Verdict87/ 100
Grade B+ · #4ShedRx
Four routes to the same molecule — injection, drops, lozenges and an oral pill — plus real brand Zepbound, with health coaching bundled in.
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ShedRx vs Gala Health
Two GLP-1 providers, ruled 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 cheap compounded entry with a real brand-Ozempic path and nationwide coverage — but the $179 is a yearly-subscription rate, and Gala publishes no month-to-month price at all, which is what the verdict now docks it hardest for.
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Winner: ShedRx
ShedRx 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 — patients in any state willing to commit to a year up front for a low compounded tirzepatide rate, while keeping a legitimate brand-name option on the table.
Neither of these is our overall #1. That title goes to 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 | ShedRx | Gala Health |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict Score | 87/100 | 86/100 |
| Grade | B+ | B |
| Semaglutide | $199/mo | Not disclosed |
| Tirzepatide | $299/mo | $179/mo (annual) |
| Coverage | All 50 states | All 50 states |
| Brand-name access | Yes | Yes |
| Oral / sublingual | Yes | No |
ShedRx
What we like
- Four routes to a GLP-1 — injection, liquid drops, lozenges and an oral daily pill — plus brand Zepbound and Wegovy
- 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, 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
Gala Health
What we like
- Low compounded entry at $179/mo — on a yearly subscription — 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
- The $179 requires a yearly subscription — no month-to-month rate is published, and the cheapest term quoted in prose is $199/mo on a 3-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
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 in any state willing to commit to a year up front for a low compounded tirzepatide rate, while keeping a legitimate brand-name option on the table.
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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.