AVArx vs Hims
AVArx and Hims sell different medications; this is what separates them.
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AVArx
Best for: coverage in all 50 states, which most sellers will not confirm
Visit AVArx →
Hims
Best for: knowing which pharmacy fills the vial: it names Apostrophe Pharmacy LLC
Visit Hims →If you are choosing between AVArx and Hims, price alone will not settle it. Hims leads our six-part score, 6.8 to 4.8. One of the two has an FDA warning letter on record, covered below.
AVArx vs Hims price
Hims publishes $199 a month. AVArx does not post a GLP-1 price we can quote, so you would only learn its cost after an intake.
Medications and formats
Hims lists semaglutide and tirzepatide; AVArx does not name its drug.
On format, AVArx posts no priced format, while Hims prices compounded injections and brand-name pens.
If you want the FDA-approved brand rather than a compounded version, Hims is the only one of the two with a brand-name price.
Where each one treats patients
AVArx lists 50 states, and Hims lists 50 states.
They overlap in 50 states.
Pricing
AVArx
Pricing not publicly listed.
Hims
Brand Zepbound from $299/mo medication-only; requires Hims Weight Loss Membership ($149/mo)
What each price covers
Hims' price also covers the medication itself, which AVArx does not claim.
AVArx does not say what its price includes.
Hims is silent on shipping and lab work.
That matters most for the drug: unless AVArx confirms otherwise, budget for medication on top of its listed price.
AVArx
Inclusions not disclosed.
Hims
Covered by the monthly price
Medication
In the price
Clinician visits
Charged on top
Shipping
Not stated
Lab work
Not stated
Coaching
Charged on top
Where each one scores higher
Overall, Hims scores 6.8 and AVArx 4.8 out of 10.
AVArx is stronger on support (5.0 vs 3.0).
Hims is stronger on effectiveness (10.0 vs 5.0), user experience (8.0 vs 2.5) and trust & safety (7.0 vs 6.0).
Value and accessibility are within half a point.
AVArx
4.8/10
Hims
6.8/10
Value25%
Effectiveness25%
User Experience15%
Trust & Safety15%
Accessibility10%
Support10%
FDA warning letters
The FDA sent Hims a warning letter dated September 9, 2025 (letter 716567), and it is still open.
AVArx has no FDA warning letter on record with us.
Features & Coverage
| Feature | AVArx | Hims |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | Not published | $199/mo |
| Features | ✓4 features | 2 features |
| States Available | 50 | 50 |
| Compounded | — | ✓ Yes |
| Brand Name | — | ✓ Yes |
| FSA/HSA Accepted | ✓ Yes | — |
| FDA Warning Letters | ✓None | 1 letter |
About AVArx
No price is published before intake. The seller is a telehealth technology platform based in Glendale, California, and it routes patients to prescribers at Arora Health & Aesthetics. The offering is GLP-1 and wellness-peptide care.
Read our full AVArx review →About Hims
Hims is a major men's telehealth brand. Its weight loss offering is compounded semaglutide on a 6-month plan.
Read our full Hims review →Pros & Cons
AVArx
What we like
- Serves all 50 states
- We found no FDA warning letters issued to AVArx
- A live video visit with a clinician is required before a prescription, which is slower than a form and is the more careful intake
Watch-outs
- You only see a price after finishing the medical intake, so you cannot compare costs before sharing health information
- Ask which pharmacy fills the prescription before you pay, so you can check its license
Hims
What we like
- Shows its price before the medical questionnaire, so you can compare it without handing over health information
- The monthly price includes the medication
- Serves all 50 states
- Names 4 pharmacies that fill its prescriptions, which most sellers do not
Watch-outs
- Not included in the monthly price: clinician visits, coaching
- The FDA has issued Hims a warning letter. Read what it alleges: a letter flags a problem but does not by itself rule a seller out
- Its semaglutide is compounded rather than FDA-approved, so it has not been reviewed by the agency for safety, effectiveness or manufacturing quality
Our Verdict
Hims wins this one, 6.8 to 4.8, above all for knowing which pharmacy fills the vial: it names Apostrophe Pharmacy LLC. AVArx fits better if coverage in all 50 states, which most sellers will not confirm is your priority.
Choose AVArx if…
You want coverage in all 50 states, which most sellers will not confirm.
Choose Hims if…
You want knowing which pharmacy fills the vial: it names Apostrophe Pharmacy LLC and an opening price near $199 a month.
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