Which is cheaper, Hims & Hers Weight Loss or Medvi?

Hims & Hers Weight Loss is cheaper to start at $199/month vs. Medvi at $229/month. Remember that GLP-1 costs scale up as your dose escalates over the first 4–5 months.

Does Hims & Hers Weight Loss or Medvi accept insurance?

Neither program bills insurance — both operate on a flat cash-pay subscription.

Which has the better medication options?

Hims & Hers Weight Loss prescribes Compounded Semaglutide, Oral GLP-1 Kit, Liraglutide. Medvi prescribes Compounded Semaglutide, Compounded Tirzepatide. Clinician selects the right molecule and dose based on your history and goals.

Can I switch from Hims & Hers Weight Loss to Medvi (or vice versa)?

Yes — both programs are month-to-month. Cancel before the next billing cycle, then enroll with the other. Bring your most recent dose information so the new clinician can continue your titration safely instead of restarting.

Head-to-head review

Hims & Hers Weight Loss vs Medvi

Hims and Medvi are the two highest-volume compounded GLP-1 brands. Patients weighing brand reputation against raw price compare them often.

Editorial verdict

Hims wins on brand trust, app polish, and customer service. Medvi wins on price and on getting compounded medication to your door fastest.

Side-by-side comparison

Every attribute scored head-to-head. The highlighted cell is our pick for that row.

Attribute

Hims & Hers Weight Loss

Medvi

Editor rating

Hims & Hers Weight Loss

4.3 / 5

Medvi

4.5 / 5

Starting price

Hims & Hers Weight Loss

$199/mo

Medvi

$229/mo

Hims & Hers Weight Loss

4.3

Mass-market GLP-1 access at consumer pricing

Hims has aggressively expanded into the GLP-1 space, leveraging its existing telehealth platform to offer a polished, consumer-grade weight-loss experience at competitive prices.

Pros

Strong brand and customer service infrastructure
Bundled coaching and behavior tools
Multiple medication formats

Cons

Pricing creeps up as dose escalates
Less specialized than dedicated weight-loss clinics

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Medvi

4.5

Affordable compounded semaglutide & tirzepatide

Medvi has positioned itself as one of the most aggressive value plays in the compounded GLP-1 market, bundling a licensed provider visit, lab review, and monthly shipments into a flat subscription.

Pros

Lowest starting price for compounded GLP-1
Free physician consultation
No insurance hoops
Ships in discreet refrigerated packaging

Cons

Compounded only — no brand-name Ozempic or Wegovy
Limited app experience compared to larger competitors

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Hims & Hers Weight Loss vs Medvi: at a glance

Three quick dimensions where Hims & Hers Weight Loss and Medvi differ most. Use this as a starter — the full spec table above has every attribute we score.

Option	Winner	Detail	Why it matters
Lower starting price	Hims & Hers Weight Loss	$199/mo	Saves $30/mo at base dose
Higher editor rating	Medvi	4.5 / 5	Based on clinician quality, transparency, and onboarding.
Accepts insurance	Neither	Self-pay	Compounded GLP-1 is never billed to insurance.

Lower starting price

Winner: Hims & Hers Weight Loss
Detail: $199/mo
Why it matters: Saves $30/mo at base dose

Higher editor rating

Winner: Medvi
Detail: 4.5 / 5
Why it matters: Based on clinician quality, transparency, and onboarding.

Accepts insurance

Winner: Neither
Detail: Self-pay
Why it matters: Compounded GLP-1 is never billed to insurance.

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: Hims & Hers Weight Loss is cheaper to start at $199/month vs. Medvi at $229/month. Remember that GLP-1 costs scale up as your dose escalates over the first 4–5 months.

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