Head-to-head · WeighScore
Hims & Hers vs NextMeds
The verdict
Hims & Hers takes it — 81/100 to 66.1/100.
Hims & Hers grades higher on WeighScore, our editorial score across cost value, dose & formulation, clinical oversight, labs & monitoring, fulfillment and contract terms. Mass-market app-first program with nationwide reach and consumer-grade polish.
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Factor by factor
The same six graded dimensions, side by side. See the methodology.
The numbers
| Metric | Hims & Hers | NextMeds |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 81/100 | 66.1/100 |
| Grade | B− | C |
| Scorecard rank | #36 | #207 |
| Semaglutide | $199/mo | $129/mo (plus a separate fee, compounded) |
| Tirzepatide | Not disclosed | $179/mo (plus a separate fee, compounded) |
| Coverage | All 50 states | All 50 states |
| Brand-name access | Compounded only | Compounded only |
| Oral / sublingual | Injection only | Injection only |
Graded #36 · B−
Strengths
- Nationwide
- Polished app
- Strong brand trust
Where it loses points
- Tirzepatide pricing inconsistently disclosed
- Industry-wide compounding scrutiny
Graded #207 · C
Strengths
- Flat monthly membership bundles the medication, telehealth visits, a 1:1 care coach and a licensed registered dietitian — one price, no hidden fees
- Same price every dose, no auto-renewal, cancel anytime; free shipping and no insurance needed (FSA eligible)
- Names a compounding pharmacy partner (Foothills Pharmacy) and states it services all 50 states
- Free, no-obligation online assessment before you pay anything
Where it loses points
- Shows a LegitScript 'approval' but links only a generic directory search, not a verifiable seal — we couldn't independently confirm it
- Promo-driven pricing with a countdown timer and 'price increases' urgency; the standing membership is $129 (sema) / $179 (tirz)
- A technology platform that coordinates care, not the medical provider; individual clinicians and a medical director aren't named on the site
- Compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide only — no brand-name (Wegovy/Zepbound) options
- Compounded GLP-1s are not FDA-reviewed or approved — a different evidence and regulatory tier than brand-name
Also worth a look
Neither is our top-graded pick — CoreAge Rx leads the scorecard
Across all 499 providers, CoreAge Rx grades highest at 91.8/100 (A−). Top of the scorecard: flat transparent pricing, both molecules, nationwide — no teaser-rate games.
Pricing/verification reflect each provider's public disclosures at last grading; the WeighScore is our editorial judgment per the methodology. Prices change — confirm on each provider's site. Not medical advice; see our disclosure.