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Head-to-head review

Ro (Body) vs Noom Med

Ro (Body) and Noom Med both compete for patients searching for a GLP-1 weight-loss program. This head-to-head compares pricing, medications, insurance handling, and clinician quality so you can pick the right fit.

Editorial verdict

Ro (Body) wins on starting price at $145/mo. Pick the program whose medications and care model best match your treatment plan.

Side-by-side comparison

Every attribute scored head-to-head. The highlighted cell is our pick for that row.

Attribute
Ro (Body)
Noom Med
Editor rating

Ro (Body)

4.4 / 5

Noom Med

4.1 / 5
Starting price

Ro (Body)

$145/mo

Noom Med

$149/mo
Category

Ro (Body)

Telehealth GLP-1

Noom Med

Prescription Program
Medications

Ro (Body)

  • Wegovy
  • Zepbound
  • Saxenda
  • Compounded Semaglutide

Noom Med

  • Wegovy
  • Zepbound
  • Saxenda
  • Contrave
  • Metformin
  • Compounded Semaglutide
State coverage

Ro (Body)

All 50 states

Noom Med

All 50 states
Insurance accepted

Ro (Body)

Yes

Noom Med

Yes
Shipping included

Ro (Body)

No

Noom Med

No
Cancel anytime

Ro (Body)

Yes

Noom Med

Yes

Ro (Body)

4.4

Brand-name Wegovy & Zepbound through insurance

Ro Body is the established telehealth player that pairs a polished UX with the operational muscle to actually move brand-name GLP-1 prescriptions through pharmacies and insurance.

Pros

  • Helps navigate insurance for brand-name GLP-1s
  • Polished mobile app and tracking
  • Access to compounded alternatives if insurance denies

Cons

  • Medication cost is separate when using insurance
  • Backorders on Wegovy and Zepbound can delay starts
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Noom Med

4.1

Behavioral psychology + GLP-1 prescribing

Noom Med extends Noom's psychology-first weight-loss app into a clinical service, layering GLP-1 prescribing on top of one of the most established behavior-change platforms in the category.

Pros

  • Industry-leading behavior-change curriculum
  • Clinician oversight from obesity medicine specialists
  • Insurance pathway available for brand-name GLP-1s

Cons

  • Medication costs are separate
  • App-first model has limited live human support
Read full Noom Med review

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Cost, coverage & condition context

Use these resources to pressure-test which program fits your budget, insurance, and clinical situation.

Cost

GLP-1 pricing breakdown

Real monthly cost in every common scenario.

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Insurance

Coverage by insurer

BCBS, UHC, Aetna, Cigna, Kaiser & Medicare matrix.

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Condition

GLP-1 for diabetes

When insurers cover Ozempic and Mounjaro.

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Condition

GLP-1 for sleep apnea

Zepbound's OSA indication can unlock denials.

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By state

GLP-1 in California

Local prescribing rules and licensed programs.

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By state

GLP-1 in Texas

Texas insurance landscape and top brands.

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