Head-to-head · Cost-Efficiency Index
ShedRx (Shed) vs Strut Health
Two GLP-1 programs on the bench, scored on the same six factors. Here's how their real cost of ownership compares — and which one we'd start with.
ShedRx (Shed)
People who want a needle-free route or a brand-name option, and who will commit to twelve months to reach the lowest price.
Visit ShedRx (Shed)Strut Health
Anyone optimising total monthly outlay who will keep an auto-refill running, and anyone whose real objection is the needle.
Visit Strut HealthThe verdict
ShedRx (Shed) and Strut Health tie on the Cost-Efficiency Index at 87/100, so neither wins outright on the numbers. For most shoppers we'd start with ShedRx (Shed) (ranked #4, a hair above #5) — People who want a needle-free route or a brand-name option, and who will commit to twelve months to reach the lowest price. But Strut Health is a genuine coin-flip alternative here.
Worth knowing either way: our overall #1 pick is CoreAge Rx (Cost-Efficiency Index 94/100 — the top of the board). See how it stacks up: CoreAge Rx vs ShedRx (Shed).
Factor by factor
Both providers scored on our six Cost-Efficiency Index factors. The stronger side on each row is marked in teal.
Normalized Cost/Month
Price Transparency
Nationwide Access
Formulation Options
Clinical Oversight
Contract Flexibility
Pricing, coverage & formulary
The disclosed facts behind the scores. Lower price wins its row (teal).
| Spec | ShedRx (Shed) | Strut Health |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-Efficiency Index | 87/100 | 87/100 |
| Semaglutide / mo | $199/mo ($159 on a 12-month plan) | From $99/mo sublingual, $149/mo injectable |
| Tirzepatide / mo | $299/mo ($239 on a 12-month plan) | From $199/mo either route |
| Semaglutide / yr (modeled) | $2,388 | $1,188 |
| Tirzepatide / yr (modeled) | $3,588 | $2,388 |
| Coverage | All 50 states | 49 states (not Arkansas) |
| Oral / sublingual | Yes | Yes |
| Brand-name access | Yes | Compounded only |
| Rank on the board | #4 | #5 |
ShedRx (Shed)
87/100Where the value is
- Four routes to a GLP-1 — injection, liquid drops, lozenges and a daily oral pill
- Brand Zepbound and Wegovy available alongside the compounded line
- Available in all 50 states, with health coaching included and a published 120-day weight-loss guarantee
The tradeoffs
- The advertised "as low as" prices ($159 semaglutide, $239 tirzepatide) require a TWELVE-MONTH commitment — month-to-month is $199 and $299
- Compounded medication is not FDA-approved the way brand Ozempic, Wegovy, or Zepbound are
Strut Health
87/100Where the value is
- Cheapest disclosed monthly cost here at $99/mo for sublingual semaglutide; tirzepatide $199 either route
- Sublingual lozenges for both molecules at the same price as the injection
- Free physician visit, free shipping and free follow-up care included rather than billed separately
The tradeoffs
- The $99 and $149 headline figures require auto-refill — a one-off order costs more, so the true cost depends on staying subscribed
- Asynchronous by design: their FAQ notes some states need no phone consultation, so you may never speak to the prescriber
Assume any provider we list may compensate us — we may earn a commission, at no cost to you. It never changes the Cost-Efficiency Index. Pricing, states and verification reflect each provider's public disclosures at last review; prices change — confirm on the provider's site. Not medical advice. See our disclosure.