Maximus vs Ro
In our scoring, Ro edges ahead overall (7.7 vs 7.6 out of 10).
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Key differences
- Price
- Maximus $349.99/mo no prepay listed; Ro $349/mo plus a separate membership (brand-name Wegovy / Ozempic · not like-for-like, so neither is marked cheaper)
- Coverage
- Maximus 50 states + DC (Ro doesn't publish a state list)
- Included
- Maximus: medication, shipping; Ro: clinician visits, labs, coaching (not included: medication)
- Safety
- FDA warning letters on record: Maximus 1, Ro none
Maximus
Affiliate partnerBest for men seeking compounded GLP-1 alongside testosterone optimization
semaglutide
$249.99
Our score 7.6/10
Ro
Affiliate partnerBest for FDA-approved brand GLP-1s, including the Wegovy pill and Foundayo, with insurance help
Brand-name Wegovy / Ozempic
$349
+ separate membership · $199 first month
Our score 7.7/10
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Costs & coverage
Published prices with their terms attached. Yearly figures are modeled from the standing price and billing cadence. A check mark marks the better side, on like-for-like rows only.
Maximus
Ro
Price
Brand Wegovy / Ozempic / month
$349.99/mo
$349/mo
+ separate membership · $199 first month
Brand Wegovy / Ozempic / year (modeled)
$4,200
$4,188
excludes the membership
Brand Zepbound / Mounjaro / month
$449.99/mo
$299/mo
+ separate membership
Brand Zepbound / Mounjaro / year (modeled)
$5,400
$3,588
excludes the membership
Brand Wegovy pill / Rybelsus / month
$249.99/mo
$149/mo
+ separate membership · other plan terms available
Brand Wegovy pill / Rybelsus / year (modeled)
$3,000
$1,788
excludes the membership
Brand Foundayo / month
$199.99/mo
$149/mo
+ separate membership
Brand Foundayo / year (modeled)
$2,400
$1,788
excludes the membership
Semaglutide / month
$249.99/mo
Not listed
Tirzepatide / month
$359.99/mo
Not listed
Separate membership required
Not stated
Yes — not in the listed price
Coverage
State availability
50 states + DC
List not published
Oral option listed
Yes
Yes
Brand-name access listed
Wegovy / Ozempic, Zepbound / Mounjaro, Wegovy pill / Rybelsus, Foundayo
Wegovy / Ozempic, Zepbound / Mounjaro, Wegovy pill / Rybelsus, Foundayo
Included in the price
Medication, shipping
Clinician visits, labs, coaching
Not included: medication
Terms & safety
Price shown
Before intake
Before intake
Video visit
Required
Not disclosed
Cancel anytime
Yes
Yes
Minimum commitment
None
None required; optional 3-, 6- and 12-month prepaid membership plans ('You'll pay upfront for your entire multi-month membership or medication plan').
Refunds
Not disclosed
'Your previously incurred monthly fees are nonrefundable.' Prescription products: 'all sales are final.' The $39 first month 'will be refunded if you're not eligible for GLP-1s.'
FDA warning letters
1 warning letter
Better on this row: None on record
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Which fits your priorities?
Only the points where these two differ, from the table above and each provider’s record.
Choose Maximus if…
- Lists compounded semaglutide and compounded tirzepatide, which Ro doesn't price
- Publishes its full state list (50 states + DC)
- Price includes medication; Ro's doesn't
What to weigh up
- 1 FDA warning letter on record
- No LegitScript or PCAB certification found
Choose Ro if…
- No FDA warning letters on record (Maximus has 1)
- Broad FDA-approved menu: Wegovy pill and pen, Zepbound, Foundayo and Ozempic
- Cash prices match LillyDirect, NovoCare and TrumpRx, with every dose price published
What to weigh up
- Listed brand-name Wegovy / Ozempic price excludes a required membership
- No published state list; confirm yours at signup
Explore the scoring factors
Both providers are scored on the same six-dimension framework. The gradient bar marks the stronger side on each dimension.
Maximus
7.6/10
Ro
7.7/10
Value25%
Effectiveness25%
User Experience15%
Trust & Safety15%
Accessibility10%
Support10%
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Maximus vs Ro: FAQ
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- Semaglutide · Drugs and brands
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- Prior authorization (PA) · Insurance and regulatory
- Off-label use · Insurance and regulatory
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