Ro vs NewSelf
An in-depth comparison of two leading GLP-1 Providers
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NewSelf
Best for: lowest-cost compounded GLP-1 with pharmacy quality transparency
Visit NewSelf →Ro and NewSelf are both GLP-1 Providers competing for the same patients, but they make different trade-offs on price, coverage, and what's included. In our scoring, NewSelf starts lower at $100/mo versus $149/mo, and Ro is the option we'd start with for most patients. Below we break down pricing, what each plan covers, the six-dimension score, pros and cons, and exactly who should pick which.
Pricing
Ro
Additional membership fees apply
NewSelf
All dosages same price
All dosages same price
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What’s included
Ro
What the monthly price covers
Medication
Billed separately
Provider visits
Included
Shipping
Not disclosed
Lab work
Included
Coaching
Included
NewSelf
What the monthly price covers
Medication
Included
Provider visits
Included
Shipping
Included
Lab work
Not disclosed
Coaching
Not disclosed
Score breakdown
Both providers are scored on the same six-dimension framework. The gradient bar marks the stronger side on each dimension.
Ro
7.7/10
NewSelf
8.3/10
Value25%
Effectiveness25%
User Experience15%
Trust & Safety15%
Accessibility10%
Support10%
Features & Coverage
| Feature | Ro | NewSelf |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $149/mo | ✓$100/mo |
| Features | ✓7 features | 6 features |
| States Available | Not disclosed | 49 |
| Compounded | — | ✓ Yes |
| Brand Name | ✓ Yes | — |
| FSA/HSA Accepted | — | — |
| FDA Warnings | ✓None | 1 warning |
About Ro
Ro is one of the largest direct-to-patient telehealth companies in the US and operates the most comprehensive obesity care formulary in the category — compounded semaglutide, brand-name Wegovy and Zepbound, and as of April 9 2026, Eli Lilly's new oral GLP-1 Foundayo (orforglipron) starting at $149/month for the lowest dose plus membership.
Read our full Ro review →About NewSelf
NewSelf offers compounded semaglutide+ (with B12/Glycine, from $99.97/mo) and compounded tirzepatide+ (with B6/Glycine, from $144.49/mo). LegitScript certified. Available in 48 states + Puerto Rico. Uses 503A licensed pharmacies with third-party testing.
Read our full NewSelf review →Pros & Cons
Ro
What we like
- One of the broadest GLP-1 menus: compounded semaglutide, brand Wegovy, brand Zepbound, and oral Foundayo (orforglipron)
- Among the first telehealth platforms to offer oral Foundayo at launch (April 2026)
- A licensed provider helps you pick the best GLP-1 based on cost, insurance, and your health goals
- Nationwide delivery, including 99% of primary-care deserts
- Both cash-pay and insurance-eligible options on one platform
Watch-outs
- Foundayo requires a recurring membership on top of the $149/mo drug price, so total cost runs higher
- Foundayo pricing above the lowest dose isn't shown until intake
- State availability and pharmacy partners aren't listed publicly — confirmed at signup
- Membership and medication are billed separately, which can make the true monthly cost confusing
NewSelf
What we like
- Semaglutide+ from $99.97/mo — among the lowest prices in the dataset
- All dosages at the same price — no price escalation as dose increases
- LegitScript certified with 503A licensed pharmacies
- Third-party potency, sterility, and endotoxicity testing
- 48 states + Puerto Rico coverage
- B12/B6 + Glycine enhanced formulations
- No membership fees
Watch-outs
- Not available in Mississippi and Louisiana
- Compounded only — no brand-name options
- Site also promotes AI health optimization and longevity (broader platform)
Our Verdict
Ro is our recommended choice here, particularly for broadest GLP-1 formulary including Foundayo on day-one of launch. NewSelf is a solid alternative, especially if you want lowest-cost compounded GLP-1 with pharmacy quality transparency — compare the six-dimension breakdown and pricing below to weigh them for your situation.
Choose Ro if…
You want broadest GLP-1 formulary including Foundayo on day-one of launch and a starting price around $149/mo.
Choose NewSelf if…
You want lowest-cost compounded GLP-1 with pharmacy quality transparency and a starting price around $100/mo.
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- Semaglutide · Drugs and brands
- Tirzepatide · Drugs and brands
- Compounded GLP-1 · Pharmacy and drug forms
- 503A pharmacy · Pharmacy and drug forms
- PCAB accreditation · Pharmacy and drug forms
- Prior authorization (PA) · Insurance and regulatory
- Off-label use · Insurance and regulatory
- FDA Drug Shortage List · Insurance and regulatory
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