Quick answer
Strut Health typically wins on sticker price for compounded GLP-1, while Ro bundles more clinical support and often a wider menu of options. Choose Strut Health if you're price-first; choose Ro if you want hands-on prescribing or brand-name access.
Side-by-side comparison
| Feature | Ro | Strut Health |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Brand-name access with a polished telehealth UX | Low-cost compounded GLP-1 with plain compounding disclosures |
| Medication type | Brand-name Wegovy and Zepbound; some compounded options | Compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide, sublingual/oral and once-weekly injection |
| Pricing model | Membership + medication; insurance-friendly | Monthly auto-refill subscription; dose-tier 'starting at' entry pricing; medical-necessity gated |
| Semaglutide price | Membership $149/mo ($74/mo on annual prepay, $39 first month); Wegovy pill from $149 first month then $199–$299/mo, billed separately | Compounded, sublingual/oral from $99/mo, injectable from $149/mo (auto-refill 'starting at' entry-dose pricing) |
| Tirzepatide price | Membership $149/mo ($74/mo on annual prepay, $39 first month); Zepbound KwikPen from $299 first month then $399–$449/mo, billed separately | Compounded, injectable from $199/mo; oral lozenge from $199/mo (lozenge only if a GLP-1 injection fails or can't be used) |
| Key watchout | Brand-name medication is expensive without insurance, confirm coverage first | Entry prices are the lowest-dose auto-refill rate, higher doses cost more, so confirm your dose at intake. Oral/sublingual and lozenge options require you to have failed or be unable to use an injectable GLP-1. |
When to choose Ro
- You want brand-name Wegovy or Zepbound, not compounded
- You have insurance and want help running prior authorization
- You value a strong app and ongoing clinical messaging
- You're willing to pay a higher all-in price for the brand-name path
When to choose Strut Health
- You want low-cost compounded semaglutide or tirzepatide with medication included
- You value upfront 'compounded / not FDA-approved' disclosures and a PCAB-accredited pharmacy
- You're comfortable with async-only care (no video visit) and a medical-necessity screen
- You want to cancel, pause, or delay your subscription anytime
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ro cheaper than Strut Health?
Strut Health starts lower on semaglutide (Compounded, sublingual/oral from $99/mo, injectable from $149/mo (auto-refill 'starting at' entry-dose pricing)). Ro starts lower on tirzepatide (Membership $149/mo ($74/mo on annual prepay, $39 first month); Zepbound KwikPen from $299 first month then $399–$449/mo, billed separately). Higher doses can shift the picture, so confirm pricing at the dose you're likely to use long-term.
Which is better for semaglutide or tirzepatide, Ro or Strut Health?
Strut Health tends to win on semaglutide entry pricing; Ro tends to win on tirzepatide entry pricing. Pick by which medication you'll be on long-term, not by the cheapest entry tier.
Are Ro and Strut Health compounded or brand-name?
Ro offers brand-name wegovy and zepbound; some compounded options. Strut Health offers compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide, sublingual/oral and once-weekly injection. If you specifically want brand-name Wegovy or Zepbound, lean toward whichever explicitly supports brand access; if compounded is fine, both can typically meet that need.
Can I switch from Ro to Strut Health?
Yes, switching between Ro and Strut Health is straightforward in most states. You typically finish your current month, complete a new intake with the other provider, and they handle the prescription. Watch for overlap on auto-renewal billing and confirm any dose-tier or formulation differences with the new clinician before your next shipment.
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RangeYourself is reader-supported. We may earn a commission when you click on certain links, at no extra cost to you. Editorial recommendations are made independently. Pricing reflects publicly listed entry tiers as of May 2026 and may change. Numbers like Membership $149/mo ($74/mo on annual prepay, $39 first month); Wegovy pill from $149 first month then $199–$299/mo, billed separately and Compounded, sublingual/oral from $99/mo, injectable from $149/mo (auto-refill 'starting at' entry-dose pricing) are starting tiers, not your guaranteed long-term cost.