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Ro vs TelyRx: Which Is Better?

Head-to-head comparison of Ro and TelyRx 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 72.3/100), leading on trust & safety, experience, reputation. TelyRx comes out ahead on value, product range.

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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72
TelyRx
Good

TelyRx is a publicly listed online pharmacy platform where patients choose from 500+ generic and branded medications and pay a one-time $22 provider-review fee for an asynchronous prescription from an independent, state-licensed clinician.

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Score Breakdown

DimensionRoTelyRx
Overall Score77/100 ✓72.3/100
Trust & Safety30%85/100 ✓70/100
Value25%65/10072/100 ✓
Experience20%80/100 ✓74/100
Product Range15%75/10080/100 ✓
Reputation10%80/100 ✓65/100

At a Glance

Founded2017—
HeadquartersNew York, NYClearwater, FL
Publicly tradedNoYes (TSX: TELY)
Treatment categories57
Treatments listed99
Starting price$13/mo$22.99/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.

CategoryRoTelyRx
Weight Loss / GLP-1$149–$299
Branded Wegovy Pill (oral semaglutide)
$699.99–$1199.99
Branded Zepbound
Men's Health——
Sexual Health$32–$80
Sildenafil
$27.99
Generic Sildenafil
Hair Loss$13–$16
Topical Minoxidil
$26.99–$179.99
Finasteride
Dermatology——

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
−$149/mo membership fee on top of medication costs ($39 first month)
−Narrower treatment range than Hims & Hers
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TelyRx

+Every catalog price is visible before signup; the only clinical fee is a one-time $22 provider review
+Owns its licensed retail pharmacies, so fulfilment and pharmacist support stay in-house
+Very broad catalog (500+ medications) that includes chronic-condition generics such as lisinopril, albuterol and metformin, plus birth control, ED and hair loss
−Branded GLP-1s are priced near list (Wegovy from $1,399.99), well above manufacturer self-pay programs
−Prescribing is questionnaire-only and done by independent providers, with no ongoing clinical relationship
−Recurring complaints about shipping delays and refills charged without the patient's authorization
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Ro vs TelyRx — FAQ

Is Ro better than TelyRx?

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Ro scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (77/100 vs 72.3/100), leading on trust & safety, experience, reputation. TelyRx comes out ahead on value, product range.

Is Ro or TelyRx cheaper?

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Ro has the lower starting price (from $13/mo vs $22.99/mo for TelyRx). Starting prices are for the cheapest treatment each offers — compare the specific treatment you need, and check what each price includes.

What do Ro and TelyRx both offer?

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Both platforms treat Weight Loss / GLP-1, Men's Health, Sexual Health, Hair Loss, Dermatology. Ro covers 5 treatment categories total and TelyRx covers 7.

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