Prices side by side
| Item | Ro (as of October 22, 2026) | Gabriel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compounded GLP-1, one month | None listed on Ro's weight loss pages | Compounded semaglutide $89 to $116 on a free account, from $87 with Core or $84 with Plus; compounded tirzepatide $135 to $225 | Gabriel price depends on the dose; a licensed clinician reviews each request |
| Membership | Ro Body: $39 the first month, then $149 a month, or $99, $89 or $74 a month prepaid for 3, 6 or 12 months | Free account; Core $49 or Plus $89 a month, optional | Ro bills medication separately from the membership |
| Wegovy pill (semaglutide), one month | $149 (1.5 mg), $199 (4 mg), $299 (9 or 25 mg), plus membership | Brand-name drugs go through the manufacturer's self-pay pharmacy; ask Gabriel | NovoCare Pharmacy posts the same prices |
| Wegovy pen (semaglutide), one month | $199 for the first two months at 0.25 or 0.5 mg (sign up by December 31, 2026), then $349; Wegovy HD 7.2 mg $399 | Through the manufacturer's self-pay pharmacy; ask Gabriel | Insurance or cash pay at Ro |
| Zepbound KwikPen (tirzepatide), one month | $299 (2.5 mg), $399 (5 mg), $449 (7.5 to 15 mg) with the manufacturer's offer | Through the manufacturer's self-pay pharmacy; ask Gabriel | Cash pay only at Ro; Lilly's $449 price needs a refill within 45 days |
| Foundayo pill (orforglipron), one month | $149 (0.8 and 2.5 mg), $199 (5.5 mg), $299 (9 to 17.2 mg) | Through the manufacturer's self-pay pharmacy; ask Gabriel | Ro's 2.5 and 5.5 mg prices are a limited-time offer for sign-ups by December 31, 2026 |
| Ongoing primary and urgent care | Not offered as a plan on the Ro weight loss pages we checked | Unlimited virtual primary care and virtual urgent care with Core ($49 a month) or Plus ($89 a month) | Gabriel prices are per adult; kids under 18 included |
What Ro offers
- Ro Body membership: $39 the first month, then $149 a month on a monthly plan, or $99, $89 or $74 a month when you prepay 3, 6 or 12 months, as of October 22, 2026. Medication is not included in the membership fee.
- What the membership includes, per Ro: access to FDA-approved GLP-1 medications, a dedicated insurance concierge, unlimited provider messaging, side effect management and dose-increase support, weight tracking and dose logging, and 1:1 health coaching.
- Medications: the Wegovy pill and pen, Zepbound, Ozempic and the Foundayo pill. Ro posts cash prices by dose for the Wegovy pill and pen, Zepbound KwikPen and Foundayo, and says multi-month medication plans can save up to $1,800 a year on Wegovy pens.
- Insurance concierge: Ro checks coverage, handles prior authorization paperwork and can file an appeal. It says only the Wegovy pen, the Zepbound autoinjector pen and Ozempic are available for insurance coverage through Ro, and that review typically takes about 1 to 2 weeks.
What Gabriel includes
- Free account (Gabriel Access): ask Gabriel anything about your health by app, web, text or voice, upload any lab report for a plain-words explanation, and pay cost-plus prices on prescriptions, lab tests and supplements.
- Prescription requests: a licensed clinician reviews every request and decides. Compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide are available, and brand-name drugs go through the manufacturer's self-pay pharmacy. The FDA doesn't review compounded medications for safety, effectiveness or quality before they're sold. Prescriptions requested through Gabriel are reviewed by licensed clinicians at Everdawn, Gabriel's clinical partner.
- Gabriel Core, $49 a month: unlimited virtual primary care and virtual urgent care, a care team by text, and member prices close to cost. Kids under 18 are included. See membership.
- Gabriel Plus, $89 a month: everything in Core, plus a yearly root-cause visit (up to $200), a needle-free at-home lab kit each year, two clinician-reviewed health plans a year and two in-person urgent care visits a year (up to $150 each). See Plus.
For dose-by-dose prices, see semaglutide cost and tirzepatide cost.
Semaglutide, tirzepatide and orforglipron carry a warning about possible thyroid tumors, including thyroid cancer, and aren't for people with a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma or MEN 2. Common side effects include nausea, diarrhea, vomiting and constipation. See GLP-1 side effects and MedlinePlus on semaglutide and tirzepatide.
Insurance and HSA or FSA
Ro: its insurance page says insurance doesn't cover the Ro Body membership, and medication is billed separately. People with Medicaid and some other government plans aren't eligible for treatment on Ro; people with Medicare may qualify for some cash-pay options. Ro's pricing FAQ says it doesn't accept HSA or FSA cards, but you can submit a detailed receipt to your HSA provider after you buy.
Gabriel: membership is not health insurance. The clinical portion of membership may be HSA or FSA eligible ($39 of Core's $49, $69 of Plus's $89), and the wellness portion is not. Gabriel can provide an itemized statement. Paying with HSA money is different from being allowed to contribute: membership could affect your HSA contributions under IRS Notice 2026-5, so check with your plan administrator or a tax advisor.
Where Ro is the better choice
- You want help getting a brand-name GLP-1 covered. Ro's insurance concierge handles prior authorization paperwork and appeals for the Wegovy pen, the Zepbound autoinjector pen and Ozempic. Gabriel's published plans don't list that service.
- You want only FDA-approved brand medicines in one program. Ro posts cash prices for each dose of several brand pills and pens, with coaching and side effect support in the same membership.
- You want to prepay for a lower monthly fee. Ro's 12-month plan brings the membership to $74 a month, and Ro says multi-month medication plans can save up to $1,800 a year on Wegovy pens.
- You want 1:1 health coaching built into a weight loss plan. Ro includes it with the membership.
Gabriel fits better when you want a compounded GLP-1 option, no required membership, care for more than one health issue, unlimited virtual primary and urgent care for your household, or help reading your labs.
Common questions
How much does Ro Body cost?
As of October 22, 2026, Ro Body is $39 for the first month, then $149 a month on a monthly plan, or $74 to $99 a month when you prepay 3 to 12 months. Medication is billed separately, from $149 a month.
How much is a GLP-1 through Ro?
As of October 22, 2026, Ro lists cash prices from $149 a month for the Wegovy and Foundayo pills, $199 for the first two months of the Wegovy pen and $299 for the Zepbound KwikPen, plus the membership. Ro says these match LillyDirect, NovoCare and TrumpRx.
Does Ro take insurance?
For some medications. Ro says insurance can cover the Wegovy pen, the Zepbound autoinjector pen and Ozempic through its concierge, but not the Ro Body membership. Gabriel membership is not insurance either.
Is Ro HSA or FSA eligible?
Ro says it doesn't accept HSA or FSA cards, but you can submit a detailed receipt to your HSA provider. Check with your plan administrator or a tax advisor.
Does Ro offer compounded semaglutide?
Ro's weight loss pages list FDA-approved brand medicines and no compounded options as of October 22, 2026, while through Gabriel compounded semaglutide is $89 to $116 a month on a free account. Compounded medications aren't FDA-approved. A licensed clinician decides what's right for you.
Is Gabriel an alternative to Ro?
For weight loss and general care, yes: Gabriel offers compounded GLP-1 options without a required membership, and Core and Plus include unlimited virtual primary and urgent care. If you want an insurance concierge for a brand-name GLP-1, Ro may suit you better.
Sources
- Weight loss program pricing (Ro Body membership and medication) Ro
- Weight loss: GLP-1 options, membership and FAQs Ro
- Weight loss insurance Ro
- Cost, pricing and services FAQ Ro
- Notice 2026-5: Expanded availability of health savings accounts under the OBBBA Internal Revenue Service
- FDA's concerns with unapproved GLP-1 drugs used for weight loss U.S. Food and Drug Administration
This guide is general information, not medical advice. It does not replace a visit with a licensed clinician. Gabriel membership is not health insurance.