Shed vs Hims & Hers: Which GLP-1 Clinic Is Better in 2026?
Short answer
Shed is the better pick: it scores 7.4/10 against 6.2/10 for Hims & Hers, mainly on transparency and clinical oversight. Shed costs $159/mo on a 12-month plan paid upfront ($199 month to month); Hims & Hers costs $149/mo membership, with medication billed separately.
Shed · from $159/mo on a 12-month plan paid upfront ($199 month to month)
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Shed wins overall, scoring 7.4/10 vs 6.2/10.
Shed · from $159/mo on a 12-month plan paid upfront ($199 month to month)
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Shed operates at tryshed.com. Weekly injections, daily oral drops, sublingual and pills, plus brand-name Wegovy/Zepbound, from a Utah-based provider with a real, disclosed company address.
from $159/mo on a 12-month plan paid upfront ($199 month to 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.
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| Feature | Shed | Hims & Hers |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 7.4/10 | 6.2/10 |
| Starting price | $159/mo on a 12-month plan paid upfront ($199 month to month) | $149/mo membership |
| Medication types | compounded semaglutide, compounded tirzepatide, oral drops, sublingual, brand-name Wegovy, brand-name Zepbound | Wegovy, Wegovy Pill, Ozempic, Ozempic Pill, Zepbound, Mounjaro, Foundayo |
| Best for | — | — |
| Overall ranking | #19 | #56 |
| Price & Value (25%) | 7.0 | not scored (counted at 4.0) |
| Clinical Oversight (30%) | 7.0 | 8.5 |
| Medication Options (20%) | 8.5 | 8.0 |
| Transparency (25%) | 7.5 | 4.0 |
Sources: Shed pricing verified on tryshed.com, Hims & Hers pricing verified on hims.com
Shed vs Hims & Hers: what a year costs
Shed: 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.
Shed: 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: help.tryshed.com, read October 25, 2026; tryshed.com, read October 25, 2026; tryshed.com, read October 25, 2026; hims.com, read October 25, 2026.
Which states Shed and Hims & Hers treat
Shed and Hims & Hers publish no list of states, so you have to check yours at the start of intake.
Sources: tryshed.com, read October 25, 2026; hims.com, read October 25, 2026.
Medications and doses: Shed vs Hims & Hers
Both list Wegovy pen, Wegovy pill (oral semaglutide), Zepbound vial and Foundayo (orforglipron) pill.
Only Shed lists compounded semaglutide injection (0.2 to 2.2 mg), compounded tirzepatide injection (2 to 9 mg), compounded semaglutide drops or lozenges (drops 0.5 to 2.5 mg; lozenges 500 to 1,500 mcg), compounded tirzepatide drops (3 to 5 mg) and microdose compounded semaglutide or tirzepatide (semaglutide 0.2 mg).
Only Hims & Hers lists Ozempic pill, Ozempic pen and Mounjaro.
For Wegovy pen, only Hims & Hers publishes doses (0.25 mg up to 7.2 mg).
For Wegovy pill (oral semaglutide), only Hims & Hers publishes doses (1.5, 4, 9 and 25 mg).
For Zepbound vial, only Hims & Hers publishes doses (2.5 to 15 mg).
Sources: help.tryshed.com, read October 25, 2026; tryshed.com, read October 25, 2026; tryshed.com, read October 25, 2026; tryshed.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; hims.com, read October 25, 2026.
Labs, fees and what Shed and Hims & Hers include
Hims & Hers bills a $149 monthly fee separately from the medication; Shed's plan prices include the medication.
Neither Shed nor Hims & Hers says whether labs are required or what they cost.
Sources: help.tryshed.com, read October 25, 2026; hims.com, read October 25, 2026; tryshed.com, read October 25, 2026; hims.com, read October 25, 2026.
Cancelling and refunds: Shed vs Hims & Hers
To stop the next charge, Shed needs 3 days' notice and Hims & Hers 2 days'.
Shed's month-to-month plan has a 2-month minimum.
If you are turned down, or cancel before a prescription is written, Hims & Hers gives a partial refund; Shed's pages do not say.
Shed offers a money-back guarantee tied to results (4 months, with conditions); Hims & Hers publishes none.
After a prescription, Shed still refunds supply that has not shipped on multi-month plans; Hims & Hers refunds nothing.
Sources: tryshed.com, read October 25, 2026; hims.com, read October 25, 2026.
FDA warning letters: Shed and Hims & Hers
Hims & Hers' company has received 2 FDA warning letters, most recently on September 9, 2025, with no closeout letter posted. Shed appears in none, searched October 25, 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 "Shed Holdings" and "ShedRx" (Shed) and "Hims & Hers Health" and "Hims" (Hims & Hers).
Sources: fda.gov, read October 25, 2026; fda.gov, read October 25, 2026.
Independent review data: Shed vs Hims & Hers
On Trustpilot, Shed rates 4.7 from 1,122 reviews, against 2.9 from 9,542 for Hims & Hers.
Better Business Bureau: Shed, rated B- with 256 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 August 30, 2026; bbb.org, read October 12, 2026; trustpilot.com, read October 11, 2026; bbb.org, read October 11, 2026.
Who each one suits
Shed suits you if
- you want compounded semaglutide injection, compounded tirzepatide injection, compounded semaglutide drops or lozenges, compounded tirzepatide drops and microdose compounded semaglutide or tirzepatide.
- you want one price that includes the medication, with no separate $149 monthly fee.
- you want a 4-month money-back guarantee.
- an FDA warning letter rules a clinic out for you (Hims & Hers has 2 FDA warning letters, Shed none).
- you weigh customer ratings (Trustpilot 4.7 against 2.9).
Hims & Hers suits you if
- you want Ozempic pill, Ozempic pen and Mounjaro.
Verdict from the data
Shed comes out ahead on medication choice, an all-in price, a results guarantee, a clean FDA record and customer ratings. Hims & Hers leads on none of the facts above.
Shed is the better pick here on both the facts and our overall score (7.4/10 against 6.2).
Pros & cons
Shed
Pros
- + Most delivery formats we track: injection, oral drops, sublingual, pills
- + Also offers brand-name Wegovy and Zepbound on the same platform
- + 120-day weight-loss guarantee, plus a real disclosed company address
Cons
- − Weaker on Clinical Oversight (7.0/10 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 7.5)
- − 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), Shed (7.4/10) comes out ahead of Hims & Hers (6.2/10). But the right choice still depends on what matters most to you.
Shed. From $159/mo on a 12-month plan paid upfront ($199 month to month).
Visit →Hims & Hers. From $149/mo membership.
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Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Shed or Hims & Hers?
Shed scores higher overall (7.4/10 vs 6.2/10) and is our recommended pick for most people.
How much does Shed cost vs Hims & Hers?
Shed is from $159/mo on a 12-month plan paid upfront ($199 month to 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 Shed and Hims & Hers?
Shed (7.4/10, #19 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 Shed 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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