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Shapely vs StackMD

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.

Shapely

Provider comparison

Insured patients in CA, FL, NY or TX who want help getting coverage for brand-name GLP-1s.

Semaglutide / month
$99/moPlus a separate fee, compounded
Tirzepatide / month
$166/moPlus a separate fee, compounded
Index 64/100 · Grade CChecked August 2026

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

Check Shapely pricing Read review

StackMD

Provider comparison

Readers who want to compare vial strengths and formulations, with the dose and refill total confirmed before payment.

Semaglutide / month
$125$225 per vial (compounded; monthly cost depends on the prescribed dose)
Tirzepatide / month
$199$449 per vial (compounded; monthly cost depends on the prescribed dose)
Index 64/100 · Grade CChecked October 2026
Check StackMD pricing Read review

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The comparison in brief

Both score 64/100 on the Cost-Efficiency Index. There is no score winner; compare the treatment you need, billing terms and state availability.

Check the difference in state access

Shapely
4 states
StackMD
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.

Shapely

StackMD

Semaglutide / month
Shapely: $99/moPlus a separate fee, compounded
StackMD: $125$225 per vial (compounded; monthly cost depends on the prescribed dose)
Tirzepatide / month
Shapely: $166/moPlus a separate fee, compounded
StackMD: $199$449 per vial (compounded; monthly cost depends on the prescribed dose)
Semaglutide / year (modeled)
Shapely: $2,376Includes $99/mo membership
StackMD: —
Tirzepatide / year (modeled)
Shapely: $3,180Includes $99/mo membership
StackMD: —
State availability
Shapely: 4 states
StackMD: All 50 states
Oral / sublingual option listed
Shapely: Not listed
StackMD: Yes
Brand-name access listed
Shapely: Yes
StackMD: Yes
Provider facts checked
Shapely: August 2026
StackMD: 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.

Shapely

Insured patients in CA, FL, NY or TX who want help getting coverage for brand-name GLP-1s.

Reasons to consider it

  • Named, credentialed founder (Dr. Justin Zaghi, Harvard-trained, board-certified obesity medicine)
  • Genuine insurance-navigation service across 8 major payers, potentially large savings if covered
  • Both cash-pay compounded and insurance-covered branded pathways offered

What to weigh up

  • Live in only 4 states (CA, FL, NY, TX) despite a '50-state expansion' announcement
  • Separate membership fee stacks on top of medication cost, and its headline prices ($9 first month, $49/mo promo) are not the real ongoing rate ($99/mo)
  • Actual out-of-pocket cost for insured users is plan-dependent and not disclosed upfront

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

Check Shapely pricing Read the full Shapely review

StackMD

Readers who want to compare vial strengths and formulations, with the dose and refill total confirmed before payment.

Reasons to consider it

  • Publishes vial ranges of $125–$225 semaglutide and $199–$449 tirzepatide
  • Offers oral semaglutide and tirzepatide tablets
  • Lists Wegovy and Zepbound consultations separately from medication

What to weigh up

  • A vial price is not a fixed monthly cost; ask how long your prescribed vial lasts
  • Brand consultation fees do not include the medication
  • Does not name its dispensing pharmacies
Check StackMD pricing Read the full StackMD 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.

ShapelyStackMD
Normalized Cost/Month
Shapely:
65/100
StackMD:
45/100
Price Transparency
Shapely:
64/100
StackMD:
54/100
Nationwide Access
Shapely:
42/100
StackMD:
86/100
Formulation Options
Shapely:
79/100
StackMD:
64/100
Clinical Oversight
Shapely:
86/100
StackMD:
78/100
Contract Flexibility
Shapely:
55/100
StackMD:
69/100

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.