04 · GLP-1 & Metabolic Weight Loss
PlushCare vs Ro
PlushCare and Ro don't both publish a monthly price for the same treatment, so we can't say which is cheaper.
Key differences
- There is no treatment with a confirmed monthly price at both programs, so price can't be compared directly.
- Only Ro lists Semaglutide in our data.
- Only Ro lists Tirzepatide in our data.
- PlushCare uses video visit while Ro uses online form (async).
- Membership: PlushCare $19.99 vs Ro $149 per month.
| Detail | PlushCare | Ro |
|---|---|---|
| Semaglutide | Not published | $149/month + membership |
| Tirzepatide | Not published | $299/month + membership |
| Lowest monthly (incl. membership) | Not published | $298 |
| Membership | $19.99 | $149 |
| LegitScript | Not checked (site blocks automated checks) | Not checked (site blocks automated checks) |
| Approval | Video visit | Online form (async) |
| Blood work required | Yes | Not published |
| Shipping | Not published | 2-6 business days (reported range) |
| Extra fees | Medication and lab work not included; follow-up visit price not published. | 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 (2026-11-11) | Third-party reviews (2026-11-09) |
Frequently asked questions
Is PlushCare or Ro cheaper?
PlushCare and Ro don't both publish a monthly price for the same treatment, so we can't say which is cheaper.
Do PlushCare and Ro require blood work?
PlushCare: required. Ro: not published.
How do you get approved at PlushCare and Ro?
PlushCare: video visit. Ro: online form (async).
Sources
PlushCare
- PlushCare: Weight loss
- ⚠ PlushCare does not publish a self-pay medication price, so it is listed but not ranked on price.
- ⚠ Lab work is often required (ordered to your preferred lab).
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.