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Edessa alternatives: 12 sellers compared

Edessa charges $179 a month for semaglutide and tirzepatide, the same at every dose. None of the 12 sellers compared here costs $5 or more a month less; the lowest price among them is DudeMeds at $175 (prepaid). 5 score higher than Edessa's 8.0/10, and Gala rates highest at 8.5.

Every row below is measured against what our review of Edessa records. To see how the wider category ranks, start with our best weight-loss injection providers board.

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Edessa

8.0

Where it fits: Compounded semaglutide by injection or tablet at one price per dose, with pharmacies named

$179/mo
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Medication
Compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide, with an oral option
Dose pricing
The same price at every dose
States
All 50
Price shown
Before the medical intake

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Top alternatives to Edessa

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  1. Featured partner
    8.5
    Gala

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  2. 7.9
    Luvo Health

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  3. 6.8
    DudeMeds

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    $175/mo, prepaid

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  4. 6.4
    Bodybuilding Health+

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How Edessa compares

  • Monthly price. Edessa: $179 a month, and no alternative here is $5 or more cheaper. What the higher-priced ones add is in the table.
  • Medication. Edessa sells compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide, including an oral option. For FDA-approved brand-name pens, Gala, Luvo Health and DudeMeds sell them.
  • Where it ships. Edessa says it serves all 50 states, so coverage is not a reason to switch.
  • What the price includes. Edessa's price covers the medication, clinician visits and shipping. GOAL.MD also includes coaching.
  • Strongest and weakest score. Edessa's best factor is Effectiveness at 10.0/10 and its weakest is Value at 5.9. On value, Gala leads the alternatives here at 7.9.

Before you leave Edessa

Canceling
The About page says "Cancel anytime" and the FAQ says "There's no commitment or hidden charges." The Terms add that consult fees are non-refundable and "all sales are final" on prescription products.
Refunds
Refund "(minus dr. consult fees of 25%) if you can demonstrate that you have not lost weight after following our weight loss program for a minimum of 5 months"
Price before intake
Edessa shows its prices before the medical questionnaire. So do Gala, Luvo Health and Bodybuilding Health+, among 11 here.
Further reading
To set Edessa's terms against other sellers', see the cancellation and refund index. Before a first fill from a pharmacy other than the one Edessa uses, run the six public checks on an online pharmacy.

The rest of the category

Everything else we track in this category, and how each one prices against Edessa.

  • DreamHug MedicalCoverage in all 50 states, which most sellers will not confirm
    $179/mo8.5/10
    No saving of $5/mo or moreGo to site
  • PollyCoverage in all 50 states with one price at any dose
    $179/mo8.4/10
    No saving of $5/mo or moreGo to site
  • Bodi EnviCompounded semaglutide at $179/month
    $179/mo8.2/10
    No saving of $5/mo or moreGo to site
  • Stone HealthPeople who want posted 4-week prices for compounded GLP-1s, including oral and microdose options
    $179/mo8.1/10
    No saving of $5/mo or moreGo to site
  • AmbleFlat-priced compounded semaglutide or tirzepatide, with lower rates for longer prepaid plans
    $179/mo8.0/10
    No saving of $5/mo or moreGo to site
  • GOAL.MDPublished compounded GLP-1 prices that hold at every dose, with no automatic refills
    $179/mo8.0/10
    No saving of $5/mo or moreGo to site
  • Nucore HealthA physician-owned shop with a microdose option and oral semaglutide
    $179/mo8.0/10
    No saving of $5/mo or moreGo to site
  • IonicMDPeople who want posted prices for compounded GLP-1 injections, a daily tablet or a microdose program
    $179/mo7.9/10
    No saving of $5/mo or moreGo to site

Frequently Asked Questions

None of the sellers compared here charges $5 or more a month less than Edessa's $179. The lowest is DudeMeds at $175 (prepaid).
Gala, at 8.5/10 and $179 a month, followed by DreamHug Medical at 8.5. Edessa scores 8.0.
The About page says "Cancel anytime" and the FAQ says "There's no commitment or hidden charges." The Terms add that consult fees are non-refundable and "all sales are final" on prescription products. Keep your current supply until the new seller's first shipment arrives.
Gala, Luvo Health and DreamHug Medical, plus 7 more in the table. Edessa says it does too.
Yes: Gala, Luvo Health and DudeMeds sell FDA-approved brand-name pens. Edessa sells compounded medication, which costs less but has not been through FDA review.

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