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Quick verdict
Ro Body is the better pick for most patients on overall scoring. Ro is the program for patients who want the cleanest interface and don't care about compounded options. They exited compounded in 2025 and now route exclusively through Lilly and Novo branded fulfillment.
That said, Shed wins on specific dimensions. Shed offers compounded semaglutide starting at $149/mo on the monthly plan (care and shipping included, no separate membership), escalating by dose. Six and twelve-month plans reduce the per-month cost further. Branded Wegovy, Zepbound and Foundayo are also available.
Side-by-side
| Ro Body | Shed | |
|---|---|---|
| Starts from | $373/mo (incl. medication) | $149/mo (incl. medication) |
| Monthly cost gap | Shed is $195/mo cheaper than Ro Body | |
| Lock-in | Month-to-month | Prepaid plan |
| Time to prescription | 2 days | 3 days |
| Consultation type | Asynchronous | Online |
| Affiliate network | Impact | - |
Score by dimension
Scores out of 10, equal-weighted across five dimensions. How we score. The winner of each dimension is highlighted.
| Ro Body | Shed | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing transparency | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Cancellation terms | 9/10 | 6/10 |
| Onboarding experience | 9/10 | 7/10 |
| Medication options | 6/10 | 7/10 |
| Member reviews | 7.6/10 | 8/10 |
When to choose Ro Body
Best for branded with polish
Patients who want FDA-approved branded GLP-1s, a polished app experience, and don't mind paying full branded prices.
Ro Body wins on cancellation terms, onboarding experience on the dimensional scoring. The caveat: Cash-pay patients who want the cheapest possible monthly cost. With membership + branded medication, the monthly total is rarely under $200/mo even at the introductory tier. Note also: Direct partner of Novo Nordisk for Wegovy fulfillment
When to choose Shed
Best for all-in compounded with care included
Cash-pay patients who want an all-in compounded price with care included at a low entry price, and who are willing to commit to a longer plan for a lower monthly cost.
Shed wins on medication options, member reviews and runs $195/mo cheaper than Ro Body at the entry tier ($249 vs $444). Over a year that's $2,340 you keep. The caveat: Patients who want the cheapest month-to-month compounded price at high doses, or who specifically want branded GLP-1s billed through insurance. Note also: Compounded GLP-1s are not FDA-approved and are made by a licensed pharmacy under a prescription.
If cost is your main filter
Shed is the cheaper monthly: $249 all-in vs $444 for Ro Body. That's $195 a month or $2,340a year. The 12-month math matters most if you're planning to maintain on GLP-1 long-term. If you're running a 3-month trial, the $585 delta is small against the cost of stopping early on the wrong dose. Insurance changes the picture: if either program runs prior auth and your plan covers Wegovy or Zepbound, branded with copay can beat both cash-pay totals.
If lock-in is your main filter
Ro Body (month-to-month) and Shed (prepaid plan) sit at different cancellation tiers. If you're first-time on a GLP-1 and unsure how you'll tolerate it, Ro Body's easier cancellation is the safer trial.
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