Hims vs MEDGm
Recorded prices, access and terms.
The short answer
- Cheapest to start, semaglutide: Neither has a recorded semaglutide monthly-plan rate. The sellers' own lines read MEDGm: "From $169 (seller says GLP-1 injections), term not stated". Those terms differ, so we do not rank them.
- Cheapest to start, tirzepatide: Neither has a recorded tirzepatide monthly-plan rate. The sellers' own lines read MEDGm: "From $169 (seller says GLP-1 injections), term not stated". Those terms differ, so we do not rank them.
- Cheapest over 12 months, semaglutide: Neither record holds a rate and term we can carry to 12 months for semaglutide.
- Cheapest over 12 months, tirzepatide: Neither record holds a rate and term we can carry to 12 months for tirzepatide.
- Broadest availability: MEDGm is recorded in 49 states, Hims in 45.
- Drugs: Hims lists brand-name medication only; MEDGm lists brand-name and compounded medication.
Price lines compare recorded monthly-plan subtotals and term totals, as on our price pages. A lower recorded rate is not a complete cost: labs, dose changes and the amount due today can differ.
Decision table
The entries below are recorded provider statements unless a regulatory source is linked. A provider webpage does not independently verify its licenses or quality. Hims source · MEDGm source.
| Compare | Hims | MEDGm |
|---|---|---|
| Recorded monthly-plan price | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| Recorded medication/program subtotal | No monthly-plan rate is recorded. See the seller's site for current prices. The full required cost is not established. | Seller's headline: Injections from $169, tablets from $239, plan term not stated. It may require prepayment, a specific dose or introductory terms. The full required cost is not established. |
| Lowest 12-month total on the record | No rate and term we can carry to 12 months | No rate and term we can carry to 12 months |
| Full required monthly cost | Not established: consultation, labs, membership, dose changes and shipping must be checked | Not established: consultation, labs, membership, dose changes and shipping must be checked |
| Drug type listed | Brand-name | Brand-name and compounded |
| Oral option | Listed | Listed |
| Consultation | $0 in the record; current conditions unconfirmed | Included in the record; current conditions unconfirmed |
| Membership or program fee | $39 for the first month, then $149 a month. Listed prices cover medication only; the membership is billed separately and does not include or guarantee a prescription. (Hims's page, read Nov 6, 2026) | $99/mo recorded for Wegovy/Zepbound pathway or $171 for Ozempic pathway, plus medication. |
| Shipping | Recorded as included; confirm for your address | Recorded as included; confirm for your address |
| Labs | Required tests and any lab charge are not recorded. | Required tests and any lab charge are not recorded. |
| Insurance | Self-pay on the record | Self-pay on the record |
| Pharmacy license | Not independently verified. Obtain the dispensing pharmacy name and verify its state license. | Not independently verified. Obtain the dispensing pharmacy name and verify its state license. |
| Reported states | 45; confirm eligibility and clinician licensing in your state | 49; confirm eligibility and clinician licensing in your state |
| Cancellation | Cancellation reported; notice, minimum term and refund conditions unconfirmed | Cancellation reported; notice, minimum term and refund conditions unconfirmed |
| Clinician/support as reported | Licensed healthcare providers via online consultation | US-licensed clinicians via OpenLoop Health; provider-led plans and coaching; some states require a live video or phone consultation before prescribing |
| Trustpilot | 2.9/5 from 9,716 reviews (read Nov 5, 2026) | 3.8/5 from 2 reviews (read Nov 5, 2026) |
| Recorded provider check | No date recorded | 2026-11-06 |
Price by plan and term
Each rate is a per-month amount for the plan named, from the seller's own page on the date shown. A term plan's rate needs the full term; the total under it is the rate times the months.
Hims
No plan rate or seller headline is on our record. See Hims's site for current prices.
Cash-pay only.
MEDGm
| Plan or term | Semaglutide | Tirzepatide | Source and read date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seller's headline | From $169 (seller says GLP-1 injections), term not stated | From $169 (seller says GLP-1 injections), term not stated | MEDGm page, read Nov 6, 2026 |
Plans are monthly or prepaid 3-, 6- or 12-month bundles, and the site does not say which term the $169 headline applies to or show the tirzepatide price before intake, so no standing per-molecule rate is recorded. Brand pathway: Wegovy (pill or pen) and Zepbound at a $99 membership plus the medication cost; Ozempic at $171 plus medication. HSA/FSA accepted. Read September 23, 2026.
What is included
Hims
Visits: consultation recorded as "$0". Care: Licensed healthcare providers via online consultation.
Shipping: recorded as included.
Labs: Required tests and any lab charge are not recorded.
Dose increases: A price for each dose step is not recorded.
What Hims lists:
- Broad FDA-approved GLP-1 menu: Wegovy, Zepbound, Ozempic, plus newly approved oral Foundayo
- Oral GLP-1 options for needle-averse patients
- Large, established mainstream brand with a polished app and free shipping
MEDGm
Visits: consultation recorded as "Included". Care: US-licensed clinicians via OpenLoop Health; provider-led plans and coaching; some states require a live video or phone consultation before prescribing.
Shipping: recorded as included.
Labs: Required tests and any lab charge are not recorded.
Dose increases: A price for each dose step is not recorded.
How it works, per MEDGm's page:
- Fill out a medical questionnaire about your health history and goals.
- Once approved, you receive a prescription and care. Some states require a live video or phone consultation first.
- The medication is delivered to your door.
States served
Hims: 45 states
Recorded as available in 45 states.
The record names no excluded state. Confirm yours at intake.
MEDGm: 49 states
Recorded as available in 49 states.
- The standing month-to-month rate and the tirzepatide price are only shown after the intake quiz; not available in Louisiana
State-by-state costs and Medicaid notes are on the GLP-1 cost by state pages.
Drugs offered
Hims: brand-name medication only
- Wegovy (injectable)
- Wegovy (oral)
- Zepbound
- Ozempic
- Foundayo (oral orforglipron)
An oral form is listed.
MEDGm: brand-name and compounded medication
- Compounded Semaglutide
- Compounded Semaglutide (oral tablets)
- Compounded Tirzepatide
- Wegovy
- Zepbound
- Ozempic
An oral form is listed.
Compounded drugs are made by a pharmacy for a patient and are not the brand products. Compounded vs brand-name GLP-1.
Membership and other fees
- Hims: $39 for the first month, then $149 a month. Listed prices cover medication only; the membership is billed separately and does not include or guarantee a prescription. (Hims's page, read Nov 6, 2026)
- MEDGm: $99/mo recorded for Wegovy/Zepbound pathway or $171 for Ozempic pathway, plus medication.
A fee missing from the record is unknown, not zero.
Cancellation and refunds
Hims
Recorded as cancel anytime; notice deadlines, prepaid-plan limits and refund rights are not fully recorded.
MEDGm
Recorded: 72 hours' notice before next billing; prepaid bundles non-refundable after approval; full refund if not prescribed.
Which should you choose?
Hims
On price, states and drug type the record does not put Hims ahead of MEDGm. It suits a reader who prefers its care model: licensed healthcare providers via online consultation.
MEDGm
On the record, MEDGm suits a reader who wants more states on the record (49 against 45) and compounded medication.
Ask each provider for the full cost at your prescribed dose, required labs and visits, the dispensing pharmacy, the clinician's state license, renewal charges and written refund terms. Compare those answers with your clinician.
Compounded drugs are not FDA-approved and do not undergo FDA review for safety, effectiveness or quality before marketing. FDA source and recommendations.
Hims: evidence and terms
Recorded FDA letter (2025-09-09): FDA reviewed hims.com in August 2025 and found its claims for compounded semaglutide false or misleading, making the products misbranded under FD&C Act sections 502(a) and 502(bb). A matching letter went to the Hers brand the same day. Hims has since removed compounded products from its site. FDA letter.
MEDGm: evidence and terms
Hims vs MEDGm: questions
Which is cheaper, Hims or MEDGm?
Neither has a recorded semaglutide monthly-plan rate. The sellers' own lines read MEDGm: "From $169 (seller says GLP-1 injections), term not stated". Those terms differ, so we do not rank them. Neither has a recorded tirzepatide monthly-plan rate. The sellers' own lines read MEDGm: "From $169 (seller says GLP-1 injections), term not stated". Those terms differ, so we do not rank them. These are medication and recorded program-fee subtotals; labs, dose changes and other charges may be extra.
Which costs less over a year, Hims or MEDGm?
Neither record holds a rate and term we can carry to 12 months for semaglutide. Neither record holds a rate and term we can carry to 12 months for tirzepatide. A term plan commits you for the full term, so check its refund rules first.
Is Hims or MEDGm available in more states?
MEDGm is recorded in more states: 49 against 45. MEDGm: The standing month-to-month rate and the tirzepatide price are only shown after the intake quiz; not available in Louisiana. Confirm your state at intake.
Do Hims and MEDGm offer brand-name or compounded GLP-1?
Hims lists brand-name medication only (Wegovy (injectable), Wegovy (oral), Zepbound, Ozempic, Foundayo (oral orforglipron)). MEDGm lists brand-name and compounded medication (Compounded Semaglutide, Compounded Semaglutide (oral tablets), Compounded Tirzepatide, Wegovy, Zepbound, Ozempic). Compounded drugs are not FDA-approved.
Does Hims or MEDGm charge a membership fee?
Hims: $39 for the first month, then $149 a month. Listed prices cover medication only; the membership is billed separately and does not include or guarantee a prescription. (Hims's page, read Nov 6, 2026) MEDGm: $99/mo recorded for Wegovy/Zepbound pathway or $171 for Ozempic pathway, plus medication.
Can you cancel Hims or MEDGm at any time?
Hims: Recorded as cancel anytime; notice deadlines, prepaid-plan limits and refund rights are not fully recorded. MEDGm: Recorded: 72 hours' notice before next billing; prepaid bundles non-refundable after approval; full refund if not prescribed.
Are the visit and shipping included with Hims and MEDGm?
Hims: consultation recorded as "$0", shipping recorded as included. MEDGm: consultation recorded as "Included", shipping recorded as included.
Do Hims or MEDGm take insurance?
Neither is recorded as accepting insurance; both are self-pay on our record.
Does Hims or MEDGm offer a pill or tablet?
Both list an oral option alongside injections. Check which drug and form each one prescribes for you.
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