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

Ro vs SkinnyRx

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

By Sam Reed · Founder and data lead
TL;DR — our verdict
SkinnyRx rates higher at 8.9/10. Ro is the cheaper way in at $149 per month, so it wins on price alone.
Ro
6.7/10
$149per month, from
-$50/mo vs SkinnyRx
VerifiedVisit Ro
SkinnyRx
8.9/10
$199per month, from
+$50/mo vs Ro

Every line that matters

Ro
SkinnyRx
Month-1 price
$149
$199
Month-2+ price
$149
$199
Three-month total
$447
$597
Membership fee
$149
Not disclosed
Consultation fee
None
None
Shipping
Free
Free
Medications
Wegovy, Zepbound, Ozempic
Compounded semaglutide, Compounded tirzepatide, Wegovy
Forms
Oral tablet, Injection
Injection, Oral tablet, Sublingual
Medication type
Brand-name only
Compounded only
States served
All 50 states
48 states
Insurance
Yes
No
Partner pharmacy
Not disclosed
503A
LegitScript badge
Yes
Yes
Cancel anytime
Yes
Yes
Our rating
6.7 / 10
8.9 / 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.

Ro
Month 1
$149
Months 2–3
$149 × 2
Three-month total
$447
SkinnyRx
Month 1
$199
Months 2–3
$199 × 2
Three-month total
$597
Quick pick

Which one is you?

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
Choose SkinnyRx if…
  • Users who want multiple delivery forms (oral, sublingual, injectable) for their GLP-1
  • Three delivery forms: injectable, sublingual, and oral tablets
  • Free overnight shipping from FDA-regulated U.S. pharmacies
  • Month-to-month billing with no contracts
Safety

How both check out

Ro
Verified

Partner pharmacy: Not published

LegitScript: Certified · FDA letters: none on file

SkinnyRx
Caution

Partner pharmacy: 503A, licensed in 48 states

LegitScript: Certified · FDA letters: 1

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

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

Ro starts at $99 per month. Body Program membership; medication costs extra. Consultation is included in membership 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.