Comparison · updated October 16, 2026

Fridays vs Hume Care: Fridays for brand-name or compounded options, Hume Care for compounded medication only

Fridays and Hume Care differ in what you pay and which medicines they list. Compounded medicines are not FDA-approved.

These two prices are different kinds of bill, so read the line under each price before you compare them.

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Which should you choose, Fridays or Hume Care?

Short answer: Choose Fridays if you want brand-name medicine as an option. If that doesn't matter to you, compare their plans below.

Choose Fridays if

  • you want brand-name medicine as an option
  • you want a pill or another option without needles

Hume Care is best for

Readers comparing a self-pay GLP-1 program with connected app and body-composition tracking.

The available assessments do not establish a score winner, so choose by the medicine, total cost and care you need.

By Iacob Pastina, Independent Researcher & Publisher
Reviewed & updated · Cites primary sources (FDA, NEJM, CMS) · Not medical advice

Fridays vs Hume Care side by side

Fridays and Hume Care compared fact by fact
FridaysHume Care
Pricefrom $99/mo$199/moGLP-1Rx semaglutide offer, billed monthly; prescription-specific extras may apply
MedicineBrand-name and compoundedCompounded only
Needle-free optionYes, a pill or other oral formNot listed
InsuranceVisits and compounded medication are cash-paySelf-pay only under the current terms; not a Medicare or insurance coverage route
ConsultationIncludedIncluded in the membership where applicable, under Hume's current terms
ShippingNot confirmed; ask whether shipping is included in your selected planDelivery is advertised as included; confirm for the selected prescription
Where it shipsKatalys lists Louisiana as a restricted state for the Fridays partner programExcludes Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi under Hume Care's published coverage policy
Trustpilot4.1 / 5 across 4,873 reviewsNot tracked
BBB ratingF (not accredited)Not tracked
Our score8/10 Very good5.7/10 Mixed
Assessment limitsChecked Oct 16, 2026; a rating claim didn't match Trustpilot.Checked Sep 15, 2026; some details not published.

What Fridays and Hume Care plans cost

Fridays

Signature plans combine medication, provider care and bookable dietitian support. The advertised annual equivalents require prepayment; current monthly-payment prices need confirmation. Wegovy charges membership and medication separately.

  • Brand Wegovy Pill (starting membership)$49 first month$49 first month membership; medication billed separately. June 4 help schedule lists $149/month membership renewal or $948 upfront for annual pill membership. Confirm current terms and dose-dependent medication cost
  • Brand Wegovy Pen (starting membership)$49 first month$49 first month membership; medication billed separately. June 4 help schedule lists $149/month membership renewal or $1,180 upfront for annual pen membership. Confirm current terms and dose-dependent medication cost
  • Compounded Semaglutide (annual plan)$99Advertised $99/mo annual-plan equivalent with FOREVER12. Prepayment required; exact invoice, renewal and shipping charge unconfirmed. Medication, provider care and coaching included; clinical eligibility required
All 8 Fridays plans
  • Compounded Tirzepatide (annual plan)$198Advertised $198/mo annual-plan equivalent with FOREVER500. Prepayment required; exact invoice, renewal and shipping charge unconfirmed. Medication, provider care and coaching included; clinical eligibility required
  • Brand Ozempic (month-to-month)$1,498Name-brand semaglutide injection, month-to-month, with unlimited provider visits and dietitian support
  • Brand Zepbound (month-to-month)$1,828Name-brand tirzepatide injection, month-to-month, with unlimited provider visits and dietitian support
  • Compounded Microdose Tirzepatide (weekly injection)$248$248 for a one-month supply on Fridays' product page. The injection combines tirzepatide with NAD+, inositol, methionine and choline chloride. The microdosing program page shows $198/month next to a $50-off code and does not say whether that figure already includes the code or what renewal costs.
  • Compounded Microdose Semaglutide (daily oral)$249$249/month on Fridays' microdosing program page, shown next to a $50-off code. The page does not state the billing term or the renewal charge. Compounded oral semaglutide is not an FDA-approved product.
How Fridays bills

$99/mo advertised semaglutide annual-plan equivalent with code FOREVER12; prepayment required. Exact upfront charge, renewal and shipping fee need confirmation

We checked Fridays' prices on October 8, 2026.

Hume Care

How Hume Care bills

The GLP-1Rx page advertises $199/month, billed monthly, with care and medication if prescribed. Terms allow medication, dose, formulation or fulfillment extras, so confirm the full bill for your prescription.

We checked Hume Care's prices on October 8, 2026.

What to watch for with Fridays and Hume Care

Fridays

  • The lowest advertised compounded prices require an annual commitment and a promo code
  • Compounded medication and virtual visits are cash-pay. Fridays offers insurance and prior-authorization support for brand-name medication, but coverage and your out-of-pocket cost depend on your plan.
Fridays' strengths, cautions and terms

Strengths

  • Advertised annual-plan equivalents: semaglutide from $99/mo with FOREVER12; tirzepatide from $198/mo with FOREVER500. Confirm the prepaid invoice and eligibility
  • Bookable 1-on-1 dietitian calls and chat, plus group coaching; appointment frequency depends on the service
  • Sells brand-name Ozempic, Zepbound and Wegovy alongside compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide, with an insurance concierge that helps you pursue coverage for the brand-name option through your own plan
  • Signature medication plans include provider visits and coaching. Wegovy pill and pen offers charge membership separately from medication
Medicines listed
  • Semaglutide (compounded)
  • Tirzepatide (compounded)
  • Wegovy
  • Zepbound
  • Ozempic
  • Oral semaglutide (compounded microdose)
Insurance
Visits and compounded medication are cash-pay. Brand-name medication may be covered by your insurance; Fridays offers prior-authorization help. Coverage depends on your plan.
Consultation
Included
Shipping
Not confirmed; ask whether shipping is included in your selected plan
States
Katalys lists Louisiana as a restricted state for the Fridays partner program (verified 2026-09-08). Fridays does not publish a complete clinical service-area list; availability varies by service and must be confirmed during intake
Cancellation
Request cancellation at least 72 hours before the next billing date. Unused prepaid periods are generally non-refundable, subject to limited exceptions; dispensed medication is not normally refundable. Missed appointments or cancellations under 24 hours may incur a separate fee (terms checked October 8, 2026)

Hume Care

  • No verified dispensing pharmacy in the sources reviewed
  • Terms permit prescription-specific extras; ask for dose-level totals and oral formulation details
Hume Care's strengths, cautions and terms

Strengths

  • Consultations are included in the integrated membership under the published terms
  • Native Hume Health iOS app with published Care medication and symptom logging
  • MDI Medical Group PC and a state-specific practitioner directory are publicly identified

More to watch for

  • Responsible clinical leadership and credentials have not been independently verified
  • Independent treatment outcomes and customer-review totals have not been established
Medicines listed
  • Semaglutide (compounded injection)
  • Tirzepatide (compounded injection)
Insurance
Self-pay only under the current terms; not a Medicare or insurance coverage route.
Consultation
Included in the membership where applicable, under Hume's current terms. Certain medications, doses, formulations or fulfillment options can cost extra; Hume must disclose the charge and get your express consent before billing it.
Shipping
Delivery is advertised as included; confirm for the selected prescription
Prescribers
MDI Medical Group PC, the independent clinical network named in Hume's directory. Published practitioner names and license numbers cover Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Vermont; current registry standing was not independently verified.
States
Excludes Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi under Hume Care's published coverage policy (checked October 8, 2026). Confirm your state's service and treatment eligibility before enrolling.
Cancellation
Cancel before your renewal date in the Subscription section of your account or by emailing support@humecare.com. If you cancel a prepaid plan early, you keep access until the paid term ends but get no pro-rated refund. Two refund exceptions apply: if a physician in Hume's clinical network finds you ineligible for any treatment after your initial evaluation, Hume refunds that membership period within 10 business days, and an included device does not reduce the refund; if Hume ends a prepaid membership without cause, it refunds the unused portion.

Compounded medicines are not FDA-approved, and the FDA does not review them for safety, effectiveness or quality before they are sold. Read the FDA's explanation of the risks.

Fridays vs Hume Care: common questions

Is Fridays or Hume Care cheaper?

At least one headline price is a starting, introductory, prepaid or partial figure, so neither is simply cheaper.

  • Fridaysfrom $99/mostarting price
  • Hume Care$199/moGLP-1Rx semaglutide offer, billed monthly; prescription-specific extras may apply

Which is better, Fridays or Hume Care?

Neither wins outright on our scores, so the better one is the one that fits your medicine, budget and care needs.

Fridays lists brand-name and compounded medication, and Hume Care lists compounded medication only.

Do Fridays and Hume Care offer brand-name medication?

Fridays lists brand-name and compounded medication, and Hume Care lists compounded medication only.

Compounded medications are not FDA-approved. Your prescriber decides which medicine suits you.

Do Fridays and Hume Care take insurance?

Coverage depends on your plan and prescription, so read each provider's insurance terms.

Confirm coverage for your exact plan and prescription before you pay.

Where these facts come from

Fridays:prices checked October 8, 2026, score evidence assessed October 16, 2026.Read our Fridays review

Hume Care:prices checked October 8, 2026.Read our Hume Care review

We score on a published methodology, and partnership never changes a score or a fact here.

What should you compare next?

Fridays: Annual semaglutide equivalent with FOREVER12; prepayment required. Confirm upfront bill, renewal and shipping fee.