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Hims GLP-1 program review

A separate care membership around a branded prescription.

By Designing Longevity Editorial · Published October 15, 2026 · Program sources checked October 13, 2026

Our verdict

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Cash-pay branded access

4.5 / 5Designing Longevity rating

Costs, billing and support

Continuing care charge
$149 / month
Medication
Billed separately
Insurance
Hims says it does not accept insurance.
Billing
Monthly care billing

Hims publishes a cash-pay membership with medication billed separately. Compare the care fee, prescribed product and pharmacy bill before enrolling.

Visit Hims

On the provider's website · No financial relationship with Hims.

Why consider it: Compare Hims when a separate cash-pay care membership fits your budget.

The tradeoff: Get the medication quote alongside the membership terms.

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Clear care-versus-drug separation
  • Provider messaging advertised
  • Published cancellation deadline

Cons

  • Insurance not accepted
  • Medication is extra
  • Live visit format varies by state

Hims costs and fees

The care charge is one part of the bill. Use these components to check a written quote for the same medication, form and billing period.

Care, medication and additional charges for the reviewed program
Cost componentWhat to budget for
Ongoing care$149 / month

Care fee only; medication is extra.

Introduction$39 introductory care fee; eligibility and plan terms apply.
MedicationSeparate pharmacy bill; the care charge is not a total treatment price.
Labs and other chargesMedication, optional extras and plan-specific charges must be quoted.

Published branded-medication examples

These are the dated examples in our source record, not an exhaustive medication list or a personal quote. Unknown prices and availability stay unconfirmed, and an advertised starting price is not a dose-matched total.

Dated branded-medication price examples, separate from care charges
Medication / formMedication chargeWhat is established
SemaglutidePill · Advertised, strength unspecified$149 / monthAdvertised Wegovy pill starting price, strength unspecified; add membership.

Checked October 9, 2026.

SemaglutidePill · 1.5 mgGet a medication quoteDose-specific medication price is not published on the checked page; request a quote.

Checked October 9, 2026.

SemaglutidePill · 4 mgGet a medication quoteDose-specific medication price is not published on the checked page; request a quote.

Checked October 9, 2026.

SemaglutidePill · 9 mgGet a medication quoteDose-specific medication price is not published on the checked page; request a quote.

Checked October 9, 2026.

SemaglutidePill · 25 mgGet a medication quoteDose-specific medication price is not published on the checked page; request a quote.

Checked October 9, 2026.

SemaglutidePill · Advertised, strength unspecifiedGet a medication quoteHims says it cannot accept insurance.

Checked October 9, 2026.

SemaglutideInjection · Advertised, strength unspecifiedGet a medication quoteHims says it cannot accept insurance.

Checked October 9, 2026.

TirzepatidePill · Advertised, strength unspecifiedGet a medication quoteHims says it cannot accept insurance.

Checked October 9, 2026.

TirzepatideInjection · Advertised, strength unspecifiedGet a medication quoteHims says it cannot accept insurance.

Checked October 9, 2026.

SemaglutideInjection · Advertised, strength unspecifiedGet a medication quoteHims advertises access to the Wegovy pen, subject to clinician eligibility and state availability. The dose-specific current quote is unknown; the weight-loss care membership costs extra.

Checked October 15, 2026.

TirzepatideInjection · Advertised, strength unspecifiedGet a medication quoteHims advertises Zepbound KwikPen and vial routes, subject to clinician eligibility and state availability. The dose and device-specific current quote is unknown; the weight-loss care membership costs extra.

Checked October 15, 2026.

Estimate care plus medication costs

How the program works

A separate care membership around a branded prescription. The provider's clinician determines whether it can offer care and which prescription, if any, is appropriate.

Clinician access
Video or audio visits depend on state; provider messaging advertised.
Nutrition and lifestyle support
Nutrition/exercise guidance; registered-dietitian visits not established.
Pharmacy and fulfillment
Check the prescribed brand’s pharmacy and fulfillment route.
Eligibility and availability
Prescription and availability depend on clinician assessment, product, state and plan.

This review concerns the care offering, not whether a medication suits you. Read the evidence separately: semaglutide, tirzepatide, or GLP-1 basics.

Billing, renewal and cancellation

Billing: Monthly care billing. Cancellation: Cancel membership at least two days before the next billing date.

First payment and refunds
First-month membership fee is non-refundable under published terms.
Stopping medication
Canceling the Medication Plan alone leaves membership active; canceling membership also cancels that plan.
Orders billed elsewhere
Gifthealth billing, cancellation and refund rules apply separately; canceling the pharmacy subscription does not cancel membership.

Compare alternatives

These alternatives show different ways to pay for or receive care. Compare the same medication and billing period before deciding; this is not a treatment recommendation.

Ro

Compare Ro when prescription insurance paperwork is the obstacle you want help navigating.

Ask for the care fee and medication cost together before deciding.

$149 / month

Care charge; medication separate or quote-dependent

Mochi Health

Compare Mochi when you value medical care plus wellness support in one membership.

Confirm the wellness provider’s credentials and your medication cost.

$79 / month

Care charge; medication separate or quote-dependent

Circle Medical

Compare Circle Medical when you prefer paying for appointments as you use them.

Budget for each follow-up and check state and insurance restrictions.

$120 / appointment

Care charge; medication separate or quote-dependent

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Our rating explained

The score below applies to this care program and the dated observations shown. It covers published costs, billing flexibility and support, not clinical quality, treatment outcomes or patient satisfaction.

4.5 / 5Program features

Our editorial score covers published costs, billing flexibility and available support. It does not measure clinical quality, safety, treatment outcomes or patient satisfaction.

How we rate program features
Price clarity
30–40 / 40 points
Billing flexibility
25 / 30 points
Published support
27 / 30 points
  • Care price and billing period: 15 / 15 points

    Exact compared route publishes a continuing care fee or per-visit fee; this is not a total treatment bill.

  • Medication cost boundary: 10 / 10 points

    Medication is explicitly separate.

  • Other possible charges: Not established

    Medication, optional extras and plan-specific charges must be quoted.

  • First-term and ongoing price: 5 / 5 points

    The compared introductory and ongoing care prices are stated.

  • Minimum commitment: 15 / 15 points

    Minimum term of the compared billing route; optional prepaid alternatives are separate.

  • Cancellation rule: 5 / 10 points

    Cancel membership at least two days before the next billing date.

  • Refund and renewal terms: 5 / 5 points

    Published refund and continuing-payment rules.

  • Clinician access: 15 / 15 points

    Video or audio visits depend on state; provider messaging advertised.

  • Lifestyle support: 7 / 10 points

    Included lifestyle support is described separately from clinical care. Nutrition/exercise guidance; registered-dietitian visits not established.

  • Included and extra support: 5 / 5 points

    Published scope of included and separately billed care. Exact response times and care quality were not tested.

Rubric: program-features-v1. Evidence assessed October 13, 2026. Missing information is not proof that a feature is unavailable. Scores are rounded to half-stars; category picks answer particular shopping needs.

Hims / Hers: current branded program and services (October 13, 2026) · Hims: weight-loss membership and medication FAQ (October 9, 2026) · Hims: weight-loss subscription and cancellation terms (October 9, 2026)

Questions and answers

What does Hims's care program cost?

$149 / month is the published care charge. Care fee only; medication is extra. Billing: Monthly care billing.

Can I use insurance with Hims?

Hims says it does not accept insurance. Confirm your plan and medication quote before paying.

How do I cancel Hims?

Cancel membership at least two days before the next billing date.

What does the program-features rating measure?

It scores published costs, billing flexibility and support. It does not measure medical quality, safety, outcomes or patient satisfaction. An incomplete or expired source can cause us to withhold the score.

Sources and review scope

This is a U.S. review of the named care program around branded prescriptions. The rating does not extend to the operator's other programs, a peptide itself, a pharmacy or an individual clinician. Hers is not included in this Hims program review. Our content is not medically reviewed, and we have not enrolled as patients to test the service.

Program facts keep their own source dates; publishing this review does not renew an older price, offer or credential check. Compounded plans are outside the branded-medication examples above. Unknown information is not proof that a service is unavailable.

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