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

Maximus vs Ro

Maximus 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
Ro rates higher at 6.7/10.
Maximus
5.9/10
$250per month, from
+$101/mo vs Ro
Ro
6.7/10
$149per month, from
-$101/mo vs Maximus
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Every line that matters

Maximus
Ro
Month-1 price
$250
$149
Month-2+ price
$250
$149
Three-month total
$750
$447
Membership fee
None
$149
Consultation fee
Not disclosed
None
Shipping
Free
Free
Medications
Wegovy, Compounded semaglutide, Ozempic, Compounded tirzepatide, Zepbound, Mounjaro
Wegovy, Zepbound, Ozempic
Forms
Oral tablet, Injection
Oral tablet, Injection
Medication type
Compounded only
Brand-name only
States served
47 states
All 50 states
Insurance
No
Yes
Partner pharmacy
Not disclosed
Not disclosed
LegitScript badge
Yes
Yes
Cancel anytime
Yes
Yes
Our rating
5.9 / 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.

Maximus
Month 1
$250
Months 2–3
$250 × 2
Three-month total
$750
Ro
Month 1
$149
Months 2–3
$149 × 2
Three-month total
$447
Quick pick

Which one is you?

Choose Maximus if…
  • Men who want GLP-1 alongside testosterone or other men's health protocols
  • Microdose semaglutide option starting at $79/month
  • Multi-protocol platform — testosterone, peptides, GLP-1 under one roof
  • Available in all 50 states with direct-to-door shipping
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

Maximus
Caution

Partner pharmacy: Not published

LegitScript: Certified · FDA letters: 1

Read what the FDA wrote — a warning letter asks a company to fix something. It is not a recall.

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

Maximus starts at $99 per month. $99/mo starter pack (3-mo); $299/mo standard; microdose from $79/mo. Consultation is $28-35 per visit 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.