MEDGm vs Ro: Which GLP-1 Clinic Is Better in 2026?
Short answer
Ro (Body by Ro) scores higher overall: 7.7/10 against 7.6/10 for MEDGm, mainly on clinical oversight and medication options. MEDGm costs $169/mo on a 12-month plan paid upfront ($2,028); Ro (Body by Ro) costs $74/mo membership on a plan prepaid annually, medication billed separately.
MEDGm · from $169/mo on a 12-month plan paid upfront ($2,028)
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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.
from $74/mo membership on a plan prepaid annually, medication billed separately
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A full public plan grid, a named medical group and included labs, with compounded injections, tablets and brand-name options. The lowest monthly rate requires a prepaid year, and its refund documents disagree.
from $169/mo on a 12-month plan paid upfront ($2,028)
Visit →Ro (Body by Ro) vs MEDGm, side by side
| Feature | Ro (Body by Ro) | MEDGm |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 7.7/10 | 7.6/10 |
| Starting price | $74/mo membership on a plan prepaid annually, medication billed separately | $169/mo on a 12-month plan paid upfront ($2,028) |
| Medication types | Wegovy, Wegovy Pill, Zepbound, Foundayo, Ozempic | compounded semaglutide injection, compounded tirzepatide injection, compounded semaglutide tablets, Zepbound (brand), Wegovy (brand), Ozempic (brand) |
| Best for | — | — |
| Overall ranking | #8 | #12 |
| Price & Value (25%) | not scored (counted at 7.0) | 7.0 |
| Clinical Oversight (30%) | 8.5 | 8.0 |
| Medication Options (20%) | 8.0 | 8.5 |
| Transparency (25%) | 7.0 | 7.0 |
Sources: Ro (Body by Ro) pricing verified on ro.co, MEDGm pricing verified on medgm.org
Ro (Body by Ro) vs MEDGm: what a year costs
Ro (Body by Ro): no verified non-sale 12-month semaglutide cost with a documented billing period is recorded.
MEDGm: 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.
MEDGm: no verified non-sale 12-month tirzepatide cost with a documented billing period is recorded.
MEDGm: no 12-month total, because new patients pay an introductory first month ($179 for semaglutide, $279 for tirzepatide) before $299 and $399 a month, and its longer plans are paid up front.
Sources: ro.co, read October 25, 2026.
Which states Ro (Body by Ro) and MEDGm treat
Ro (Body by Ro) publishes no list of states, so you have to check yours at the start of intake. MEDGm: Its Terms say it offers services in all 50 states plus Washington, D.C.
Sources: ro.co, read October 25, 2026; medgm.org, read October 26, 2026.
Medications and doses: Ro (Body by Ro) vs MEDGm
Both list Wegovy pen, Zepbound KwikPen and Ozempic.
Only Ro (Body by Ro) lists Wegovy pill (oral semaglutide) and Foundayo (orforglipron) pill (0.8, 2.5, 5.5, 9, 14.5 and 17.2 mg).
Only MEDGm lists compounded semaglutide injection, compounded tirzepatide injection and compounded semaglutide tablets.
For Zepbound KwikPen, only Ro (Body by Ro) publishes doses (2.5, 5, 7.5, 10, 12.5 and 15 mg).
Sources: ro.co, read October 25, 2026; ro.co, read October 25, 2026; medgm.org, read October 20, 2026.
Labs, fees and what Ro (Body by Ro) and MEDGm include
Ro (Body by Ro) bills a $149 monthly fee separately from the medication; MEDGm's plan prices include the medication.
Ro (Body by Ro) asks for labs only when the clinician needs them, and covers them; MEDGm does not say whether labs are required, and covers them.
Sources: ro.co, read October 25, 2026; medgm.org, read October 20, 2026; ro.co, read October 25, 2026.
Cancelling and refunds: Ro (Body by Ro) vs MEDGm
To stop the next charge, Ro (Body by Ro) needs 2 days' notice; MEDGm states no notice period.
If you are turned down, or cancel before a prescription is written, Ro (Body by Ro) gives a partial refund; MEDGm's pages do not say.
Sources: ro.co, read October 25, 2026; medgm.org, read September 12, 2026.
FDA warning letters: Ro (Body by Ro) and MEDGm
Neither Ro (Body by Ro) nor MEDGm appears as the recipient of an FDA warning letter in FDA's database, searched October 25, 2026.
We searched FDA's database for "Roman Health" and "Ro Health" (Ro (Body by Ro)) and "MEDGm" (MEDGm).
Sources: fda.gov, read October 25, 2026; fda.gov, read November 4, 2026.
Independent review data: Ro (Body by Ro) vs MEDGm
Trustpilot: Ro (Body by Ro), 3.9 out of 5 from 7,150 reviews (read October 14, 2026); MEDGm, no reading.
Better Business Bureau: Ro (Body by Ro), rated A+ (read October 14, 2026); MEDGm, no reading.
Sources: trustpilot.com, read October 14, 2026; bbb.org, read October 14, 2026.
Who each one suits
Ro (Body by Ro) suits you if
- you want Wegovy pill (oral semaglutide) and Foundayo (orforglipron) pill.
MEDGm suits you if
- you want compounded semaglutide injection, compounded tirzepatide injection and compounded semaglutide tablets.
- you want one price that includes the medication, with no separate $149 monthly fee.
Verdict from the data
Ro (Body by Ro) leads on none of the facts above. MEDGm comes out ahead on medication choice and an all-in price.
Pick MEDGm if medication choice and an all-in price matter most to you. For everyone else our overall pick is Ro (Body by Ro) (7.7/10 against 7.6), 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)
MEDGm
Pros
- + Publishes each compounded plan with its monthly rate and upfront total
- + Names OpenLoop Health and lists pharmacy partners in its terms
- + Includes lab work, clinician support and dose adjustments in compounded plans
Cons
- − Weaker on Clinical Oversight (8.0/10 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 MEDGm (7.6/10). 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 →MEDGm. From $169/mo on a 12-month plan paid upfront ($2,028).
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Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Ro (Body by Ro) or MEDGm?
Ro (Body by Ro) scores higher overall (7.7/10 vs 7.6/10) on our rubric.
How much does Ro (Body by Ro) cost vs MEDGm?
Ro (Body by Ro) is from $74/mo membership on a plan prepaid annually, medication billed separately and MEDGm is from $169/mo on a 12-month plan paid upfront ($2,028). 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 MEDGm?
Ro (Body by Ro) (7.7/10, #8 of 61) and MEDGm (7.6/10, #12 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 MEDGm 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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