Gala Health vs Hims & Hers: Which GLP-1 Clinic Is Better in 2026?
Short answer
Gala Health is the better pick: it scores 7.0/10 against 6.2/10 for Hims & Hers, mainly on transparency and clinical oversight. Gala Health costs $129/mo on a $1,677 prepaid year; Hims & Hers costs $149/mo membership, with medication billed separately.
Gala Health · from $129/mo on a $1,677 prepaid year
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Gala Health wins overall, scoring 7.0/10 vs 6.2/10.
Gala Health · from $129/mo on a $1,677 prepaid year
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Gala Health
Gala Health operates at galahealth.co and galaglp1.com. Compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide, plus HRT (estradiol and progesterone) on the same account, all after a licensed consult, in all 50 states.
from $129/mo on a $1,677 prepaid year
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Hims & Hers
A household-name telehealth brand, now selling only brand-name GLP-1s: Wegovy, Zepbound, Ozempic, Mounjaro and Foundayo, with named medical groups and pharmacies. A $149 monthly membership sits on top of every medication price, and it holds two open FDA warning letters and a pending FTC lawsuit.
from $149/mo membership
Read Review →Gala Health vs Hims & Hers, side by side
| Feature | Gala Health | Hims & Hers |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 7.0/10 | 6.2/10 |
| Starting price | $129/mo on a $1,677 prepaid year | $149/mo membership |
| Medication types | compounded semaglutide, compounded tirzepatide | Wegovy, Wegovy Pill, Ozempic, Ozempic Pill, Zepbound, Mounjaro, Foundayo |
| Best for | Best for GLP-1 + HRT Together | — |
| Overall ranking | #34 | #56 |
| Price & Value (25%) | 7.0 | not scored (counted at 4.0) |
| Clinical Oversight (30%) | 8.0 | 8.5 |
| Medication Options (20%) | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| Transparency (25%) | 5.0 | 4.0 |
Sources: Gala Health pricing verified on galahealth.co, Hims & Hers pricing verified on hims.com
Gala Health vs Hims & Hers: what a year costs
Gala Health: no verified non-sale 12-month semaglutide cost with a documented billing period is recorded.
Hims & Hers: no verified non-sale 12-month semaglutide cost with a documented billing period is recorded.
Gala Health: no verified non-sale 12-month tirzepatide cost with a documented billing period is recorded.
Hims & Hers: no verified non-sale 12-month tirzepatide cost with a documented billing period is recorded.
Gala Health: no 12-month total, because its checkout prices semaglutide month to month as a 1-month supply ($249) and its lower rates need a 3-month or 12-month plan billed up front.
Sources: hims.com, read October 25, 2026.
Which states Gala Health and Hims & Hers treat
Gala Health and Hims & Hers publish no list of states, so you have to check yours at the start of intake.
Sources: galahealth.co, read September 12, 2026; hims.com, read October 25, 2026.
Medications and doses: Gala Health vs Hims & Hers
Gala Health and Hims & Hers have no medication in common: Gala Health lists compounded semaglutide and compounded tirzepatide, and Hims & Hers lists Wegovy pill (oral semaglutide) (1.5, 4, 9 and 25 mg), Wegovy pen (0.25 mg up to 7.2 mg), Zepbound vial or KwikPen (2.5 to 15 mg), Foundayo (orforglipron) pill, Ozempic pill, Ozempic pen and Mounjaro.
Sources: galaglp1.com, read September 19, 2026; hims.com, read October 25, 2026; hims.com, read October 25, 2026; hims.com, read October 25, 2026; hims.com, read October 25, 2026; hims.com, read October 25, 2026; hims.com, read October 25, 2026.
Labs, fees and what Gala Health and Hims & Hers include
Hims & Hers bills a $149 monthly fee separately from the medication; Gala Health's plan prices include the medication.
Neither Gala Health nor Hims & Hers says whether labs are required or what they cost.
Sources: galahealth.co, read September 12, 2026; hims.com, read October 25, 2026; galahealth.co, read September 30, 2026; hims.com, read October 25, 2026.
Cancelling and refunds: Gala Health vs Hims & Hers
To stop the next charge, Hims & Hers needs 2 days' notice; Gala Health states no notice period.
If you are turned down, or cancel before a prescription is written, Hims & Hers gives a partial refund; Gala Health's pages do not say.
Sources: galahealth.co, read September 12, 2026; hims.com, read October 25, 2026.
FDA warning letters: Gala Health and Hims & Hers
Hims & Hers' company has received 2 FDA warning letters, most recently on September 9, 2025, with no closeout letter posted. Gala Health appears in none, searched November 4, 2026.
Hims & Hers' letters: September 9, 2025, to Hims & Hers Health, Inc. dba Hims, "Unlawful Sale of Unapproved and Misbranded Drugs to United States Consumers Over the Internet (Telehealth)"; September 9, 2025, to Hims & Hers Health, Inc. dba Hers, "Unlawful Sale of Unapproved and Misbranded Drugs to United States Consumers Over the Internet (Telehealth)".
We searched FDA's database for "Gala Health" and "AI Coaching" (Gala Health) and "Hims & Hers Health" and "Hims" (Hims & Hers).
Sources: fda.gov, read November 4, 2026; fda.gov, read October 25, 2026.
Independent review data: Gala Health vs Hims & Hers
On Trustpilot, Gala Health rates 4.6 from 3,965 reviews, against 2.9 from 9,542 for Hims & Hers.
Better Business Bureau: Gala Health, rated C- with 37 complaints closed in 3 years (read October 12, 2026); Hims & Hers, not rated by the BBB (not enough information to issue a rating).
Sources: trustpilot.com, read August 30, 2026; bbb.org, read October 12, 2026; trustpilot.com, read October 11, 2026; bbb.org, read October 11, 2026.
Who each one suits
Gala Health suits you if
- you want compounded semaglutide and compounded tirzepatide.
- you want one price that includes the medication, with no separate $149 monthly fee.
- an FDA warning letter rules a clinic out for you (Hims & Hers has 2 FDA warning letters, Gala Health none).
- you weigh customer ratings (Trustpilot 4.6 against 2.9).
Hims & Hers suits you if
- you want Wegovy pill (oral semaglutide), Wegovy pen, Zepbound vial or KwikPen, Foundayo (orforglipron) pill, Ozempic pill, Ozempic pen and Mounjaro.
Verdict from the data
Gala Health comes out ahead on an all-in price, a clean FDA record and customer ratings. Hims & Hers comes out ahead on medication choice.
Pick Hims & Hers if medication choice matters most to you. For everyone else our overall pick is Gala Health (7.0/10 against 6.2), a score that also weighs clinical oversight and transparency.
Pros & cons
Gala Health
Pros
- + Compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide weight-loss plans
- + Licensed medical consult + app-based monitoring
- + Transparent cash pricing, available nationwide
Cons
- − Weaker on Clinical Oversight (8.0/10 vs 8.5)
Hims & Hers
Pros
- + Brand-name, FDA-approved medications only, as pills, pens and vials, with each drug's approved use stated next to it
- + Names its eight medical groups and its dispensing pharmacies in its Terms, and runs an established prescribing operation at national scale
- + Prices for every medication and the membership are public before signing up, and the medication fee is FSA and HSA eligible
Cons
- − Weaker on Transparency (4.0/10 vs 5.0)
The bottom line
After scoring all 61 clinics on our 4-criterion rubric (price & value, clinical oversight, medication options and transparency), Gala Health (7.0/10) comes out ahead of Hims & Hers (6.2/10). But the right choice still depends on what matters most to you.
Choose Gala Health if you want best for GLP-1 + HRT Together. From $129/mo on a $1,677 prepaid year.
Visit →Hims & Hers. From $149/mo membership.
Read Review →Editor's overall pick
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Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Gala Health or Hims & Hers?
Gala Health scores higher overall (7.0/10 vs 6.2/10) and is our recommended pick for most people.
How much does Gala Health cost vs Hims & Hers?
Gala Health is from $129/mo on a $1,677 prepaid year and Hims & Hers is from $149/mo membership. Both are typically cash-pay; HSA/FSA funds are often eligible. We run an automated check against each clinic's own live pricing page every week; a price left unconfirmed for 45 days shows as unverified rather than staying marked as current.
What is the difference between Gala Health and Hims & Hers?
Gala Health (7.0/10, #34 of 61) and Hims & Hers (6.2/10, #56 of 61) are scored independently across our 4 criteria: price & value, clinical oversight, medication options and transparency. See the detailed score breakdown above for the criterion-by-criterion comparison.
Does Gala Health or Hims & Hers take insurance?
Insurance terms differ by clinic and by drug: some clinics are cash-pay only, and some help with insurance for brand-name drugs. Each clinic's review says what it publishes. HSA and FSA funds are often eligible. Confirm at checkout.
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