconfirmed |
| Membership or program fee | $99/mo recorded for Wegovy/Zepbound pathway or $171 for Ozempic pathway, plus medication. | $39 for the first month, then $149 a month, or as low as $74 a month prepaid for a year. Medication is not included; its cost depends on the treatment and your insurance. (Ro's page, read Nov 6, 2026) |
| Shipping | Recorded as included; confirm for your address | Recorded as included; confirm for your address |
| Labs | Required tests and any lab charge are not recorded. | Required tests and any lab charge are not recorded. |
| Insurance | Self-pay on the record | Recorded as accepted |
| Pharmacy license | Not independently verified. Obtain the dispensing pharmacy name and verify its state license. | Not independently verified. Obtain the dispensing pharmacy name and verify its state license. |
| Reported states | 49; confirm eligibility and clinician licensing in your state | 50; confirm eligibility and clinician licensing in your state |
| Cancellation | Cancellation reported; notice, minimum term and refund conditions unconfirmed | Cancellation reported; notice, minimum term and refund conditions unconfirmed |
| Clinician/support as reported | US-licensed clinicians via OpenLoop Health; provider-led plans and coaching; some states require a live video or phone consultation before prescribing | Board-certified physicians, health coaching, 24/7 messaging |
| Trustpilot | 3.8/5 from 2 reviews (read Nov 5, 2026) | 3.9/5 from 7,604 reviews (read Nov 5, 2026) |
| Recorded provider check | 2026-11-06 | 2026-09-06 |
Price by plan and term
Each rate is a per-month amount for the plan named, from the seller's own page on the date shown. A term plan's rate needs the full term; the total under it is the rate times the months.
MEDGm
| Plan or term | Semaglutide | Tirzepatide | Source and read date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seller's headline | From $169 (seller says GLP-1 injections), term not stated | From $169 (seller says GLP-1 injections), term not stated | MEDGm page, read Nov 6, 2026 |
Plans are monthly or prepaid 3-, 6- or 12-month bundles, and the site does not say which term the $169 headline applies to or show the tirzepatide price before intake, so no standing per-molecule rate is recorded. Brand pathway: Wegovy (pill or pen) and Zepbound at a $99 membership plus the medication cost; Ozempic at $171 plus medication. HSA/FSA accepted. Read September 23, 2026.
Ro
| Plan or term | Semaglutide | Tirzepatide | Source and read date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seller's headlineRo Body membership $74 to $149/mo by term, plus brand medication from $149/mo, billed separately | See the plan note | See the plan note | Ro page, read Sep 6, 2026 |
Ro Body membership: $39 for the first month, then $74/mo on a 12-month prepaid plan, $89 (6-month), $99 (3-month) or $149 month-to-month: 'two separate charges': medication is billed on top at Ro's cash-pay prices (Wegovy pill and Foundayo from $149/mo, Wegovy pen from $199, Zepbound KwikPen from $299). Brand-name only; no compounded option on Ro's pricing page. Read September 6, 2026.
What is included
MEDGm
Visits: consultation recorded as "Included". Care: US-licensed clinicians via OpenLoop Health; provider-led plans and coaching; some states require a live video or phone consultation before prescribing.
Shipping: recorded as included.
Labs: Required tests and any lab charge are not recorded.
Dose increases: A price for each dose step is not recorded.
How it works, per MEDGm's page:
- Fill out a medical questionnaire about your health history and goals.
- Once approved, you receive a prescription and care. Some states require a live video or phone consultation first.
- The medication is delivered to your door.
Ro
Visits: consultation recorded as "Included in membership". Care: Board-certified physicians, health coaching, 24/7 messaging.
Shipping: recorded as included.
Labs: Required tests and any lab charge are not recorded.
Dose increases: A price for each dose step is not recorded.
What Ro lists:
- Only prescribes FDA-approved brand-name medications
States served
MEDGm: 49 states
Recorded as available in 49 states.
- The standing month-to-month rate and the tirzepatide price are only shown after the intake quiz; not available in Louisiana
Ro: 50 states
Recorded as available in all 50 states.
The record names no excluded state. Confirm yours at intake.
State-by-state costs and Medicaid notes are on the GLP-1 cost by state pages.
Drugs offered
MEDGm: brand-name and compounded medication
- Compounded Semaglutide
- Compounded Semaglutide (oral tablets)
- Compounded Tirzepatide
- Wegovy
- Zepbound
- Ozempic
An oral form is listed.
Ro: brand-name medication only
- Wegovy
- Zepbound
- Ozempic
An oral form is listed.
Compounded drugs are made by a pharmacy for a patient and are not the brand products. Compounded vs brand-name GLP-1.
Membership and other fees
- MEDGm: $99/mo recorded for Wegovy/Zepbound pathway or $171 for Ozempic pathway, plus medication.
- Ro: $39 for the first month, then $149 a month, or as low as $74 a month prepaid for a year. Medication is not included; its cost depends on the treatment and your insurance. (Ro's page, read Nov 6, 2026)
A fee missing from the record is unknown, not zero.
Cancellation and refunds
MEDGm
Recorded: 72 hours' notice before next billing; prepaid bundles non-refundable after approval; full refund if not prescribed.
Ro
Recorded as cancel anytime; notice deadlines, prepaid-plan limits and refund rights are not fully recorded.
Which should you choose?
MEDGm
On the record, MEDGm suits a reader who wants compounded medication.
Ro
On the record, Ro suits a reader who wants more states on the record (50 against 49) and insurance use.
Ask each provider for the full cost at your prescribed dose, required labs and visits, the dispensing pharmacy, the clinician's state license, renewal charges and written refund terms. Compare those answers with your clinician.
Compounded drugs are not FDA-approved and do not undergo FDA review for safety, effectiveness or quality before marketing. FDA source and recommendations.
MEDGm: evidence and terms
Ro: evidence and terms
MEDGm vs Ro: questions
Which is cheaper, MEDGm or Ro?
Neither has a recorded semaglutide monthly-plan rate. The sellers' own lines read MEDGm: "From $169 (seller says GLP-1 injections), term not stated". Those terms differ, so we do not rank them. Neither has a recorded tirzepatide monthly-plan rate. The sellers' own lines read MEDGm: "From $169 (seller says GLP-1 injections), term not stated". Those terms differ, so we do not rank them. These are medication and recorded program-fee subtotals; labs, dose changes and other charges may be extra.
Which costs less over a year, MEDGm or Ro?
Neither record holds a rate and term we can carry to 12 months for semaglutide. Neither record holds a rate and term we can carry to 12 months for tirzepatide. A term plan commits you for the full term, so check its refund rules first.
Is MEDGm or Ro available in more states?
Ro is recorded in more states: 50 against 49. MEDGm: The standing month-to-month rate and the tirzepatide price are only shown after the intake quiz; not available in Louisiana. Confirm your state at intake.
Do MEDGm and Ro offer brand-name or compounded GLP-1?
MEDGm lists brand-name and compounded medication (Compounded Semaglutide, Compounded Semaglutide (oral tablets), Compounded Tirzepatide, Wegovy, Zepbound, Ozempic). Ro lists brand-name medication only (Wegovy, Zepbound, Ozempic). Compounded drugs are not FDA-approved.
Does MEDGm or Ro charge a membership fee?
MEDGm: $99/mo recorded for Wegovy/Zepbound pathway or $171 for Ozempic pathway, plus medication. Ro: $39 for the first month, then $149 a month, or as low as $74 a month prepaid for a year. Medication is not included; its cost depends on the treatment and your insurance. (Ro's page, read Nov 6, 2026)
Can you cancel MEDGm or Ro at any time?
MEDGm: Recorded: 72 hours' notice before next billing; prepaid bundles non-refundable after approval; full refund if not prescribed. Ro: Recorded as cancel anytime; notice deadlines, prepaid-plan limits and refund rights are not fully recorded.
Are the visit and shipping included with MEDGm and Ro?
MEDGm: consultation recorded as "Included", shipping recorded as included. Ro: consultation recorded as "Included in membership", shipping recorded as included.
Do MEDGm or Ro take insurance?
Ro is recorded as accepting insurance; MEDGm is self-pay on our record.
Does MEDGm or Ro offer a pill or tablet?
Both list an oral option alongside injections. Check which drug and form each one prescribes for you.
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