Victoza$526
Byetta$816
Wegovy$871
Trulicity$975
Ozempic$992
Rybelsus$995
Zepbound$1,052
Mounjaro$1,077
Saxenda$1,308
Victoza$526
Byetta$816
Wegovy$871
Trulicity$975
Ozempic$992
Rybelsus$995
Zepbound$1,052
Mounjaro$1,077
Saxenda$1,308

Embody vs Ro

Embody and Ro compared on real monthly cost, medications, states served and how each one verifies.

By Sam Reed · Founder and data lead
TL;DR — our verdict
Embody rates higher at 9.4/10.
Embody
9.4/10
$79per month, from
-$70/mo vs Ro
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Ro
6.7/10
$149per month, from
+$70/mo vs Embody
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Every line that matters

Embody
Ro
Month-1 price
$79
$149
Month-2+ price
$79
$149
Three-month total
$237
$447
Membership fee
None
$149
Consultation fee
None
None
Shipping
Free
Free
Medications
Compounded semaglutide, Compounded tirzepatide
Wegovy, Zepbound, Ozempic
Forms
Injection
Oral tablet, Injection
Medication type
Compounded only
Brand-name only
States served
49 states
All 50 states
Insurance
No
Yes
Partner pharmacy
503A
Not disclosed
LegitScript badge
Yes
Yes
Cancel anytime
Yes
Yes
Our rating
9.4 / 10
6.7 / 10
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Real cost over three months

An introductory month makes a programme look cheaper than it is. This is the first month plus two at the standing rate, which is where the two actually separate.

Embody
Month 1
$79
Months 2–3
$79 × 2
Three-month total
$237
Ro
Month 1
$149
Months 2–3
$149 × 2
Three-month total
$447
Quick pick

Which one is you?

Choose Embody if…
  • Users looking for the lowest entry price with round-the-clock specialist support
  • Low starting price: $69/mo semaglutide, $119/mo tirzepatide, no membership fee
  • 24/7 specialist messaging and unlimited appointments
  • Personalized care plan with metabolic report included
Choose Ro if…
  • Users with insurance who want brand-name medications from a trusted platform
  • Largest telehealth platform — trusted by millions of patients
  • Only prescribes FDA-approved brand-name medications
  • Insurance accepted — can significantly reduce your cost
Safety

How both check out

Embody
Verified

Partner pharmacy: 503A, licensed in 49 states

LegitScript: Certified · FDA letters: none on file

Ro
Verified

Partner pharmacy: Not published

LegitScript: Certified · FDA letters: none on file

What the medication actually costs

Both programmes price their own service. This is what a pharmacy pays for the branded drug underneath, so you can see what each one adds on top.

Tirzepatide
$1,077
pharmacy acquisition cost, lowest package
Aug 12, 2026
Semaglutide
$992
pharmacy acquisition cost, lowest package
Aug 12, 2026
Semaglutide
$995
pharmacy acquisition cost, lowest package
Aug 12, 2026
Semaglutide
$871
pharmacy acquisition cost, lowest package
Aug 12, 2026
Tirzepatide
$1,052
pharmacy acquisition cost, lowest package
Aug 12, 2026

Source: CMS NADAC. This is what pharmacies pay, not a retail price and not what you would be charged.

Questions

Good to know

Embody starts at $69 per month. Compounded semaglutide from $69/mo and tirzepatide from $119/mo (Embody's own starting rates), no membership fee. Longer prepaid plans lower the monthly rate; some checkout funnels run a bit higher (~$99) — confirm your rate at checkout. Free shipping, HSA/FSA eligible.. Consultation is included and shipping is free.

Data sources · cited with retrieval dates

NADAC figures are pharmacy acquisition costs, not retail prices and not what you will pay. This content is educational and is not medical advice.