Noom Med vs Shed: Which GLP-1 Provider Is Better?

By Iacob Pastina, Independent Researcher & Publisher

Reviewed & updated August 14, 2026 · Cites primary sources (FDA, NEJM, CMS) · Not medical advice

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Short answer: Shed scores higher on our rubric, 7.8/10 against 7.4/10. Full reasoning, pricing and the cases where the other one wins are below.

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Shed beats Noom Med overall, scoring 7.8/10 vs 7.4/10. Published pricing is not a like-for-like monthly comparison: Noom Med is $79 first month, then $199/mo; Shed is from $199/mo. Choose Noom Med for users who want a low-dose glp-1 with biomarker monitoring and can absorb the step from a $79 starter to $199/mo ongoing. Choose Shed for users who want fast delivery and a streamlined compounded glp-1 experience.

A side-by-side look at Noom Med and Shed 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

Noom Med

#23 of 54

7.4/10

Noom restructured Noom Med in 2026 into a GLP-1 ladder plus a non-GLP-1 pill: Microdose GLP-1Rx at $79 then $199/mo, GLP-1Rx at $129 then $249/mo, GLP-1Rx Plus at $149 then $299/mo, and a metformin pill at $69 then $99/mo that is not a GLP-1. Verified 2026-07-27. Historic note: the Full GLP-1Rx program ($149 intro → $349/mo on 12-week subscription). Coaching app included at every tier.

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Higher Rated

Shed

#12 of 54

7.8/10

Newer GLP-1 provider focused on speed and simplicity, fast approvals, fast shipping, and a clean user experience at a competitive price point.

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Feature	Noom Med	Shed
Why each one	The only GLP-1 platform built on a decade of behavioral psychology research, combining medication with Noom's proven coaching methodology for lasting habit change.	The fastest GLP-1 delivery in the market, from signup to medication-in-hand in 2-3 days, with a streamlined experience that eliminates unnecessary friction.
Our Score	7.4/10	7.8/10
Headline Price	$79 first month, then $199/mo	from $199/mo
Medication Type	Both	Both
Insurance Accepted	Yes	No
Best For	Users who want a low-dose GLP-1 with biomarker monitoring and can absorb the step from a $79 starter to $199/mo ongoing	Users who want fast delivery and a streamlined compounded GLP-1 experience
Watch out for	Tiered pricing is genuinely confusing, and the cheapest advertised tier ($69 then $99/mo) is metformin rather than a GLP-1, which is easy to mistake for the GLP-1 entry price [Verified 2026-07-27]	The core $199 program is compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide; brand-name access runs through a separate $99/mo pathway subscription with medication billed at pharmacy rates on top
Ranking	#23	#12
Get started	Visit Noom Med	Visit Shed

Pros & Cons Compared

Noom Med

Pros

+Tiered 2026 entry, $69/mo branded telehealth tier lets users start with just medication access and the coaching app
+Microdose GLP-1Rx is $79 for the first 4 weeks then $199/mo billed quarterly, low-dose GLP-1 plus biomarker monitoring for side-effect-sensitive users [Verified 2026-07-27]
+Insurance accepted for qualifying plans, can significantly reduce out-of-pocket costs on brand-name meds
+Industry-leading behavioral coaching app with years of psychology-based weight loss methodology

Cons

−Tiered pricing is genuinely confusing, and the cheapest advertised tier ($69 then $99/mo) is metformin rather than a GLP-1, which is easy to mistake for the GLP-1 entry price [Verified 2026-07-27]
−Full GLP-1Rx program requires 12-week subscription ($149 intro rate applies only for the first few weeks)
−Medication costs on the $69 tier are out-of-pocket, the low tier price is just the platform
−App coaching still requires real engagement, skip-prone users waste the behavioral value

Shed

Pros

+Industry-leading delivery speed, most patients receive medication within 2-3 days of enrollment
+$199/mo is competitively priced for an all-inclusive compounded program with good support
+Streamlined onboarding with no video call, approved and shipped faster than most competitors
+Clean, modern UX with real-time shipping tracking and easy provider messaging

Cons

−The core $199 program is compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide; brand-name access runs through a separate $99/mo pathway subscription with medication billed at pharmacy rates on top
−Newer company (founded 2024) with limited long-term track record and outcome data; the 4.6/5 Trustpilot rating across 766 reviews is the strongest early evidence available
−No insurance billing and no FSA/HSA superbills currently available
−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

Our Verdict

Shed edges out Noom Med with a score of 7.8/10 vs 7.4/10. Published pricing is not a like-for-like monthly comparison: Noom Med is $79 first month, then $199/mo; Shed is from $199/mo. Noom Med accepts insurance, which can significantly reduce your out-of-pocket costs.