Head-to-head comparison
Ro vs Shed
Two GLP-1 providers, one scorecard. Both are graded on the same six Desk Score dimensions — here is how they stack up, and which one fits you.
Desk Score
A heavyweight platform with brand-name access, held back by compounded pricing it does not publish clearly.
Marked down on: Compounded pricing not disclosed up front
Desk Score
Widest formulation spread in the ranking — injection, liquid drops, lozenges and a daily oral pill, plus a real brand Zepbound lane.
$199/mo sema · $299/mo tirz · Verified August 2026
Marked down on: The advertised "as low as $239" tirzepatide rate needs a twelve-month commitment — month-to-month is $299
Shed takes this head-to-head with the higher Desk Score, 88/100 (B+) against 78/100 (C+) for Ro. Ro still holds its ground where its strengths line up with yours.
Desk Score, dimension by dimension
Same six measured dimensions for both. The red flag marks the stronger side. See the methodology.
Ro
78/100
C+
Shed
88/100
B+
Price transparency
State access
Molecule range
Onboarding speed
Support responsiveness
Licensing & trust
The spec sheet
| Field | Ro | Shed |
|---|---|---|
| Semaglutide | Not listed on Ro's site | $199/mo$199/mo month-to-month ($179/mo on the 6-month plan, $159/mo on the 12-month plan — both carry a minimum term whose shipped cycles are non-refundable) |
| Tirzepatide | Not listed on Ro's site | $299/mo$299/mo month-to-month ($269/mo on the 6-month plan, $239/mo on the 12-month plan — both carry a minimum term whose shipped cycles are non-refundable) |
| Coverage | Multi-state | All 50 states (no state list is published on the site) |
| Brand-name | Yes | Yes |
| Oral option | Yes | Yes |
| Best for | Patients who want brand-name capability and insurance navigation support. | People who want a needle-free route or a brand-name option without leaving one provider. |
| Desk Score | 78/100C+ | 88/100B+ |
The verdict
Desk pick — ShedShed takes this head-to-head with the higher Desk Score, 88/100 (B+) against 78/100 (C+) for Ro. Ro still holds its ground where its strengths line up with yours.
Choose Ro if…
Patients who want brand-name capability and insurance navigation support.
Multi-state
Choose Shed if…
People who want a needle-free route or a brand-name option without leaving one provider.
$199/mo sema · $299/mo tirz · All 50 states (no state list is published on the site)
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CoreAge Rx leads the whole ranking at 94/100
Whichever of these two you lean toward, our #1-rated provider outscores them both. One price at every dose, both molecules, all 50 states. The $99 and $149 figures are 12-month plans paid up front, not a monthly bill.
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Pricing and verification reflect each provider's public disclosures at last scoring; the Desk Score is our editorial judgment per the methodology. Prices change — confirm on each provider's own site. Not medical advice; see our disclosure.