Head-to-head · WeighScore
Avono Health vs Ro
The verdict
Ro takes it — 80.2/100 to 58.5/100.
Ro grades higher on WeighScore, our editorial score across cost value, dose & formulation, clinical oversight, labs & monitoring, fulfillment and contract terms. A heavyweight platform with brand-name access — but opaque compounded pricing drags its score.
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Factor by factor
The same six graded dimensions, side by side. See the methodology.
The numbers
| Metric | Avono Health | Ro |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 58.5/100 | 80.2/100 |
| Grade | C | B− |
| Scorecard rank | #369 | #38 |
| Semaglutide | $269/mo (compounded) | Not disclosed |
| Tirzepatide | $349/mo (compounded) | Not disclosed |
| Coverage | Coverage not published | Multi-state |
| Brand-name access | Compounded only | Yes |
| Oral / sublingual | Yes | Yes |
Graded #369 · C
Strengths
- Transparent tiered pricing from $179/mo (microdose semaglutide injection)
- Full compounded range — semaglutide and tirzepatide, injection and oral, microdose and standard
- Free and discreet shipping; 24/7/365 messaging support; 100% online
- US-licensed clinicians and pharmacies; bundle discounts at 3/6/12 months
Where it loses points
- Medications are compounded, not FDA-approved brand-name
- Compounding pharmacy not publicly named
- State availability not published
- Newer brand with limited independent review history
Graded #38 · B−
Strengths
- Brand-name access + insurance support
- Oral options
- Well-funded platform
Where it loses points
- Does not disclose compounded pricing up front
- Premium positioning
Also worth a look
Neither is our top-graded pick — CoreAge Rx leads the scorecard
Across all 499 providers, CoreAge Rx grades highest at 91.8/100 (A−). Top of the scorecard: flat transparent pricing, both molecules, nationwide — no teaser-rate games.
Pricing/verification reflect each provider's public disclosures at last grading; the WeighScore is our editorial judgment per the methodology. Prices change — confirm on each provider's site. Not medical advice; see our disclosure.