MEDGm vs Hims & Hers: Which GLP-1 Clinic Is Better in 2026?
Short answer
MEDGm is the better pick: it scores 7.6/10 against 6.2/10 for Hims & Hers, mainly on transparency and clinical oversight. MEDGm costs $169/mo on a 12-month plan paid upfront ($2,028); Hims & Hers costs $149/mo membership, with medication billed separately.
MEDGm · from $169/mo on a 12-month plan paid upfront ($2,028)
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MEDGm wins overall, scoring 7.6/10 vs 6.2/10.
MEDGm · from $169/mo on a 12-month plan paid upfront ($2,028)
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MMEDGm
A full public plan grid, a named medical group and included labs, with compounded injections, tablets and brand-name options. The lowest monthly rate requires a prepaid year, and its refund documents disagree.
from $169/mo on a 12-month plan paid upfront ($2,028)
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Hims & Hers
A household-name telehealth brand, now selling only brand-name GLP-1s: Wegovy, Zepbound, Ozempic, Mounjaro and Foundayo, with named medical groups and pharmacies. A $149 monthly membership sits on top of every medication price, and it holds two open FDA warning letters and a pending FTC lawsuit.
from $149/mo membership
Read Review →MEDGm vs Hims & Hers, side by side
| Feature | MEDGm | Hims & Hers |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 7.6/10 | 6.2/10 |
| Starting price | $169/mo on a 12-month plan paid upfront ($2,028) | $149/mo membership |
| Medication types | compounded semaglutide injection, compounded tirzepatide injection, compounded semaglutide tablets, Zepbound (brand), Wegovy (brand), Ozempic (brand) | Wegovy, Wegovy Pill, Ozempic, Ozempic Pill, Zepbound, Mounjaro, Foundayo |
| Best for | — | — |
| Overall ranking | #12 | #56 |
| Price & Value (25%) | 7.0 | not scored (counted at 4.0) |
| Clinical Oversight (30%) | 8.0 | 8.5 |
| Medication Options (20%) | 8.5 | 8.0 |
| Transparency (25%) | 7.0 | 4.0 |
Sources: MEDGm pricing verified on medgm.org, Hims & Hers pricing verified on hims.com
MEDGm vs Hims & Hers: what a year costs
MEDGm: no verified non-sale 12-month semaglutide cost with a documented billing period is recorded.
Hims & Hers: no verified non-sale 12-month semaglutide cost with a documented billing period is recorded.
MEDGm: no verified non-sale 12-month tirzepatide cost with a documented billing period is recorded.
Hims & Hers: no verified non-sale 12-month tirzepatide cost with a documented billing period is recorded.
MEDGm: no 12-month total, because new patients pay an introductory first month ($179 for semaglutide, $279 for tirzepatide) before $299 and $399 a month, and its longer plans are paid up front.
Sources: hims.com, read October 25, 2026.
Which states MEDGm and Hims & Hers treat
Hims & Hers publishes no list of states, so you have to check yours at the start of intake. MEDGm: Its Terms say it offers services in all 50 states plus Washington, D.C.
Sources: medgm.org, read October 26, 2026; hims.com, read October 25, 2026.
Medications and doses: MEDGm vs Hims & Hers
Both list Zepbound, Wegovy and Ozempic.
Only MEDGm lists compounded semaglutide injection, compounded tirzepatide injection and compounded semaglutide tablets.
Only Hims & Hers lists Wegovy pill (oral semaglutide) (1.5, 4, 9 and 25 mg), Foundayo (orforglipron) pill, Ozempic pill and Mounjaro.
For Zepbound, only Hims & Hers publishes doses (2.5 to 15 mg).
For Wegovy, only Hims & Hers publishes doses (0.25 mg up to 7.2 mg).
Sources: medgm.org, read October 20, 2026; hims.com, read October 25, 2026; hims.com, read October 25, 2026; hims.com, read October 25, 2026; hims.com, read October 25, 2026; hims.com, read October 25, 2026; hims.com, read October 25, 2026.
Labs, fees and what MEDGm and Hims & Hers include
Hims & Hers bills a $149 monthly fee separately from the medication; MEDGm's plan prices include the medication.
MEDGm does not say whether labs are required, and covers them; Hims & Hers does not say whether labs are required.
Sources: medgm.org, read October 20, 2026; hims.com, read October 25, 2026; hims.com, read October 25, 2026.
Cancelling and refunds: MEDGm vs Hims & Hers
To stop the next charge, Hims & Hers needs 2 days' notice; MEDGm states no notice period.
If you are turned down, or cancel before a prescription is written, Hims & Hers gives a partial refund; MEDGm's pages do not say.
Sources: medgm.org, read September 12, 2026; hims.com, read October 25, 2026.
FDA warning letters: MEDGm and Hims & Hers
Hims & Hers' company has received 2 FDA warning letters, most recently on September 9, 2025, with no closeout letter posted. MEDGm appears in none, searched November 4, 2026.
Hims & Hers' letters: September 9, 2025, to Hims & Hers Health, Inc. dba Hims, "Unlawful Sale of Unapproved and Misbranded Drugs to United States Consumers Over the Internet (Telehealth)"; September 9, 2025, to Hims & Hers Health, Inc. dba Hers, "Unlawful Sale of Unapproved and Misbranded Drugs to United States Consumers Over the Internet (Telehealth)".
We searched FDA's database for "MEDGm" (MEDGm) and "Hims & Hers Health" and "Hims" (Hims & Hers).
Sources: fda.gov, read November 4, 2026; fda.gov, read October 25, 2026.
Independent review data: MEDGm vs Hims & Hers
Trustpilot: MEDGm, no reading; Hims & Hers, 2.9 out of 5 from 9,542 reviews (read October 11, 2026).
Better Business Bureau: MEDGm, no reading; Hims & Hers, not rated by the BBB (not enough information to issue a rating).
Sources: trustpilot.com, read October 11, 2026; bbb.org, read October 11, 2026.
Who each one suits
MEDGm suits you if
- you want compounded semaglutide injection, compounded tirzepatide injection and compounded semaglutide tablets.
- you want one price that includes the medication, with no separate $149 monthly fee.
- an FDA warning letter rules a clinic out for you (Hims & Hers has 2 FDA warning letters, MEDGm none).
Hims & Hers suits you if
- you want Wegovy pill (oral semaglutide), Foundayo (orforglipron) pill, Ozempic pill and Mounjaro.
Verdict from the data
MEDGm comes out ahead on an all-in price and a clean FDA record. Hims & Hers comes out ahead on medication choice.
Pick Hims & Hers if medication choice matters most to you. For everyone else our overall pick is MEDGm (7.6/10 against 6.2), a score that also weighs clinical oversight and transparency.
Pros & cons
MEDGm
Pros
- + Publishes each compounded plan with its monthly rate and upfront total
- + Names OpenLoop Health and lists pharmacy partners in its terms
- + Includes lab work, clinician support and dose adjustments in compounded plans
Cons
- − Weaker on Clinical Oversight (8.0/10 vs 8.5)
Hims & Hers
Pros
- + Brand-name, FDA-approved medications only, as pills, pens and vials, with each drug's approved use stated next to it
- + Names its eight medical groups and its dispensing pharmacies in its Terms, and runs an established prescribing operation at national scale
- + Prices for every medication and the membership are public before signing up, and the medication fee is FSA and HSA eligible
Cons
- − Weaker on Transparency (4.0/10 vs 7.0)
- − Weaker on Medication Options (8.0/10 vs 8.5)
The bottom line
After scoring all 61 clinics on our 4-criterion rubric (price & value, clinical oversight, medication options and transparency), MEDGm (7.6/10) comes out ahead of Hims & Hers (6.2/10). But the right choice still depends on what matters most to you.
MEDGm. From $169/mo on a 12-month plan paid upfront ($2,028).
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Frequently asked questions
Which is better, MEDGm or Hims & Hers?
MEDGm scores higher overall (7.6/10 vs 6.2/10) and is our recommended pick for most people.
How much does MEDGm cost vs Hims & Hers?
MEDGm is from $169/mo on a 12-month plan paid upfront ($2,028) and Hims & Hers is from $149/mo membership. Both are typically cash-pay; HSA/FSA funds are often eligible. We run an automated check against each clinic's own live pricing page every week; a price left unconfirmed for 45 days shows as unverified rather than staying marked as current.
What is the difference between MEDGm and Hims & Hers?
MEDGm (7.6/10, #12 of 61) and Hims & Hers (6.2/10, #56 of 61) are scored independently across our 4 criteria: price & value, clinical oversight, medication options and transparency. See the detailed score breakdown above for the criterion-by-criterion comparison.
Does MEDGm or Hims & Hers take insurance?
Insurance terms differ by clinic and by drug: some clinics are cash-pay only, and some help with insurance for brand-name drugs. Each clinic's review says what it publishes. HSA and FSA funds are often eligible. Confirm at checkout.
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