DudeMeds vs Gala Health
Recorded prices, access and terms.
The short answer
- Cheapest to start, semaglutide: Neither has a recorded semaglutide monthly-plan rate. The sellers' own lines read DudeMeds: "First 4 weeks $99 (with B6), renewal not shown"; Gala Health: "From $69/mo (drug and term not stated)". Those terms differ, so we do not rank them.
- Cheapest to start, tirzepatide: Neither has a recorded tirzepatide monthly-plan rate. The sellers' own lines read DudeMeds: "First 4 weeks $149 (with B6), renewal not shown"; Gala Health: "From $69/mo (drug and term not stated)". Those terms differ, so we do not rank them.
- Cheapest over 12 months, semaglutide: Neither record holds a rate and term we can carry to 12 months for semaglutide.
- Cheapest over 12 months, tirzepatide: Neither record holds a rate and term we can carry to 12 months for tirzepatide.
- Broadest availability: Gala Health is recorded in 50 states, DudeMeds in 46.
- Drugs: DudeMeds lists compounded medication only; Gala Health lists compounded medication only.
Price lines compare recorded monthly-plan subtotals and term totals, as on our price pages. A lower recorded rate is not a complete cost: labs, dose changes and the amount due today can differ.
Decision table
The entries below are recorded provider statements unless a regulatory source is linked. A provider webpage does not independently verify its licenses or quality. DudeMeds source · Gala Health source.
| Compare | DudeMeds | Gala Health |
|---|---|---|
| Recorded monthly-plan price | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| Recorded medication/program subtotal | Seller's headline: First 4 weeks $99 semaglutide + B6, $149 tirzepatide + B6, renewal price not on the page. It may require prepayment, a specific dose or introductory terms. The full required cost is not established. | Seller's headline: From $69/mo, plan term not stated, final price at checkout. It may require prepayment, a specific dose or introductory terms. The full required cost is not established. |
| Lowest 12-month total on the record | No rate and term we can carry to 12 months | No rate and term we can carry to 12 months |
| Full required monthly cost | Not established: consultation, labs, membership, dose changes and shipping must be checked | Not established: consultation, labs, membership, dose changes and shipping must be checked |
| Drug type listed | Compounded | Compounded |
| Oral option | Listed | Injections only on the record |
| Consultation | Free in the record; current conditions unconfirmed | Included in the record; current conditions unconfirmed |
| Membership or program fee | Not separately recorded; do not assume zero. | Not separately recorded; do not assume zero. |
| Shipping | Recorded as included; confirm for your address | Recorded as included; confirm for your address |
| Labs | Required tests and any lab charge are not recorded. | Required tests and any lab charge are not recorded. |
| Insurance | Self-pay on the record | Self-pay on the record |
| Pharmacy license | Not independently verified. Obtain the dispensing pharmacy name and verify its state license. | Not independently verified. Obtain the dispensing pharmacy name and verify its state license. |
| Reported states | 46; confirm eligibility and clinician licensing in your state | 50; confirm eligibility and clinician licensing in your state |
| Cancellation | Cancellation reported; notice, minimum term and refund conditions unconfirmed | Cancellation reported; notice, minimum term and refund conditions unconfirmed |
| Clinician/support as reported | Licensed clinicians, 24/7 patient portal | Licensed providers, personalized treatment plans |
| Trustpilot | 2.3/5 from 11 reviews (read Nov 5, 2026) | 4.6/5 from 4,263 reviews (read Nov 5, 2026) |
| Recorded provider check | 2026-11-06 | 2026-11-06 |
Price by plan and term
Each rate is a per-month amount for the plan named, from the seller's own page on the date shown. A term plan's rate needs the full term; the total under it is the rate times the months.
DudeMeds
| Plan or term | Semaglutide | Tirzepatide | Source and read date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seller's headline | First 4 weeks $99 (with B6), renewal not shown | First 4 weeks $149 (with B6), renewal not shown | DudeMeds page, read Nov 6, 2026 |
First 4-week intro prices on dudemeds.com/weight-loss (read November 6, 2026): compounded semaglutide + vitamin B6 $99 and compounded tirzepatide + vitamin B6 $149, each a one-time total for a 4-week supply at the listed starting plan. The renewal price was not on the page we read. The earlier shop page returned 404.
Gala Health
| Plan or term | Semaglutide | Tirzepatide | Source and read date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seller's headline | From $69/mo (drug and term not stated) | From $69/mo (drug and term not stated) | Gala Health page, read Nov 6, 2026 |
galaglp1.com says GLP-1 medications start 'at just $69 per month', and 'From $69/mo all doses, no hidden fees', with final pricing determined at checkout by plan and medication (read November 6, 2026, under a 'Pre-Black Friday Sale' banner). The page names no drug or plan term for the $69, so we carry no structured pricing.* for Gala.
What is included
DudeMeds
Visits: consultation recorded as "Free". Care: Licensed clinicians, 24/7 patient portal.
Shipping: recorded as included.
Labs: Required tests and any lab charge are not recorded.
Dose increases: A price for each dose step is not recorded.
What DudeMeds lists:
- Free shipping with 48-hour turnaround after approval
- 24/7 patient portal with clinician access
- Oral and injectable GLP-1 options available
Gala Health
Visits: consultation recorded as "Included". Care: Licensed providers, personalized treatment plans.
Shipping: recorded as included.
Labs: Required tests and any lab charge are not recorded.
Dose increases: A price for each dose step is not recorded.
What Gala Health lists:
- Nationwide coverage across all 50 states
- Personalized treatment plans based on medical history
States served
DudeMeds: 46 states
Recorded as available in 46 states.
The record names no excluded state. Confirm yours at intake.
Gala Health: 50 states
Recorded as available in all 50 states.
- Nationwide coverage across all 50 states
State-by-state costs and Medicaid notes are on the GLP-1 cost by state pages.
Drugs offered
DudeMeds: compounded medication only
- Compounded Semaglutide (Oral)
- Compounded Semaglutide (Injectable)
- Compounded Tirzepatide
An oral form is listed.
Gala Health: compounded medication only
- Semaglutide
- Tirzepatide
Injections only on the record.
Compounded drugs are made by a pharmacy for a patient and are not the brand products. Compounded vs brand-name GLP-1.
Membership and other fees
- DudeMeds: Not separately recorded; do not assume zero.
- Gala Health: Not separately recorded; do not assume zero.
A fee missing from the record is unknown, not zero.
Cancellation and refunds
DudeMeds
Recorded as cancel anytime; notice deadlines, prepaid-plan limits and refund rights are not fully recorded.
Gala Health
Recorded as cancel anytime; notice deadlines, prepaid-plan limits and refund rights are not fully recorded.
Which should you choose?
DudeMeds
On the record, DudeMeds suits a reader who wants an oral option.
Gala Health
On the record, Gala Health suits a reader who wants more states on the record (50 against 46).
Ask each provider for the full cost at your prescribed dose, required labs and visits, the dispensing pharmacy, the clinician's state license, renewal charges and written refund terms. Compare those answers with your clinician.
Compounded drugs are not FDA-approved and do not undergo FDA review for safety, effectiveness or quality before marketing. FDA source and recommendations.
DudeMeds: evidence and terms
Gala Health: evidence and terms
DudeMeds vs Gala Health: questions
Which is cheaper, DudeMeds or Gala Health?
Neither has a recorded semaglutide monthly-plan rate. The sellers' own lines read DudeMeds: "First 4 weeks $99 (with B6), renewal not shown"; Gala Health: "From $69/mo (drug and term not stated)". Those terms differ, so we do not rank them. Neither has a recorded tirzepatide monthly-plan rate. The sellers' own lines read DudeMeds: "First 4 weeks $149 (with B6), renewal not shown"; Gala Health: "From $69/mo (drug and term not stated)". Those terms differ, so we do not rank them. These are medication and recorded program-fee subtotals; labs, dose changes and other charges may be extra.
Which costs less over a year, DudeMeds or Gala Health?
Neither record holds a rate and term we can carry to 12 months for semaglutide. Neither record holds a rate and term we can carry to 12 months for tirzepatide. A term plan commits you for the full term, so check its refund rules first.
Is DudeMeds or Gala Health available in more states?
Gala Health is recorded in more states: 50 against 46. Gala Health: Nationwide coverage across all 50 states. Confirm your state at intake.
Do DudeMeds and Gala Health offer brand-name or compounded GLP-1?
DudeMeds lists compounded medication only (Compounded Semaglutide (Oral), Compounded Semaglutide (Injectable), Compounded Tirzepatide). Gala Health lists compounded medication only (Semaglutide, Tirzepatide). Compounded drugs are not FDA-approved.
Does DudeMeds or Gala Health charge a membership fee?
DudeMeds: Not separately recorded; do not assume zero. Gala Health: Not separately recorded; do not assume zero.
Can you cancel DudeMeds or Gala Health at any time?
DudeMeds: Recorded as cancel anytime; notice deadlines, prepaid-plan limits and refund rights are not fully recorded. Gala Health: Recorded as cancel anytime; notice deadlines, prepaid-plan limits and refund rights are not fully recorded.
Are the visit and shipping included with DudeMeds and Gala Health?
DudeMeds: consultation recorded as "Free", shipping recorded as included. Gala Health: consultation recorded as "Included", shipping recorded as included.
Do DudeMeds or Gala Health take insurance?
Neither is recorded as accepting insurance; both are self-pay on our record.
Does DudeMeds or Gala Health offer a pill or tablet?
DudeMeds lists an oral option; Gala Health lists injections only on our record.
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