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Gala Health vs MDExam

Compare the prices, treatment options and tradeoffs that matter before you choose a GLP-1 program.

By The WeighLab Bench. Provider verification dates appear below.

Gala Health

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Women who have already committed to a full year and want one all-doses-included rate — plus, unusually, an HRT and menopause line running on the same account as the weight program.

Semaglutide / month
From $129/moCompounded (plan length not stated); brand Ozempic $1,299/mo
Tirzepatide / month
$179/moYearly subscription; $199/mo on a 3-month plan
Index 71/100 · Grade CChecked October 2026

Compounded drugs are not FDA-approved. Understand the medication options.

Check Gala Health pricing Read review

MDExam

Provider comparison

Shoppers in any state who want compounded semaglutide or tirzepatide with coaching, and who may use insurance.

Semaglutide / month
$192/moCompounded
Tirzepatide / month
$258/moCompounded
Index 73/100 · Grade CChecked October 2026

Compounded drugs are not FDA-approved. Understand the medication options.

Check MDExam pricing Read review

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The comparison in brief

MDExam has the higher Cost-Efficiency Index: 73/100 versus 71/100. That is a value comparison under our published methodology, not a measure of medical suitability or a guarantee of results.

Check the difference in state access

Gala Health
50 states claimed, no list published
MDExam
All 50 states

The better fit depends on what is included in your quote. A lower advertised price can require prepayment, apply to a starting dose or leave out a separate fee.

How the comparison is scored

Costs & coverage

Published prices with their terms intact. Annual estimates account for billing frequency and known fixed required fees; they are not a treatment quote.

Gala Health

MDExam

Semaglutide / month
Gala Health: From $129/moCompounded (plan length not stated); brand Ozempic $1,299/mo
MDExam: $192/moCompounded
Tirzepatide / month
Gala Health: $179/moYearly subscription; $199/mo on a 3-month plan
MDExam: $258/moCompounded
Semaglutide / year (modeled)
Gala Health: —
MDExam: $2,304
Tirzepatide / year (modeled)
Gala Health: $2,148
MDExam: $3,096
State availability
Gala Health: 50 states claimed, no list published
MDExam: All 50 states
Oral / sublingual option listed
Gala Health: Not listed
MDExam: Not listed
Brand-name access listed
Gala Health: Yes
MDExam: Not confirmed
Provider facts checked
Gala Health: October 2026
MDExam: October 2026

Comparing different billing plans? See what a GLP-1 monthly price can leave out, or calculate the monthly cost.

Which program fits your priorities?

The strengths and limitations behind each provider's score. Read the full review before deciding.

Gala Health

Women who have already committed to a full year and want one all-doses-included rate — plus, unusually, an HRT and menopause line running on the same account as the weight program.

Reasons to consider it

  • $179/mo on a yearly subscription, with every dose included, so the price does not climb as you titrate — dose escalation is where most flat-looking programs quietly get expensive
  • The price list is public and un-gated: the compounded tier and the brand tier are both printed before any quiz, intake or email capture
  • Both compounded molecules — semaglutide and tirzepatide — prescribable on one account

What to weigh up

  • No month-to-month price exists anywhere on the site. "FROM $179/month" sits directly above "All doses included. Yearly subscription.", and the cheapest alternative the FAQ names is "$199 per month (with a 3-month plan)" — three months is the shortest published commitment there is
  • $179/mo is $2,148 committed for the year, and that total is printed nowhere, which makes it hard to compare with a price you can cancel next month
  • Compounded semaglutide is advertised from $129 a month, but the plan length behind that figure isn't shown before checkout

Compounded drugs are not FDA-approved. Understand the medication options.

Check Gala Health pricing Read the full Gala Health review

MDExam

Shoppers in any state who want compounded semaglutide or tirzepatide with coaching, and who may use insurance.

Reasons to consider it

  • Semaglutide and tirzepatide prices are printed on the product pages before you sign up
  • Accepts most major insurance plans, plus cash, card and payment plans
  • The $50 consultation is fully refunded if you're not approved

What to weigh up

  • The site also says the program is 'as low as $225 per month', which matches neither product price
  • No dose is given for the $192 or $258 price
  • A $50 consultation fee comes before treatment

Compounded drugs are not FDA-approved. Understand the medication options.

Check MDExam pricing Read the full MDExam review

Explore the six scoring factors

Scores run from 0 to 100. A higher factor score reflects our published value criteria; it is not a clinical endorsement.

Gala HealthMDExam
Normalized Cost/Month
Gala Health:
74/100
MDExam:
64/100
Price Transparency
Gala Health:
62/100
MDExam:
86/100
Nationwide Access
Gala Health:
76/100
MDExam:
86/100
Formulation Options
Gala Health:
82/100
MDExam:
66/100
Clinical Oversight
Gala Health:
80/100
MDExam:
78/100
Contract Flexibility
Gala Health:
50/100
MDExam:
55/100

Before you sign up

  • Confirm your totalAsk about dose changes, membership, labs, shipping and cancellation terms.
  • Check treatment accessState coverage and medical eligibility can differ by medication and formulation.
  • Understand the medicationCompare compounded and brand-name options. Compounded drugs are not FDA-approved.

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Provider information reflects public disclosures at the verification dates shown. Prices and availability change; confirm current terms before paying. This comparison is for information, not medical advice. A licensed clinician determines whether treatment is appropriate.