04 · GLP-1 & Metabolic Weight Loss
PlexusDx vs Ro
For Semaglutide, PlexusDx advertises the lower starting price: $149/month vs $298/month. For Tirzepatide, PlexusDx advertises the lower starting price: $189/month vs $448/month. Membership is included when billed separately; prices vary by dose and plan length.
Key differences
- Semaglutide: PlexusDx is lower at $149/month vs $298/month.
- Tirzepatide: PlexusDx is lower at $189/month vs $448/month.
- Membership: PlexusDx $0 vs Ro $149 per month.
| Detail | PlexusDx | Ro |
|---|---|---|
| Semaglutide | $149/month all-in | $149/month + membership |
| Tirzepatide | $189/month all-in | $299/month + membership |
| Lowest monthly (incl. membership) | $149 | $298 |
| Membership | $0 | $149 |
| LegitScript | Active LegitScript seal on site | Not checked (site blocks automated checks) |
| Approval | Not published | Online form (async) |
| Blood work required | No | Not published |
| Shipping | Free 2-day shipping (official site) | 2-6 business days (reported range) |
| Extra fees | No hidden fees per PlexusDx; charged $0 unless a provider approves medication. | Ro's pricing page states medication and lab tests are not included in the membership. A provider may request a metabolic lab test (at-home kit or Quest); an at-home kit is reported at ~$75. |
| Data source | Checked on provider site (2026-11-10) | Third-party reviews (2026-11-09) |
Frequently asked questions
Is PlexusDx or Ro cheaper?
For Semaglutide, PlexusDx advertises the lower starting price: $149/month vs $298/month. For Tirzepatide, PlexusDx advertises the lower starting price: $189/month vs $448/month. Membership is included when billed separately; prices vary by dose and plan length.
Do PlexusDx and Ro require blood work?
PlexusDx: not required. Ro: not published.
How do you get approved at PlexusDx and Ro?
PlexusDx: not published. Ro: online form (async).
Sources
PlexusDx
- PlexusDx: GLP-1 weight loss pricing
- PlexusDx: GLP-1 subscription
- PlexusDx: Oral semaglutide
- ⚠ Blood tests are offered free and optional.
Ro
- Ro: How it works (weight loss)
- Ro: Weight loss pricing
- Fortune: Ro Body GLP-1 review
- GLP1 Clinics: Ro cost, medications and insurance
- ⚠ Sources from Aug-Nov 2026 say Ro no longer sells compounded GLP-1s; an older July 2026 listing still showed one.
- ⚠ Wegovy pen $199 price is promotional through Dec 31, 2026.
- ⚠ Labs are requested case by case, so bloodWorkRequired is left unknown.