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Included Health vs Ro

A detailed head-to-head comparison of Included Health and Ro — pricing, peptides, consultation models, and patient reviews.

At a Glance

RatingNo reviews
Starting PriceN/A
Peptides2
ConsultationHybrid
Lab TestingNo
Shipping3-5 business days

Pros

  • Real video visits with licensed primary care providers
  • Health navigation layer is a genuine differentiator: help navigating insurance appeals, specialist referrals, care decisions
  • Widely distributed through employer benefits
  • Platform covers primary care, behavioral health, and specialist navigation in one place
  • Strong infrastructure and clinical oversight from a well-funded, established company
  • All 50 states for telehealth

Cons

  • Primarily employer-benefit access
  • Not a GLP-1 specialist: patients wanting structured weight loss programs, titration coaching, or compounded options should look elsewhere
  • Pricing and access vary significantly by employer
  • Doctor on Demand brand (the predecessor) was known for good but standard primary care
  • No labs ordered or drawn through the platform
  • Less suitable for patients whose main need is low-cost GLP-1 access without employer benefits
Rating★★★★☆ 4.0/5
Starting Price$149/mo
Peptides2
ConsultationAsync Telehealth
Lab TestingNo
Shipping3-5 business days

Pros

  • Competitive compounded semaglutide pricing (from $149/mo)
  • Large established platform with millions of patients
  • Free ongoing provider messaging
  • Body program includes metabolic health coaching

Cons

  • No video consultations — async only
  • No lab testing included
  • Only offers GLP-1 weight loss medications
  • Compounded medications not FDA-approved as finished products

Pros & Cons

Peptide Pricing Comparison

PeptideIncluded HealthRo
SemaglutidePrice unavailable
$149/monthly
TirzepatidePrice unavailable
$399/monthly

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Included Health or Ro better?

Included Health offers 2 peptides and hybrid consultations. Ro offers 2 peptides with a 4/5 rating and async telehealth consultations. The best choice depends on which peptides you need, your budget, and preferred consultation model.

Which is cheaper, Included Health or Ro?

See the pricing table above for a detailed comparison.