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 Sprout 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 · #6Sprout Health
A LegitScript-certified, quiz-first desk selling compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide vials, with the visit and shipping folded into the price.
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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. Sprout Health still earns its place — patients who want a low compounded entry price and minimal onboarding, and are happy with an injectable-only program.
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 results82
86
Real-world results82
86Price honesty90
86
Price honesty90
83Prescriber access82
83
Prescriber access82
90Formulary choice86
90
Formulary choice86
88Cancellation fairness80
88
Cancellation fairness80
88Member support78
88
Member support78
Price, coverage & features
| Metric | Shed | Sprout Health |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict Score | 87/100 | 86/100 |
| Grade | B+ | B |
| Semaglutide | $199/mo | $149/mo |
| Tirzepatide | $299/mo | $199/mo |
| Coverage | All 50 states | Not disclosed |
| Brand-name access | Yes | Compounded only |
| 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
Sprout Health
What we like
- LegitScript-certified with a listed address and contact line
- Clear posted prices: $149 semaglutide / $199 tirzepatide per four weeks, or $99 / $149 a month on a prepaid year
- Low-friction intake — no labs and often no telehealth visit required
The caveats
- Compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide are not FDA-approved, and no brand-name Wegovy or Zepbound is listed
- Monthly plans bill every four weeks, so a year is thirteen charges
- No oral or sublingual route — injectable only
- Thin transparency — no named medical director, and state availability is quiz-gated
- "No labs, no visit" convenience also means lighter clinical oversight
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.
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Patients who want a low compounded entry price and minimal onboarding, and are happy with an injectable-only program.
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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.