Important safety information
What you should know before taking Wegovy.
Get started on Wegovy at the lowest price ever, if prescribed
Wegovy® prescription online for weight loss
At Ro, you’ve got options. Access Wegovy (semaglutide) with your insurance, or pay cash for either the once-daily pill or weekly pen and get it delivered directly to you.
Lose 14-15% of your body weight on average in 1 year*
FDA-approved GLP-1 for weight loss–now in a pen and a pill
Use insurance or pay cash
What is Wegovy?
Wegovy (semaglutide) is an FDA-approved drug in a class of medications called glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1s for short).
Wegovy acts like a natural hormone your body uses to regulate blood sugar and appetite—key steps in resetting your biological set point to help you maintain a new, lower weight.
Wegovy is clinically proven to help with weight loss. In a clinical trial, people who combined Wegovy with lifestyle changes lost an average of 14-15% of their body weight on average in 1 year.* Learn more about Wegovy and weight loss.
What is the new Wegovy pill, and how is it different than the Wegovy pen?
The Wegovy pill contains semaglutide—the same active ingredient as the Wegovy pen—but is designed to be taken orally.
Here are the similarities between the pen and the pill:
Weight loss results: The average weight loss in one year is 14% with the pill and 15% with the pen.
Active ingredient: The active ingredient in both Wegovy pill and Wegovy pen is semaglutide, the same active ingredient as Ozempic.
Dosing: Both medications start at a low dose, and the dose is gradually increased over time based on your individual needs and goals.
Side effects: Side effects are similar across both medications, and through Ro, you can reach out to a provider to help manage them.
The main differences between the pill and the pen are how they’re administered and how often you take them:
The Wegovy pen is an injection administered once a week.
The Wegovy pill is taken by mouth every day.
How much does Wegovy cost?
Through Ro, Wegovy pen or Wegovy pill sourced through Novo Nordisk® can now be shipped conveniently and directly to you. With a limited-time offer, new patients can start on the lower doses of Wegovy pill for $149/mo, and on the lower doses of Wegovy pen for $199/mo.
Additional $145/mo Ro membership fee required and price increases for the higher doses.
Wegovy pill is only available as a cash pay option through Ro. Wegovy pen may be covered by your insurance plan.
If you’d like to use insurance, our insurance concierge will check your insurance coverage and handle all of your paperwork.
Learn more about pricing and other terms and restrictions here.
*Based on manufacturer trials studying the highest doses of oral and injectable Wegovy in non-diabetics with obesity, or with overweight plus a weight-related medical condition, when paired with diet and exercise changes (vs ~2% with diet and exercise alone).
Safety info: GLP-1 medications are used to treat obesity or overweight (with weight-related problems), along with diet and exercise. They may have serious side effects, including possible thyroid tumors. Do not use if you or your family have a history of a type of thyroid cancer called MTC or MEN 2. See more serious warnings & safety info.
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Select your current weight
252lbs
Weight you could lose (lbs):
37lbs
Based on a 68-week clinical trial studying Wegovy (semaglutide) injection in non-diabetics with obesity, or with overweight plus a weight-related condition, when paired with diet and exercise.
Your timeline to treatment
From personalized treatment to insurance support, we help you get—and stay—on track.
Start losing weight in 5 simple steps
1. Start your online visit
Answer a few questions about your health and goals, all online—no in-person doctor’s office visit necessary. You’ll find out if you’re eligible within 2 days.
2. Provider writes an Rx (if appropriate)
A provider will review your info and prescribe the right GLP-1 treatment for you, if eligible. Get ready for your first dose in two weeks if using insurance, or less than a week if paying cash.
3. Check your insurance coverage
Ro checks your insurance to see if GLP-1 coverage is available. If you require prior authorization, Ro's insurance concierge fights for coverage and submits all paperwork on your behalf. If you're covered, a prescription is sent to your pharmacy. If not, your provider will suggest alternative FDA-approved cash pay GLP-1 options. This process takes about 2-3 weeks.
4. Start your treatment
If paying cash, your medication ships right to your door and you can take your first dose in less than a week. If using insurance, your medication can be picked up at your pharmacy.
5. Get support to stay on track
Keep making progress with regular check-ins, expert guidance, and access to your care team 24/7. Ongoing care and support is there for you when you need it—whether it’s a quick chat with your provider or routine check-ins, we’re with you every step of the way.
Hear from Ro members
Ro members were paid for their testimonials.
Serena
Ro member
"I wasn't sure I'd ever talk about this publicly, but I think it's time we changed the conversation."
Sonia
Ro member
“I’ve had some pretty amazing success. I’m down 15 pounds and I couldn’t be happier."
James
Ro member
“It's really helping handle my cravings better, which is what I really like about this program."
Chaleeta
Ro member
“It was like a switch once I started the medication, I just wasn’t so obsessed with food.”
Average weight loss in 1 year is 14-20% (vs 2.2-3.1% with diet and exercise alone). Based on studies of branded medications in non-diabetics with obesity, or with overweight plus a weight-related condition, with diet and exercise.
*Based on survey results of 1,243 Ro members taking GLP-1 medication for at least 7 weeks, paired with diet and exercise.
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Questions we hear every day
How much does Wegovy cost?
Through Ro, Wegovy pen or Wegovy pill sourced through Novo Nordisk® can now be shipped conveniently and directly to you. With a limited-time offer, new patients can start on the lower doses of Wegovy pill for $149/mo, and on the lower doses of Wegovy pen for $199/mo.
Additional $145/mo Ro membership fee required and price increases for the higher doses.
Wegovy pill is only available as a cash pay option through Ro. Wegovy pen may be covered by your insurance plan.
If you’d like to use insurance, our insurance concierge will check your insurance coverage and handle all of your paperwork.
Learn more about pricing and other terms and restrictions here.
How much does metabolic testing cost?
If your provider orders a metabolic health test, testing at any Quest location is included in the cost of the Ro Body membership. Or you can purchase an at-home blood collection kit through Ro for $75.
If you live in a state where Quest is not available, we’ll automatically send you an at-home collection kit for no charge.
What are the most common Wegovy side effects?
All medications carry a risk of potential side effects. Wegovy’s side effects are typically mild and often improve within the first few weeks of treatment. When they occur, it’s usually when doses are increased, then tend to improve once a steady dose is reached. Some of the most common side effects include:
Nausea
Vomiting
Upset stomach
Stomach pains
Constipation
Diarrhea
Heartburn
Acid reflux
Belching and gas
Dizziness
Headaches
Fatigue
Dysesthesia (more common with Wegovy pill)
More severe side effects are rarer but possible. Serious side effects include:
Thyroid cancer—The FDA has issued its most serious warning (called a BOXED WARNING) that GLP-1s may be associated with a type of thyroid cancer called medullary thyroid carcinoma. So far, this side effect has primarily been seen in laboratory studies using rodents, so the risk to humans has not been determined.
Pancreatitis
Gallbladder disease
Rapid heartbeat
Severe allergy (hypersensitivity)
Low blood sugar
Vision problems (diabetic retinopathy)
Kidney disease
Suicidal thoughts or behaviors
Please see the full Prescribing Information, including the BOXED WARNING, for complete safety information.
How do I schedule a video call with my provider?
It's simple — just send a message in your provider chat requesting a video call, and your provider will send you a link to schedule a video visit.
Is weight loss about willpower? Or is diet and exercise enough?
We hear all the time that weight loss depends on willpower. And that’s just not true. Obesity is a disease, not a decision. Being overweight is about the biology of your body. There are steps that you can take to put science on your side. And we know how.
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