Comparison · updated October 17, 2026

Gala vs Hers: Gala for brand-name or compounded options, Hers for brand-name medication only

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

These two prices are different kinds of bill, so read the line under each price before you compare them.

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Which should you choose, Gala or Hers?

Short answer: Choose Gala if you want a compounded option as well as brand-name medicine. Choose Hers if you want a pill or another option without needles.

Choose Gala if

  • you want a compounded option as well as brand-name medicine
  • you put weight on customer ratings (4.6 on Trustpilot against 3.3)

Choose Hers if

  • you want a pill or another option without needles

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

Gala vs Hers side by side

Gala and Hers compared fact by fact
GalaHers
Pricefrom $179/mo$188First month, then $298/mo
MedicineBrand-name and compoundedBrand-name only
Needle-free optionNot listedYes, a pill or other oral form
InsuranceBothNo insurance listed
ConsultationIncludedIncluded in required Weight Loss Membership ($39 first month, then $149/mo)
ShippingFreeHers advertises free delivery; confirm delivery terms if a separate pharmacy fulfils your prescription
Where it shipsAll 50 statesNot confirmed
Trustpilot4.6 / 5 across 3,925 reviews3.3 / 5 across 10,563 reviews
BBB ratingNot trackedAccredited (since 2018, profile: Hims & Hers Inc., San Francisco CA)
Our score7.6/10 Good4.7/10 Limited
Assessment limitsChecked Oct 16, 2026; a rating claim didn't match Trustpilot.Checked Oct 16, 2026; some details not published.

What Gala and Hers plans cost

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.

Hers

A women-focused telehealth platform with a direct Novo Nordisk partnership (Wegovy pill from $149 and pen from $199 before required membership) and listed Zepbound access (medication from $299, with required membership billed separately).

All 10 Hers plans
How Hers bills

Combined medication and membership cost for a $149 medication: $188 first month ($39 required Weight Loss Membership + $149 medication), then $298/mo ($149 membership + $149 medication); exact product and dose price varies

We checked Hers' prices on August 14, 2026.

What to watch for with Gala and Hers

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).

Hers

  • Pending federal enforcement against the parent company: on July 29, 2026 the FTC, joined by Utah and by California acting through Los Angeles County Counsel, sued Hims & Hers Health, Inc. in the Northern District of California over subscription billing, cancellation friction and sharing consumer health information with advertising platforms. The case status is Pending and these are allegations, not findings (checked 2026-09-03).
  • Every medication figure excludes the required Weight Loss Membership ($39 first month, then $149/mo); exact product and dose prices can raise the total above $188 and $298
Hers' strengths, cautions and terms

Strengths

  • Brand-name paths include Wegovy pill, Foundayo, and Ozempic pill medication from $149 and a Wegovy pen from $199. Wegovy and Foundayo carry FDA approval for weight management, Ozempic is approved for type 2 diabetes and is used off label here. With the required membership, a $149 medication path totals $188 initially and $298/mo ongoing
  • Hers lists brand-name Zepbound access, with medication billed separately from the required Weight Loss Membership
  • Part of publicly traded Hims & Hers Health, Inc. (NYSE: HIMS)
  • Broader women's health platform, integrates weight loss with hormonal, skin, and wellness services

More to watch for

  • Care is delivered online through messaging and the app; confirm how to reach the care team for prescription or refill questions
  • Older compounded-plan prices do not establish the current product, dose or full bill; confirm the actual prescription and checkout
  • Zepbound medication starts at $299 before the required membership; that path totals $338 in month one and at least $448/mo ongoing, with exact dose pricing potentially higher
Medicines listed
  • Wegovy (brand-name injection pen)
  • Wegovy (brand-name oral pill)
  • Ozempic (brand-name injection pen, FDA approved for type 2 diabetes and prescribed off label for weight loss)
  • Ozempic (brand-name oral pill, FDA approved for type 2 diabetes and prescribed off label for weight loss)
  • Foundayo (brand-name oral pill)
  • Zepbound (brand-name)
Insurance
No insurance support listed
Consultation
Included in required Weight Loss Membership ($39 first month, then $149/mo)
Shipping
Hers advertises free delivery; confirm delivery terms if a separate pharmacy fulfils your prescription
States
Not confirmed. Hers says its GLP-1 offering does not cover every state, but its medication FAQ does not name the excluded states. Confirm your state and prescribed treatment before enrolling (checked 2026-09-26)

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.

Gala vs Hers: common questions

Is Gala or Hers cheaper?

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

  • Galafrom $179/mostarting price
  • Hers$188first month, then $298/mo

Which is better, Gala or Hers?

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

Gala lists brand-name and compounded medication, and Hers lists brand-name medication only.

Do Gala and Hers offer brand-name medication?

Gala lists brand-name and compounded medication, and Hers lists brand-name medication only.

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

Do Gala and Hers take insurance?

Neither Gala nor Hers lists insurance support.

Where these facts come from

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

Hers:prices checked August 14, 2026, score evidence assessed October 16, 2026.Read our Hers review

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

What should you compare next?

Both Gala and Hers start above the cheapest complete recurring program we track. Across all 39 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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