LifeMD vs Ro
LifeMD and Ro sell different medications; this is what separates them.
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LifeMD
Best for: bloodwork inside the monthly price rather than billed on top
Visit LifeMD →
Ro
Best for: knowing which pharmacy fills the vial: it names Roman Health Pharmacy LLC
Visit Ro →If you are choosing between LifeMD and Ro, price alone will not settle it. LifeMD leads our six-part score, 7.9 to 6.7.
LifeMD vs Ro price
LifeMD and Ro start at the same figure, $149 a month, so the entry price does not separate them. Look at what each price covers and at the per-drug prices below.
Medications and formats
LifeMD and Ro do not overlap on medication; only LifeMD lists semaglutide and tirzepatide; only Ro lists orforglipron.
On format they match: each offers brand-name pens.
Where each one treats patients
LifeMD lists 50 states, and Ro does not publish where it ships.
Pricing
LifeMD
First month $75, then $149/mo. Brand medication billed separately, or $0-$25/mo copay with commercial insurance.
Medication only; plus the $149/mo program fee.
Medication only (starting); plus the program fee. As low as $0-$25/mo with insurance.
Medication only; plus the $149/mo program fee.
Ro
Additional membership fees apply
What each price covers
Both prices cover the clinician visit, lab work and coaching.
LifeMD is silent on shipping.
Ro is silent on shipping.
LifeMD
Covered by the monthly price
Medication
Charged on top
Clinician visits
In the price
Shipping
Not stated
Lab work
In the price
Coaching
In the price
Ro
Covered by the monthly price
Medication
Charged on top
Clinician visits
In the price
Shipping
Not stated
Lab work
In the price
Coaching
In the price
Where each one scores higher
Overall, LifeMD scores 7.9 and Ro 6.7 out of 10.
LifeMD is stronger on value (10.0 vs 5.0), effectiveness (10.0 vs 8.0) and accessibility (10.0 vs 5.0).
Ro is stronger on user experience (8.0 vs 3.0) and trust & safety (8.0 vs 6.0).
Support is within half a point.
LifeMD
7.9/10
Ro
6.7/10
Value25%
Effectiveness25%
User Experience15%
Trust & Safety15%
Accessibility10%
Support10%
FDA warning letters
Neither LifeMD nor Ro has an FDA warning letter on record with us.
Features & Coverage
| Feature | LifeMD | Ro |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $149/mo | $149/mo |
| Features | 0 features | ✓7 features |
| States Available | 50 | Not disclosed |
| Compounded | — | — |
| Brand Name | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| FSA/HSA Accepted | — | — |
| FDA Warning Letters | None | None |
About LifeMD
LifeMD is a publicly traded telehealth seller. It carries brand-name GLP-1 medications only.
Read our full LifeMD review →About Ro
Foundayo (orforglipron), the new oral GLP-1 from Eli Lilly, joined Ro on April 9 2026 at $149/month for the lowest dose, membership on top. Beside it sit compounded semaglutide and the brand-name pair, Zepbound and Wegovy. No obesity care formulary in the category is more comprehensive. In the US, only a handful of direct-to-patient telehealth companies are larger.
Read our full Ro review →Pros & Cons
LifeMD
What we like
- Semaglutide costs $149 a month, 85% below the $990 median for brand-name semaglutide across the sellers we compare
- Tirzepatide costs $349 a month, 72% below the $1249 median for brand-name tirzepatide across the sellers we compare
- The monthly price includes clinician visits, lab work and coaching
- Serves all 50 states
- We found no FDA warning letters issued to LifeMD
Watch-outs
- You only see a price after finishing the medical intake, so you cannot compare costs before sharing health information
- Not included in the monthly price: medication
- Ask which pharmacy fills the prescription before you pay, so you can check its license
Ro
What we like
- Orforglipron costs $149 a month, close to the $149 median for brand-name orforglipron across the sellers we compare
- Shows its price before the medical questionnaire, so you can compare it without handing over health information
- The monthly price includes clinician visits, lab work and coaching
- Names Roman Health Pharmacy LLC as the pharmacy that fills its prescriptions, which most sellers do not
- We found no FDA warning letters issued to Ro
Watch-outs
- Not included in the monthly price: medication
- Confirm it serves your state before you start the intake
Our Verdict
LifeMD wins this one, 7.9 to 6.7, above all for bloodwork inside the monthly price rather than billed on top. Ro fits better if knowing which pharmacy fills the vial: it names Roman Health Pharmacy LLC is your priority.
Choose LifeMD if…
You want bloodwork inside the monthly price rather than billed on top and an opening price near $149 a month.
Choose Ro if…
You want knowing which pharmacy fills the vial: it names Roman Health Pharmacy LLC and an opening price near $149 a month.
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Sesame Care
Oral orforglipron alongside the injectables
From $59/mo
Get started →Collective
Flat any-dose pricing, if you can absorb a $199 annual membership on top
From $59/mo
Get started →Found
Tirzepatide at $169/month, 37% below the typical price
From $149/mo
Get started →LifeMD vs Ro: FAQ
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