Comparison · updated October 17, 2026

Gala vs MEDGm: Costs, care and treatment fit

Gala and MEDGm differ in what you pay, which medicines they list and their insurance terms. 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.

Compare plans and terms

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Our MEDGm referral excludes Louisiana; Nebraska patients must be 19 or older. The provider must confirm your eligibility and medication availability. A prescription is required and is issued only if a licensed clinician finds treatment appropriate.

Which should you choose, Gala or MEDGm?

Short answer: Choose MEDGm if you want a pill or another option without needles. If that doesn't matter to you, compare their plans below.

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.

Choose MEDGm 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 MEDGm side by side

Gala and MEDGm compared fact by fact
GalaMEDGm
Pricefrom $179/mo$169/mo equivalent$2,028 upfront for 12 months; applicable taxes may add to the bill
MedicineBothBrand-name and compounded
Needle-free optionNot listedYes, a pill or other oral form
InsuranceNo insurance listedCash-pay program
ConsultationIncludedAdvertised as included in the compounded plans
ShippingFreeIncluded
Where it shipsAll 50 statesOur MEDGm referral excludes Louisiana and patients under 19 in Nebraska
Trustpilot4.6 / 5 across 3,925 reviewsNot tracked
Our score7.6/10 Good7/10 Good
Assessment limitsChecked Oct 16, 2026; a rating claim didn't match Trustpilot.Checked Sep 11, 2026.

What Gala and MEDGm 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.

MEDGm

Publishes compounded starting prices, names its clinical group and pharmacy partners, and advertises included labs.

All 15 MEDGm plans
How MEDGm bills

Compounded semaglutide injection is $169/mo equivalent with $2,028 prepaid for 12 months. Its monthly plan is $179 for the first month with WELCOME120OFF, then $299. Tirzepatide injection and tablets have separate prices: compounded semaglutide tablets are $239/mo equivalent with $2,868 prepaid for 12 months. Brand-name membership and medication charges are separate; applicable taxes may add to the total.

We checked MEDGm's prices on October 9, 2026.

What to watch for with Gala and MEDGm

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).

MEDGm

  • Brand-name cards show membership fees only: $99 for Zepbound or Wegovy and $171 for Ozempic, with medication charged separately
  • The $169 injection headline requires $2,028 prepaid for a year of semaglutide; monthly plans cost more and welcome discounts end after month one
MEDGm's strengths, cautions and terms

Strengths

  • Publishes compounded plan prices before intake, with consultation, labs, medication, support and delivery advertised as included
  • Names OpenLoop Health and four pharmacy partners: RedRock Pharmacy, Health Warehouse, Precision Medicine and Triad Rx
  • Advertises included labs; the specific tests and requirements need confirmation with the provider
  • Displays a linked LegitScript seal and supplied certification documentation
  • Publishes a full current-term refund if the clinician disqualifies you before the first medication shipment

More to watch for

  • The tablet's $239 monthly equivalent requires $2,868 prepaid for 12 months; the monthly welcome discount does not continue at renewal
  • No individual medical director or prescribing clinician is named on the pages checked
  • Cancel at least 72 hours before renewal. Voluntary cancellation does not refund the paid term; dispensed medication is non-refundable
Medicines listed
  • Semaglutide (compounded weekly injection; not FDA-approved)
  • Tirzepatide (compounded weekly injection; not FDA-approved)
  • Semaglutide (compounded dissolvable tablet; not FDA-approved)
  • Zepbound injection (advertised; availability subject to change)
  • Wegovy pill or pen (advertised; availability subject to change)
  • Ozempic injection (advertised; FDA-approved for type 2 diabetes)
Insurance
Cash-pay program. HSA/FSA payments are advertised, but reimbursement depends on your benefit plan.
Consultation
Advertised as included in the compounded plans
Shipping
Included
States
Our MEDGm referral excludes Louisiana and patients under 19 in Nebraska. The provider's broader US service statement remains subject to medication availability and state-specific consultation requirements. Confirm your eligibility before paying; referral restrictions checked October 8, 2026
Cancellation
Give at least 72 hours' notice before renewal. No refund for voluntary cancellation of a paid term. Medical disqualification can qualify for a full or partial refund; dispensed medication is non-refundable.

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 MEDGm: common questions

Is Gala or MEDGm cheaper?

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

  • Galafrom $179/mostarting price
  • MEDGm$169/mo equivalent$2,028 upfront for 12 months; applicable taxes may add to the bill

Which is better, Gala or MEDGm?

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

Do Gala and MEDGm offer brand-name medication?

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

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

Do Gala and MEDGm take insurance?

Coverage depends on your plan and prescription, so read each provider's insurance terms.

Confirm coverage for your exact plan and prescription before you pay.

Where these facts come from

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

MEDGm:prices checked October 9, 2026.Read our MEDGm 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 MEDGm 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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