Gala Health vs Maximus
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 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 Gala Health: "From $69/mo (drug and term not stated)"; Maximus: "From $99.99/mo on a 12-month plan". 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: Both are recorded in 50 states.
- Drugs: Gala Health lists compounded medication only; Maximus 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. Gala Health source · Maximus source.
| Compare | Gala Health | Maximus |
|---|---|---|
| Recorded monthly-plan price | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| Recorded medication/program subtotal | 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. | Seller's headline: Compounded tirzepatide $99.99/mo on a 12-month plan, $199.99/mo on a 2-month plan. 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 | Injections only on the record | Injections only on the record |
| Consultation | Included in the record; current conditions unconfirmed | $28-35 per visit 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 | 50; 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 providers, personalized treatment plans | Licensed physicians, lab testing available |
| Trustpilot | 4.6/5 from 4,263 reviews (read Nov 5, 2026) | 4.4/5 from 1,106 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.
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.
Maximus
| Plan or term | Semaglutide | Tirzepatide | Source and read date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seller's headline | Not listed | From $99.99/mo on a 12-month plan | Maximus page, read Nov 6, 2026 |
Compounded tirzepatide on maximustribe.com/weight-loss (read November 6, 2026): 12-month plan $99.99/mo, 6-month $119.99, 4-month $149.99, 2-month $199.99. Brand 'starting at': Foundayo $199.99/mo, Wegovy tablets $249.99, Wegovy pens and Ozempic $349.99, Zepbound $449.99, Mounjaro $1,249.99. No compounded semaglutide price is listed.
What is included
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
Maximus
Visits: consultation recorded as "$28-35 per visit". Care: Licensed physicians, lab testing available.
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 Maximus lists:
- Multi-protocol platform: testosterone, peptides, GLP-1 under one roof
- Available in all 50 states with direct-to-door shipping
States served
Gala Health: 50 states
Recorded as available in all 50 states.
- Nationwide coverage across all 50 states
Maximus: 50 states
Recorded as available in all 50 states.
- Available in all 50 states with direct-to-door shipping
State-by-state costs and Medicaid notes are on the GLP-1 cost by state pages.
Drugs offered
Gala Health: compounded medication only
- Semaglutide
- Tirzepatide
Injections only on the record.
Maximus: compounded medication only
- Compounded Semaglutide
- Compounded Semaglutide (Microdose)
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
- Gala Health: Not separately recorded; do not assume zero.
- Maximus: Not separately recorded; do not assume zero.
A fee missing from the record is unknown, not zero.
Cancellation and refunds
Gala Health
Recorded as cancel anytime; notice deadlines, prepaid-plan limits and refund rights are not fully recorded.
Maximus
Recorded as cancel anytime; notice deadlines, prepaid-plan limits and refund rights are not fully recorded.
Which should you choose?
Gala Health
On price, states and drug type the record does not put Gala Health ahead of Maximus. It suits a reader who prefers its care model: licensed providers, personalized treatment plans.
Maximus
On price, states and drug type the record does not put Maximus ahead of Gala Health. It suits a reader who prefers its care model: licensed physicians, lab testing available.
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.
Gala Health: evidence and terms
Maximus: evidence and terms
Recorded FDA letter (2026-06-08): Cited by FDA for false or misleading claims / misbranding in its telehealth marketing of compounded GLP-1 products. One of fifteen telehealth firms warned the same day. FDA letter.
Gala Health vs Maximus: questions
Which is cheaper, Gala Health or Maximus?
Neither has a recorded semaglutide monthly-plan rate. The sellers' own lines read 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 Gala Health: "From $69/mo (drug and term not stated)"; Maximus: "From $99.99/mo on a 12-month plan". 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, Gala Health or Maximus?
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 Gala Health or Maximus available in more states?
Both are recorded in 50 states. Gala Health: Nationwide coverage across all 50 states. Maximus: Available in all 50 states with direct-to-door shipping. Confirm your state at intake.
Do Gala Health and Maximus offer brand-name or compounded GLP-1?
Gala Health lists compounded medication only (Semaglutide, Tirzepatide). Maximus lists compounded medication only (Compounded Semaglutide, Compounded Semaglutide (Microdose)). Compounded drugs are not FDA-approved.
Does Gala Health or Maximus charge a membership fee?
Gala Health: Not separately recorded; do not assume zero. Maximus: Not separately recorded; do not assume zero.
Can you cancel Gala Health or Maximus at any time?
Gala Health: Recorded as cancel anytime; notice deadlines, prepaid-plan limits and refund rights are not fully recorded. Maximus: Recorded as cancel anytime; notice deadlines, prepaid-plan limits and refund rights are not fully recorded.
Are the visit and shipping included with Gala Health and Maximus?
Gala Health: consultation recorded as "Included", shipping recorded as included. Maximus: consultation recorded as "$28-35 per visit", shipping recorded as included.
Do Gala Health or Maximus take insurance?
Neither is recorded as accepting insurance; both are self-pay on our record.
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