Comparison · updated October 25, 2026

Shed vs SkinnyRx: Costs, care and treatment fit

Shed and SkinnyRx 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, Shed or SkinnyRx?

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

Shed is best for

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

SkinnyRx is best for

Cash-pay readers comparing compounded injections and dissolving tablets with a clinician, after confirming the refill bill and evidence for the exact formulation.

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

Shed vs SkinnyRx side by side

Shed and SkinnyRx compared fact by fact
ShedSkinnyRx
Pricefrom $159/mo12-month plan label, 48-week supply; confirm full payment and renewal$99First month, ask the renewal price
MedicineBothBrand-name and compounded
Needle-free optionBothYes, a pill or other oral form
InsuranceBothNo insurance listed
ConsultationBothIncluded
ShippingFreeFree (overnight on all orders)
Where it shipsAll 50 states, not Puerto Rico47 for compounded medications (its terms exclude Alabama, Louisiana and Mississippi and bar residents of those states from ordering them); branded offerings may be available in all states
Trustpilot4.7 / 5 across 1,129 reviews4.8 / 5 across 4,100 reviews
BBB ratingNR (not rated; not accredited)Not tracked
Our score7.9/10 Good5/10 Mixed
Assessment limitsChecked Oct 16, 2026; some details not published.Checked Oct 16, 2026; a rating claim didn't match Trustpilot.

What Shed and SkinnyRx plans cost

Shed

One flat price at any dose. Semaglutide starts at $159/mo and tirzepatide at $239/mo on the advertised 12-month plans, which supply 48 weeks. Confirm the billing and renewal schedule; those advertised rates are not verified annual totals.

  • Compounded Semaglutide (as low as)$159Advertised $159/mo on the 12-month plan, which supplies 48 weeks; the 6-month plan is $179/mo for 24 weeks. Confirm the full payment and renewal schedule. The conditional 120-day guarantee requires first-time use of the medication class and four logged member commitments.
  • Compounded Semaglutide (standard)$199Advertised $199 for the 1-month weekly-injection plan. The terms allow monthly or 28-day billing depending on the program; confirm the selected supply and renewal charge.
  • 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)$239Advertised $239/mo on the 12-month plan, which supplies 48 weeks; the 6-month plan is $269/mo for 24 weeks. The 1-month offer is $299. Confirm the full payment and renewal schedule.
  • Compounded Tirzepatide (standard)$299Advertised $299 for the 1-month compounded tirzepatide plan. The terms allow monthly or 28-day billing depending on the program; confirm the selected supply and renewal charge.
  • Premium Coaching Add-On$50Optional $49.99/mo premium coaching add-on for users who want higher-touch support
  • Shed Membership (brand-name pathway)$125Membership is separate from medication. The Wegovy page opening quotes $125/mo membership and $349 to $499 medication without specifying the form; its disclaimer quotes $99 membership plus medication from $149 for the pill or $199 for the pen for new cash-pay patients. Confirm both charges. The Foundayo page stated $125 in its header and FAQ on October 15, 2026; Zepbound small print stated $99 on September 3.
  • Wegovy Pill (brand-name)$149Medication only: the Wegovy page disclaimer lists the pill from $149/mo for new cash-pay patients, plus $99 Shed membership. The same page opens with $349 to $499 for medication, without specifying pill or pen, plus $125/mo membership. These are conflicting quotes, not a confirmed selected total; ask which medication price and membership fee apply.
  • Wegovy Pen (brand-name)$199Medication only: the Wegovy page disclaimer lists the pen from $199/mo for new cash-pay patients, plus $99 Shed membership. The same page opens with $349 to $499 for medication, without specifying pill or pen, plus $125/mo membership. These are conflicting quotes, not a confirmed selected total; ask which medication price and membership fee apply.
  • 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

Semaglutide is advertised at $159/mo on the 12-month plan, which supplies 48 weeks; $179/mo on the 6-month plan supplies 24 weeks, and the 1-month offer is $199. Billing may be monthly or every 28 days depending on the program. Confirm the full bill and renewal schedule; no annual total is verified.

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

SkinnyRx

A four-product compounded menu with separate injection and dissolving-tablet pages for semaglutide and tirzepatide. Compare the exact formulation, introductory bill and renewal terms; the different routes are not established as clinically equivalent.

All 4 SkinnyRx plans
  • Compounded Tirzepatide (tablets)$199Oral dissolving tablet, quoted at $199 for the first month. Confirm the exact dispensing directions and later bill; this is not an FDA-approved oral tirzepatide product.
How SkinnyRx bills

$99 is a first month rate quoted on the compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide injection product pages. SkinnyRx does not publish a month two price; its terms say the renewal rate is described during checkout.

We checked SkinnyRx's prices on September 26, 2026.

What to watch for with Shed and SkinnyRx

Shed

  • Brand medication is paid separately from Shed membership. The Wegovy page disagrees on both: its opening lists $349 to $499 for medication plus $125/mo membership, without assigning that range to pill or pen; its disclaimer lists medication from $149 for the pill or $199 for the pen for new cash-pay patients, plus $99 membership. Confirm the selected medication charge and membership fee.
  • 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
Cancel at least 72 hours before the next billing date; multi-month cancellations require 72 hours before the next shipment. Multi-month plans have a two-month minimum. Cancellation does not itself create a refund right: where a refund is due, shipped months are ordinarily repriced at the standard rate. Medical and other specified exceptions have separate refund rules.

SkinnyRx

  • Every advertised price is a first month rate and SkinnyRx does not publish what month two costs. Its terms say the renewal rate is described at checkout, and that discounts may be reversed if you cancel before the end of a promotional or committed term.
  • SkinnyRx names its medical director, Sajad Zalzala, M.D., and names AyaRx as the telemedicine partner behind its medical services, but it does not name the compounding pharmacy that fills prescriptions and it publishes no founders or executive team.
SkinnyRx's strengths, cautions and terms

Strengths

  • Four product-specific options to discuss with a clinician: semaglutide or tirzepatide, each as an injection or a dissolving tablet
  • $99 for the first month on both the compounded semaglutide and the compounded tirzepatide injection, quoted on each product page, among the lowest entry rates in the compounded segment
  • Fast onboarding: a short online intake, a prescription within 24 hours where no video visit is required, and free overnight shipping on all orders with tracking within 2 business days
  • A public Trustpilot profile provides service feedback to read alongside the FDA record and the written billing terms; those reviews do not establish tablet effectiveness

More to watch for

  • Cash-pay only, does not bill commercial insurance, Medicare, or Medicaid. HSA/FSA payments are accepted, which is the main way to soften the cost.
  • Independent reviews flag inconsistent customer-service responsiveness, a real consideration since titration support and dose adjustments run through chat
  • FDA warning letter #717989, issued February 20, 2026 to Lean Rx, Inc. dba SkinnyRx, cites misleading labels and website claims for compounded GLP-1s. It is a labeling/marketing record, not an unsafe-medication finding
Medicines listed
  • Semaglutide (compounded, injectable)
  • Wegovy Pill (brand-name oral semaglutide, badged FDA-approved on its product page but shown as Unavailable and offered via SkinnyRx Membership, no price published, verified 2026-09-03)
  • Foundayo Pill (brand-name orforglipron, badged FDA-approved on its product page but shown as Unavailable and offered via SkinnyRx Membership, no price published, verified 2026-09-03)
  • Semaglutide (compounded, oral dissolving tablets; confirm placement with the dispensing pharmacy)
  • Tirzepatide (compounded, injectable)
  • Tirzepatide (compounded, oral dissolving tablets; confirm placement with the dispensing pharmacy)
Insurance
No insurance support listed
Consultation
Included
Shipping
Free (overnight on all orders)
States
47 for compounded medications (its terms exclude Alabama, Louisiana and Mississippi and bar residents of those states from ordering them); branded offerings may be available in all states
Cancellation
The September 22 terms allow renewal processing up to five days before the next period and require cancellation at least five days before the applicable renewal-processing date. They include non-refundable fees, return-before-refund conditions and possible reversal of promotional discounts. Product FAQs use simpler cancellation/refund wording. Ask support for the exact deadline, refund eligibility and any return requirement in writing before paying; canceling is not a guaranteed refund.

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.

Shed vs SkinnyRx: common questions

Is Shed or SkinnyRx cheaper?

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

  • Shedfrom $159/mo12-month plan label, 48-week supply; confirm full payment and renewal
  • SkinnyRx$99first month, ask the renewal price

Which is better, Shed or SkinnyRx?

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

Do Shed and SkinnyRx offer brand-name medication?

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

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

Do Shed and SkinnyRx take insurance?

Neither Shed nor SkinnyRx lists insurance support.

Where these facts come from

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

SkinnyRx:prices checked September 26, 2026, score evidence assessed October 16, 2026.Read our SkinnyRx review

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

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