Shed vs Sprout Health: Which GLP-1 Provider Is Better?

By Iacob Pastina, Independent Researcher

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Sprout Health beats Shed overall, scoring 8.8/10 vs 7.8/10. Shed is more affordable at $199/mo vs $249/mo. Choose Shed for users who want fast delivery and a streamlined compounded gl. Choose Sprout Health for users looking for a reliable mid-range option with proven co.

A side-by-side comparison of Shed and Sprout Health covering pricing, scores, medication types, insurance, and more to help you decide.

Shed

#17 of 48

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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Higher Rated

Sprout Health

#2 of 48

8.8/10

Well-established telehealth provider offering both compounded and brand-name GLP-1 medications with solid clinical support.

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Feature	Shed	Sprout Health
Our Score	7.8/10	8.8/10
Starting Price	$199/mo	$249/mo
Medication Type	Both	Both
Insurance Accepted	No	No
Best For	Users who want fast delivery and a streamlined compounded GLP-1 experience	Users looking for a reliable mid-range option with proven conversion
Ranking	#17	#2

Pros & Cons Compared

Shed

Pros

+Industry-leading delivery speed — most patients receive medication within 2-3 days of enrollment
+$149/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

−Compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide only — no brand-name options
−Newer company (founded 2024) with limited track record and outcome data
−No insurance billing and no FSA/HSA superbills currently available
−Clinical support is responsive but less proactive than premium platforms

Sprout Health

Pros

+Operating since 2022 with a consistent track record — no sudden pricing changes or service disruptions
+Published average weight loss outcomes: 12-15% body weight at 6 months across their patient base
+Dedicated care coordinator assigned to each patient — not a rotating pool of providers
+Transparent pricing: $250/mo covers medication, shipping, and all consultations

Cons

−$250/mo puts it in the upper-mid range — $90 more than Willow for a similar all-inclusive model
−No insurance accepted, and no superbill provided for FSA/HSA reimbursement

Our Verdict

Sprout Health edges out Shed with a score of 8.8/10 vs 7.8/10. If budget is your priority, Shed starts at $199/mo compared to Sprout Health's $249/mo. Choose Shed if you want: users who want fast delivery and a streamlined compounded glp-1 experience. Choose Sprout Health if you want: users looking for a reliable mid-range option with proven conversion.

Still undecided? Editor's #1 Overall Pick

Embody

$299/mo · 7.3/10 · Compounded

If neither Shed nor Sprout Health feels like the right fit, our overall #1 pick across all 48 GLP-1 telehealth providers is Embody — strongest balance of clinical oversight, transparent pricing, and verified availability.

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