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 TMates

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

By Sam Reed · Founder and data lead
TL;DR — our verdict
TMates rates higher at 7.8/10. 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 TMates
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TMates
7.8/10
$199per month, from
+$50/mo vs Ro
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Every line that matters

Ro
TMates
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
Forms
Oral tablet, Injection
Injection
Medication type
Brand-name only
Compounded only
States served
All 50 states
45 states
Insurance
Yes
Yes
Partner pharmacy
Not disclosed
Not disclosed
LegitScript badge
Yes
Not disclosed
Cancel anytime
Yes
Yes
Our rating
6.7 / 10
7.8 / 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
TMates
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 TMates if…
  • Users with insurance who want a coached GLP-1 program with multiple medication options
  • One of the few GLP-1 providers that accepts major insurance
  • Flat-rate pricing includes meds, consults, coaching, and delivery
  • 24/7 SMS-based coaching and digital check-ins
Safety

How both check out

Ro
Verified

Partner pharmacy: Not published

LegitScript: Certified · FDA letters: none on file

TMates
Verified

Partner pharmacy: Not published

LegitScript: No badge found · 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

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.