Comparison · updated October 16, 2026

MEDGm vs Shed: Costs, care and treatment fit

MEDGm and Shed 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.

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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, MEDGm or Shed?

Short answer: MEDGm and Shed differ in what you pay, which medicines they list and their insurance terms, so the plans below decide it.

MEDGm is best for

Shoppers comparing compounded starting prices who want named pharmacy partners and are willing to confirm their exact medication and renewal cost before paying.

Shed is best for

Users who want a price that stays flat as the dose escalates, on a simple compounded GLP-1 program.

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

MEDGm vs Shed side by side

MEDGm and Shed compared fact by fact
MEDGmShed
Price$169/mo equivalent$2,028 upfront for 12 months; applicable taxes may add to the billfrom $159/mo
MedicineBothBrand-name and compounded
Needle-free optionBothYes, a pill or other oral form
InsuranceCash-pay programNo insurance listed
ConsultationAdvertised as included in the compounded plansIncluded
ShippingIncludedFree
Where it shipsOur MEDGm referral excludes Louisiana and patients under 19 in NebraskaAll 50 states, not Puerto Rico
TrustpilotNot tracked4.7 / 5 across 1,129 reviews
BBB ratingNot trackedNR (not rated; not accredited)
Our score7/10 Good7.9/10 Good
Assessment limitsChecked Sep 11, 2026.Checked Oct 16, 2026; some details not published.

What MEDGm and Shed plans cost

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.

Shed

One flat price at any dose. Shed holds the monthly price steady as the dose escalates, with semaglutide from $159 and tirzepatide from $239 on the 12-month plans and provider care included.

  • Compounded Semaglutide (as low as)$159'As low as $159/mo' on the homepage banner, verified 2026-09-03. The pricing page states this rate is the 12-month plan, with $179 on six months. Covered by the 120 day guarantee, which requires first time use of the medication class and four logged member commitments
  • Compounded Semaglutide (standard)$199Month to month rate for the weekly injection, named as the standard rate in Shed's terms, verified 2026-09-03
  • GLP-1 Liquid Drops$229'Starting at $229/month' on the liquid drops page, the daily oral semaglutide format
All 13 Shed plans
  • GLP-1 Lozenges$199'Starting at $199/month' on the lozenges page, the daily dissolving format
  • Oral Semaglutide Liposomal Tablets$299$299/month in the format comparison table on the weight loss category page, the only place this format is priced
  • Compounded Tirzepatide (as low as)$239'Starting as low as $239/mo' on the homepage banner, verified 2026-09-03. This is the 12-month plan rate, with $269 on six months and $299 month to month
  • Compounded Tirzepatide (standard)$299All-inclusive compounded tirzepatide standard rate
  • Premium Coaching Add-On$50Optional $49.99/mo premium coaching add-on for users who want higher-touch support
  • Shed Membership (brand-name pathway)$125$125/mo membership and provider fee, paid to Shed on top of the medication. The Foundayo page states $125 in both its header and FAQ (checked 2026-10-15). The Wegovy page header says $125 while its FAQ still says $99 (checked 2026-10-15); the Zepbound small print also stated $99 on 2026-09-03
  • Wegovy Pill (brand-name)$149Medication only: starts at $149/mo for new patients paying cash, paid to the dispensing pharmacy, before the Shed membership and provider fee. The Wegovy page header quotes that fee as $125/mo and its FAQ as $99, so confirm the fee before paying (checked 2026-10-15)
  • Wegovy Pen (brand-name)$199Medication only: starts at $199/mo for new patients paying cash, paid to the dispensing pharmacy, before the Shed membership and provider fee. The Wegovy page header quotes that fee as $125/mo and its FAQ as $99 (checked 2026-10-15)
  • Zepbound (brand-name)$349From $349/mo for the medication on the Zepbound page, where the hero shows a range up to $499, cash pay for new patients, before the Shed membership
  • Foundayo (orforglipron oral)$149Medication only: starts at $149/mo for new patients paying cash, paid to the dispensing pharmacy. The price excludes the $125/mo Shed membership and provider fee, paid to Shed (checked 2026-10-15)
How Shed bills

The $159 starting price is the 12-month semaglutide plan on the pricing page; 6-month is $179 and month to month is $199, verified 2026-09-03

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

What to watch for with MEDGm and Shed

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.

Shed

  • Brand name Wegovy, Zepbound and Foundayo sit behind a separate Shed membership, quoted at $125 a month on all three product pages, with the medication billed on top by the dispensing pharmacy. The small print on the Wegovy and Zepbound pages still says $99, so Shed's own pages disagree on the figure.
  • Short track record and thin published outcome data. A founding date is not shown on the site's about, contact, terms or FAQ pages (rendered check 2026-09-03), and the best evidence available is a 4.7 Trustpilot score across 1,129 reviews on a profile claimed in April 2025
Shed's strengths, cautions and terms

Strengths

  • One flat price at any dose, Shed's pricing page states the monthly price never rises as the dose escalates
  • $199/mo is competitively priced for an all-inclusive compounded program with good support
  • Onboarding is fully online and asynchronous in many states, with same day approval advertised, though Shed says some states require a video visit before treatment
  • Clean, modern UX with real-time shipping tracking and easy provider messaging

More to watch for

  • Shed does not bill insurance, so the compounded program is cash pay, though it accepts HSA and FSA cards, posts downloadable receipts for reimbursement, and includes prior authorization and appeals support on the brand name route
  • Clinical support is responsive (replies typically within 24 hours) but less proactive than premium platforms; a $49.99/mo premium coaching add-on covers those who want higher touch
Medicines listed
  • Semaglutide (compounded injectable)
  • Semaglutide (compounded oral liquid drops)
  • Semaglutide (compounded oral lozenges)
  • Semaglutide (compounded liposomal tablets)
  • Semaglutide (compounded oral tablets)
  • Tirzepatide (compounded injectable)
  • Wegovy (brand-name oral pill and injection pen)
  • Zepbound (brand-name)
  • Foundayo (orforglipron oral, FDA-approved April 2026)
Insurance
No insurance support listed
Consultation
Included
Shipping
Free
States
All 50 states, not Puerto Rico (verified 2026-09-03)
Cancellation
Month to month plans cancel anytime. Multi month plans carry a two month minimum term, and cancelling early reprices every shipped month at the standard rate, verified 2026-09-03

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.

MEDGm vs Shed: common questions

Is MEDGm or Shed cheaper?

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

  • MEDGm$169/mo equivalent$2,028 upfront for 12 months; applicable taxes may add to the bill
  • Shedfrom $159/mostarting price

Which is better, MEDGm or Shed?

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

Do MEDGm and Shed offer brand-name medication?

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

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

Do MEDGm and Shed 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

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

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

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

What should you compare next?

Both MEDGm and Shed 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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