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Ro vs Sprout Health: Which Is Better?

Head-to-head comparison of Ro and Sprout Health based on our independent scoring across trust, value, experience, product range, and reputation — plus real pricing for the treatments they both offer.

Our Verdict

Ro scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (77/100 vs 50.9/100), leading on trust & safety, value, experience, product range, reputation.

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77
Ro
Very Good

Vertically integrated private telehealth with its own pharmacy network and diagnostics, plus Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk partnerships for branded GLP-1s.

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51
Sprout Health
Below Average

Sprout Health is an Encinitas, CA telehealth brand selling compounded semaglutide, tirzepatide and NAD+. It received an FDA warning letter in September 2025 and has an F rating from the BBB.

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Score Breakdown

DimensionRoSprout Health
Overall Score77/100 ✓50.9/100
Trust & Safety30%85/100 ✓45/100
Value25%65/100 ✓62/100
Experience20%80/100 ✓48/100
Product Range15%75/100 ✓55/100
Reputation10%80/100 ✓40/100

At a Glance

Founded20172021
HeadquartersNew York, NYEncinitas, CA
Publicly tradedNoNo
Treatment categories52
Treatments listed95
Starting price$149/mo$149/mo

Pricing Where They Compete

Prices shown are based on our most recent research and may not reflect current pricing. Telehealth providers update their pricing frequently. Always verify pricing directly with the provider before purchasing.

CategoryRoSprout Health
Weight Loss / GLP-1$149–$299
Branded Wegovy Pill (oral semaglutide)
$149–$249
Compounded Semaglutide

Ro

+Direct Eli Lilly partnership for branded Zepbound
+Novo Nordisk partnership for the branded Wegovy pill at $149/mo, matching the lowest cash-pay price we track
+Own pharmacy network and diagnostics lab (branded GLP-1s ship via LillyDirect and NovoCare)
−Higher prices than competitors using compounded medications
−$149/mo membership fee on top of medication costs ($39 first month)
−Narrower treatment range than Hims & Hers
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Sprout Health

+Offers both compounded (semaglutide, tirzepatide) and branded (Wegovy, Zepbound) GLP-1s alongside NAD+
+Entry pricing ($149/mo semaglutide, $199/mo tirzepatide) is published before intake
+Prescribing runs through MD Integrations, an established white-label physician network
−FDA warning letter (Sept 9, 2025) for marketing compounded GLP-1s as 'FDA-approved'
−BBB rating of F for failing to respond to complaints; multiple reports of patients forced to use chargebacks or stop-payments to cancel
−Recurring complaints of late or missing refills, wrong doses shipped, and no phone support
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Ro vs Sprout Health — FAQ

Is Ro better than Sprout Health?

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Ro scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (77/100 vs 50.9/100), leading on trust & safety, value, experience, product range, reputation.

Is Ro or Sprout Health cheaper?

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Their entry prices are similar — both start around $149/mo. Real cost depends on the specific treatment: compare the pricing tables on each review, since inclusions like consults, labs, and shipping differ.

What do Ro and Sprout Health both offer?

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Both platforms treat Weight Loss / GLP-1. Ro covers 5 treatment categories total and Sprout Health covers 2.

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