Gala vs PeterMD: Which GLP-1 Provider Is Better?

By Iacob Pastina, Independent Researcher & Publisher
Reviewed & updated · Cites primary sources (FDA, NEJM, CMS) · Not medical advice
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Short answer: PeterMD scores higher on our rubric, 7.3/10 against 7.2/10. Full reasoning, pricing and the cases where the other one wins are below.

PeterMD beats Gala overall, scoring 7.3/10 vs 7.2/10. Choose Gala for patients who want gala's low yearly-plan rate on compounded glp-1, $149/mo microdose or $179/mo with all doses included, and will use its free companion app for daily progress logging. Choose PeterMD for budget-conscious users looking for the lowest monthly glp-1 cost.

A side-by-side look at Gala and PeterMD to help you decide. We compare them on:

  • Starting price per month
  • Our overall score, out of 10
  • Medication type, brand-name or compounded
  • Whether they accept insurance
  • Who each one is best for

Gala

#30 of 54
7.2/10

Telehealth platform whose compounded GLP-1 line covers semaglutide and tirzepatide, sold as a $149/mo microdose tier and a $179/mo all-doses tier, alongside brand-name Ozempic at $1,299/mo and a 'coming soon' Wegovy pill. Operated by AI Coaching, Inc. of Wilmington, Delaware, with care delivered by OpenLoop-affiliated medical groups; Gala states it provides administrative, technology and management services and does not itself provide medical care. It is LegitScript verified and promotes a free Gala GLP-1 app for in-treatment dosing, weight and side-effect logging.

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PeterMD

#25 of 54
7.3/10

One of the most affordable compounded GLP-1 options on the market, ideal for budget-conscious patients.

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FeatureGalaPeterMD
Why each oneA free Gala GLP-1 companion app, paired with a $149/mo microdose tirzepatide tier on a yearly commitment plan; confirm the app's availability for your phone before enrolling.
Two compounded programs at two prices: GLP1 plus B12 from $149/mo, and tirzepatide plus B12 at $209/mo for any dose, with the page stating the price does not rise as your dose increases.
Our Score7.2/107.3/10
Headline Pricefrom $149/mofrom $149/mo
Medication TypeBothCompounded
Insurance AcceptedNoNo
Best ForPatients who want Gala's low yearly-plan rate on compounded GLP-1, $149/mo microdose or $179/mo with all doses included, and will use its free companion app for daily progress logging
Budget-conscious users looking for the lowest monthly GLP-1 cost
Watch out forBrand-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 and Hims/Hers pill medication from $149 or pen from $199 plus required membership. Buy brand-name elsewhere; Gala's value is its compounded GLP-1 line.
The excluded states differ by page: the GLP1 plus B12 program lists AL, ID, AK and HI, the tirzepatide page lists only AL and ID, and the intake form asks about Alabama, Arkansas, Idaho and Hawaii. Confirm your own state during signup before planning around PeterMD.
Ranking#30#25
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Pros & Cons Compared

Gala

Pros

  • +Compounded GLP-1 is $149/mo on the microdose tier or $179/mo with all doses included on the yearly plan, and Gala's about page lists GLP-1 medication from $199/mo on a 3-month plan
  • +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
  • +OpenLoop-affiliated medical groups + LegitScript verification provide third-party accountability that many compounded-only platforms lack
  • +All 50 states, free shipping, no insurance required, 24/7 patient support claimed

Cons

  • 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 and Hims/Hers pill medication from $149 or pen from $199 plus required membership. Buy brand-name elsewhere; Gala's value is its compounded GLP-1 line.
  • Product pages quote only the yearly subscription, its about page lists a 3-month GLP-1 plan from $199/mo, and the plan you actually get is set at checkout after you log in
  • Mixed Trustpilot reviews mention dosing inconsistencies and slow customer service responsiveness, verify your specific dose and batch with each refill
  • Initial consultation is typically a sync video visit, but ongoing follow-ups are chat-based (no scheduled ongoing video access), and Gala publishes no lab panel for the GLP-1 program, no named medical director and no specialty obesity oversight; its refund policy does list lab services among what the subscription price may cover
  • 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

PeterMD

Pros

  • +The tirzepatide plus B12 program is one price for any dose, $209/mo, and the page says it does not go up as you titrate
  • +PeterMD advertises more than 400,000 patients served and a 4.9 out of 5 rating from over 20,000 reviews
  • +Semaglutide + B12 formulation helps reduce nausea, the most common GLP-1 side effect
  • +Video consultations with physicians included, real face-to-face medical oversight

Cons

  • The excluded states differ by page: the GLP1 plus B12 program lists AL, ID, AK and HI, the tirzepatide page lists only AL and ID, and the intake form asks about Alabama, Arkansas, Idaho and Hawaii. Confirm your own state during signup before planning around PeterMD.
  • Not BBB accredited, and some documented complaints cite delayed medication fulfillment. Order refills ahead of your last dose rather than at the last minute.
  • PeterMD began as a testosterone replacement therapy platform; GLP-1 is an expansion, not the original core. The included video consultations give you a direct read on the clinical team.

Our Verdict

PeterMD edges out Gala with a score of 7.3/10 vs 7.2/10. Gala offers both brand-name and compounded medications, giving you more flexibility.

Cheapest complete recurring price in our index

Eden Health GLP-1

$99/mo month-to-month, from $34 on a plan · 6.9/10 · Both

Both Gala and PeterMD start above the cheapest complete recurring program we track. Across all 54 providers in our index, the lowest price with affirmative medication, consultation, and shipping inclusion is Eden Health GLP-1 at $99/mo, price checked August 28, 2026. It scores 6.9/10 and is not the highest-scored provider in our full rankings, so this is a cost floor rather than a recommendation. Worth knowing before you decide.

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