Ro (Body by Ro) vs Shed: Which GLP-1 Clinic Is Better in 2026?
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Short answer
Ro (Body by Ro) wins overall, scoring 7.7/10 vs 7.4/10. Mainly on clinical oversight and medication options.
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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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Shed operates at tryshed.com. Weekly injections, daily oral drops, sublingual and pills, plus brand-name Wegovy/Zepbound, from a Utah-based provider with a real, disclosed company address.
from $159/mo on a 12-month plan paid upfront ($199 month to month)
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| Feature | Ro (Body by Ro) | Shed |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 7.7/10 | 7.4/10 |
| Starting price | $74/mo membership on a plan prepaid annually, medication billed separately | $159/mo on a 12-month plan paid upfront ($199 month to month) |
| Medication types | Wegovy, Wegovy Pill, Zepbound, Foundayo, Ozempic | compounded semaglutide, compounded tirzepatide, oral drops, sublingual, brand-name Wegovy, brand-name Zepbound |
| Best for | — | — |
| Overall ranking | #8 | #19 |
| Price & Value (25%) | not scored (counted at 7.0) | 7.0 |
| Clinical Oversight (30%) | 8.5 | 7.0 |
| Medication Options (20%) | 8.0 | 8.5 |
| Transparency (25%) | 7.0 | 7.5 |
Sources: Ro (Body by Ro) pricing verified on ro.co, Shed pricing verified on tryshed.com
Ro (Body by Ro) vs Shed: what a year costs
Ro (Body by Ro): no verified non-sale 12-month semaglutide cost with a documented billing period is recorded.
Shed: 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.
Shed: no verified non-sale 12-month tirzepatide cost with a documented billing period is recorded.
Sources: ro.co, read October 25, 2026; help.tryshed.com, read October 25, 2026; tryshed.com, read October 25, 2026; tryshed.com, read October 25, 2026.
Which states Ro (Body by Ro) and Shed treat
Ro (Body by Ro) and Shed publish no list of states, so you have to check yours at the start of intake.
Sources: ro.co, read October 25, 2026; tryshed.com, read October 25, 2026.
Medications and doses: Ro (Body by Ro) vs Shed
Both list Wegovy pill (oral semaglutide), Wegovy pen, Zepbound KwikPen and Foundayo (orforglipron) pill.
Only Ro (Body by Ro) lists Ozempic.
Only Shed lists compounded semaglutide injection (0.2 to 2.2 mg), compounded tirzepatide injection (2 to 9 mg), compounded semaglutide drops or lozenges (drops 0.5 to 2.5 mg; lozenges 500 to 1,500 mcg), compounded tirzepatide drops (3 to 5 mg) and microdose compounded semaglutide or tirzepatide (semaglutide 0.2 mg).
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; help.tryshed.com, read October 25, 2026; tryshed.com, read October 25, 2026; tryshed.com, read October 25, 2026; tryshed.com, read October 25, 2026.
Labs, fees and what Ro (Body by Ro) and Shed include
Ro (Body by Ro) bills a $149 monthly fee separately from the medication; Shed's plan prices include the medication.
Ro (Body by Ro) asks for labs only when the clinician needs them, and covers them; Shed does not say whether labs are required.
Sources: ro.co, read October 25, 2026; help.tryshed.com, read October 25, 2026; ro.co, read October 25, 2026; tryshed.com, read October 25, 2026.
Cancelling and refunds: Ro (Body by Ro) vs Shed
To stop the next charge, Ro (Body by Ro) needs 2 days' notice and Shed 3 days'.
Shed's month-to-month plan has a 2-month minimum.
If you are turned down, or cancel before a prescription is written, Ro (Body by Ro) gives a partial refund; Shed's pages do not say.
Shed offers a money-back guarantee tied to results (4 months, with conditions); Ro (Body by Ro) publishes none.
After a prescription, Shed still refunds supply that has not shipped on multi-month plans; Ro (Body by Ro) refunds nothing.
Sources: ro.co, read October 25, 2026; tryshed.com, read October 25, 2026.
FDA warning letters: Ro (Body by Ro) and Shed
Neither Ro (Body by Ro) nor Shed 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 "Shed Holdings" and "ShedRx" (Shed).
Sources: fda.gov, read October 25, 2026.
Independent review data: Ro (Body by Ro) vs Shed
On Trustpilot, Shed rates 4.7 from 1,122 reviews, against 3.9 from 7,150 for Ro (Body by Ro).
The Better Business Bureau rates Ro (Body by Ro) A+, and Shed B-, 256 complaints closed in 3 years.
Sources: trustpilot.com, read October 14, 2026; bbb.org, read October 14, 2026; trustpilot.com, read August 30, 2026; bbb.org, read October 12, 2026.
Who each one suits
Ro (Body by Ro) suits you if
- you want Ozempic.
Shed suits you if
- you want compounded semaglutide injection, compounded tirzepatide injection, compounded semaglutide drops or lozenges, compounded tirzepatide drops and microdose compounded semaglutide or tirzepatide.
- you want one price that includes the medication, with no separate $149 monthly fee.
- you want a 4-month money-back guarantee.
- you weigh customer ratings (Trustpilot 4.7 against 3.9).
Verdict from the data
Ro (Body by Ro) leads on none of the facts above. Shed comes out ahead on medication choice, an all-in price, a results guarantee and customer ratings.
Pick Shed if medication choice, an all-in price, a results guarantee and customer ratings matter most to you. For everyone else our overall pick is Ro (Body by Ro) (7.7/10 against 7.4), 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)
- − Weaker on Transparency (7.0/10 vs 7.5)
Shed
Pros
- + Most delivery formats we track: injection, oral drops, sublingual, pills
- + Also offers brand-name Wegovy and Zepbound on the same platform
- + 120-day weight-loss guarantee, plus a real disclosed company address
Cons
- − Weaker on Clinical Oversight (7.0/10 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 Shed (7.4/10). 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 →Shed. From $159/mo on a 12-month plan paid upfront ($199 month to month).
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Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Ro (Body by Ro) or Shed?
Ro (Body by Ro) scores higher overall (7.7/10 vs 7.4/10) on our rubric.
How much does Ro (Body by Ro) cost vs Shed?
Ro (Body by Ro) is from $74/mo membership on a plan prepaid annually, medication billed separately and Shed is from $159/mo on a 12-month plan paid upfront ($199 month to month). 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 Shed?
Ro (Body by Ro) (7.7/10, #8 of 61) and Shed (7.4/10, #19 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 Shed 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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