How do Sesame and Shed compare on pricing?

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

Sesame vs Shed

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

At a Glance

	Sesame	Shed
Rating	No reviews	No reviews
Starting Price	N/A	N/A
Peptides Offered	2	2
Consultation	Async Telehealth	Hybrid
Lab Testing	Yes	No
Shipping	3-5 business days	3-5 business days
Headquarters	New York, NY	Los Angeles, CA
Founded	2019	2022

Sesame

RatingNo reviews

Starting PriceN/A

Peptides2

ConsultationAsync Telehealth

Lab TestingYes

Shipping3-5 business days

Pros

No subscription, no membership required, no recurring charges
Lowest consultation cost in the market ($29-$79 per visit)
Full control over where you fill your prescription
Orforglipron and Wegovy HD available alongside other branded options
Broadest medication options
No long-term commitment

Cons

You handle medication sourcing, insurance navigation, and pharmacy selection yourself
No prior authorization assistance
No coaching, behavioral support, or structured program
No lab testing included or coordinated
Clinician quality varies across the marketplace (independent providers, not Sesame employees)
No ongoing care coordination between visits

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

Sesame

Pros

+No subscription, no membership required, no recurring charges
+Lowest consultation cost in the market ($29-$79 per visit)
+Full control over where you fill your prescription
+Orforglipron and Wegovy HD available alongside other branded options
+Broadest medication options
+No long-term commitment

Cons

-You handle medication sourcing, insurance navigation, and pharmacy selection yourself
-No prior authorization assistance
-No coaching, behavioral support, or structured program
-No lab testing included or coordinated
-Clinician quality varies across the marketplace (independent providers, not Sesame employees)
-No ongoing care coordination between visits

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	Sesame	Shed
Semaglutide	Price unavailable	Price unavailable
Tirzepatide	Price unavailable	Price unavailable

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sesame or Shed better?

Sesame offers 2 peptides and async telehealth 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, Sesame or Shed?

See the pricing table above for a detailed comparison.

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