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EllieMD vs Gala GLP-1

Compare pricing, features, and medications to find the best GLP-1 provider for your weight loss journey

EllieMD vs Gala GLP-1: Overview

Choosing between EllieMD and Gala GLP-1 for GLP-1 weight loss medication? Both are popular providers, but they differ in pricing, medication options, and service features.

EllieMD offers both semaglutide and tirzepatide at $229/month with a rating of 7.2/10. Gala GLP-1 also provides both semaglutide and tirzepatide at $149/month with a 7.5/10 rating.

The price difference of $80/month is significant - Gala GLP-1 is the more budget-friendly option, while EllieMD positions itself as a premium service.

Our recommended brand

After reviewing all 148 providers on this platform, we've identified CoreAge Rx as offering the most transparent pricing model. At just $99/month — the same price every month, every dose — there are no surprise charges or hidden fees. Combined with exceptional service quality, personalized support, and access to both semaglutide and tirzepatide, it represents the best value without compromising on care.

Visit CoreAge Rx →Read full review

At a glance

Price Difference

$80/mo

Rating Difference

0.3

Winner

Gala GLP-1

Best For

Budget

EllieMD

View full EllieMD review →

Rating

7.2/10

Monthly Price

$229

Medications

semaglutidetirzepatide

Pros

✓Published pricing for both microdose programmes: $229/month for the single-agonist GLP-1 ($687 total) and $239/month for the dual-agonist ($717 total)
✓No hidden membership, shipping or consultation fees, stated as a headline on the microdose page
✓Available in all 50 states
✓The partner pharmacy is named - Clover Pharmacy - and described as dispensing from 503A-compliant, state-licensed facilities
✓Payment is refunded if the medical provider determines you are not eligible for an EllieMD programme
✓24/7 access to a provider is included in the plan rather than sold as an upgrade
✓A state-licensed, board-certified MD, DO or qualified medical provider reviews your intake, and a phone call may be required rather than everything being asynchronous
✓The compounding disclaimer is explicit: compounded medications are not FDA-approved and the FDA does not review them for safety, efficacy or quality
✓It discloses that vial appearance, contents and dosage may vary based on your personalised prescription
✓Offers a paid 15-minute consultation with a wellness expert that comes with a $25 credit toward your next order

Cons

✗The whole proposition is microdosing, which has no controlled trial evidence behind it. Every published GLP-1 outcome - the 15% and 20% figures the category is built on - comes from full therapeutic doses
✗Both prices are quoted per month but billed as a multi-month total ($687 and $717), so the real commitment is three months up front
✗Compounded medication, not FDA-approved
✗The catalogue mixes prescription GLP-1s with Thymosin Alpha-1, hormone therapy, protein supplements and skincare, which blurs the line between medicine and wellness retail
✗The claim that "community support can double weight loss efficacy" is footnoted to a 2015 Northwestern citation and used to market a product that citation did not test
✗No phone number, support email or business address is published
✗No insurance billing and no HSA/FSA information
✗It is not clear from the site whether full therapeutic dosing is available at all, or only microdoses

Gala GLP-1

View full Gala GLP-1 review →

Rating

7.5/10Better

Monthly Price

$149Cheaper

Medications

semaglutidetirzepatide

Pros

✓Advertised from $149/month with one flat price at every dose, so cost does not rise as you titrate up
✓Both compounded semaglutide and compounded tirzepatide, with the provider choosing between them
✓One price is stated to cover the online visit, the prescription, the medication, shipping and ongoing 1:1 care - no separate membership fee
✓Free 2-day shipping
✓The compounded disclosure is explicit and easy to find: these drugs 'are not FDA-approved, meaning the FDA has not reviewed them for safety, effectiveness, or quality'
✓Trustpilot score of 4.6 across 3,898 reviews
✓Published refund policy, dated February 2026, with a full refund if a provider disqualifies you
✓Compounding is done by US-licensed sterile compounding pharmacies, and support is advertised 7 days a week

Cons

✗No pricing table is published anywhere before you complete the quiz. '$149' is a starting price with no visible terms, so you cannot see what a month-to-month plan costs, or what commitment the lowest rate requires, until you are in the funnel
✗Outside medical disqualification the refund policy is absolute: 'IN NO EVENT SHALL YOU BE ISSUED A REFUND UPON CANCELLATION OF THE SUBSCRIPTION SERVICES', in the policy's own capitals
✗Cancellation must reach the company at least 72 hours before your billing date, or the next charge goes through
✗Patient numbers contradict each other on the same page: the hero and testimonial sections say '10,000+ happy patients' while the footer claims '100,000+ Gala Members'
✗The '(4.8) Excellent!' rating carries no source. Trustpilot, the only public platform we found, showed 4.6
✗'WE'VE BEEN FEATURED ALL OVER' is followed by Business Insider, WebMD, Forbes and Yahoo logos with no links or citations to any article
✗Pressure tactics on the page: a '$220 off today' banner and an 'APPROVAL RESERVED FOR THE NEXT 10:51' countdown
✗Testimonials are first-name-only and labelled 'Verified Gala Customer' with no verification method explained
✗The company is not BBB accredited, and its landing page copy closely follows the same template used by several other compounded GLP-1 funnels

Choose Gala GLP-1

Feature-by-feature comparison

Feature	EllieMD	Gala GLP-1
Monthly Price	$229	$149
Rating	7.2/10	7.5/10
Medications	semaglutide, tirzepatide	semaglutide, tirzepatide
Insurance Accepted	No	No
Support Hours	Company advertises 24/7 support from doctors and specialists, included in the plan	7 days a week (hours not published)
Live Chat	Available	No
Free Shipping	Yes	Yes
Shipping Speed	Typically 2-10 business days; no shipping fees	Free 2-day shipping claimed
Mobile App	No	No
Dedicated Coach	Not included	Included
Follow-up Frequency	24/7 direct access to a provider included in the plan	Ongoing 1:1 care from provider and support team
Money-back Guarantee	Payment refunded if the medical provider determines you are not eligible	Full refund only if a provider disqualifies you; otherwise the policy states no refund will be issued on cancellation
Cancellation Policy	A refund and returns policy is published; multi-month programmes are billed as a total	Cancel anytime with at least 72 hours notice before your billing date; refunds only for the most recent billing cycle

Which should you choose?

Choose EllieMD if you:

→Value: published pricing for both microdose programmes: $229/month for the single-agonist glp-1 ($687 total) and $239/month for the dual-agonist ($717 total)

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Choose Gala GLP-1 if you:

→Want to save $80/month with a more affordable option
→Prefer a higher-rated service (7.5/10 vs 7.2/10)
→Want personalized coaching support included
→Value: advertised from $149/month with one flat price at every dose, so cost does not rise as you titrate up

Get started with Gala GLP-1

Website previews

EllieMD

EllieMD website

Gala GLP-1

Gala GLP-1 website

Our recommendation

Gala GLP-1 comes out ahead with a higher rating of 7.5/10. It also provides multiple medication options including both semaglutide and tirzepatide.

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