Shed vs Zealthy: Which GLP-1 Clinic Is Better in 2026?
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Shed wins overall, scoring 7.4/10 vs 6.0/10. Mainly on transparency and clinical oversight.
Shed wins overall, scoring 7.4/10 vs 6.0/10.
Shed · from $159/mo on a 12-month plan paid upfront ($199 month to month)
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Shed operates at tryshed.com. Weekly injections, daily oral drops, sublingual and pills, plus brand-name Wegovy/Zepbound, from a Utah-based provider with a real, disclosed company address.
from $159/mo on a 12-month plan paid upfront ($199 month to month)
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Zealthy
A multi-specialty telehealth service with a $135/mo membership and medication billed on top, so compounded semaglutide really costs about $286/mo. It is under an open FDA warning letter over claims implying its compounded semaglutide is the same as Wegovy and Ozempic, and one of the quoted claims is still on its own pages.
from $151/mo for medication, bought as a 3-month supply, plus a $135/mo membership
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| Feature | Shed | Zealthy |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 7.4/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Starting price | $159/mo on a 12-month plan paid upfront ($199 month to month) | $151/mo for medication, bought as a 3-month supply, plus a $135/mo membership |
| Medication types | compounded semaglutide, compounded tirzepatide, oral drops, sublingual, brand-name Wegovy, brand-name Zepbound | compounded semaglutide, compounded tirzepatide, brand-name Wegovy/Ozempic/Zepbound/Mounjaro |
| Best for | — | — |
| Overall ranking | #19 | #59 |
| Price & Value (25%) | 7.0 | not scored (counted at 4.0) |
| Clinical Oversight (30%) | 7.0 | 7.5 |
| Medication Options (20%) | 8.5 | 8.5 |
| Transparency (25%) | 7.5 | 4.0 |
Sources: Shed pricing verified on tryshed.com, Zealthy pricing verified on getzealthy.com
Shed vs Zealthy: what a year costs
Shed: no verified non-sale 12-month semaglutide cost with a documented billing period is recorded.
Zealthy: no verified non-sale 12-month semaglutide cost with a documented billing period is recorded.
Shed: no verified non-sale 12-month tirzepatide cost with a documented billing period is recorded.
Zealthy: no verified non-sale 12-month tirzepatide cost with a documented billing period is recorded.
Sources: help.tryshed.com, read October 25, 2026; tryshed.com, read October 25, 2026; tryshed.com, read October 25, 2026; getzealthy.com, read October 25, 2026.
Which states Shed and Zealthy treat
Shed publishes no list of states, so you have to check yours at the start of intake. Zealthy: All 50 states.
Sources: tryshed.com, read October 25, 2026; getzealthy.com, read October 25, 2026.
Medications and doses: Shed vs Zealthy
Both list compounded semaglutide injection, compounded tirzepatide injection, Wegovy pen and Zepbound vial.
Only Shed lists compounded semaglutide drops or lozenges (drops 0.5 to 2.5 mg; lozenges 500 to 1,500 mcg), compounded tirzepatide drops (3 to 5 mg), microdose compounded semaglutide or tirzepatide (semaglutide 0.2 mg), Wegovy pill (oral semaglutide) and Foundayo (orforglipron) pill.
Only Zealthy lists Ozempic and Mounjaro.
Doses for compounded semaglutide injection: Shed lists 0.2 to 2.2 mg; Zealthy lists 0.25 mg, then 0.5 mg, then 1 mg a week; 2 to 2.5 mg for $100 a month more.
For compounded tirzepatide injection, only Shed publishes doses (2 to 9 mg).
Sources: help.tryshed.com, read October 25, 2026; tryshed.com, read October 25, 2026; tryshed.com, read October 25, 2026; tryshed.com, read October 25, 2026; try.getzealthy.com, read October 25, 2026; getzealthy.com, read October 25, 2026.
Labs, fees and what Shed and Zealthy include
Zealthy bills a $135 monthly fee separately from the medication; Shed's plan prices include the medication.
Shed does not say whether labs are required; Zealthy asks for labs only when the clinician needs them, and bills them separately, from $72.50.
Sources: help.tryshed.com, read October 25, 2026; getzealthy.com, read October 25, 2026; tryshed.com, read October 25, 2026.
Cancelling and refunds: Shed vs Zealthy
To stop the next charge, Shed needs 3 days' notice; Zealthy states no notice period.
Shed's month-to-month plan has a 2-month minimum.
If you are turned down, or cancel before a prescription is written, Zealthy gives a full refund; Shed's pages do not say.
Shed offers a money-back guarantee tied to results (4 months, with conditions); Zealthy publishes none.
After a prescription, Shed still refunds supply that has not shipped on multi-month plans; Zealthy refunds nothing.
Sources: tryshed.com, read October 25, 2026; getzealthy.com, read October 25, 2026.
FDA warning letters: Shed and Zealthy
Zealthy's company has received 3 FDA warning letters, most recently on June 8, 2026, with no closeout letter posted. Shed appears in none, searched October 25, 2026.
Zealthy's letters: September 9, 2025, to FitRX, LLC dba Zealthy, "Unlawful Sale of Unapproved and Misbranded Drugs to United States Consumers Over the Internet (Telehealth)"; February 20, 2026, to FitRX, LLC dba FitRx, "False & Misleading Claims/Misbranded (Telehealth)"; June 8, 2026, to FitRX, LLC dba AM RX, "False & Misleading Claims/Misbranded (Telehealth)".
We searched FDA's database for "Shed Holdings" and "ShedRx" (Shed) and "Zealthy" and "FitRX" (Zealthy).
Sources: fda.gov, read October 25, 2026; fda.gov, read October 25, 2026.
Independent review data: Shed vs Zealthy
On Trustpilot, Shed rates 4.7 from 1,122 reviews, against 3.2 from 6,054 for Zealthy.
Better Business Bureau: Shed, rated B- with 256 complaints closed in 3 years (read October 12, 2026); Zealthy, 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 4, 2026; bbb.org, read October 4, 2026.
Who each one suits
Shed suits you if
- you want compounded semaglutide drops or lozenges, compounded tirzepatide drops, microdose compounded semaglutide or tirzepatide, Wegovy pill (oral semaglutide) and Foundayo (orforglipron) pill.
- you want one price that includes the medication, with no separate $135 monthly fee.
- you want a 4-month money-back guarantee.
- an FDA warning letter rules a clinic out for you (Zealthy has 3 FDA warning letters, Shed none).
- you weigh customer ratings (Trustpilot 4.7 against 3.2).
Zealthy suits you if
- you want Ozempic and Mounjaro.
Verdict from the data
Shed comes out ahead on medication choice, an all-in price, a results guarantee, a clean FDA record and customer ratings. Zealthy leads on none of the facts above.
Shed is the better pick here on both the facts and our overall score (7.4/10 against 6.0).
Pros & cons
Shed
Pros
- + Most delivery formats we track: injection, oral drops, sublingual, pills
- + Also offers brand-name Wegovy and Zepbound on the same platform
- + 120-day weight-loss guarantee, plus a real disclosed company address
Cons
- − Weaker on Clinical Oversight (7.0/10 vs 7.5)
Zealthy
Pros
- + Prescribes brand-name Wegovy, Ozempic, Zepbound and Mounjaro and handles insurance prior authorizations (up to three attempts), alongside compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide
- + Publishes its membership, medication and bundle prices, and a cancellation path you can complete in the patient portal without calling
- + Describes ongoing care: unlimited messaging with your provider, monthly video or phone check-ins, and a weight-loss coach
Cons
- − Weaker on Transparency (4.0/10 vs 7.5)
The bottom line
After scoring all 61 clinics on our 4-criterion rubric (price & value, clinical oversight, medication options and transparency), Shed (7.4/10) comes out ahead of Zealthy (6.0/10). But the right choice still depends on what matters most to you.
Shed. From $159/mo on a 12-month plan paid upfront ($199 month to month).
Visit →Zealthy. From $151/mo for medication, bought as a 3-month supply, plus a $135/mo membership.
Read Review →Editor's overall pick
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Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Shed or Zealthy?
Shed scores higher overall (7.4/10 vs 6.0/10) and is our recommended pick for most people.
How much does Shed cost vs Zealthy?
Shed is from $159/mo on a 12-month plan paid upfront ($199 month to month) and Zealthy is from $151/mo for medication, bought as a 3-month supply, plus a $135/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 Shed and Zealthy?
Shed (7.4/10, #19 of 61) and Zealthy (6.0/10, #59 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 Shed or Zealthy 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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