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HealthRX vs Ro (Body by Ro): Which GLP-1 Clinic Is Better in 2026?

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Short answer

HealthRX wins overall, scoring 7.8/10 vs 7.7/10. Mainly on transparency and clinical oversight. If price is your priority, Ro (Body by Ro) is cheaper at $74/mo membership on a plan prepaid annually, medication billed separately.

Our pick: HealthRX

HealthRX wins overall, scoring 7.8/10 vs 7.7/10. If price is your priority, Ro (Body by Ro) is cheaper at $74/mo membership on a plan prepaid annually, medication billed separately.

HealthRX · from $99/mo on a $1,188 prepaid year

Winner
#3 of 53

HealthRX

7.8

A low-priced, heavily-credentialed option. Compounded semaglutide from $99/mo, reviewed within 24h by independent US board-certified physicians, dispensed by a LegitScript-certified 503A pharmacy with free overnight shipping and a 30-day money-back guarantee.

from $99/mo on a $1,188 prepaid year

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#6 of 53

Ro (Body by Ro)

7.7

A brand-name GLP-1 service that publishes both of its bills: a Ro Body membership from $74/mo on a plan prepaid annually, and medication at the manufacturer's self-pay price from $149/mo. It is rated A+ and accredited by BBB, and its terms make the paid membership fee non-refundable.

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HealthRX vs Ro (Body by Ro), side by side

FeatureHealthRXRo (Body by Ro)
Our score7.8/107.7/10
Starting price$99/mo on a $1,188 prepaid year$74/mo membership on a plan prepaid annually, medication billed separately
Medication typescompounded semaglutide, compounded tirzepatideWegovy, Wegovy Pill, Zepbound, Foundayo, Ozempic
Best for——
Overall ranking#3#6
Price & Value (25%)7.5not scored (counted at 7.0)
Clinical Oversight (30%)8.08.5
Medication Options (20%)7.58.0
Transparency (25%)8.07.0

Sources: HealthRX pricing verified on healthrx.com, Ro (Body by Ro) pricing verified on ro.co

Pros & cons

HealthRX

Pros

  • + Compounded semaglutide from $99/mo on the 12-month plan
  • + US board-certified physician review within 24h; LegitScript-certified 503A pharmacy
  • + Free overnight shipping plus a 30-day money-back guarantee

Cons

  • − Weaker on Price & Value (7.5/10)
  • − Weaker on Medication Options (7.5/10)
  • − Weaker on Clinical Oversight (8.0/10)

Ro (Body by Ro)

Pros

  • + Publishes all four membership plan lengths ($74, $89, $99 and $149 a month) and the starting medication price for each drug before any intake, under the heading "Two separate charges"
  • + Names its own pharmacy (Roman Health Pharmacy LLC) in its terms, with care from affiliated physician practices and ongoing check-ins, provider messaging and dose adjustments described as part of the membership
  • + Brand-name Wegovy® (pen and pill), Zepbound®, Foundayo® and Ozempic®, with a free insurance check and prior-authorization help for the pens

Cons

  • − Weaker on Transparency (7.0/10)
  • − Weaker on Medication Options (8.0/10)
  • − Weaker on Clinical Oversight (8.5/10)

The bottom line

After scoring all 53 clinics on our 4-criterion rubric (price & value, clinical oversight, medication options and transparency), HealthRX (7.8/10) comes out ahead of Ro (Body by Ro) (7.7/10). But the right choice still depends on what matters most to you.

Choose HealthRX if you want this option. From $99/mo on a $1,188 prepaid year.

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Choose Ro (Body by Ro) if you want this option. From $74/mo membership on a plan prepaid annually, medication billed separately.

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Editor's overall pick

Not sold on either? Our highest-rated clinic overall is Wellorithm (7.9/10) from $247/mo after month 1. Read the review →

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Frequently asked questions

Which is better, HealthRX or Ro (Body by Ro)?

HealthRX scores higher overall (7.8/10 vs 7.7/10) and is our recommended pick for most people. If price is the priority, Ro (Body by Ro) starts at $74/mo membership on a plan prepaid annually, medication billed separately.

How much does HealthRX cost vs Ro (Body by Ro)?

HealthRX is from $99/mo on a $1,188 prepaid year and Ro (Body by Ro) is from $74/mo membership on a plan prepaid annually, medication billed separately. Both are typically cash-pay; HSA/FSA funds are often eligible. We run an automated check against each clinic's own live pricing page every week; a price left unconfirmed for 45 days shows as unverified rather than staying marked as current.

What is the difference between HealthRX and Ro (Body by Ro)?

HealthRX (7.8/10, #3 of 53) and Ro (Body by Ro) (7.7/10, #6 of 53) are scored independently across our 4 criteria: price & value, clinical oversight, medication options and transparency. See the detailed score breakdown above for the criterion-by-criterion comparison.

Does HealthRX or Ro (Body by Ro) take insurance?

Neither HealthRX nor Ro (Body by Ro) typically accepts insurance for GLP-1 weight-loss treatment. Both operate on a cash-pay model, though HSA and FSA funds are often eligible. Confirm at checkout.

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Top picks

Wellorithm

7.9

from $247/mo from month 2 ($147 first month)

Lavender Sky Health

7.9

from $78/mo equivalent on an 8 to 10 week supply

HealthRX

7.8

from $99/mo on a $1,188 prepaid year

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