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Quick verdict
Lemonaid Health is the better pick for most patients on overall scoring. Lemonaid is a broad-scope telehealth platform (acquired by 23andMe in 2020) offering GLP-1 weight loss as one of several services including hair loss, hypertension and STI testing. Less specialized than dedicated GLP-1 programs but the multi-condition coverage suits patients who want a single telehealth platform for multiple needs. Mid-tier pricing.
That said, Shed wins on specific dimensions. Shed offers compounded semaglutide starting at $149/mo on the monthly plan (care and shipping included, no separate membership), escalating by dose. Six and twelve-month plans reduce the per-month cost further. Branded Wegovy, Zepbound and Foundayo are also available.
Side-by-side
| Lemonaid Health | Shed | |
|---|---|---|
| Starts from | $298/mo (+ med separate) | $149/mo (incl. medication) |
| Monthly cost gap | Shed is $49/mo cheaper than Lemonaid Health | |
| Lock-in | Month-to-month | Prepaid plan |
| Time to prescription | 3 days | 3 days |
| Consultation type | Asynchronous | Online |
| Affiliate network | Direct | - |
Score by dimension
Scores out of 10, equal-weighted across five dimensions. How we score. The winner of each dimension is highlighted.
| Lemonaid Health | Shed | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing transparency | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Cancellation terms | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| Onboarding experience | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Medication options | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Member reviews | 8.8/10 | 8/10 |
When to choose Lemonaid Health
Best for multi-condition telehealth in one platform
Patients who already use Lemonaid for another condition or who want one platform handling multiple chronic medications alongside GLP-1.
Lemonaid Health wins on cancellation terms, member reviews on the dimensional scoring. The caveat: Patients wanting deep obesity-medicine specialization, complex PA cases or the cheapest cash-pay path.
When to choose Shed
Best for all-in compounded with care included
Cash-pay patients who want an all-in compounded price with care included at a low entry price, and who are willing to commit to a longer plan for a lower monthly cost.
Shed wins on tied dimensions and runs $49/mo cheaper than Lemonaid Health at the entry tier ($249 vs $298). Over a year that's $588 you keep. The caveat: Patients who want the cheapest month-to-month compounded price at high doses, or who specifically want branded GLP-1s billed through insurance. Note also: Compounded GLP-1s are not FDA-approved and are made by a licensed pharmacy under a prescription.
If cost is your main filter
Shed is the cheaper monthly: $249 all-in vs $298 for Lemonaid Health. That's $49 a month or $588a year. The 12-month math matters most if you're planning to maintain on GLP-1 long-term. If you're running a 3-month trial, the $147 delta is small against the cost of stopping early on the wrong dose. Insurance changes the picture: if either program runs prior auth and your plan covers Wegovy or Zepbound, branded with copay can beat both cash-pay totals.
If lock-in is your main filter
Lemonaid Health (month-to-month) and Shed (prepaid plan) sit at different cancellation tiers. If you're first-time on a GLP-1 and unsure how you'll tolerate it, Lemonaid Health's easier cancellation is the safer trial.
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