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Sprout vs SHED

Sprout vs SHED for GLP-1 in 2026 — pricing, medications, shipping and credentials compared side by side.

TGBy the Top GLP-1 Editorial Team· Reviewed 2026-10-05· Cites FDA & NEJM· Not medical advice
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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.

Our top choice

Sprout is our pick for most people here — 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. The full reasoning, the numbers, and the cases where SHED is the better call are all below.

Get Started: Sprout
At a glanceSproutSHED
Starting price$200 off first month (then plan rate)30% off first month (then plan rate)
MedicationsSemaglutide · TirzepatideSemaglutide · Tirzepatide
OfferingCompoundedCompounded
ShippingShips within ~2 daysIncluded

Prices are each provider’s published rate at our last check — confirm the final figure at checkout, as offers change. How we rank

Sprout logo
4.1 / 5(188) Licensed telehealth

Save $200 on your first month

  • Personalized GLP-1 treatment plans
  • Prescription shipped within 2 days
  • Designed around your health goals
Visit Sprout
VS
SHED logo
4.6 / 5(1,134) Licensed telehealth

Science-backed GLP-1, 30% off your first month

  • 30% off your first month
  • Compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide
  • Multiple treatment options
Visit SHED

The full breakdown

Sprout vs SHED: a closer look at each

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.

Sprout logo
OUR PICK
8.4/10#8 of 23· $200 off first month (then plan rate)

Best for: Big first-month discount

Choose Sprout if…

you want Sprout's edge — strong first-month discount and fast dispatch.

SHED logo
9.2/10#12 of 23· 30% off first month (then plan rate)

Best for: Strong intro discount

Choose SHED if…

you want SHED's edge — a strong first-month discount on compounded GLP-1.

The money

Cost breakdown

The numbers that actually decide it, side by side.

Sprout
SHED
Starting price$200 off first month (then plan rate)30% off first month (then plan rate)
SemaglutideCompounded (plan-dependent)Compounded (plan-dependent)
TirzepatideCompounded (plan-dependent)Compounded (plan-dependent)
OfferingCompoundedCompounded
ShippingShips within ~2 daysIncluded
InsuranceCashCash

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.

Side by side

Full specs, compared

Sprout
SHED
Why choose itStrong first-month discount and fast dispatchA strong first-month discount on compounded GLP-1
Watch out forIntro pricing may step up after the first monthConfirm the ongoing price after the intro month
Starting price$200 off first month (then plan rate)30% off first month (then plan rate)
Compounded semaglutideCompounded (plan-dependent)Compounded (plan-dependent)
TirzepatideCompounded (plan-dependent)Compounded (plan-dependent)
GLP-1 + GIP optionYes — compounded tirzepatide (GLP-1/GIP)Yes — compounded tirzepatide (GLP-1/GIP)
Offering typeCompoundedCompounded
New-patient offer$200 off first month30% off first month
Billing modelMonthly plan (intro discount month one)Monthly plan (intro discount month one)
What's includedPersonalized plan, Medication, ShippingMedical evaluation, Medication, Shipping
Lab workOnline intakeOnline intake
ShippingShips within ~2 daysIncluded
RefillsMonthly refillsMonthly refills
StatesMost US statesMost US states
PharmacyUS compounding pharmaciesUS compounding pharmacies
CliniciansUS-licensed prescribersUS-licensed prescribers
InsuranceCashCash
ConsultationPersonalized online planOnline medical intake
Our rating8.4 · Very Good9.2 · Excellent

The medicine

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, tirzepatide, and the new GLP-1 pills.

The trade-offs

Pros & cons

Sprout logo

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
SHED logo

Pros

  • Solid 30%-off intro offer
  • Both semaglutide and tirzepatide
  • Straightforward online process

Cons

  • Ongoing price after intro month less transparent
  • Compounded only

What real Sprout customers say

4.1 / 5out of 5

188 reviews · checked October 2026

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Verbatim reviews we captured, including every 1-star one.

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Sep 21, 2026

“Great service”

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Ken

US

Sep 21, 2026

“I already loved Sprout and have had great success, however I started to notice there were cheaper options, emailed with customer service and they quickly and efficiently reduced my cost and update my plan. 100 percent recommended.”

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Victoria L.

US

Sep 21, 2026

“Sprout customer service is stellar. Everyone of my questions or concerns have been immediately answered by a LIVE CS rep. No bots. I am a life long customer because of the service they provide.”

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Lisa M.

US

Sep 19, 2026

“I lost 20 pounds, and the team made me feel listened to. Their support team always replied to me right away. It's a good program for anyone looking into better life choices.”

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Isabel M.

US

Sep 19, 2026

“Great customer service! When I had to suspend my subscription they handled it quick and made it very easy. Will definitely continue with them!”

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Trish

US

Sep 18, 2026

“Excellent customer service, which exceeded my expectations. Quick response time, both in review to shipment. Thank you!”

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Kimberly

US

Sep 17, 2026

“My Sprout subscription is the best thing I could have done to help elevate my physical health journey and get those immediate results I'm looking for. I recently need to briefly pause my subscription and when I returned to restart, it was easy. From start to finish they were very accommodating.”

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Terrie G.

US

Sep 17, 2026

“I've been a customer for almost a year and have been increasingly pleased with the customer support. Several months into my subscription I had to adjust my plan and the team provided prompt response.”

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Cindy

US

Sep 17, 2026

“Enjoyed dealing with them. Customer Service was great!”

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The Hogans

US

Sep 10, 2026

“I'm happy with the overall product and results. I am very happy with the customer service representative, Frank. I've had a few problems with getting my order on time and reached out to CSR, Frank. He was respectful, polite, and made everything right in a timely manner. I understand that things happen as long as it's resolved and was.”

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Janet E.

US

“I have had a great experience with Sprout. They were quick to respond and the process for approval worked seamlessly. Customer service was awesome, shout out to Frank!”

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Holly C.

US

“Super easy to join, reasonably priced, effective, and great customer service. Frank Burton with customer support was really helpful and quick to respond when I had an issue with my email. Great experience over all!”

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Kayte V.

US

“Customer Service team is very responsive and very helpful”

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Rajat R.

GB

“I have been very happy with Sprout. When I have had questions or problems their support staff is very quick to respond. Outstanding customer service!!!”

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Jennifer V.

US

Sep 11, 2026

“I have been using Sprout for about 6 months. They have been timely, and supportive. I recently had an issue and it was addressed quickly and with satisfaction. I will continue to use Sprout on my weight loss journey.”

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D M.

US

Aug 5, 2026

“I have lost almost all the weight I wanted to lose. My journey was a little difficult because I did not receive any instructions on how to use the medication properly from Sprout. I had to go on google to learn about how to inject the medication and how much I should put in the syringe.”

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Salvatore C.

US

Jun 26, 2026

“I am very happy with them overall, customer service has been responsive when I needed them and the medicine is working. The only reason I didn't give them 5 stars is that if you don't complete your questionnaire they don't remind you, they just don't ship anything and charge you anyway. I know it's on me to complete the monthly check in but I thought that I had, so a tickler would have been nice.”

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Mark

US

Aug 6, 2026

“Tracking notification not been good at all. Out of 8 plus shipments, only received tracking twice. Also account had been suspended for no reason and without any notification.”

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James M.

US

Sep 8, 2026

“I have used several different companies for compounded Tirzepatide. All with no side effects. Within 1 month of taking Sprout Health compounded Tirzepatide I began losing handfuls of hair. Starting the second months vial, lost even more hair. Had to throw it away. Would not recommend under any circumstance.”

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Audrey S.

US

Reviews are individual experiences quoted verbatim from public Trustpilotprofiles, names shortened; any weight-loss result mentioned is one person’s and is not typical — results vary. We don’t edit or curate them to flatter our pick.

What real SHED customers say

4.6 / 5out of 5

1,134 reviews · checked October 2026

Trustpilot

Verbatim reviews we captured, including every 1-star one.

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Sep 23, 2026

“Gao helped me with several issues very quickly. Very personable too. And I love Shed too”

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BAG

US

Sep 15, 2026

“Your communications are excellent! Ethan was quick to reply to my request for clarifications. Recommended!”

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BB

US

Sep 15, 2026

“The app & chat function are a little clunky, but improving. Once you start emailing (not chatting) with a real person, Savannah was the best. Another agent told me I was SOL, but Savannah went a step further and resolved my issue.”

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R M

US

Sep 11, 2026

“It was a nice personal touch to receive a phone call from a real person instead of a robo call. Thank you for the kind follow up.”

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Maria M.

US

Sep 2, 2026

“Trinity was absolutely amazing! I accidentally created 2 accounts and thought the issue was resolved from previous interactions with customer service but she assisted me the whole way through and made sure I didn't lose anything that was owed to me and also set up my next follow up appointment. She is fantastic please reward her for this!”

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Victoria C.

US

Sep 2, 2026

“ShedRx has been awesome! Their service is super-fast, and they even changed my refill date so I wouldn't miss my shot days. Anytime I have an issue, a member support person reaches out right away to help.”

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Michelle W.

US

“Spoke with Tamika. She was very helpful and informative. She's scheduled a coaching session. Gave me lots of good information.”

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Cindy C.

US

“Jamika was the representative that called me and she was amazing VERY informative and nice. Asked me if I had any questions made sure I understood the entire process and made me feel very comfortable on my journey with shed!”

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Jordan R.

US

“Amber was quick to respond to my concern and offered a quick solution! Great customer service!”

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Joyce H.

US

Sep 14, 2026

“Continued to charge me for months after I stopped the medication. Exclusively AI customer support so don't expect any help. I was told to not expect a refund so I am having to go through my credit card company. Extremely shady company. Edit: in response to their reply, I already contacted support and was told that they will not refund the $1200 they took and delivered nothing.”

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Justin J.

US

Reviews are individual experiences quoted verbatim from public Trustpilotprofiles, names shortened; any weight-loss result mentioned is one person’s and is not typical — results vary. We don’t edit or curate them to flatter our pick.

Head to head

Where each one wins

We don't tally a single winner — that hides the trade-offs. Here's who leads on each dimension, and why.

Semaglutide price
Toss-up

Neither publishes a flat semaglutide price — confirm both directly.

Medication range
Toss-up

Sprout offers compounded; SHED offers compounded.

Shipping
Sprout

Sprout: Ships within ~2 days. SHED: Included.

Pharmacy credentials
Toss-up

Comparable pharmacy disclosures.

Insurance coordination
Toss-up

Both are primarily cash-pay for compounded GLP-1.

Pick fast

Match it to your priority

Find your top priority, see which program we'd point you to.

If your priority is the lowest published price

SproutSprout lists the lower semaglutide price.

If your priority is the best shipping

SproutFaster/cheaper shipping.

If your priority is our overall pick

Sproutstrong first-month discount and fast dispatch

Questions

Sprout vs SHED: common questions

Where prices are published, Sprout lists the lower semaglutide price (Compounded (plan-dependent)). Both may run promotions and change pricing, so confirm current rates on each site.

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 weigh the factors that actually change a patient’s experience: real price (and whether it’s compounded or branded), the medications and formulations on offer, shipping, pharmacy accreditation and the clinician model, insurance stance, and commitment. We name a top pick for most people, then lay the trade-offs out in full so you can override it when your priorities or insurance point the other way. Pricing is provider-reported and moves often — and compounded-drug availability shifts with FDA shortage status — so confirm the current details on the provider’s own site before enrolling. Affiliate relationships never change a program’s placement. This page is educational, not medical advice; see our disclaimer.

Is Sprout legit? Read the full reviewIs SHED legit? Read the full review