How do MDLive and Shed compare on pricing?

MDLive starts at varying prices. Shed starts at varying prices. Actual cost depends on the medication, dose, and billing cycle you choose.

MDLive vs Shed

A detailed head-to-head comparison of MDLive and Shed — pricing, peptides, consultation models, and patient reviews.

At a Glance

	MDLive	Shed
Rating	No reviews	No reviews
Starting Price	N/A	N/A
Peptides Offered	2	2
Consultation	Hybrid	Hybrid
Lab Testing	No	No
Shipping	3-5 business days	3-5 business days
Headquarters	Sunrise, FL	Los Angeles, CA
Founded	2009	2022

MDLive

RatingNo reviews

Starting PriceN/A

Peptides2

ConsultationHybrid

Lab TestingNo

Shipping3-5 business days

Pros

All 50 states
Insurance integration is deep: most employer plans include MDLive, reducing or eliminating out-of-pocket costs
Backed by Evernorth/Cigna
Covers primary care, urgent care, dermatology, and behavioral health in one platform
On-demand availability for urgent visits
Video visits provide real-time interaction; not async-only care

Cons

Not a GLP-1 specialist: patients seeking structured weight loss programs, dedicated titration coaching, or compounded semaglutide should look at specialist platforms
Pricing is opaque for cash-pay patients; strongly optimized for the insured population
Individual access (without employer benefits) is less seamless than using it through your employer plan
No weight loss program structure comparable to Found, Calibrate, or Sequence
No labs ordered or drawn through the platform (patients need to go to external lab)

Shed

RatingNo reviews

Starting PriceN/A

Peptides2

ConsultationHybrid

Lab TestingNo

Shipping3-5 business days

Pros

Can coordinate GLP-1 with TRT under one provider
Video consultations available, not just async messaging
Straightforward single-price billing with no separate membership fees
Men's health specialization means providers are familiar with hormonal interactions that affect weight
HSA/FSA eligible

Cons

Men-only positioning may exclude patients who would otherwise benefit from the service
Available in only 42 states
No brand-name GLP-1 medications available
No dietitian access or dedicated weight loss coaching
Newer to weight management (expanded from TRT/ED in 2024)
Smaller patient base means less operational scale and potentially less refined processes

Pros & Cons

MDLive

Pros

+All 50 states
+Insurance integration is deep: most employer plans include MDLive, reducing or eliminating out-of-pocket costs
+Backed by Evernorth/Cigna
+Covers primary care, urgent care, dermatology, and behavioral health in one platform
+On-demand availability for urgent visits
+Video visits provide real-time interaction; not async-only care

Cons

-Not a GLP-1 specialist: patients seeking structured weight loss programs, dedicated titration coaching, or compounded semaglutide should look at specialist platforms
-Pricing is opaque for cash-pay patients; strongly optimized for the insured population
-Individual access (without employer benefits) is less seamless than using it through your employer plan
-No weight loss program structure comparable to Found, Calibrate, or Sequence
-No labs ordered or drawn through the platform (patients need to go to external lab)

Shed

Pros

+Can coordinate GLP-1 with TRT under one provider
+Video consultations available, not just async messaging
+Straightforward single-price billing with no separate membership fees
+Men's health specialization means providers are familiar with hormonal interactions that affect weight
+HSA/FSA eligible

Cons

-Men-only positioning may exclude patients who would otherwise benefit from the service
-Available in only 42 states
-No brand-name GLP-1 medications available
-No dietitian access or dedicated weight loss coaching
-Newer to weight management (expanded from TRT/ED in 2024)
-Smaller patient base means less operational scale and potentially less refined processes

Peptide Pricing Comparison

Peptide	MDLive	Shed
Semaglutide	Price unavailable	Price unavailable
Tirzepatide	Price unavailable	Price unavailable

Frequently Asked Questions

Is MDLive or Shed better?

MDLive offers 2 peptides and hybrid consultations. Shed offers 2 peptides and hybrid consultations. The best choice depends on which peptides you need, your budget, and preferred consultation model.

Which is cheaper, MDLive or Shed?

See the pricing table above for a detailed comparison.

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