Comparison · updated October 17, 2026

bmiMD vs Gala: Costs, care and treatment fit

bmiMD and Gala differ in what you pay and which medicines they list. Compounded medicines are not FDA-approved.

Both are starting prices, so the plans below show what you would actually pay.

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Which should you choose, bmiMD or Gala?

Short answer: bmiMD and Gala differ in what you pay and which medicines they list, so the plans below decide it.

bmiMD is best for

Users who want an established, large-scale platform with same-day consults and strong promo pricing.

Gala is best for

Patients who want one compounded GLP-1 price at every dose, $179/mo on Gala's yearly plan, and who will use its free companion app for progress logging.

The available assessments do not establish a score winner, so choose by the medicine, total cost and care you need.

By Iacob Pastina, Independent Researcher & Publisher
Reviewed & updated · Cites primary sources (FDA, NEJM, CMS) · Not medical advice

bmiMD vs Gala side by side

bmiMD and Gala compared fact by fact
bmiMDGala
Pricefrom $159/moFrom $119 on a planfrom $179/mo
MedicineBothBrand-name and compounded
Needle-free optionBothNot listed
InsuranceBothNo insurance listed
ConsultationIncluded (usually same-day telehealth)Included
ShippingBothFree
Where it shipsBothAll 50 states
Trustpilot4.4 / 5 across 871 reviews4.6 / 5 across 3,925 reviews
BBB ratingF (not accredited)Not tracked
Our score7.2/10 Good7.6/10 Good
Assessment limitsBothChecked Oct 16, 2026; a rating claim didn't match Trustpilot.

What bmiMD and Gala plans cost

bmiMD

Included clinician visits and shipping, with usually same-day consultations and a choice of monthly or prepaid injection plans.

All 13 bmiMD plans
How bmiMD bills

$159/mo buys the one-month semaglutide plan on its pricing page, struck from a $228.60/mo list price. One month of tirzepatide is $249/mo. The lowest advertised prices, $119/mo semaglutide and $179/mo tirzepatide, are 12-month plans billed up front, verified 2026-09-03

We checked bmiMD's prices on September 3, 2026.

Gala

A free Gala GLP-1 companion app and one compounded GLP-1 price at every dose, $179/mo on a yearly plan; confirm the prescribed product and checkout total before enrolling.

All 4 Gala plans
How Gala bills

Compounded GLP-1 from $179/mo on a yearly subscription, all doses included; Gala also runs a separate $149/mo microdose page on a 3-month plan, and its main site lists 3-month GLP-1 plans from $199/mo, with the final price confirmed at checkout

We checked Gala's prices on October 17, 2026.

What to watch for with bmiMD and Gala

bmiMD

  • The $119/mo semaglutide headline is a 12-month plan billed $1,428 up front, and once your first order goes to the pharmacy, that payment is non-refundable if you cancel voluntarily; you can take the remaining shipments or convert their value to bmiMD credit. Paying one month at a time costs $159 for semaglutide and $249 for tirzepatide
  • Brand-name Zepbound, Ozempic and Mounjaro are sold but kept out of the site navigation, and their prices surface only inside the weight loss quiz at $233/mo, $249/mo and $249/mo. Ask for them by name if a brand-name drug is what you want
bmiMD's strengths, cautions and terms

Strengths

  • Clinician visits and shipping are included in the standard injection plans; consultations are usually available the same day, according to bmiMD
  • An established public Trustpilot profile: 4.4/5 from 871 reviews, checked September 12, 2026
  • No charge if the clinician finds you ineligible: bmiMD says it releases the card authorization hold
  • HSA/FSA accepted for all programs

More to watch for

  • A $100 non-refundable intake processing fee applies if you cancel after submitting your intake form, which is earlier than approval; decide before you order. To stop a renewal, cancel at least 7 days before the renewal date under the refund policy checked October 15, 2026
Medicines listed
  • Semaglutide (compounded)
  • Tirzepatide (compounded)
  • Semaglutide microdose (compounded)
  • Tirzepatide microdose (compounded)
  • Zepbound (brand-name tirzepatide, live product page, not shown in the site navigation, verified 2026-09-03)
  • Ozempic (brand-name semaglutide, live product page, not shown in the site navigation, verified 2026-09-03)
  • Mounjaro (brand-name tirzepatide, live product page, not shown in the site navigation, verified 2026-09-03)
Insurance
No insurance support listed
Consultation
Included (usually same-day telehealth)
Shipping
Free
States
All 50 states
Cancellation
Pause or cancel by 11:59 p.m. ET at least 7 days before your renewal date (refund policy, checked October 15, 2026); the terms of use say 48 hours, so use the earlier deadline. A $100 non-refundable intake processing fee applies if you cancel after submitting your intake form. Multi-month plans are non-refundable for a voluntary cancellation once your first order goes to the pharmacy; you can take the remaining shipments or convert their value to credit.

Gala

  • Brand-name Ozempic here is $1,299/mo, materially above NovoCare's Wegovy pen $199/mo for the first two 0.25 mg or 0.5 mg fills through December 31, 2026, then $349/mo at standard strengths or $399/mo for Wegovy HD; oral pill from $149/mo, dose-dependent. Buy brand-name elsewhere; Gala's value is its compounded GLP-1 line.
  • Plan prices differ by landing page: the microdose offer lists $149/mo for 3 months, the all-doses page $179/mo yearly, and the main site 3-month GLP-1 from $199/mo. Confirm the checkout total
Gala's strengths, cautions and terms

Strengths

  • Gala's current microdose offer lists $149/mo on a 3-month plan; its all-doses GLP-1 page lists $179/mo yearly, while its main site lists 3-month standard GLP-1 from $199/mo
  • A free Gala GLP-1 app for in-treatment logging, promoted in the footer of every page; first-party logging is uncommon among compounded-only platforms
  • The site names OpenLoop-affiliated medical groups. Its displayed LegitScript badge was not independently confirmed with the issuer in the October 8, 2026 check
  • All 50 states, free shipping, no insurance required, 24/7 patient support claimed

More to watch for

  • Mixed Trustpilot reviews mention dosing inconsistencies and slow customer service responsiveness, verify your specific dose and batch with each refill
  • Visit mode can be synchronous or asynchronous depending on patient, state and medication; no default video path was established in the October 8, 2026 review. Ask whether a GLP-1 lab panel, a named medical director and scheduled follow-ups come with the plan; the refund policy mentions possible lab services
  • Restrictive refund policy, Gala's published terms state 'IN NO EVENT SHALL YOU BE ISSUED A REFUND UPON CANCELLATION OF THE SUBSCRIPTION SERVICES' with a narrow exception for provider-initiated medical disqualification. No money-back guarantee. Read the published policy at galaglp1.com/refund-policy before enrolling on a commitment plan
  • Newer brand under AI Coaching, Inc. (founded 2024 per LinkedIn), limited public company history; founders, founding year, and named medical director not publicly disclosed on galaglp1.com itself
Medicines listed
  • Tirzepatide microdose (compounded)
  • Compounded GLP-1, semaglutide or tirzepatide, all doses included
  • Semaglutide brand-name (Ozempic, premium-priced)
  • Wegovy oral pill (announced as 'coming soon' on Gala's site, not yet live)
Insurance
No insurance support listed
Consultation
Included
Shipping
Free
States
All
Cancellation
Submit cancellation at least 72 hours before renewal. Ordinary cancellation stops future billing; paid terms are normally non-refundable. The refund policy permits an unused-services refund, after deducting services already provided, when Gala's provider determines medical disqualification. Confirm the applicable plan terms (policy reviewed October 8, 2026).

Compounded medicines are not FDA-approved, and the FDA does not review them for safety, effectiveness or quality before they are sold. Read the FDA's explanation of the risks.

bmiMD vs Gala: common questions

Is bmiMD or Gala cheaper?

At least one headline price is a starting, introductory, prepaid or partial figure, so neither is simply cheaper.

  • bmiMDfrom $159/mofrom $119 on a plan
  • Galafrom $179/mostarting price

Which is better, bmiMD or Gala?

Neither wins outright on our scores, so the better one is the one that fits your medicine, budget and care needs.

Do bmiMD and Gala offer brand-name medication?

bmiMD and Gala both list brand-name and compounded medication.

Compounded medications are not FDA-approved. Your prescriber decides which medicine suits you.

Do bmiMD and Gala take insurance?

Neither bmiMD nor Gala lists insurance support.

Where these facts come from

bmiMD:prices checked September 3, 2026, score evidence assessed October 16, 2026.Read our bmiMD review

Gala:prices checked October 17, 2026, score evidence assessed October 16, 2026.Read our Gala review

We score on a published methodology, and partnership never changes a score or a fact here.

What should you compare next?

Both bmiMD and Gala start above the cheapest complete recurring program we track. Across all 38 providers in our index, the lowest price that includes the medicine, consultation and shipping is Eden Health GLP-1 at $99/mo, checked August 28, 2026. This is a price fact, not a treatment recommendation. Compare every program by its complete price

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