Gala vs MadeMed
In our scoring, Gala edges ahead overall (8.2 vs 7.4 out of 10), and Gala costs less for compounded tirzepatide (about $3,000 a year less).
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Key differences
- Price
- Gala $149/mo vs MadeMed $399/mo for compounded tirzepatide (standing prices, no prepay or separate membership listed · about $3,000 a year less with Gala)
- Coverage
- Gala 50 states (MadeMed doesn't publish a state list)
- Included
- Gala: medication, clinician visits, shipping; MadeMed: not stated
Gala
Affiliate partnerBest for compounded GLP-1/GIP combo on a yearly plan with free shipping
tirzepatide
$149
Our score 8.2/10
MadeMed
Affiliate partnerBest for compounded GLP-1 in both injection and oral forms
semaglutide
$239
Our score 7.4/10
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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.
Gala
MadeMed
Price
Tirzepatide / month
Better on this row: $149/mo
$399/mo
Tirzepatide / year (modeled)
Better on this row: $1,788
$4,788
Semaglutide / month
Not listed
$239/mo
Oral semaglutide / month
Not listed
$219/mo
Oral tirzepatide / month
Not listed
$299/mo
Brand Wegovy / Ozempic / month
$1,299/mo
Not listed
Coverage
State availability
50 states
List not published
Oral option listed
Not listed
Yes
Brand-name access listed
Wegovy / Ozempic
Not listed
Included in the price
Medication, clinician visits, shipping
Not disclosed
Terms & safety
Price shown
Before intake
Before intake
Lab work
Not disclosed
Not required
Video visit
Not disclosed
Not required
FDA warning letters
None on record
None on record
Provider facts checked
August 2026
August 2026
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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 Gala if…
- About $3,000 a year less than MadeMed for compounded tirzepatide at standing prices
- Lists brand-name Wegovy / Ozempic, which MadeMed doesn't price
- 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)
Choose MadeMed if…
- Lists compounded semaglutide, oral compounded semaglutide and oral compounded tirzepatide, which Gala doesn't price
- LegitScript certification badge on the homepage
- Customer phone support published (1-800-582-1428) — uncommon vs chat-only competitors
What to weigh up
- About $3,000 a year more than Gala for compounded tirzepatide
- No published state list; confirm yours at signup
Explore the scoring factors
Both providers are scored on the same six-dimension framework. The gradient bar marks the stronger side on each dimension.
Gala
8.2/10
MadeMed
7.4/10
Value25%
Effectiveness25%
User Experience15%
Trust & Safety15%
Accessibility10%
Support10%
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Key terms, explained
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- Semaglutide · Drugs and brands
- Tirzepatide · Drugs and brands
- Compounded GLP-1 · Pharmacy and drug forms
- 503A pharmacy · Pharmacy and drug forms
- PCAB accreditation · Pharmacy and drug forms
- Prior authorization (PA) · Insurance and regulatory
- Off-label use · Insurance and regulatory
- FDA Drug Shortage List · Insurance and regulatory
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