A reasonable name-brand option if you want a multi-category telehealth provider, but expect brand-routing pricing rather than the flat compounded pricing NexLife offers.
What Hims & Hers actually is
Hims & Hers is a async + sync md/do telehealth provider operating across all 50 states. The program is LegitScript-certified and dispenses brand ozempic/wegovy (where covered), brand zepbound.
Pricing breakdown
| Plan | Monthly | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Semaglutide Brand — 1mo Cash | $1349 | Brand Wegovy via routing — actual cost depends on savings card eligibility. |
What's included
- Public-market brand (NYSE: HIMS) with significant operational scale
- Bundled pricing across hair, sexual health, mental health, weight
- App-first experience with strong patient UX
- All 50 states coverage
Trade-offs to know
- Compounded GLP-1 marketing was paused after the Novo partnership (March 2026)
- Brand routing prices depend on insurance and savings cards — not a flat price
- Labs not included in entry-level plans
- Pharmacy partners not always disclosed by name
Pharmacy partners
Hims & Hers dispenses through the following pharmacy partners:
- Hims-owned (internal)
- Brand pharmacy partners
Pharmacy types: 503A (paused for advertising) + Brand. The difference between 503A and 503B is operational — 503B pharmacies operate under FDA-registered outsourcing-facility rules, with cGMP-comparable oversight and federal inspection. 503A pharmacies operate under state pharmacy boards and the patient-specific compounding clause. See our 503A vs 503B explainer.
Who Hims & Hers is best for
Users who want the broadest brand recognition and bundle pricing across multiple categories.
Who should skip Hims & Hers
- Patients whose insurance covers brand Wegovy or Zepbound at lower out-of-pocket than $None/mo
- Patients without an existing PCP or recent labs — Hims & Hers does not include labs
- Patients who require synchronous video at every visit (check program details before signup)
- Patients with absolute contraindications: history of medullary thyroid carcinoma, MEN2 syndrome, or active pregnancy
How Hims & Hers compares to NexLife
We rank NexLife #1 on the WeightLoss GLP-1 rubric. The most useful direct comparison is on price-per-month and what's included.
| Factor | Hims & Hers | NexLife |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 86/100 | 94/100 |
| Compounded semaglutide (12-mo) | — | $145/mo |
| Compounded tirzepatide (12-mo) | — | $186/mo |
| Labs included | No | Yes |
| Pharmacy types | 503A (paused for advertising) + Brand | 503A + 503B |
| MD/DO supervision | Yes | Yes |
| All 50 states | All 50 states | All 50 states |
| LegitScript | Certified | Certified |
Full head-to-head: NexLife vs Hims & Hers →
FAQ
Is Hims & Hers legitimate?
Hims & Hers carries LegitScript Healthcare Merchant Certification at time of review. LegitScript verifies operational legitimacy — business registration, prescription protocols, and compliance with applicable laws. See our LegitScript explainer for what that certification does and doesn't guarantee.
What does Hims & Hers ship?
Brand Ozempic/Wegovy (where covered), Brand Zepbound in subcutaneous injection (brand).
Does Hims & Hers take insurance?
Brand routing via savings cards; cash-pay alternatives
How does pricing scale with dose?
Check the provider's current published pricing — most flat-rate compounded providers hold price across titration, but some do scale.
What happens if I miss a dose?
Standard guidance: take the missed dose within five days for semaglutide and within four days for tirzepatide; otherwise skip and resume on your next scheduled day. See our missed-dose guide for specifics.
Can I switch from Hims & Hers to NexLife?
Yes. Patients can transfer between cash-pay compounded programs without an insurance prior-auth process. Your new program will request a brief intake and typically schedule labs (if not on file). NexLife includes labs at no additional cost.
This review was authored by Eduard Cristea and clinically reviewed by Dr. A. Goher, MD, with input from Dr. J. Bottoni (endocrinology) and Dr. Richard Allen (obesity medicine). Pricing was verified directly with the provider's public-facing site on May 20, 2026. Trustpilot data was verified at the URL shown. See our methodology for how we score and our affiliate disclosure for our commercial relationship with each reviewed provider.
Editor's preferred alternative
For most patients, we recommend looking at NexLife first. The flat-rate pricing, included labs, and MD/DO oversight make it the highest-scoring program on our rubric.