Mochi Health vs. Ro: At a Glance

Unlike programs that lean on automated check-ins or limited messaging, Mochi Health provides transparent, flat monthly pricing and 1-on-1 video visits with licensed medical providers and registered dietitians. Each membership includes personalized medical care, medication management, and continuous support. Check your eligibility

Ro relies heavily on an asynchronous model for intake and ongoing care; video is available but typically required only in certain states. Ro’s Body membership focuses on GLP-1 access paired with coaching and messaging, with insurance concierge services to help determine coverage for medications (medication costs are not included in Ro’s membership).

What are the differences between Mochi and Ro?

Care model & oversight. Ro centers on asynchronous intake and messaging; a provider reviews your online visit and may prescribe, with video generally used only after review or where required. Mochi puts live video at the core, scheduled visits with a physician or nurse practitioner plus registered-dietitian support for nutrition, lifestyle, and dose adjustments.

Pricing & commitments. Mochi is pay-as-you-go: $79/month covers visits, messaging, and care coordination; compounded GLP-1 options start at $99 (semaglutide) and $199 (tirzepatide), shipping included. Ro Body is $99 for the first month, then $145/month, and does not include the cost of medication; patients either pay cash for meds or use Ro’s insurance concierge to seek coverage.

Patient autonomy. Mochi uses shared decision-making with a provider across a wide range of GLP-1 options (including compounded choices when appropriate) and can adjust over time. Ro positions patients within its branded GLP-1 set, with coverage and supply influencing which drug is selected.

Bottom line: Mochi = hands-on clinical care + pricing flexibility. 

Ro = asynchronous workflows + a paid membership on top of medication costs.

Already on Ro? Bring documentation of your last prescription and dose. A Mochi provider can continue appropriate therapy without forcing you to start over. 

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What medications does Mochi offer vs. Ro

Mochi. With an active membership, patients meet via live video with a licensed provider who may prescribe based on individualized medical needs. All medications require a prescription after consultation. Care emphasizes safe titration, close monitoring, coverage education, and prescribing to pharmacies where patients may apply manufacturer savings programs if available.

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Medications prescribed include (Mochi Health)

• GLP-1/GIP & GLP-1 injectables:
  Zepbound® / Mounjaro® (tirzepatide); Wegovy® / Ozempic® (semaglutide); Saxenda® / Victoza® (liraglutide); Trulicity® (dulaglutide). Mochi Health
  
  

• Non-GLP-1 options:
  Metformin; Topiramate (Topamax®/Qudexy®/Trokendi XR®); Bupropion (Zyban®/Aplenzin XR®; also in Contrave®); Naltrexone (Apo-Naltrexone®/ReVia®; includes Low-Dose Naltrexone); Orlistat (Xenical®/Alli®). Mochi Health
  
  

Treatments

Weight loss
GLP-1/GIP injectables (tirzepatide: Zepbound®/Mounjaro®), GLP-1 injectables (semaglutide: Wegovy®/Ozempic®; liraglutide: Saxenda®/Victoza®; dulaglutide: Trulicity®), oral GLP-1 (Rybelsus®), non-GLP-1 options (metformin, topiramate, bupropion, naltrexone, orlistat).
Supportive care: ondansetron/Zofran® for nausea when appropriate.

Anti-aging & wellness
NAD+, Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Calcium citrate, Magnesium citrate, Iron (ferrous sulfate), Fish oil, Biotin.

Skin & hair
Acne/derm: benzoyl peroxide, clindamycin (± benzoyl peroxide), hydrocortisone, triamcinolone, betamethasone, ketoconazole, clotrimazole, fluconazole;
Topicals/compounds: azelaic acid (± niacinamide ± tranexamic acid), niacinamide + tretinoin, hydroquinone + kojic acid + tretinoin, dapsone + niacinamide;
Hair: minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, finasteride + minoxidil (± D3).

Hormonal
Estradiol, progesterone, spironolactone, finasteride, dutasteride, enclomiphene, anastrozole, raloxifene.

Mental health
SSRIs/SNRIs & others: sertraline, escitalopram, citalopram, fluoxetine, paroxetine, venlafaxine, bupropion, fluvoxamine, buspirone, trazodone.
Sleep support: melatonin.

Nausea & GI
Ondansetron/Zofran®, famotidine (Pepcid®), omeprazole (Prilosec®).

Ro: 

• Branded GLP-1s: Wegovy®, Ozempic®, Zepbound® (including vial)

• Membership services: coaching, provider messaging, and insurance concierge (medication billed separately)

Why this matters: Mochi offers broader flexibility within GLP-1 options through ongoing, live decision-making; Ro orients around its branded set and membership services.

What services do Mochi and Ro offer?

Both provide virtual evaluations and medication access, but service depth differs.

Mochi: Unlimited video appointments, structured follow-ups, dose adjustments, side-effect management, nutrition guidance, and coverage education to reduce avoidable out-of-pocket costs.
Ro: Plan-based check-ins with unlimited provider messaging and 1:1 coaching; the default experience is asynchronous, with phone/video available after initial online review or when required by state regulation.

How much weight can you lose with Mochi Health vs. Ro?

GLP-1 medications support meaningful weight loss when paired with provider-guided dosing, adherence, and behavior change. Outcomes vary by dose, duration, medical history, and follow-up. Mochi improves durability of results through frequent touchpoints, careful titration, and practical habit support—elements that are hard to replicate in a mostly asynchronous model.

Why Mochi helps

What is the cost difference between Mochi and Ro?

Mochi offers month-to-month flexibility and low cash pricing for compounded GLP-1s, supporting long-term affordability. Ro layers a Body membership fee on top of medication costs, with insurance pursued separately.

Mochi Pricing

Membership

• 1 month: $79

• 3 months: $199

• 12 months: $789

Name-Brand and Generic Medications

• Examples: Zepbound®, Wegovy®, liraglutide

• Sent to a local pharmacy for pickup or delivered via services such as NovoCare® or LillyDirect®

• Cost and copay vary by insurance

Mail-Order Medications (Compounded)

• Semaglutide: $99/month

• Tirzepatide: $199/month

• Delivery via partner pharmacies; track orders in the Mochi platform

Ro Pricing

Ro Body membership

• $99 for the first month, then $145/month (medication not included)

Medication payment

• GLP-1 medication is separate; patients either pay cash or use the insurance concierge to attempt coverage. Ro does not take insurance for membership.

Mochi keeps costs predictable without lock-ins and posts low cash prices for compounded options. Ro adds a recurring membership and leaves medication costs variable based on cash pay or insurance outcomes. Check your eligibility.

Is Mochi or Ro easier to sign up for?

Mochi is optimized for speed and clinical clarity. After a concise form, eligible individuals quickly book a first video visit with a licensed provider. The provider completes the assessment live and determines an appropriate plan during the visit—minimizing delays and paperwork.

Ro uses an asynchronous, form-forward process. Because there is typically no live visit at the outset, the platform collects detailed information up front; a provider reviews the intake offline and then prescribes if appropriate, with phone/video available after initial review or as required by state law. 

Patient autonomy & plan choice

• Mochi: Shared decision-making with a provider on the specific GLP-1 path (including compounded options when appropriate), with room to adjust over time.

  • Ro: Selection within its branded GLP-1 set; medication cost handled separately via cash or insurance concierge; emphasis on coaching/messaging rather than routine live visits.
    
    Quick Compare

    Step	Mochi	Ro
    Eligibility	Streamlined; rapid access to a live provider who guides the process	Asynchronous intake; reviewed offline; video optional/required only in some states
    Time to provider	Immediate scheduling for live video	Decision after asynchronous review; then messaging/phone/video as needed
    Plan choice and autonomy	Shared decision-making on specific GLP-1 path	Choice within Ro’s branded GLP-1 set; meds handled via cash/insurance concierge
    Assessment depth	Obesity-medicine-focused evaluation	General telehealth intake + coaching
    Visit style	Unlimited video + messaging	Mostly asynchronous; messaging/coaching, optional phone/video
    Access support	Coverage education, prior-authorization support, pharmacy options	Insurance concierge; membership is cash-pay; meds billed separately
    Commitment	No longer-term lock in	Ongoing monthly membership; medication pricing varies by cash vs. insurance outcome

Mochi Health vs. Ro FAQs

Are Mochi Health weight-loss programs covered by insurance? What about Ro?

Coverage depends on plan and medical history. Both allow FSA/HSA use in many cases. Mochi accepts insurance for brand GLP-1s and provides coverage education and prior-authorization support; providers can prescribe to pharmacies where patients may apply manufacturer savings programs if available. Ro Body is cash-pay; its insurance concierge helps determine coverage for GLP-1 medications, which are billed separately.

Do Mochi and Ro operate in all states?

Both operate broadly in the U.S., with evolving pharmacy supply. Confirm availability during intake.

How can you switch from Ro to Mochi?

In the eligibility form, indicate whether weight-loss medication has been used in the last six months. If documentation of the last prescription and dose is available, the care team can transition the plan seamlessly. A Mochi provider will continue appropriate therapy, adjust dosing if needed, and schedule follow-ups to avoid gaps in care.

Do Mochi and Ro prescribe GLP-1 medications?

Both work with licensed providers who may prescribe GLP-1 medications when clinically appropriate. Mochi’s care model emphasizes safe titration, active monitoring, and clear guidance on pharmacy and coverage pathways to keep therapy sustainable. See the Medications page for details.

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