Sprout vs SHED
Sprout and SHED are both telehealth GLP-1 programs, but they differ on price, medications, shipping and how you pay. Here's the side-by-side, with the numbers, so you can pick the right one.
Last reviewed 2026-09-01 · Pricing is provider-reported and changes often — confirm current rates on each provider's site. We may earn a commission.
Educational, not medical advice. This page explains GLP-1 medications in general terms. Only a licensed clinician who knows your history can decide what's right for you.
Sprout is our pick in this matchup — strong first-month discount and fast dispatch. Consider SHED instead if its strength — a strong first-month discount on compounded GLP-1 — matters more to you.
Get Started: SproutChoose Sprout if…
you want Sprout's edge — strong first-month discount and fast dispatch.
Choose SHED if…
you want SHED's edge — a strong first-month discount on compounded GLP-1.
Cost breakdown
The numbers that actually decide it, side by side.
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|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $200 off first month (then plan rate) | 30% off first month (then plan rate) |
| Semaglutide | Compounded (plan-dependent) | Compounded (plan-dependent) |
| Tirzepatide | Compounded (plan-dependent) | Compounded (plan-dependent) |
| Offering | Compounded | Compounded |
| Shipping | Ships within ~2 days | Included |
| Insurance | Cash | Cash |
On price, Sprout lists Compounded (plan-dependent) for compounded semaglutide and Compounded (plan-dependent) for tirzepatide, while SHED lists Compounded (plan-dependent) and Compounded (plan-dependent). Where prices are published, Sprout is the lower-cost option.
Both are cash-pay compounded programs, so the real decision comes down to price, shipping, pharmacy credentials and support rather than the drug itself.
Full specs, side by side
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|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $200 off first month (then plan rate) | 30% off first month (then plan rate) |
| Compounded semaglutide | Compounded (plan-dependent) | Compounded (plan-dependent) |
| Tirzepatide | Compounded (plan-dependent) | Compounded (plan-dependent) |
| GLP-1 + GIP option | Yes — compounded tirzepatide (GLP-1/GIP) | Yes — compounded tirzepatide (GLP-1/GIP) |
| Offering type | Compounded | Compounded |
| New-patient offer | $200 off first month | 30% off first month |
| Billing model | Monthly plan (intro discount month one) | Monthly plan (intro discount month one) |
| What's included | Personalized plan, Medication, Shipping | Medical evaluation, Medication, Shipping |
| Lab work | Online intake | Online intake |
| Shipping | Ships within ~2 days | Included |
| Refills | Monthly refills | Monthly refills |
| States | Most US states | Most US states |
| Pharmacy | US compounding pharmacies | US compounding pharmacies |
| Clinicians | US-licensed prescribers | US-licensed prescribers |
| Insurance | Cash | Cash |
| Consultation | Personalized online plan | Online medical intake |
| Our rating | 8.4 · Very Good | 9.2 · Excellent |
Medications & formulations
- Sprout: compounded GLP-1. Yes — compounded tirzepatide (GLP-1/GIP)
- SHED: compounded GLP-1. Yes — compounded tirzepatide (GLP-1/GIP)
New to the drugs themselves? Read our plain-language guides to semaglutide and tirzepatide.
Pros & cons
Pros
- Sizable $200-off first-month offer
- Both semaglutide and tirzepatide
- Ships within ~2 days
Cons
- Ongoing price may step up after the intro month
- Compounded only
Pros
- Solid 30%-off intro offer
- Both semaglutide and tirzepatide
- Straightforward online process
Cons
- Ongoing price after intro month less transparent
- Compounded only
Where each one has the edge
We don't tally a winner — that hides the trade-offs. Here's who leads on each dimension and why.
Neither publishes a flat semaglutide price — confirm both directly.
Sprout offers compounded; SHED offers compounded.
Sprout: Ships within ~2 days. SHED: Included.
Comparable pharmacy disclosures.
Both are primarily cash-pay for compounded GLP-1.
Match by your priority
The fastest way to decide: find your top priority, see which program we'd point you to.
If your priority is the lowest published price
If your priority is the best shipping
If your priority is our overall pick
Sprout vs SHED: common questions
The bottom line
Sprout is our pick in this matchup — strong first-month discount and fast dispatch. Choose SHED only if its strength (a strong first-month discount on compounded GLP-1) matters more to you than price and our overall rating.
How we compare — and how to read this
We compare programs on the factors that actually affect a patient: real price (including whether it's compounded or branded), medications and formulations offered, shipping, pharmacy accreditation and clinician model, insurance stance, and commitment. We name a top pick for most people, but we show the trade-offs in full so you can override it when your priorities or insurance point the other way. Pricing is provider-reported and changes frequently — and compounded-drug availability shifts with FDA shortage status — so always confirm the current details on the provider's own site before enrolling. Affiliate relationships do not change a program's placement. This page is educational and not medical advice; see our disclaimer.