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DudeMeds vs Gala

In our scoring, Gala edges ahead overall (8.2 vs 6.9 out of 10), and Gala costs less for compounded tirzepatide (about $1,008 a year less).

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By Eli Marsden · Founding Editor
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Key differences

Price
Gala $149/mo vs DudeMeds $233/mo for compounded tirzepatide (standing prices, no prepay or separate membership listed · about $1,008 a year less with Gala)
Coverage
Gala 50 states (DudeMeds doesn't publish a state list)
Included
DudeMeds: medication, clinician visits, shipping; Gala: medication, clinician visits, shipping

How we compare providers

DudeMeds

Affiliate partner

Best for men seeking no-fee compounded or brand-name GLP-1 injections

semaglutide

$199/mo

Our score 6.9/10

Gala logo

Gala

Affiliate partner

Best for compounded GLP-1/GIP combo on a yearly plan with free shipping

tirzepatide

$149/mo

Our score 8.2/10

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Costs & coverage

Published prices with their terms attached. Yearly figures are modeled from the standing price and billing cadence. A check mark marks the better side, on like-for-like rows only.

DudeMeds

Gala

Price

Tirzepatide / month

$233/mo

Better on this row: $149/mo

Tirzepatide / year (modeled)

$2,796

Better on this row: $1,788

Brand Wegovy / Ozempic / month

$1,585/mo

on a 3-month prepaid plan

$1,299/mo

Brand Wegovy / Ozempic / year (modeled)

$19,020

$15,588

Semaglutide / month

$199/mo

Not listed

Brand Zepbound / Mounjaro / month

$1,350/mo

on a 3-month prepaid plan

Not listed

Coverage

State availability

List not published

50 states

Brand-name access listed

Wegovy / Ozempic, Zepbound / Mounjaro

Wegovy / Ozempic

Included in the price

Medication, clinician visits, shipping

Medication, clinician visits, shipping

FSA/HSA accepted

Yes

Not listed

Terms & safety

Price shown

Before intake

Before intake

Video visit

Not required

Not disclosed

Cancel anytime

No

Not disclosed

Minimum commitment

3-month minimum

Not disclosed

Refunds

No refunds once shipped; damaged, wrong or late-dispatched items only

Not disclosed

Early-cancellation fee

Yes

Not disclosed

FDA warning letters

None on record

None on record

Provider facts checked

October 2026

August 2026

Every dose and plan: DudeMeds · Gala

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Which fits your priorities?

Only the points where these two differ, from the table above and each provider’s record.

Choose DudeMeds if…

  • Lists compounded semaglutide and brand-name Zepbound / Mounjaro, which Gala doesn't price
  • Accepts FSA/HSA cards
  • Compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide plus brand-name Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound

What to weigh up

  • About $1,008 a year more than Gala for compounded tirzepatide
  • No published state list; confirm yours at signup
Gala logo

Choose Gala if…

  • About $1,008 a year less than DudeMeds for compounded tirzepatide at standing prices
  • Its $1,299/mo brand-name Wegovy / Ozempic price needs no prepay; DudeMeds' $1,585 needs a 3-month prepay
  • Publishes its full state list (50 states)

What to weigh up

  • $179/mo requires a yearly subscription — the standalone monthly price isn't published
  • Brand-name Ozempic at $1,299/mo is higher than peers (e.g., Found at $1,100/mo)

Explore the scoring factors

Both providers are scored on the same six-dimension framework. The gradient bar marks the stronger side on each dimension.

DudeMeds

6.9/10

Overall

Gala

8.2/10

Value25%

7.0A
vs
B
8.5

Effectiveness25%

8.0A
vs
B
8.5

User Experience15%

7.5A
vs
B
8.0

Trust & Safety15%

5.8A
vs
B
7.3

Accessibility10%

6.5A
vs
B
8.0

Support10%

5.5A
vs
B
8.4

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DudeMeds vs Gala: FAQ

For compounded tirzepatide, Gala costs less: about $1,008 less a year at the standing price, with no prepay or separate membership listed (not a first-month promo). See Costs & coverage above for each medication side by side.
Gala scores higher overall at 8.2/10 versus 6.9/10, and is particularly strong for compounded GLP-1/GIP combo on a yearly plan with free shipping. That said, DudeMeds is a better fit if you want men seeking no-fee compounded or brand-name GLP-1 injections.
Both DudeMeds and Gala are affiliate partners, meaning we may earn a commission if you sign up through our links. Our scores are assigned editorially using the same six-dimension framework for every provider — partnership never changes a score. We disclose every commercial relationship.
DudeMeds: $233, about $2,796 a year. Gala: $149, about $1,788 a year. Gala costs about $1,008 less a year at these prices.
DudeMeds doesn't publish a state list. Gala publishes 50 states. Where a list isn't published, confirm your state during sign-up before paying.
DudeMeds: cancel anytime — no; minimum commitment — 3-month minimum; early-cancellation fee — yes. Gala doesn't state its cancellation terms. Check the provider's own terms before you buy.

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