HealthRX vs Hims: Which GLP-1 Provider Is Better?

By Iacob Pastina, Independent Researcher & Publisher

Reviewed & updated August 14, 2026 · Cites primary sources (FDA, NEJM, CMS) · Not medical advice

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Short answer: Hims scores higher on our rubric, 5.9/10 against 5.2/10. Full reasoning, pricing and the cases where the other one wins are below.

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Hims beats HealthRX overall, scoring 5.9/10 vs 5.2/10. Published pricing is not a like-for-like monthly comparison: HealthRX is from $99/mo; Hims is $188 first month, then $298/mo. Choose HealthRX for cash-pay patients who want low flat-dose compounded glp-1 pricing, all-50-state access, fast shipping, and self-service cancellation. Choose Hims for men who want a well-known publicly-traded brand and fda-approved wegovy through the 2026 novo nordisk partnership, but should know going in that hims' customer-experience signal is weaker than smaller competitors.

A side-by-side look at HealthRX and Hims to help you decide. We compare them on:

•Starting price per month
•Our overall score, out of 10
•Medication type, brand-name or compounded
•Whether they accept insurance
•Who each one is best for

HealthRX

#48 of 53

5.2/10

HealthRX is a cash-pay telehealth platform for compounded injectable semaglutide and tirzepatide. Its July 2026 landing page lists semaglutide at $133/mo on a 3-month plan or $99/mo on a 12-month plan, plus tirzepatide at $209/mo or $179/mo. Prices stay flat across doses and include clinician review, dose adjustments, and overnight shipping. MD Integrations supplies the clinician network, while the dispensing 503A pharmacy remains unnamed on the public site.

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Higher Rated

Hims

#42 of 53

5.9/10

The household name in men's telehealth, publicly traded as Hims & Hers Health (NYSE: HIMS). In 2026 Hims added FDA-approved brand-name Wegovy, Ozempic, Foundayo, and Zepbound paths and has since exited compounded semaglutide for new retail patients. The advertised medication floor is $149, but the required Weight Loss Membership adds $39 in month one and $149/month after that, so the all-in floor is $188 initially and $298 ongoing before any product- or dose-specific increase. Its parent still reports offering access to compounded GLP-1 medications on a limited scale (Q2 2026 results, filed with the SEC August 10, 2026). Brand recognition and product breadth are real strengths. The trade-off: Hims' verified Trustpilot rating is 3.0 stars across 8,286 reviews (May 2026), significantly below smaller competitors like Henry Meds (4.5) or Eden Health (4.5). The 1-star pool is 28%, the highest 1-star rate in our table, clustered around subscription/billing complaints.

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Feature	HealthRX	Hims
Why each one	Low flat-dose pricing paired with linked LegitScript verification, nationwide clinician coverage, overnight shipping, and self-service account cancellation.	The only publicly-traded men's telehealth (NYSE: HIMS) with FDA-approved Wegovy via direct Novo Nordisk partnership. Brand-name access plus SEC accountability, but balanced against a 3.0 Trustpilot rating that lags peers.
Our Score	5.2/10	5.9/10
Headline Price	from $99/mo	$188 first month, then $298/mo
Medication Type	Compounded	Brand
Insurance Accepted	No	No
Best For	Cash-pay patients who want low flat-dose compounded GLP-1 pricing, all-50-state access, fast shipping, and self-service cancellation	Men who want a well-known publicly-traded brand and FDA-approved Wegovy through the 2026 Novo Nordisk partnership, but should know going in that Hims' customer-experience signal is weaker than smaller competitors
Watch out for	The dispensing 503A pharmacy is described by type while its name and license remain absent from the public site	Pending federal enforcement action. On July 29, 2026 the FTC, joined by Utah and California acting through Los Angeles County Counsel, filed a complaint against Hims & Hers Health, Inc. in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, alleging violations of the FTC Act and the Restore Online Shoppers' Confidence Act over subscription billing, cancellation friction, and sharing consumer health information with advertising platforms. Case status is Pending. These are allegations, not findings, and Hims has not been found liable.
Ranking	#48	#42
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Pros & Cons Compared

HealthRX

Pros

+$99/mo compounded semaglutide on the 12-month plan, with a $133/mo 3-month option
+Flat pricing across doses, clinician review, dose adjustments, and overnight shipping included
+Licensed clinicians in all 50 states through MD Integrations, with most files reviewed within about 24 hours
+LegitScript certificate 50087439 links to the issuer's verification checker
+Single-click account cancellation and refunds for unshipped doses
+Published HIPAA notice, telehealth consent, safety information, and emergency instructions

Cons

−The dispensing 503A pharmacy is described by type while its name and license remain absent from the public site
−Legal entity, headquarters, executive team, and medical director remain undisclosed
−The tirzepatide product page advertises $149/mo while the current affiliate landing and FAQ say $179/mo, so confirm the checkout rate
−The 4.8/5 from 12,000+ members block uses illustrative composites rather than an independent review platform
−Cash-pay only, with no insurance billing or prior-authorization support
−Compounded medications sit outside FDA premarket approval as finished products

Hims

Pros

+Publicly traded company (NYSE: HIMS), SEC-filed financials, regulatory accountability that private competitors don't have.
+2026 Novo Nordisk partnership, FDA-approved Wegovy injection, Wegovy pill, and Ozempic now available directly through Hims. Real brand-name access from a single platform.
+Medication starts at $149/mo for Wegovy pill, Foundayo, and Ozempic pill; Wegovy or Ozempic pens start at $199 and Zepbound at $299. The required membership makes the lowest all-in path $188 in month one and $298/mo ongoing, and exact product or dose can cost more.
+Polished app and web experience, among the best user interfaces in men's telehealth.
+8,286 verified Trustpilot reviews is the second-largest review volume in our table (after Henry's 12,461), significant real-world adoption.

Cons

−Pending federal enforcement action. On July 29, 2026 the FTC, joined by Utah and California acting through Los Angeles County Counsel, filed a complaint against Hims & Hers Health, Inc. in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, alleging violations of the FTC Act and the Restore Online Shoppers' Confidence Act over subscription billing, cancellation friction, and sharing consumer health information with advertising platforms. Case status is Pending. These are allegations, not findings, and Hims has not been found liable.
−Trustpilot rating is 3.0 stars / 8,286 reviews (May 2026), significantly below Henry Meds (4.5), Eden Health (4.5), Yucca Health (4.6), MEDVi (4.4). The lowest customer-experience signal of any major brand we track.
−28% of Trustpilot reviews are 1-star, the highest 1-star rate in our table. Top complaint themes: subscription handling, unexpected charges, customer service responsiveness.
−Hims reviews span ALL their products (ED, hair loss, mental health, weight loss), not just GLP-1. But the rating still applies because most users don't separate experiences by product.
−'Hims Oral Kit' is NOT a GLP-1, it's a non-GLP-1 metabolic combination (metformin + bupropion + topiramate + B12 + naltrexone). Do not confuse its $69 price with the current brand-name GLP-1 menu.
−The $149 GLP-1 figures are medication-only. A required Weight Loss Membership costs $39 in month one and $149/mo ongoing, so a $149 medication path totals at least $188 initially and $298/mo after that.
−Cash-pay only, Hims does not bill insurance, so an insured buyer may do better on a copay.
−Generic high-volume support, large patient base means less personalized attention than smaller competitors.

Our Verdict

Hims edges out HealthRX with a score of 5.9/10 vs 5.2/10. Published pricing is not a like-for-like monthly comparison: HealthRX is from $99/mo; Hims is $188 first month, then $298/mo.