Head-to-head · Value Score
ShedRx vs Ro
Two GLP-1 deals, scored on the same six factors. ShedRx lands a Value Score of 84, Ro a 74. Here's who gives you the honest lower price — and where each one bites back.
ShedRx
#23 · Grade B+ · Good Value
Est. first month
$199/mo
Save ~85% vs brand-nameRo
#153 · Grade C+ · Watch List
Est. first month
Not disclosed
The verdict
ShedRx takes it on Value Score, 84 to 74 — an est. $199/mo first month, though we flag its pricing to watch. Ro isn't out of it: Patients who want brand-name access and insurance navigation more than a visible low price.
Deal-by-deal
The numbers that decide it. Green ✓ marks the stronger side on each line.
| Deal | ShedRx | Ro |
|---|---|---|
| Value Score | 84 (B+) | 74 (C+) |
| Est. first month | $199/mo | Not disclosed |
| Save vs brand-name | ~85% | — |
| Semaglutide | $199/mo | Not disclosed |
| Tirzepatide | $299/mo | Not disclosed |
| Both molecules | Yes | No |
| Pricing | Watch | Watch |
| Coverage | All 50 states | Multi-state |
Factor by factor
The six factors behind each Value Score. The orange bar marks the stronger side. See the methodology.
ShedRx
Good headline prices and four routes to a GLP-1 — but the cheapest numbers it advertises need a year-long commitment.
Why it's a deal
- Four routes — injection, liquid drops, lozenges and a daily oral pill — plus brand Zepbound and Wegovy
- $299 month-to-month tirzepatide is still competitive against flat-fee rivals
- Available in all 50 states, with health coaching included
The fine print
- The advertised "as low as $239" needs a twelve-month commitment — month-to-month is $299
- Compounded medication is not FDA-approved the way brand Ozempic, Wegovy, or Zepbound are
- The dispensing compounding pharmacy is not publicly named
Ro
A heavyweight platform with brand-name access — but it won't show a compounded price until you're in the funnel.
Why it's a deal
- Brand-name (Wegovy/Zepbound) access and insurance support
- Oral options
- Polished, well-funded platform
The fine print
- Does not publish compounded pricing up front — no way to compare the deal
- Premium positioning
Assume any provider we list may compensate us — we may earn a commission, at no cost to you. It never changes a Value Score.
Neither one the right fit? Every program that outscores ShedRx is ranked on the ShedRx alternatives ranking, and the same list for the other side is on alternatives to Ro.
More head-to-heads
Prices, states and verification reflect each program's public disclosures at last check; the Value Score is our editorial judgment per the methodology. “Save vs brand-name” compares the lowest disclosed monthly price against a ~$1,349/mo brand-name cash reference. Prices change — confirm on each provider's site. Not medical advice; see our disclosure.