Hims vs MDLive
Hims and MDLive sell different medications; this is what separates them.
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Hims
Best for: knowing which pharmacy fills the vial: it names Apostrophe Pharmacy LLC
Visit Hims →
MDLive
Best for: seeing what it charges before you answer any medical questions
Visit MDLive →If you are choosing between Hims and MDLive, price alone will not settle it. Hims leads our six-part score, 6.8 to 5.2. One of the two has an FDA warning letter on record, covered below.
Hims vs MDLive price
Hims publishes $199 a month. MDLive 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; MDLive does not name its drug.
On format, Hims prices compounded injections and brand-name pens, while MDLive posts no priced format.
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
Hims lists 50 states, and MDLive does not publish where it ships.
Pricing
Hims
Brand Zepbound from $299/mo medication-only; requires Hims Weight Loss Membership ($149/mo)
MDLive
Pricing not publicly listed.
What each price covers
Hims' price also covers the medication itself, which MDLive does not claim.
Hims is silent on shipping and lab work.
MDLive is silent on the clinician visit, shipping, lab work and coaching.
That matters most for the drug: unless MDLive confirms otherwise, budget for medication on top of its listed price.
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
MDLive
Covered by the monthly price
Medication
Charged on top
Clinician visits
Not stated
Shipping
Not stated
Lab work
Not stated
Coaching
Not stated
Where each one scores higher
Overall, Hims scores 6.8 and MDLive 5.2 out of 10.
Hims is stronger on effectiveness (10.0 vs 5.0), trust & safety (7.0 vs 6.5) and accessibility (10.0 vs 5.0).
MDLive is stronger on support (5.0 vs 3.0).
Value and user experience are within half a point.
Hims
6.8/10
MDLive
5.2/10
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.
MDLive has no FDA warning letter on record with us.
Features & Coverage
| Feature | Hims | MDLive |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $199/mo | Not published |
| Features | 2 features | ✓8 features |
| States Available | 50 | Not disclosed |
| Compounded | ✓ Yes | — |
| Brand Name | ✓ Yes | — |
| FSA/HSA Accepted | — | — |
| FDA Warning Letters | 1 letter | ✓None |
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 →About MDLive
There is no single published cash price at MDLive; what you pay tracks your coverage. The company sits inside Evernorth/Cigna and says it reaches over 50 million people via health insurance and employer benefits, while still permitting out-of-pocket direct visits. The anti-obesity GLP-1s Wegovy and Zepbound are available only on a routine Primary Care visit, at the clinician's discretion, never through urgent care. Four states are carved out: Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi and New Jersey. Dermatology, behavioral health, urgent care and primary care round out the service.
Read our full MDLive review →Pros & Cons
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
MDLive
What we like
- Shows its price before the medical questionnaire, so you can compare it without handing over health information
- We found no FDA warning letters issued to MDLive
Watch-outs
- Not included in the monthly price: medication
- Confirm it serves your state before you start the intake
- Ask which pharmacy fills the prescription before you pay, so you can check its license
Our Verdict
Hims wins this one, 6.8 to 5.2, above all for knowing which pharmacy fills the vial: it names Apostrophe Pharmacy LLC. MDLive fits better if seeing what it charges before you answer any medical questions is your priority.
Choose Hims if…
You want knowing which pharmacy fills the vial: it names Apostrophe Pharmacy LLC and an opening price near $199 a month.
Choose MDLive if…
You want seeing what it charges before you answer any medical questions.
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