Gala vs MEDVi
In our scoring, Gala edges ahead overall (8.2 vs 7.1 out of 10).
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Key differences
- Price
- Gala $149/mo for compounded tirzepatide; MEDVi $299/mo for compounded semaglutide (different medications, so not compared on price)
- Coverage
- Gala 50 states; MEDVi 48 states (only Gala: Mississippi and North Dakota)
- Included
- Gala: medication, clinician visits, shipping; MEDVi: medication, clinician visits, shipping, coaching
- Safety
- FDA warning letters on record: Gala none, MEDVi 1
Gala
Affiliate partnerBest for compounded GLP-1/GIP combo on a yearly plan with free shipping
tirzepatide
$149
Our score 8.2/10
MEDVi
Affiliate partnerBest for switching between compounded and brand-name GLP-1 through one provider
semaglutide
$299
$179 first month
Our score 7.1/10
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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
MEDVi
Price
Semaglutide / month
Not listed
$299/mo
$179 first month
Tirzepatide / month
$149/mo
Not listed
Oral semaglutide / month
Not listed
$249/mo
Brand Wegovy / Ozempic / month
$1,299/mo
Not listed
Coverage
State availability
50 states
48 states
Oral option listed
Not listed
Yes
Brand-name access listed
Wegovy / Ozempic
Not listed
Included in the price
Medication, clinician visits, shipping
Medication, clinician visits, shipping, coaching
Terms & safety
Price shown
Before intake
Before intake
Lab work
Not disclosed
Not required
Video visit
Not disclosed
Not required
Minimum commitment
Not disclosed
Membership
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 Gala (2 states)
- Mississippi
- North Dakota
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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…
- Lists compounded tirzepatide and brand-name Wegovy / Ozempic, which MEDVi doesn't price
- Serves Mississippi and North Dakota, where MEDVi doesn't
- No FDA warning letters on record (MEDVi has 1)
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 MEDVi if…
- Lists compounded semaglutide and oral compounded semaglutide, which Gala doesn't price
- Both compounded and brand-name (Wegovy, Zepbound) GLP-1 options in one platform
- Oral tablet and injectable formats
What to weigh up
- 1 FDA warning letter on record
- Not available in Mississippi or North Dakota
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
MEDVi
7.1/10
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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