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Hume Care vs Willow: Costs, care and treatment fit
Hume Care and Willow 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, Hume Care or Willow?
Short answer: Choose Willow if you want a pill or another option without needles. If that doesn't matter to you, compare their plans below.
Hume Care is best for
Readers comparing a self-pay GLP-1 program with connected app and body-composition tracking.
Choose Willow if
- you want a pill or another option without needles
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
Hume Care vs Willow side by side
| Hume Care | Willow | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $199/moGLP-1Rx semaglutide offer, billed monthly; prescription-specific extras may apply | from $299/mo |
| Medicine | BothCompounded only | |
| Needle-free option | Not listed | Yes, a pill or other oral form |
| Insurance | Self-pay only under the current terms; not a Medicare or insurance coverage route | No insurance listed |
| Consultation | Included in the membership where applicable, under Hume's current terms | Included |
| Shipping | Delivery is advertised as included; confirm for the selected prescription | Free |
| Where it ships | Excludes Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi under Hume Care's published coverage policy | 36 states |
| Trustpilot | Not tracked | 3.9 / 5 across 360 reviews |
| BBB rating | Not tracked | D (not accredited) |
| Our score | 5.7/10 Mixed | 7.6/10 Good |
| Assessment limits | Checked Sep 15, 2026; some details not published. | Checked Oct 16, 2026; a rating claim didn't match Trustpilot. |
What Hume Care and Willow plans cost
Hume Care
- Compounded semaglutide GLP-1Rx microdose program$199The GLP-1Rx page advertises $199 billed monthly with medication if prescribed and care. Confirm dose, pharmacy and any extras; not a verified all-dose or tirzepatide price.
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.
Willow
A compounded program with separate semaglutide and tirzepatide dissolving tablets, plus a combination tablet. The format choice may suit a reader who wants to discuss needle-free treatment with a clinician; it does not establish equivalence to an approved pill or injection.
- Compounded Semaglutide (injectable)$299Covers medication, consultations, shipping and dose adjustments. $299/mo holds to 3.5 mg, then $399/mo at 7 mg on the help center pricing article, verified 2026-09-03
- Compounded Semaglutide (oral tablet, daily)$299Compounded daily dissolving tablet, $299/mo for all listed dosages in Willow's current help center price schedule. This is distinct from the injection's dose ladder and is not FDA-approved Wegovy. Price checked September 26, 2026.
- Compounded Tirzepatide (injectable)$399Dual-pathway GIP + GLP-1 injectable with the same clinical support. $399/mo through 6.375 mg, then $499/mo at 8.5 and 11 mg, $524/mo at 13.5 mg and $549/mo at 17 mg, verified 2026-09-03
All 5 Willow plans
- Compounded Tirzepatide (oral tablet, daily)$399Daily needle-free tirzepatide tablet at the injection's starting price, no refrigeration needed. $399/mo at 6 and 10 mg, $459/mo at 20 mg, verified 2026-09-03
- Compounded Semaglutide and Tirzepatide combination tablet (daily)$399Daily dissolving tablet carrying both molecules, $399/mo at 12 mg semaglutide with 10 mg tirzepatide and $459/mo at 24 mg with 20 mg, verified 2026-09-03
How Willow bills
$299/mo is a starting program price, not one rate for every product. Willow's current help center pricing article lists compounded semaglutide injections at $299/mo up to 3.5 mg and $399/mo at 7 mg, tirzepatide injections at $399/mo through 6.375 mg then $499/mo at 8.5 and 11 mg, $524/mo at 13.5 mg and $549/mo at 17 mg, semaglutide tablets at $299/mo for all listed dosages, and tirzepatide tablets at $399/mo at 6 and 10 mg and $459/mo at 20 mg. Public price schedule checked September 26, 2026; confirm the prescribed product and current quote.
We checked Willow's prices on September 26, 2026.
What to watch for with Hume Care and Willow
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.
Willow
- The reviewed catalogue lists compounded products; a current brand-name Wegovy or Zepbound offer did not appear there
- Both headline prices are starting prices. Tirzepatide starts at $399/mo against $299 for semaglutide, and on the help center pricing article maintenance tirzepatide injections run $499/mo from 8.5 mg, $524/mo at 13.5 mg and $549/mo at 17 mg (checked 2026-09-03)
Willow's strengths, cautions and terms
Strengths
- Unlimited messaging with your Willow physician and 24/7 Care Team support are included, per Willow's FAQ
- Compounded daily dissolving tablets for semaglutide and tirzepatide, offering a needle-free format to discuss with the prescriber
- $299/mo covers compounded semaglutide at the starting doses, injectable or tablet, with physician access and no separate consultation fee
- A US licensed doctor reviews and confirms the prescription the same day, and two-day shipping is free, both stated on the product pages (verified 2026-09-03)
More to watch for
- Willow does not bill insurance and says HSA/FSA cards are accepted. Its help center discusses submitting receipts for reimbursement, but its terms and consent say users will not submit insurance claims. Those statements conflict; get written clarification before relying on reimbursement (sources accessed October 8, 2026)
- The program auto-renews. Its FAQ and policies differ between two business days before processing and two calendar days before processing or shipping. Refunds also depend on whether the prescription has reached the pharmacy. Confirm the applicable deadline and current-order limits in writing (sources accessed October 8, 2026)
- Medicines listed
- Semaglutide (compounded injectable)
- Semaglutide (compounded oral tablet, daily)
- Tirzepatide (compounded injectable)
- Tirzepatide (compounded oral tablet, daily)
- Semaglutide with tirzepatide (compounded combination oral tablet, daily)
- Insurance
- No insurance support listed
- Consultation
- Included
- Shipping
- Free
- States
- 36 states. Willow's FAQ names Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin and Wyoming. The about page runs a notify-me waitlist for twelve states it does not serve: Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Delaware, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah and West Virginia (verified 2026-09-03)
- Cancellation
- Request cancellation through the care team. The FAQ and policies differ between two business days before processing and two calendar days before processing or shipping. The FAQ offers a refund before the prescription reaches the pharmacy; later orders have narrower limits. Confirm the applicable cutoff, any charges and refund eligibility in writing before paying (sources accessed October 8, 2026).
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.
Hume Care vs Willow: common questions
Is Hume Care or Willow cheaper?
At least one headline price is a starting, introductory, prepaid or partial figure, so neither is simply cheaper.
- Hume Care$199/moGLP-1Rx semaglutide offer, billed monthly; prescription-specific extras may apply
- Willowfrom $299/mostarting price
Which is better, Hume Care or Willow?
Neither wins outright on our scores, so the better one is the one that fits your medicine, budget and care needs.
Do Hume Care and Willow offer brand-name medication?
Hume Care and Willow both list compounded medication.
Compounded medications are not FDA-approved. Your prescriber decides which medicine suits you.
Do Hume Care and Willow 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
Hume Care:prices checked October 8, 2026.Read our Hume Care review
Willow:prices checked September 26, 2026, score evidence assessed October 16, 2026.Willow pricing and sources
We score on a published methodology, and partnership never changes a score or a fact here.
What should you compare next?
- Check your GLP-1 insurance pathLook up plan-specific coverage questions before treating a cash price or an insurance route as your final out-of-pocket cost.
- Compare complete recurring program costsSee which prices include medication, clinical care and shipping, and which headline amounts require another fee or commitment.
- Compare semaglutide providers and pricesMove from this head-to-head to the broader semaglutide market without confusing compounded products with FDA-approved brands.
Both Hume Care and Willow start above the cheapest complete recurring program we track. Across all 40 providers in our index, the lowest price that includes the medicine, consultation and shipping is Eden Health GLP-1 at $99/mo, checked August 28, 2026. This is a price fact, not a treatment recommendation. Compare every program by its complete price
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