Hims Weight Loss Review 2026: Real Cost, Medications and Customer Ratings

Hims offers a wide range of FDA-approved GLP-1s behind a $149 monthly membership. All-in starts at $298 a month, but Hims publishes only starting-dose prices and offers no insurance help.

By Hims & Hers Written by TirzaSema Editorial Team Fact-checked Updated

Quick verdict

Independent review of

Hims & Hers hims.com

  • Official prices checked September 20, 2026
  • No affiliate relationship
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Best for
Cash-pay patients who want a wide choice of pills and pens
Starting price
$298/mo
Key feature
24/7 provider messaging with a smart scale included

Hims gives cash-pay patients a wide choice of FDA-approved GLP-1s and round-the-clock messaging. The drawbacks are a $149 membership, no insurance help, and prices published only for starting doses.

Our rating

  • Cost and price transparency6.0/ 10

    Only starting prices are published; Hims says pricing may vary by dosage. Membership is $149 a month.

  • Medication options and sourcing9.0/ 10

    Wegovy pill and pen up to 7.2 mg, Zepbound vial and KwikPen, Foundayo and Ozempic pill; FDA-approved only.

  • Medical care and safety7.0/ 10

    Licensed provider review and 24/7 messaging; a video visit may not be required. Not tested hands-on.

  • Ease of use and access7.0/ 10

    Fast app-based sign-up and smart scale; no insurance help and not available in all 50 states.

  • Customer support and policies5.0/ 10

    Trustpilot 2.9/5; complaints about recurring fees, support access and delays. Cancelling membership cancels medication.

How this score is calculated

Each category score is converted to a percentage and multiplied by its weight. The overall score is the sum of those contributions.

CategoryScoreWeightContribution
Cost and price transparency6.0 / 1030.0%1.8
Medication options and sourcing9.0 / 1020.0%1.8
Medical care and safety7.0 / 1020.0%1.4
Ease of use and access7.0 / 1015.0%1.1
Customer support and policies5.0 / 1015.0%0.8
Overall6.8 / 10

Pricing

Pricing model: Subscription

Wegovy pill (starting dose) + membership

$298/mo
  • Medication $149 + membership $149
  • Higher-dose prices not published by Hims
See Hims pricing

Foundayo pill (starting dose) + membership

$298/mo
  • Medication $149 + membership $149
  • Higher-dose prices not published by Hims
See Hims pricing

Wegovy pen (starting dose) + membership

$348/mo
  • Medication $199 + membership $149
  • Higher-dose prices not published by Hims
See Hims pricing

Zepbound vial or KwikPen (starting dose) + membership

$448/mo
  • Medication $299 + membership $149
  • Higher-dose prices not published by Hims
See Hims pricing

Prices can change. Check the official site for current details. Last checked September 20, 2026.

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Wide FDA-approved range, including Wegovy HD 7.2 mg and three pills
  • 24/7 messaging with licensed providers
  • Smart scale and peer community included
  • Medication cost is FSA/HSA eligible

Cons

  • Only starting-dose prices published
  • $149 monthly membership, no prepaid discount shown
  • No insurance billing or paperwork help
  • Trustpilot 2.9/5 across all Hims products

Features

Licensed provider evaluationState-licensed provider reviews every intake
Provider messaging24/7 unlimited messaging in the app
Dose adjustmentsRequest changes from the app
Insurance supportCash-pay model; insurance not required
Cash-pay optionMedication billed separately
Video consultationOnly if your state requires it
Smart scaleIncluded with membership (opt-in)
Compounded medicationOnly FDA-approved brand-name GLP-1s listed

Specifications

Hims Weight Loss specifications
Service typeTelehealth GLP-1 weight-loss membership
Medications listedWegovy pill, Wegovy pen (0.25 mg to 7.2 mg), Zepbound vial and KwikPen, Foundayo pill, Ozempic pill, Ozempic, Mounjaro, Zepbound pen
Compounded GLP-1Not listed on Hims weight-loss page (checked Sept 20, 2026)
Membership$39 first month, then auto-renews at $149/month
Membership includesPersonalized plan, 24/7 messaging with licensed providers, dose adjustments, side-effect support, peer community, partner discounts, smart scale (opt-in)
Dose-level pricesNot publicly disclosed; Hims says pricing may vary by dosage
Brand pens without insuranceMounjaro and Zepbound pen listed at $1,899/month
Insurance supportNot offered; Hims says insurance is not required
FSA/HSAMedication fee eligible; membership fee not eligible
Video visitMay not be required, depending on state
State availabilityNot available in all 50 states
CancellationCancelling the membership also cancels active medication plans
CertificationLegitScript approved (seal on hims.com)
Trustpilot rating3.0 / 5 from 8,292 reviews on Trustpilot (checked September 22, 2026); company-wide feedback
Data statusVerified September 20, 2026

Full review

Price checked 46 days ago

Our score
6.8/10
All-in from
$298/mo
Membership
$149/mo
Trustpilot
2.9 / 5
Insurance help
None

How Hims weight loss works

  1. 1
    Join the membership

    Pay $39 for the first month; it auto-renews at $149 a month.

  2. 2
    Provider evaluation

    A state-licensed provider reviews your intake. A video visit may not be needed, depending on your state.

  3. 3
    Personal plan

    If prescribed, your medication is billed separately and shipped to you.

  4. 4
    Ongoing care

    24/7 messaging, dose adjustments, side-effect support and a smart scale.

What Hims really costs at starting doses

MedicationMembership
Wegovy pill (starting dose) + membership$298$149 + $149
Foundayo pill (starting dose) + membership$298$149 + $149
Wegovy pen (starting dose) + membership$348$199 + $149
Zepbound vial or KwikPen (starting dose) + membership$448$299 + $149

All-in monthly cost with the month-to-month membership. Taxes excluded.

Hims says pricing may vary by dosage and shows only starting prices, so expect higher totals as your dose increases. Cancelling the membership also cancels any active medication plan.

Medications you can get through Hims

Hims vs Ro: side by side

Checked September 20, 2026 on each provider's official pages and Trustpilot.
ComparedHimsRo Body
Membership after month 1$149/mo$74 to $149/mo
Prepaid membership discount✕✓
Every dose price published✕✓
Insurance paperwork help✕✓
Wegovy pill, all-in starting dose$298/mo$298/mo
Zepbound, all-in starting dose$448/mo$448/mo
Smart scale included✓✕
Compounded GLP-1s✕✕
Trustpilot rating2.93.9
Our score6.88.1

Read our full Ro Body review.

What customers say about Hims

2.9out of 5 on Trustpilot9,331 reviews, checked September 20, 2026
5★38%
4★11%
3★13%
2★9%
1★29%

What customers praise

  • Smooth online sign-up
  • Fast provider approval
  • Automatic refill schedule

What customers complain about

  • Confusing recurring fees and billing
  • Customer service hard to reach
  • Late or delayed shipments

Customer reviews describe individual service experiences. They are not medical evidence.

This Trustpilot score covers all Hims products, including hair loss and sexual health, not only weight loss. Hims had replied to 98% of negative reviews when we checked.

Our verdict

Hims is a convenient choice for cash-pay patients who want many FDA-approved options and round-the-clock messaging. If you have insurance, or want every dose price upfront, Ro is more transparent at the same starting totals. This review is based on research of Hims’s public pages and Trustpilot on September 20, 2026, not hands-on testing, and follows our methodology. TirzaSema has no affiliate relationship with Hims & Hers.

 

PRODUCTS & SERVICES

What Hims & Hers offers

Explore the products and care options described on the brand’s official site. Availability, eligibility and total cost can vary.

Hims Weight Loss
Weight loss

Hims Weight Loss

Hims & Hers is a publicly traded U.S. telehealth company. Its weight-loss program prescribes FDA-approved GLP-1s such as Wegovy, Zepbound and Foundayo through a $149 monthly membership. As of September 20, 2026, all-in costs start at $298 a month at starting doses, and Hims does not publish every higher-dose price.

View official product page Source: TirzaSema review; verify current terms on official provider site

How it compares

Alternatives

Trimi logo
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Trimi offers online provider review and bundled compounded GLP-1 plans. Its lowest advertised monthly rates require substantial prepaid commitments. Trustpilot currently displays a guidelines-breach…

September 24, 2026 7.9/10

Frequently asked questions

$39 for the first month, then $149 a month for membership, plus medication from $149. At starting doses the all-in total is $298 to $448 a month. Hims does not publish higher-dose prices (checked September 20, 2026).

No compounded GLP-1 is listed on the Hims weight-loss page as of September 20, 2026. It lists FDA-approved brand-name medications only.

No. Hims says insurance is not required and does not describe insurance billing. The medication fee is FSA/HSA eligible; the membership is not.

At starting doses the all-in cost is the same. Ro publishes every dose price, offers a $74 prepaid membership and helps with insurance; Hims includes a smart scale and 24/7 messaging. Ro rates higher on Trustpilot (3.9 vs 2.9).

2.9 out of 5 from 9,331 reviews as of September 20, 2026. The score covers all Hims products, not only weight loss.

Sources

  1. Weight Loss Care for Men Hims · checked September 20, 2026
  2. Wegovy Pen Hims · checked September 20, 2026
  3. HIMS reviews Trustpilot · checked September 22, 2026
  4. Wegovy self-pay pricing NovoCare Pharmacy · checked September 20, 2026
  5. Zepbound coverage and savings Eli Lilly and Company · checked September 20, 2026

How we test

TirzaSema GLP-1 Provider Scoring Methodology

This methodology explains how TirzaSema scores GLP-1 telehealth providers and programs. Scores are a weighted average of five categories, and every review shows the full breakdown. Affiliate relationships and commission rates are not part of the methodology.

  • Cost and price transparency (30%): total monthly cost at common doses, including membership, consultation and shipping fees, and how clearly this is shown before payment.
  • Medication options and sourcing (20%): FDA-approved brand-name and/or compounded options, how clearly compounded products are labeled, and dispensing-pharmacy information.
  • Medical care and safety (20%): eligibility assessment, licensed-clinician review, dose and side-effect monitoring, and follow-up care.
  • Ease of use and access (15%): sign-up process, time to treatment, states served, and insurance support.
  • Customer support and policies (15%): responsiveness, cancellation and refund terms, auto-renewal clarity, and patterns in public customer feedback.

We research prices using provider and manufacturer public pages. Where published, we separate medication, membership, consultation and shipping charges, note dose or term differences, and label introductory offers. Each review states when its sources were checked. We have not enrolled in or bought a service unless that specific review explicitly describes hands-on testing. Confirm current terms and eligibility with the provider.

FDA-approved medications are reference entries with their labeled uses and official manufacturer information; our provider ratings do not measure a treatment’s clinical effectiveness.

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Final verdict

Hims is a convenient, app-first way to get brand-name GLP-1s if you pay cash. Its medication list is one of the widest we have seen, including Wegovy HD and several pills. But it publishes only starting prices, charges $149 a month with no prepaid discount shown, and does not help with insurance. If you have coverage or want to see every dose price upfront, Ro is more transparent at the same starting totals.

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