Head-to-head
Ro vs LillyDirect (Zepbound): GLP-1 Prices Compared
Released: Last reviewed:
No like-for-like tirzepatide verdict: Ro could not be re-read (last record 2026-08-11).
Only prices read on the providers’ own pages on October 15, 2026 produce a verdict here; older records are shown with their dates and are not compared. Confirm the total at checkout.
Tirzepatide: Ro vs LillyDirect (Zepbound)
| Ro | LillyDirect (Zepbound) | |
|---|---|---|
| All-in monthly at maintenance | $598/mo | $486/mo ($449 per 4 weeks) |
| Cheapest 12-month route, per month | $598/mo | $486/mo |
| 12-month cost | $7,176 | $5,837 |
| Membership / program fee | $149/mo | None |
| Dose pricing | Brand list pricing by product and dose | By dose: $299 (2.5 mg), $399 (5 mg), $449 (7.5-15 mg) when each refill is bought within 45 days; otherwise $499 (7.5 mg) and $699 (10-15 mg) |
| Status | Reported · 2026-08-11 · not re-read | Verified · 2026-10-15 |
The arithmetic
No like-for-like tirzepatide verdict: Ro could not be re-read (last record 2026-08-11).
Semaglutide: Ro vs LillyDirect (Zepbound)
| Ro | LillyDirect (Zepbound) | |
|---|---|---|
| All-in monthly at maintenance | $498/mo | Not offered |
| Cheapest 12-month route, per month | $498/mo | Not offered |
| 12-month cost | $5,976 | Not offered |
| Membership / program fee | $149/mo | Not offered |
| Dose pricing | Brand list pricing by product and dose | Not offered |
| Status | Reported · 2026-08-11 · not re-read | Not offered |
The arithmetic
No like-for-like semaglutide verdict: Ro could not be re-read (last record 2026-08-11); LillyDirect (Zepbound) does not offer semaglutide.
Terms side by side
Ro
- BillingMembership month-to-month ($39 first month; ~$74/mo prepaid annual)
- CancellationCancel anytime
- PharmacyBrand fulfillment via NovoCare / LillyDirect pathways
LillyDirect (Zepbound)
- BillingNo subscription; self-pay per fill; Lilly defines a month as 28 days
- PharmacyLillyDirect self-pay pharmacy channel
Questions people ask
Why is there no price verdict for Ro vs LillyDirect (Zepbound)?
No like-for-like tirzepatide verdict: Ro could not be re-read (last record 2026-08-11). No like-for-like semaglutide verdict: Ro could not be re-read (last record 2026-08-11); LillyDirect (Zepbound) does not offer semaglutide. We only compare figures read on the providers’ own pages on the same date.
Are compounded GLP-1s from either program FDA-approved?
No compounded tirzepatide or semaglutide is FDA-approved, and neither is a generic version of Zepbound, Mounjaro, Wegovy or Ozempic. Brand products sold by LillyDirect and NovoCare are FDA-approved. Ask which pharmacy fills your prescription and check its state license.
What will checkout show that this page does not?
Taxes, state availability, current promotions and any change made after our read date. Screenshot the order summary before you pay; that screen, not a comparison page, shows what you are agreeing to.
Records: Ro · LillyDirect (Zepbound) · price database · downloads. Official sites: Ro ↗ · LillyDirect (Zepbound) ↗.