Comparison · updated October 16, 2026

Shed vs Willow: Shed for brand-name or compounded options, Willow for compounded medication only

Shed and Willow differ in what you pay and which medicines they list. Compounded medicines are not FDA-approved.

Both are starting prices, so the plans below show what you would actually pay.

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Which should you choose, Shed or Willow?

Short answer: Choose Shed if you want brand-name medicine as an option. If that doesn't matter to you, compare their plans below.

Choose Shed if

  • you want brand-name medicine as an option
  • you put weight on customer ratings (4.7 on Trustpilot against 3.9)

Willow is best for

Users who want comprehensive clinical support with a needle-free daily tablet option on both semaglutide and tirzepatide.

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 Willow side by side

Shed and Willow compared fact by fact
ShedWillow
Pricefrom $159/mofrom $299/mo
MedicineBrand-name and compoundedCompounded only
Needle-free optionBothYes, a pill or other oral form
InsuranceBothNo insurance listed
ConsultationBothIncluded
ShippingBothFree
Where it shipsAll 50 states, not Puerto Rico36 states
Trustpilot4.7 / 5 across 1,129 reviews3.9 / 5 across 360 reviews
BBB ratingNR (not rated; not accredited)D (not accredited)
Our score7.9/10 Good7.6/10 Good
Assessment limitsChecked Oct 16, 2026; some details not published.Checked Oct 16, 2026; a rating claim didn't match Trustpilot.

What Shed and Willow plans cost

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
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  • 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.

Willow

A compounded program with separate semaglutide and tirzepatide dissolving tablets, plus a combination tablet. The format choice may suit a reader who wants to discuss needle-free treatment with a clinician; it does not establish equivalence to an approved pill or injection.

  • Compounded Semaglutide (injectable)$299Covers medication, consultations, shipping and dose adjustments. $299/mo holds to 3.5 mg, then $399/mo at 7 mg on the help center pricing article, verified 2026-09-03
  • Compounded Semaglutide (oral tablet, daily)$299Compounded daily dissolving tablet, $299/mo for all listed dosages in Willow's current help center price schedule. This is distinct from the injection's dose ladder and is not FDA-approved Wegovy. Price checked September 26, 2026.
  • Compounded Tirzepatide (injectable)$399Dual-pathway GIP + GLP-1 injectable with the same clinical support. $399/mo through 6.375 mg, then $499/mo at 8.5 and 11 mg, $524/mo at 13.5 mg and $549/mo at 17 mg, verified 2026-09-03
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How Willow bills

$299/mo is a starting program price, not one rate for every product. Willow's current help center pricing article lists compounded semaglutide injections at $299/mo up to 3.5 mg and $399/mo at 7 mg, tirzepatide injections at $399/mo through 6.375 mg then $499/mo at 8.5 and 11 mg, $524/mo at 13.5 mg and $549/mo at 17 mg, semaglutide tablets at $299/mo for all listed dosages, and tirzepatide tablets at $399/mo at 6 and 10 mg and $459/mo at 20 mg. Public price schedule checked September 26, 2026; confirm the prescribed product and current quote.

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

What to watch for with Shed and Willow

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

Willow

  • The reviewed catalogue lists compounded products; a current brand-name Wegovy or Zepbound offer did not appear there
  • Both headline prices are starting prices. Tirzepatide starts at $399/mo against $299 for semaglutide, and on the help center pricing article maintenance tirzepatide injections run $499/mo from 8.5 mg, $524/mo at 13.5 mg and $549/mo at 17 mg (checked 2026-09-03)
Willow's strengths, cautions and terms

Strengths

  • Includes monthly provider check-ins and dose adjustments at no extra cost
  • Compounded daily dissolving tablets for semaglutide and tirzepatide, offering a needle-free format to discuss with the prescriber
  • $299/mo covers compounded semaglutide at the starting doses, injectable or tablet, with monthly provider support and no separate consultation fee
  • A US licensed doctor reviews and confirms the prescription the same day, and two-day shipping is free, both stated on the product pages (verified 2026-09-03)

More to watch for

  • Willow does not bill insurance and says HSA/FSA cards are accepted. Its help center discusses submitting receipts for reimbursement, but its terms and consent say users will not submit insurance claims. Those statements conflict; get written clarification before relying on reimbursement (sources accessed October 8, 2026)
  • The program auto-renews. Its FAQ and policies differ between two business days before processing and two calendar days before processing or shipping. Refunds also depend on whether the prescription has reached the pharmacy. Confirm the applicable deadline and current-order limits in writing (sources accessed October 8, 2026)
Medicines listed
  • Semaglutide (compounded injectable)
  • Semaglutide (compounded oral tablet, daily)
  • Tirzepatide (compounded injectable)
  • Tirzepatide (compounded oral tablet, daily)
  • Semaglutide with tirzepatide (compounded combination oral tablet, daily)
Insurance
No insurance support listed
Consultation
Included
Shipping
Free
States
36 states. Willow's FAQ names Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin and Wyoming. The about page runs a notify-me waitlist for twelve states it does not serve: Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Delaware, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah and West Virginia (verified 2026-09-03)
Cancellation
Request cancellation through the care team. The FAQ and policies differ between two business days before processing and two calendar days before processing or shipping. The FAQ offers a refund before the prescription reaches the pharmacy; later orders have narrower limits. Confirm the applicable cutoff, any charges and refund eligibility in writing before paying (sources accessed October 8, 2026).

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 Willow: common questions

Is Shed or Willow cheaper?

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

  • Shedfrom $159/mostarting price
  • Willowfrom $299/mostarting price

Which is better, Shed or Willow?

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

Shed lists brand-name and compounded medication, and Willow lists compounded medication only.

Do Shed and Willow offer brand-name medication?

Shed lists brand-name and compounded medication, and Willow lists compounded medication only.

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

Do Shed and Willow take insurance?

Neither Shed nor Willow lists insurance support.

Where these facts come from

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

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

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

What should you compare next?

Both Shed and Willow start above the cheapest complete recurring program we track. Across all 38 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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