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Direct Meds vs Ro: Which Is Better?

Head-to-head comparison of Direct Meds and Ro based on our independent scoring across trust, value, experience, product range, and reputation — plus real pricing for the treatments they both offer.

Our Verdict

Ro scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (77/100 vs 73.5/100), leading on trust & safety, experience, product range, reputation. Direct Meds comes out ahead on value.

Cash-pay pharmacy and telehealth combo focused on transparent pricing and no-surprise billing.

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77
Ro
Very Good

Vertically integrated private telehealth with in-house pharmacy, diagnostics, and an Eli Lilly partnership for branded GLP-1s.

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Score Breakdown

DimensionDirect MedsRo
Overall Score73.5/10077/100
Trust & Safety30%72/10085/100
Value25%82/10065/100
Experience20%74/10080/100
Product Range15%65/10075/100
Reputation10%68/10080/100

At a Glance

Founded20212017
HeadquartersMiami, FLNew York, NY
Publicly tradedNoNo
Treatment categories35
Treatments listed59
Starting price$179/mo$13/mo

Pricing Where They Compete

Prices shown are based on our most recent research and may not reflect current pricing. Telehealth providers update their pricing frequently. Always verify pricing directly with the provider before purchasing.

CategoryDirect MedsRo
Weight Loss / GLP-1$179–$249
Compounded Semaglutide (sublingual)
$149–$299
Branded Wegovy Pill (oral semaglutide)
Men's Health$199–$249
NAD+ Injections
Sexual Health$32–$80
Sildenafil

Direct Meds

+Transparent cash-pay pricing with no hidden fees
+Integrated pharmacy for fast fulfillment
+Competitive GLP-1 pricing
Smaller company with less track record
Limited treatment categories
Less sophisticated platform experience
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Ro

+Direct Eli Lilly partnership for branded Zepbound
+Novo Nordisk partnership for branded Wegovy pill at lowest cash-pay price
+In-house pharmacy and diagnostics lab
Higher prices than competitors using compounded medications
$145/mo membership fee on top of medication costs
Narrower treatment range than Hims & Hers
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Direct Meds vs Ro — FAQ

Is Direct Meds better than Ro?

Ro scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (77/100 vs 73.5/100), leading on trust & safety, experience, product range, reputation. Direct Meds comes out ahead on value.

Is Direct Meds or Ro cheaper?

Ro has the lower starting price (from $13/mo vs $179/mo for Direct Meds). Starting prices are for the cheapest treatment each offers — compare the specific treatment you need, and check what each price includes.

What do Direct Meds and Ro both offer?

Both platforms treat Weight Loss / GLP-1, Men's Health, Sexual Health. Direct Meds covers 3 treatment categories total and Ro covers 5.

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