Fridays vs. Gala (2026): Prices, Plans, Refunds and Safety Record Compared

How we compared them: We didn’t enroll with either company or test any medication. This comparison uses each company’s public pricing, FAQ, refund and terms pages (checked October 3, 2026), FDA’s warning-letter database, and dated third-party reports, all cited below. Both are Featured in our rankings: Fridays scores 8.5 and Gala 8.2.

The short answer

• Choose Fridays if you want the lowest compounded semaglutide price and can prepay a year, or if you may move to a brand-name medication and want help with insurance prior authorization.
• Choose Gala if you want compounded tirzepatide for less, prefer a 3-month commitment over a 12-month one, or live in Louisiana (Fridays reportedly doesn’t serve it).
• Either way, read the cancellation terms before paying. Both companies’ lowest prices depend on a multi-month plan.

Side by side

Compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide are not FDA-approved. FDA does not review compounded drugs for safety, effectiveness, or quality.

Price: it depends on the medication

Compounded semaglutide. Fridays wins if you’ll commit to a year. At $150/mo prepaid, a year costs about $1,800, or about $1,404 at the $117 promo price. Gala’s 3-month plan at $199/mo works out to $2,388 over 12 months, and its $179 “start” price (which a third-party review ties to an annual plan) works out to $2,148. Month to month, Fridays is $249.

Compounded tirzepatide. Gala wins. Its tirzepatide page lists $199/mo all-included on the 3-month plan, versus Fridays’ $240/mo prepaid annually or $359/mo month-to-month. Even with Fridays’ fall promo ($198/mo annually), the two are about even, and Gala asks for 3 months instead of 12.

Gala’s own pages show more than one price ($179 and $199), and its homepage says final pricing is set at checkout. Treat the checkout price as the real one. Our cheapest compounded semaglutide list shows how both compare with 25 other providers.

Commitment, refunds and cancellation

This is where the two differ most in practice.

Gala’s refund policy says that unless a clinician disqualifies you for medical reasons, you won’t get a refund. To avoid the next charge, your cancellation must reach Gala at least 72 hours before your billing date. If you miss that window, you’re billed for one more cycle. A third-party review that cites BBB records describes complaints about charges after cancellation, so keep written confirmation if you cancel.

Fridays’ best prices are prepaid annual plans. That lowers the monthly cost but means more money up front if you stop early. Read Fridays’ refund policy (linked from its pricing page) before choosing the annual plan over month-to-month.

Transparency and safety record

Neither company had an FDA warning letter in our October 3, 2026 search, and both are reported as LegitScript certified.

• Fridays reportedly names five partner 503A pharmacies. That’s more transparency than most. Third-party reviewers note a poor BBB rating tied to complaint response, and promotional claims on its site that haven’t been independently verified.
• Gala clearly labels its compounded options “not FDA-approved” on its homepage, and its terms name the medical groups that provide care. It doesn’t publicly name its pharmacies, so ask which pharmacy will fill your prescription.

For a checklist you can use with any provider, see how to choose a safe compounded GLP-1 provider.

Insurance and brand-name options

If there’s a chance you’ll want brand-name Wegovy, Ozempic or Zepbound through insurance, Fridays is the better fit. Its help center says it handles prior authorization for brand-name medications. It doesn’t bill insurance for its compounded plans. Gala is cash-pay. It lists brand-name Ozempic, but says insurance isn’t needed and doesn’t describe insurance billing. Compare the options in our compounded vs. brand-name guide.

Bottom line

Fridays is the better deal for compounded semaglutide if you can prepay a year, and the better fit if insurance coverage for a brand-name drug is on the table. Gala is the better deal for compounded tirzepatide and asks for a shorter commitment, but its refund policy is strict. Read our full Fridays review and Gala review. Whether either medication is right for you is a decision for you and a licensed clinician.