Maximus vs Ro: Which GLP-1 Clinic Is Better in 2026?
Short answer
Ro (Body by Ro) scores higher overall: 7.7/10 against 6.5/10 for Maximus, mainly on transparency and clinical oversight. Maximus costs $99.99/mo on a 12-month plan billed up front; Ro (Body by Ro) costs $74/mo membership on a plan prepaid annually, medication billed separately.
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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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Maximus operates at maximustribe.com. Compounded tirzepatide at one flat rate for every dose, from $99.99 a month on a 12-month plan billed up front, plus five brand-name GLP-1s, from a clinic with an open FDA warning letter over its earlier weight-loss claims.
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| Feature | Ro (Body by Ro) | Maximus |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 7.7/10 | 6.5/10 |
| Starting price | $74/mo membership on a plan prepaid annually, medication billed separately | $99.99/mo on a 12-month plan billed up front |
| Medication types | Wegovy, Wegovy Pill, Zepbound, Foundayo, Ozempic | compounded tirzepatide, low-dose tirzepatide (microdose plan), Foundayo (orforglipron) tablets, Wegovy tablets, Wegovy pens, Ozempic, Zepbound, Mounjaro |
| Best for | — | — |
| Overall ranking | #8 | #51 |
| Price & Value (25%) | not scored (counted at 7.0) | 7.5 |
| Clinical Oversight (30%) | 8.5 | 6.5 |
| Medication Options (20%) | 8.0 | 8.5 |
| Transparency (25%) | 7.0 | 4.0 |
Sources: Ro (Body by Ro) pricing verified on ro.co, Maximus pricing verified on maximustribe.com
Ro (Body by Ro) vs Maximus: what a year costs
Ro (Body by Ro): no verified non-sale 12-month semaglutide cost with a documented billing period is recorded.
Maximus: no verified non-sale 12-month semaglutide cost with a documented billing period is recorded.
Ro (Body by Ro): no verified non-sale 12-month tirzepatide cost with a documented billing period is recorded.
Maximus: no verified non-sale 12-month tirzepatide cost with a documented billing period is recorded.
Maximus: no 12-month total, because its compounded tirzepatide plans (2, 4, 6 or 12 months) are billed up front for the whole term, with no month-to-month price.
Sources: ro.co, read October 25, 2026.
Which states Ro (Body by Ro) and Maximus treat
Ro (Body by Ro) and Maximus publish no list of states, so you have to check yours at the start of intake.
Sources: ro.co, read October 25, 2026; maximustribe.com, read October 14, 2026.
Medications and doses: Ro (Body by Ro) vs Maximus
Both list Wegovy pill (oral semaglutide), Wegovy pen, Zepbound KwikPen, Foundayo (orforglipron) pill and Ozempic.
Only Maximus lists compounded tirzepatide, Low-dose tirzepatide (microdose plan) and Mounjaro.
For Zepbound KwikPen, only Ro (Body by Ro) publishes doses (2.5, 5, 7.5, 10, 12.5 and 15 mg).
For Foundayo (orforglipron) pill, only Ro (Body by Ro) publishes doses (0.8, 2.5, 5.5, 9, 14.5 and 17.2 mg).
Sources: ro.co, read October 25, 2026; ro.co, read October 25, 2026; maximustribe.com, read October 26, 2026; maximustribe.com, read October 14, 2026; maximustribe.com, read October 14, 2026; maximustribe.com, read October 14, 2026; maximustribe.com, read October 14, 2026.
Labs, fees and what Ro (Body by Ro) and Maximus include
Ro (Body by Ro) bills a $149 monthly fee separately from the medication; Maximus' plan prices include the medication.
Ro (Body by Ro) asks for labs only when the clinician needs them, and covers them; Maximus does not say whether labs are required.
Sources: ro.co, read October 25, 2026; maximustribe.com, read October 14, 2026; ro.co, read October 25, 2026; maximustribe.com, read October 16, 2026.
Cancelling and refunds: Ro (Body by Ro) vs Maximus
To stop the next charge, Ro (Body by Ro) needs 2 days' notice; Maximus states no notice period.
Sources: ro.co, read October 25, 2026; maximustribe.com, read October 14, 2026.
FDA warning letters: Ro (Body by Ro) and Maximus
Maximus' company has received one FDA warning letter, dated June 8, 2026, with no closeout letter posted. Ro (Body by Ro) appears in none, searched October 25, 2026.
Maximus' letters: June 8, 2026, to Maximus Health, Inc. dba Maximus, "False & Misleading Claims/Misbranded (Telehealth)".
We searched FDA's database for "Roman Health" and "Ro Health" (Ro (Body by Ro)) and "Maximus Health" (Maximus).
Sources: fda.gov, read October 25, 2026; fda.gov, read November 4, 2026.
Independent review data: Ro (Body by Ro) vs Maximus
On Trustpilot, Maximus rates 4.4 from 1,094 reviews, against 3.9 from 7,150 for Ro (Body by Ro).
The Better Business Bureau rates Ro (Body by Ro) A+, and Maximus B-, 19 complaints closed in 3 years.
Sources: trustpilot.com, read October 14, 2026; bbb.org, read October 14, 2026; trustpilot.com, read October 14, 2026; bbb.org, read October 14, 2026.
Who each one suits
Ro (Body by Ro) suits you if
- an FDA warning letter rules a clinic out for you (Maximus has one FDA warning letter, Ro (Body by Ro) none).
Maximus suits you if
- you want compounded tirzepatide, Low-dose tirzepatide (microdose plan) and Mounjaro.
- you want one price that includes the medication, with no separate $149 monthly fee.
- you weigh customer ratings (Trustpilot 4.4 against 3.9).
Verdict from the data
Ro (Body by Ro) comes out ahead on a clean FDA record. Maximus comes out ahead on medication choice, an all-in price and customer ratings.
Pick Maximus if medication choice, an all-in price and customer ratings matter most to you. For everyone else our overall pick is Ro (Body by Ro) (7.7/10 against 6.5), a score that also weighs clinical oversight and transparency.
Pros & cons
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 Medication Options (8.0/10 vs 8.5)
Maximus
Pros
- + Publishes the full tirzepatide price grid: four plan lengths, one flat monthly rate each, every dose included
- + No membership fee and free shipping; the price you see is the price of the plan
- + Sells compounded tirzepatide and brand-name Wegovy, Ozempic, Zepbound, Mounjaro and Foundayo in one place
Cons
- − Weaker on Transparency (4.0/10 vs 7.0)
- − Weaker on Clinical Oversight (6.5/10 vs 8.5)
The bottom line
After scoring all 61 clinics on our 4-criterion rubric (price & value, clinical oversight, medication options and transparency), Ro (Body by Ro) (7.7/10) comes out ahead of Maximus (6.5/10). But the right choice still depends on what matters most to you.
Ro (Body by Ro). From $74/mo membership on a plan prepaid annually, medication billed separately.
Read Review →Maximus. From $99.99/mo on a 12-month plan billed up front.
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Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Ro (Body by Ro) or Maximus?
Ro (Body by Ro) scores higher overall (7.7/10 vs 6.5/10) on our rubric.
How much does Ro (Body by Ro) cost vs Maximus?
Ro (Body by Ro) is from $74/mo membership on a plan prepaid annually, medication billed separately and Maximus is from $99.99/mo on a 12-month plan billed up front. 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 Ro (Body by Ro) and Maximus?
Ro (Body by Ro) (7.7/10, #8 of 61) and Maximus (6.5/10, #51 of 61) 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 Ro (Body by Ro) or Maximus take insurance?
Insurance terms differ by clinic and by drug: some clinics are cash-pay only, and some help with insurance for brand-name drugs. Each clinic's review says what it publishes. HSA and FSA funds are often eligible. Confirm at checkout.
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