Head-to-head comparison
Hello Alpha vs Shed
Two GLP-1 providers, one scorecard. Both are graded on the same six Desk Score dimensions — here is how they stack up, and which one fits you.
Desk Score
Hello Alpha (formerly Alpha Medical) is a US telehealth platform offering a full weight-loss lineup: branded GLP-1s including Wegovy, Ozempic, Rybelsus.
Marked down on: Cash pricing is not published on the public site
Desk Score
Widest formulation spread in the ranking — injection, liquid drops, lozenges and a daily oral pill, plus a real brand Zepbound lane.
$199/mo sema · $299/mo tirz · Verified August 2026
Marked down on: The advertised "as low as $239" tirzepatide rate needs a twelve-month commitment — month-to-month is $299
Shed takes this head-to-head with the higher Desk Score, 88/100 (B+) against 63/100 (C) for Hello Alpha. Hello Alpha still holds its ground where its strengths line up with yours.
Desk Score, dimension by dimension
Same six measured dimensions for both. The red flag marks the stronger side. See the methodology.
Hello Alpha
63/100
C
Shed
88/100
B+
Price transparency
State access
Molecule range
Onboarding speed
Support responsiveness
Licensing & trust
The spec sheet
| Field | Hello Alpha | Shed |
|---|---|---|
| Semaglutide | Not listed on Hello Alpha's site (checked July 2026) | $199/mo$199/mo month-to-month ($179/mo on the 6-month plan, $159/mo on the 12-month plan — both carry a minimum term whose shipped cycles are non-refundable) |
| Tirzepatide | Not listed on Hello Alpha's site (checked July 2026) | $299/mo$299/mo month-to-month ($269/mo on the 6-month plan, $239/mo on the 12-month plan — both carry a minimum term whose shipped cycles are non-refundable) |
| Coverage | Not listed on Hello Alpha's site (checked July 2026) | All 50 states (no state list is published on the site) |
| Brand-name | Yes | Yes |
| Oral option | Yes | Yes |
| Best for | Branded GLP-1s (and oral Foundayo) with insurance support on an established telehealth platform. | People who want a needle-free route or a brand-name option without leaving one provider. |
| Desk Score | 63/100C | 88/100B+ |
The verdict
Desk pick — ShedShed takes this head-to-head with the higher Desk Score, 88/100 (B+) against 63/100 (C) for Hello Alpha. Hello Alpha still holds its ground where its strengths line up with yours.
Choose Hello Alpha if…
Branded GLP-1s (and oral Foundayo) with insurance support on an established telehealth platform.
Choose Shed if…
People who want a needle-free route or a brand-name option without leaving one provider.
$199/mo sema · $299/mo tirz · All 50 states (no state list is published on the site)
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CoreAge Rx leads the whole ranking at 94/100
Whichever of these two you lean toward, our #1-rated provider outscores them both. One price at every dose, both molecules, all 50 states. The $99 and $149 figures are 12-month plans paid up front, not a monthly bill.
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Pricing and verification reflect each provider's public disclosures at last scoring; the Desk Score is our editorial judgment per the methodology. Prices change — confirm on each provider's own site. Not medical advice; see our disclosure.