Verdict
Pros
- All-in $249/mo on the monthly plan, with care and shipping included and no separate membership.
- Drops to $199/mo on a six-month plan and $175/mo on a twelve-month plan.
- Carries branded Wegovy, Zepbound and Foundayo alongside compounded options.
- HSA and FSA accepted.
- Online intake with provider review, no appointment required.
Cons
- The lowest monthly prices require a long up-front commitment.
- The month-to-month plan is the most expensive option.
- Compounded products are not FDA-approved.
- New to the chart, so its outcomes track record is unproven.
- No insurance billing for branded GLP-1s.
Cash-pay patients who want one all-in compounded price with care included, and who are willing to commit to a longer plan for a lower monthly cost.
Patients who want the cheapest month-to-month compounded price, or who specifically want branded GLP-1s billed through insurance.
Pricing
Compounded semaglutide $249/mo monthly, $199/mo on a 6-month plan, $175/mo on a 12-month plan. Tirzepatide from $349/mo.
| Signup / one-time | None |
| Membership / subscription | None |
| Medication (varies by dose) | $175–$249/mo |
| All-in, lowest maintenance dose | $249/mo |
Price since we started tracking
Tracking started Jun 20, price held at $249/mo. We check it every Monday. See the full price tracker.
See how Shed compares with every path in our GLP-1 cost guide, or check the live price index for the full chart.
Lock-in & cancellation
Plan length
The lowest per-month prices require committing to a six or twelve-month plan paid up front. The one-month plan is month-to-month at the higher rate.
Medication options
Compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide for the cash-pay path, plus branded Wegovy, Zepbound and Foundayo. FDA's proposed 503B bulk drug substances list would restrict which compounded GLP-1s outsourcing pharmacies may make; the public comment period closes 2026-06-29.
The FDA officially removed semaglutide from the drug-shortage list in February 2025, which narrowed the legal basis for routine 503A compounding of exact-copy semaglutide. Shed addresses this by using a personalized-formulation model (the compound includes an additional active ingredient like vitamin B12) which is legally distinct from the FDA-approved product. The active GLP-1 molecule is the same; the regulatory framing is different. Some state pharmacy boards have tightened oversight in 2025-2026. For the full background see our compounded vs FDA-approved breakdown.
FDA-approved branded
- Wegovy
- Zepbound
- Foundayo (orforglipron)
Compounded
- Compounded semaglutide
- Compounded tirzepatide
- GLP-1 oral drops
- GLP-1 lozenges
Other medications
- Metformin
- Naltrexone-bupropion
- Compounded GLP-1s are not FDA-approved and are made by a licensed pharmacy under a prescription.
- FDA's proposed 503B bulk drug substances list would restrict which compounded GLP-1s outsourcing pharmacies may make; the public comment period closes 2026-06-29.
Read the buyer's guide for the medications Shed covers: compounded semaglutide, compounded tirzepatide.
Where it's compounded
| Pharmacy | Partner compounding pharmacies (not individually named on the public site) |
| Regulatory model | 503A (state-licensed, patient-specific prescriptions) |
| Disclosure | Disclosed to patients at intake |
Shed does not name its compounding pharmacy partners on its public product pages. FDA's proposed 503B bulk drug substances list would restrict which compounded GLP-1s outsourcing pharmacies may make; the public comment period closes 2026-06-29.
For background on 503A vs 503B regulation and how to vet a compounding pharmacy, see Which pharmacy compounds your GLP-1, and why it matters.
Onboarding experience
Time to first prescription: 3 days.
Consultation type: Online questionnaire reviewed by a licensed provider, with a care team and coaching.
Requirements: Five-minute health questionnaire and provider review. No appointment required..
Shed reviews: what members report
User feedback highlights the all-in pricing with care included and the savings on longer plans, with some pushback on the up-front commitment needed to reach the lowest monthly rate.
What works
- Single all-in price with care and shipping included
- No separate membership fee
- Lower monthly cost on longer plans
What to watch
- Lowest prices require a long up-front commitment
- Month-to-month plan is the most expensive option
- Compounded products are not FDA-approved
How we scored Shed
Five dimensions, ten points each, weighted equally. Overall is the simple average.
Transparency
Terms
Experience
Options
Outcomes
Frequently asked questions
How much does Shed cost for compounded semaglutide?
Is Shed's compounded semaglutide the same as Wegovy or Ozempic?
Does Shed offer branded GLP-1s?
Can I cancel Shed?
Alternatives to Shed
If Shed isn't the right fit, here are three programs we'd consider as next options:
Before committing to a cash-pay path, check whether your insurance covers a GLP-1 at the payer coverage center. On Medicaid, see Medicaid GLP-1 coverage by state first. If you need PA paperwork, the prior authorization letter library has templates for all major plans. Already denied? The appeal letter library has 120 templates by denial reason.
Learn the category before you commit
Read these before signing up for any GLP-1 telehealth program, Shed included:
Before committing to a cash-pay path, check whether your insurance covers GLP-1s at the payer coverage center. On Medicaid? See Medicaid GLP-1 coverage by stateto confirm your state’s formulary status before choosing a cash-pay program.
Similar programs
The three programs closest to Shed on insurance model, medication supply and overall score, for comparison before you commit.
