Shed
Compounded + coaching
Compounded drugs with monthly provider check-ins.
Quick take
- Shed pairs compounded GLP-1 prescribing with monthly provider check-ins — more clinical depth than Hims or TrimRx, less than Mochi or Form.
- $179/month flat includes medication + monthly 15-minute provider visit + portal messaging.
- Good middle-tier option: meaningful clinical engagement without Form Health's 6-month commitment or Mochi's full-fee structure.
- Compounded-only; no brand-name GLP-1s, no insurance acceptance.
- Best fit for patients who want more than Hims but don't need obesity-medicine-specialist depth.
Pros and cons
- Genuine monthly provider visits (not just async messaging) — better continuity than Ro or Hims.
- Flat $179/month all-in price with compounded medication included.
- No minimum commitment; month-to-month cancellation.
- Clean portal with side effect reporting, dose tracking, and scheduled follow-ups.
- Provider continuity is decent for a mass-market telehealth program — you often see the same clinician twice in a row.
- Accepts HSA/FSA payments for the membership fee.
- No brand-name GLP-1 option; compounded-only.
- No insurance acceptance; cash-pay only.
- No dietitian or behavioral health component.
- Middle-of-the-road on both price ($80 more than TrimRx) and clinical depth (less than Form or Mochi) — vulnerable to better-targeted competitors on either side.
- Smaller brand presence and shorter operational history than most competitors in this review.
- Labs recommended but not required; quality assurance varies accordingly.
What Shed actually is
Shed is a mid-tier compounded-GLP-1 telehealth program that tries to split the difference between minimal-support programs (Hims, TrimRx) and full-clinical programs (Form, Mochi). The pitch: real monthly provider engagement at a flat, transparent price.
The product: $179/month all-in covering compounded semaglutide or tirzepatide, monthly 15-minute provider visits, and portal messaging.
Shed's positioning is defensible but fragile. Priced $80 above TrimRx and clinically below Form, Shed lives in a narrow middle where fewer patients land naturally. The program that actually fits this description for a given patient is more often Mochi (which has better insurance work) or Form (which has deeper clinical structure at comparable cost for insured patients).
The sign-up and monthly experience
Intake is standard — 15 minutes covering medical history, weight trajectory, comorbidities, and medications. A licensed prescriber reviews within 48–72 hours and schedules a 20-minute video visit for medication decisions.
Monthly check-ins are real video visits, not async messages — a meaningful step up from Hims or TrimRx. Provider sees your dose, your weight trajectory, your side effect log, and makes adjustments.
Medication ships 5–7 days after signup; refills are automatic on a 28-day cycle.
Clinical depth: middle of the range
Shed's providers are licensed NPs and PAs under physician oversight. The monthly visit cadence is meaningful; the visit content is adequate but not obesity-medicine-specialized. Notes are reasonable; continuity is OK by telehealth standards.
What's missing: no structured 12-week protocol, no behavioral layer, no dietitian. For a patient who wants more hand-holding than Hims but doesn't need Form Health's clinical complexity, Shed fills a real gap.
Pricing: what you actually pay
$179/month flat — includes:
- Compounded semaglutide or tirzepatide at prescribed dose
- Monthly 20-minute video visit with prescriber
- Portal messaging
- Side effect reporting and dose tracking
No separate platform fee. Price is all-in.
No brand-name GLP-1 option. If you want Zepbound or Wegovy, Shed isn't the program.
No insurance acceptance. Patients with commercial coverage should look at Mochi, Form, or PlushCare first.
HSA/FSA eligible — one of the few compounded programs that handles this cleanly.
How it compares
vs. TrimRx: Shed is $80/month more and adds real monthly provider visits. If you want zero clinical engagement, TrimRx. If you want some structured engagement, Shed.
vs. Hims: Shed is $20/month cheaper than Hims and adds the monthly visit that Hims explicitly doesn't offer. Shed is a better clinical trade.
vs. Mochi Health: Mochi is $99 platform + medication; Shed is $179 all-in. For insured patients, Mochi is dramatically cheaper. For strict cash-pay compounded, Shed is competitive.
vs. Form Health: Form has deeper clinical depth, behavioral coaching, and 6-month commitment. Shed is lighter engagement at similar price for cash-pay, but Form for covered patients is often cheaper all-in.
Verdict
Shed is a defensible middle option for cash-pay patients who want monthly clinical engagement without committing to Form Health's 6-month structure. It fills a real gap between TrimRx's minimalism and Mochi's full-service model for self-pay compounded GLP-1 patients.
Shed's weakness is that this middle gets crowded by programs that are better targeted for specific customers. If you're insured, Mochi or PlushCare is cheaper. If you need compounded-only at lowest cost, TrimRx. If you want deep clinical, Form. Shed works well when none of those exactly fit.
Pricing breakdown
| Line item | Amount | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Shed membership (all-in) | $179/month | Compounded meds + monthly provider visit |
| Dose adjustments | Included | No upcharge for high-dose tiers |
| HSA/FSA | Eligible | Rare for compounded telehealth |
Is Shed right for you?
- Cash-pay patients who want monthly clinical engagement without Form Health's 6-month commitment.
- Patients between "full DIY" (Hims, TrimRx) and "full clinical" (Form, Mochi).
- HSA/FSA users who want GLP-1 spending to count against pre-tax accounts.
- Insured patients — Mochi or PlushCare is cheaper and better.
- Patients wanting brand-name Zepbound or Wegovy.
- Patients needing behavioral support or dietitian coaching.
Alternatives worth considering
Frequently asked questions
How much does Shed cost?
$179/month all-in — includes compounded semaglutide or tirzepatide, monthly 20-minute provider video visit, and portal messaging. No separate platform fee or medication cost.
Does Shed offer brand-name Zepbound or Wegovy?
No — Shed is compounded-only. For brand-name GLP-1s, look at Mochi Health, Form Health, Ro, or LillyDirect/NovoCare direct channels.
Does Shed accept insurance?
No — cash-pay only. Patients with commercial coverage should look at insurance-accepting programs.
How often will I see a provider at Shed?
Monthly 20-minute video visits are standard — more clinical contact than Hims or TrimRx but less than Form Health or Mochi Health.
Is Shed HSA/FSA eligible?
Yes — the $179/month membership fee is typically HSA/FSA eligible when prescribed for a qualifying medical indication. Rare among compounded GLP-1 programs.
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