Starting the Body Program
📣 Medication Supply Update
If you've been waiting for medication, we want you to know that there are other cash-pay options.
Single-dose Zepbound vials:
Starts at $349/mo (plus membership fee)
Wegovy:
Paying cash through NovoCare: $499/mo
Other branded GLP-1 options (like Ozempic and Zepbound pens):
~$900–$1,100/mo, if you’re paying cash
If you go this route and have commercial insurance, we’ll help you explore manufacturer savings cards that may reduce the price.
These costs do not include the required monthly Ro Body membership fee of $145/mo.
How are Ro and Ro-affiliated providers responding to supply limitations?
Ro and Ro-affiliated providers are taking additional steps to support new and existing patients on their weight loss journeys.
Your provider may adjust your treatment plan if it's clinically appropriate. These adjustments may include:
prescribing alternate GLP-1 medications (if appropriate)
working with you to create a personalized treatment plan
or recommending adjustments to diet, lifestyle, and current fitness activities
If you’re prescribed a GLP-1 that’s in short supply, you may be able to join your pharmacy’s waitlist for when the medication is back in stock.
Will supply limitations impact my ability to get my prescription filled?
To help patients get medication faster, we've expanded our medication offerings in most states to include:
Zepbound single-dose vials (through our integration with LillyDirect), which has the exact same active ingredient (tirzepatide) as the Zepbound pen, and not facing supply variation. If prescribed, the medication will be shipped to you within 1-4 days.
Wegovy (through our integration with Novocare Pharmacy). If prescribed, the medication will be shipped to you within 1-4 days.
If you’re interested in exploring other treatment options, send your provider a message in your Ro account chat. They’ll walk you through the next steps to see if another medication is right for you.
What happens if I’m waiting for a long time to get my prescription filled?
Reach out to your provider in your Ro account chat to find out about other options that may be a good fit for you.
What can I do to give myself the best opportunity to refill my prescription on time?
To get medication in time for your next refill through insurance, we encourage you to complete your refill check-in before your second shot of Ozempic, Zepbound, Wegovy or Saxenda. This will allow us to submit your information to your pharmacy sooner, giving them more time to fill the next prescription and increasing the likelihood of getting your medication when you need it.
If you are prescribed a cash-pay medication, it will ship directly to you. We offer Zepbound vials and Wegovy: These ship in 1-4 days once prescribed. Message your provider to explore options.
Should I stop medication and wait for the supply issues to be over?
Connect with your provider to discuss the options available to you if you’re experiencing delays in filling your prescription. In general, stopping your medication is not harmful to you. But if you stop taking your medication, you may begin to notice weight gain.
GLP-1 medications help decrease your appetite. When you start to have less medication in your system, your appetite may start to increase (which may lead to weight gain).
The amount of weight gain depends on how long you were on the medication, how much weight you lost, and how long you stopped medication.
Can I switch to another medication if I’m still waiting for my prescription to be filled?
You can reach out to your provider in Ro account to see if another medication could be a good fit for you, and could allow you to start or continue treatment sooner.
If you’re prescribed Zepbound single-dose vials, we work with a LillyDirect partner pharmacy to fulfill your prescription. The medication will typically be shipped to you within 1-4 days.
If you’re prescribed Wegovy and pay cash, we work with NovoCare® Pharmacy to fulfill your prescription. The medication will typically be shipped to you within 1-4 days.
Learn more about Zepbound single-dose vials and Wegovy.
What if supply limitations cause a gap in my treatment?
If you’re worried about a potential gap in your treatment, please reach out to your provider directly. They can work with you to understand whether it makes sense to change to your care plan and discuss the specific details of those shifts.