Gala vs Maximus
In our scoring, Gala edges ahead overall (8.2 vs 7.6 out of 10), and Gala costs less for compounded tirzepatide (about $2,532 a year less).
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Key differences
- Price
- Gala $149/mo vs Maximus $359.99/mo for compounded tirzepatide (standing prices, no prepay or separate membership listed · about $2,532 a year less with Gala)
- Coverage
- Gala 50 states; Maximus 50 states + DC (only Maximus: District of Columbia)
- Included
- Gala: medication, clinician visits, shipping; Maximus: medication, shipping
- Safety
- FDA warning letters on record: Gala none, Maximus 1
Gala
Affiliate partnerBest for compounded GLP-1/GIP combo on a yearly plan with free shipping
tirzepatide
$149
Our score 8.2/10
Maximus
Affiliate partnerBest for men seeking compounded GLP-1 alongside testosterone optimization
semaglutide
$249.99
Our score 7.6/10
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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
Maximus
Price
Tirzepatide / month
Better on this row: $149/mo
$359.99/mo
Tirzepatide / year (modeled)
Better on this row: $1,788
$4,320
Brand Wegovy / Ozempic / month
$1,299/mo
Better on this row: $349.99/mo
Brand Wegovy / Ozempic / year (modeled)
$15,588
Better on this row: $4,200
Semaglutide / month
Not listed
$249.99/mo
Brand Zepbound / Mounjaro / month
Not listed
$449.99/mo
Brand Wegovy pill / Rybelsus / month
Not listed
$249.99/mo
Brand Foundayo / month
Not listed
$199.99/mo
Coverage
State availability
50 states
50 states + DC
Oral option listed
Not listed
Yes
Brand-name access listed
Wegovy / Ozempic
Wegovy / Ozempic, Zepbound / Mounjaro, Wegovy pill / Rybelsus, Foundayo
Included in the price
Medication, clinician visits, shipping
Medication, shipping
Terms & safety
Price shown
Before intake
Before intake
Video visit
Not disclosed
Required
Cancel anytime
Not disclosed
Yes
Minimum commitment
Not disclosed
None
FDA warning letters
Better on this row: None on record
1 warning letter
Provider facts checked
August 2026
August 2026
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Only Maximus (DC)
- District of Columbia
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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 $2,532 a year less than Maximus for compounded tirzepatide at standing prices
- No FDA warning letters on record (Maximus has 1)
- Brand-name Ozempic available alongside compounded options
What to weigh up
- Not available in District of Columbia
- $179/mo requires a yearly subscription — the standalone monthly price isn't published
Choose Maximus if…
- Lists compounded semaglutide, brand-name Zepbound / Mounjaro and brand-name Wegovy pill / Rybelsus, which Gala doesn't price
- Serves District of Columbia, where Gala doesn't
- Microdose GLP-1 protocol for patients with less weight to lose
What to weigh up
- 1 FDA warning letter on record
- About $2,532 a year more than Gala for compounded tirzepatide
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
Maximus
7.6/10
Value25%
Effectiveness25%
User Experience15%
Trust & Safety15%
Accessibility10%
Support10%
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Gala vs Maximus: FAQ
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- Semaglutide · Drugs and brands
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- Prior authorization (PA) · Insurance and regulatory
- Off-label use · Insurance and regulatory
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