MEDVi vs Hims & Hers: Which GLP-1 Clinic Is Better in 2026?
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Short answer
MEDVi wins overall, scoring 7.0/10 vs 6.2/10. Mainly on medication options and clinical oversight.
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MEDVi
A large compounded GLP-1 clinic that fronts $99 for the first month and bills $199 a month after that, names its medical groups and three pharmacies, and holds an open FDA warning letter plus a BBB F rating.
$199/mo refills after a $99 first month
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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
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| Feature | MEDVi | Hims & Hers |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 7.0/10 | 6.2/10 |
| Starting price | $199/mo refills after a $99 first month | $149/mo membership |
| Medication types | compounded semaglutide, compounded tirzepatide, oral GLP-1 dissolvable tablets, Wegovy (brand), Wegovy pill (brand), Zepbound (brand) | Wegovy, Wegovy Pill, Ozempic, Ozempic Pill, Zepbound, Mounjaro, Foundayo |
| Best for | — | — |
| Overall ranking | #41 | #56 |
| Price & Value (25%) | 7.0 | not scored (counted at 4.0) |
| Clinical Oversight (30%) | 8.0 | 8.5 |
| Medication Options (20%) | 9.0 | 8.0 |
| Transparency (25%) | 4.0 | 4.0 |
Sources: MEDVi pricing verified on glp1.medvi.org, Hims & Hers pricing verified on hims.com
MEDVi vs Hims & Hers: what a year costs
MEDVi: 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.
MEDVi: 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.
Sources: glp1.medvi.org, read October 26, 2026; hims.com, read October 25, 2026.
Which states MEDVi and Hims & Hers treat
MEDVi and Hims & Hers publish no list of states, so you have to check yours at the start of intake.
Sources: home.medvi.org, read October 25, 2026; hims.com, read October 25, 2026.
Medications and doses: MEDVi vs Hims & Hers
Both list Wegovy pill (oral semaglutide), Wegovy injection and Zepbound injection.
Only MEDVi lists compounded semaglutide injection and compounded GLP-1 dissolvable tablet (molecule not named).
Only Hims & Hers lists Foundayo (orforglipron) pill, Ozempic pill, Ozempic pen and Mounjaro.
For Wegovy pill (oral semaglutide), only Hims & Hers publishes doses (1.5, 4, 9 and 25 mg).
For Wegovy injection, only Hims & Hers publishes doses (0.25 mg up to 7.2 mg).
For Zepbound injection, only Hims & Hers publishes doses (2.5 to 15 mg).
Sources: glp1.medvi.org, 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; hims.com, read October 25, 2026.
Labs, fees and what MEDVi and Hims & Hers include
Hims & Hers bills a $149 monthly fee separately from the medication; MEDVi's plan prices include the medication.
Neither MEDVi nor Hims & Hers says whether labs are required or what they cost.
Sources: home.medvi.org, read October 25, 2026; hims.com, read October 25, 2026; glp1.medvi.org, read October 25, 2026; hims.com, read October 25, 2026.
Cancelling and refunds: MEDVi vs Hims & Hers
To stop the next charge, MEDVi needs 3 days' notice and Hims & Hers 2 days'.
If you are turned down, or cancel before a prescription is written, MEDVi gives a full refund and Hims & Hers a partial refund.
Sources: home.medvi.org, read October 25, 2026; hims.com, read October 25, 2026.
FDA warning letters: MEDVi and Hims & Hers
FDA's database shows one FDA warning letter to MEDVi's company and 2 FDA warning letters to Hims & Hers', with no closeout letter posted for any of them.
MEDVi's letters: February 20, 2026, to MEDVi, LLC dba MEDVi, "False & Misleading Claims/Misbranded (Telehealth)".
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 "MEDVi" (MEDVi) and "Hims & Hers Health" and "Hims" (Hims & Hers).
Sources: fda.gov, read October 25, 2026; fda.gov, read October 25, 2026.
Independent review data: MEDVi vs Hims & Hers
On Trustpilot, MEDVi rates 4.3 from 14,928 reviews, against 2.9 from 9,542 for Hims & Hers.
Better Business Bureau: MEDVi, rated F with 760 complaints closed in 3 years (read October 12, 2026); Hims & Hers, not rated by the BBB (not enough information to issue a rating).
Sources: trustpilot.com, read October 4, 2026; bbb.org, read October 12, 2026; trustpilot.com, read October 11, 2026; bbb.org, read October 11, 2026.
Who each one suits
MEDVi suits you if
- you want compounded semaglutide injection and compounded GLP-1 dissolvable tablet (molecule not named).
- you want one price that includes the medication, with no separate $149 monthly fee.
- you weigh customer ratings (Trustpilot 4.3 against 2.9).
Hims & Hers suits you if
- you want Foundayo (orforglipron) pill, Ozempic pill, Ozempic pen and Mounjaro.
Verdict from the data
MEDVi comes out ahead on an all-in price and customer ratings. 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 MEDVi (7.0/10 against 6.2), a score that also weighs clinical oversight and transparency.
Pros & cons
MEDVi
Pros
- + Names its clinician networks (OpenLoop Health and CareGLP Affiliated P.C.s) and three partner pharmacies with full street addresses and phone numbers
- + Month-to-month with no contract. Cancel by email or portal chat at least 72 hours before the next billing date
- + Compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide injections, a daily dissolvable tablet, and brand-name Wegovy and Zepbound on a separate $99 membership
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 Medication Options (8.0/10 vs 9.0)
The bottom line
After scoring all 61 clinics on our 4-criterion rubric (price & value, clinical oversight, medication options and transparency), MEDVi (7.0/10) comes out ahead of Hims & Hers (6.2/10). But the right choice still depends on what matters most to you.
MEDVi. $199/mo refills after a $99 first month.
Read Review →Hims & Hers. From $149/mo membership.
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Frequently asked questions
Which is better, MEDVi or Hims & Hers?
MEDVi scores higher overall (7.0/10 vs 6.2/10) on our rubric.
How much does MEDVi cost vs Hims & Hers?
MEDVi is $199/mo refills after a $99 first month 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 MEDVi and Hims & Hers?
MEDVi (7.0/10, #41 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 MEDVi 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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