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Gala vs NewSelf

An in-depth comparison of two leading GLP-1 Providers

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By Eli Marsden · Founding Editor
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Gala

8.2
★★★★4.1/5

Best for: compounded GLP-1/GIP combo therapy on a yearly subscription with free shipping nationwide

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VS
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NewSelf

8.3
★★★★4.2/5

Best for: lowest-cost compounded GLP-1 with pharmacy quality transparency

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Gala and NewSelf are both GLP-1 Providers competing for the same patients, but they make different trade-offs on price, coverage, and what's included. In our scoring, NewSelf starts lower at $100/mo versus $1299/mo, and Gala is the option we'd start with for most patients. Below we break down pricing, what each plan covers, the six-dimension score, pros and cons, and exactly who should pick which.

Pricing

Gala

Compounded GLP-1 (all doses)Compounded
$179$129/mo
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semaglutide

Main site: $179/mo yearly subscription, all doses included. Home FAQ: 'starting at just $199 per month (with a 3-month plan).' Affiliate LP (galaglp1.com/lp/glp1?a=price): 'starting at $129/month with $120 off your first shipment' on monthly/3/6/12-month plans; exact per-plan tiers quiz-gated — not published.

Compounded GLP-1/GIP (all doses)Compounded
$179/mo
tirzepatide

$179/month on yearly subscription, all doses included; LP $120-off-first-shipment promo applies but tirzepatide-specific plan tiers are quiz-gated — not published.

Microdosing GLP-1/GIPCompounded
$149/mo
tirzepatide

$149/month, yearly subscription; 'Low-dose GLP-1/GIP for sustained energy, sleep and metabolic balance.'

Ozempic (brand)Brand-name
$1299/mo
semaglutide

'Ozempic® Brand-name semaglutide $1,299/month' — unchanged. Wegovy pill still 'Coming soon / Pricing at launch' (not a priced row).

NewSelf

Semaglutide+ (best price)Compounded
$100/mo
semaglutide

All dosages same price

Semaglutide+ (regular)Compounded
$135/mo
semaglutide
Tirzepatide+ (best price)Compounded
$144/mo
tirzepatide

All dosages same price

Tirzepatide+ (regular)Compounded
$225/mo
tirzepatide

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What’s included

Gala

What the monthly price covers

Medication

Included

Provider visits

Included

Shipping

Included

Lab work

Not disclosed

Coaching

Not disclosed

NewSelf

What the monthly price covers

Medication

Included

Provider visits

Included

Shipping

Included

Lab work

Not disclosed

Coaching

Not disclosed

Score breakdown

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

Gala

8.2/10

Overall

NewSelf

8.3/10

Value25%

8.5A
vs
B
9.0

Effectiveness25%

8.5A
vs
B
8.0

User Experience15%

8.0A
vs
B
8.0

Trust & Safety15%

7.3A
vs
B
8.3

Accessibility10%

8.0A
vs
B
8.5

Support10%

8.4A
vs
B
7.9

Features & Coverage

FeatureGalaNewSelf
Starting Price$1299/mo$100/mo
Features7 features6 features
States Available5049
Compounded✓ Yes✓ Yes
Brand Name✓ Yes
FSA/HSA Accepted
FDA WarningsNoneNone

About Gala

Gala (legal entity AI Coaching Inc., d/b/a Gala GLP-1) is a Delaware-incorporated telehealth platform offering compounded semaglutide and compounded tirzepatide on a yearly subscription, a lower-priced microdosing program, and brand-name Ozempic. The marketing site claims licensed providers in all 50 states with free shipping included. An oral Wegovy pill option is listed as 'coming soon.'

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About NewSelf

NewSelf offers compounded semaglutide+ (with B12/Glycine, from $99.97/mo) and compounded tirzepatide+ (with B6/Glycine, from $144.49/mo). LegitScript certified. Available in 48 states + Puerto Rico. Uses 503A licensed pharmacies with third-party testing.

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Pros & Cons

Gala

What we like

  • Compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide at $179/mo with all doses included on the yearly plan
  • Lower microdosing tirzepatide tier at $149/mo for a sub-therapeutic starting protocol
  • Brand-name Ozempic available alongside compounded options
  • Claims licensed providers in all 50 states with free shipping included
  • 24/7 support, provider visit included, cancel anytime
  • LegitScript verified

Watch-outs

  • $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)
  • Pharmacy partners not named — only a "network of pharmacies" reference
  • Wegovy oral pill listed as "coming soon," not yet available
  • Per-state availability isn't listed; the all-50-states claim is gated behind intake

NewSelf

What we like

  • Semaglutide+ from $99.97/mo — among the lowest prices in the dataset
  • All dosages at the same price — no price escalation as dose increases
  • LegitScript certified with 503A licensed pharmacies
  • Third-party potency, sterility, and endotoxicity testing
  • 48 states + Puerto Rico coverage
  • B12/B6 + Glycine enhanced formulations
  • No membership fees

Watch-outs

  • Not available in Mississippi and Louisiana
  • Compounded only — no brand-name options
  • Site also promotes AI health optimization and longevity (broader platform)

Our Verdict

Winner: Gala

Gala is our recommended choice here, particularly for compounded GLP-1/GIP combo therapy on a yearly subscription with free shipping nationwide. NewSelf is a solid alternative, especially if you want lowest-cost compounded GLP-1 with pharmacy quality transparency — compare the six-dimension breakdown and pricing below to weigh them for your situation.

Choose Gala if…

You want compounded GLP-1/GIP combo therapy on a yearly subscription with free shipping nationwide and a starting price around $1299/mo.

Choose NewSelf if…

You want lowest-cost compounded GLP-1 with pharmacy quality transparency and a starting price around $100/mo.

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