How do PlushCare and Shed compare on pricing?

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

PlushCare vs Shed

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

At a Glance

	PlushCare	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	San Francisco, CA	Los Angeles, CA
Founded	2014	2022

PlushCare

RatingNo reviews

Starting PriceN/A

Peptides2

ConsultationHybrid

Lab TestingNo

Shipping3-5 business days

Pros

Backed by publicly traded Accolade
Insurance-based model
Video consultations with licensed physicians (not async questionnaire reviews)
Prescriptions filled at your own pharmacy
Can manage related health conditions in the same visit (primary care model)
Available in all 50 states

Cons

No compounded medications offered
Generalist physicians, not obesity medicine specialists
Low membership cost but consultation fees add up without insurance
Not focused on weight loss
No proprietary coaching, behavioral program, or weight-loss-specific support

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

PlushCare

Pros

+Backed by publicly traded Accolade
+Insurance-based model
+Video consultations with licensed physicians (not async questionnaire reviews)
+Prescriptions filled at your own pharmacy
+Can manage related health conditions in the same visit (primary care model)
+Available in all 50 states

Cons

-No compounded medications offered
-Generalist physicians, not obesity medicine specialists
-Low membership cost but consultation fees add up without insurance
-Not focused on weight loss
-No proprietary coaching, behavioral program, or weight-loss-specific support

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	PlushCare	Shed
Semaglutide	Price unavailable	Price unavailable
Tirzepatide	Price unavailable	Price unavailable

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PlushCare or Shed better?

PlushCare 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, PlushCare or Shed?

See the pricing table above for a detailed comparison.

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