Verdict87/ 100
Grade B+ · #4Shed
Three routes to a compounded GLP-1 — injection, drops and lozenges — plus brand Wegovy, Zepbound and the Foundayo pill, with health coaching bundled in.
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Shed vs Gala Health
Two GLP-1 providers, compared side by side on The Verdict Score — our published six-factor rubric. Same yardstick, and no score is adjusted for payment.
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Verdict86/ 100
Grade B · #7Gala Health
A women-focused compounded GLP-1 program with menopause and hormone care in the same app, a brand-Ozempic path and nationwide coverage — but the plan length behind its from-prices only appears at checkout.
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Winner: Shed
Shed takes it with a higher Verdict Score — 87/100 to 86/100 (grade B+ vs B). People who want options rather than one route: a needle-free form, a brand pathway, or coaching included instead of sold separately. Gala Health still earns its place — women in any state who want a compounded GLP-1 and hormone or menopause care from one prescriber, with a brand-name option on the table.
Our featured partner is CoreAge Rx (94/100) — the most honest middle of the market: nationwide access, both molecules at one flat, no-surprise price.
Factor by factor
Both scored on the same six factors — see the methodology. The brass bar marks the stronger side on each.
86Real-world results85
86
Real-world results85
86Price honesty87
86
Price honesty87
83Prescriber access88
83
Prescriber access88
90Formulary choice88
90
Formulary choice88
88Cancellation fairness84
88
Cancellation fairness84
88Member support84
88
Member support84
Price, coverage & features
| Metric | Shed | Gala Health |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict Score | 87/100 | 86/100 |
| Grade | B+ | B |
| Semaglutide | $199/mo | From $129/mo (compounded) |
| Tirzepatide | $299/mo | From $179/mo (compounded) |
| Coverage | All 50 states | All 50 states |
| Brand-name access | Yes | Yes |
| Oral / sublingual | Yes | No |
Shed
What we like
- Three compounded routes — weekly injection, liquid drops and lozenges — plus brand Wegovy, Zepbound and the Foundayo pill
- Tirzepatide $299/mo month-to-month falling to $239 on a twelve-month plan; semaglutide $199 falling to $159
- Health coaching included with membership rather than upsold
- Publishes a 120-day weight-loss guarantee (lose 5% or get refunded, tied to check-ins), which almost nothing else here offers
The caveats
- The advertised "as low as $239" tirzepatide rate requires committing to twelve months — month-to-month is $299
- Compounded medication is not FDA-approved the way brand Ozempic, Wegovy, or Zepbound are
- The dispensing compounding pharmacy is not publicly named
- Every subscription has a two-month minimum before you can cancel
Gala Health
What we like
- Advertised from $129/mo semaglutide and $179/mo tirzepatide (plan length set at checkout), with all doses included, so titrating up costs nothing extra
- Available in all 50 states, so access never blocks the sign-up
- Offers a real FDA-approved brand path (Ozempic) alongside the compounded track, which most compounded-only programs cannot
- Adjacent HRT and menopause care for patients who want more than a GLP-1 alone
The caveats
- No month-to-month price is published: the $129 and $179 from-prices don't say which plan length unlocks them, and Gala's FAQ starts plans at $199/mo on a three-month plan
- The $149 'microdose' tier is sub-therapeutic — a longevity protocol, not a cheaper weight-loss dose
- GLP-1 is compounded, not FDA-approved — the standard verification caveat applies
- Brand Ozempic runs $1,299/mo, and the dispensing pharmacy is never named — vet it yourself
- No refund when you cancel unless a provider medically disqualifies you, and cancellation needs 72 hours' notice before billing
Our pick — visit
People who want options rather than one route: a needle-free form, a brand pathway, or coaching included instead of sold separately.
Visit Shed Read the full Shed review →Also worth a look
Women in any state who want a compounded GLP-1 and hormone or menopause care from one prescriber, with a brand-name option on the table.
Visit Gala Health Read the full Gala Health review →Keep comparing
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Pricing, states and verification reflect each provider's public disclosures at last review; the Verdict Score is our editorial judgment per the methodology. Prices change — confirm on each provider's site. Not medical advice; see our disclosure.