Hims vs SkinnyRx
SkinnyRx costs $49.75 less a month, and both sell semaglutide and tirzepatide.
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Hims
Best for: knowing which pharmacy fills the vial: it names Apostrophe Pharmacy LLC
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If you are choosing between Hims and SkinnyRx, the first difference is cost: SkinnyRx is $49.75 a month cheaper at the entry price. Both prescribe semaglutide and tirzepatide, so moving from one to the other would not change your drug. Hims leads our six-part score, 6.8 to 5.9. Both have drawn an FDA warning letter.
Hims vs SkinnyRx price
SkinnyRx is the cheaper way in: $149.25 a month against $199 a month at Hims. That is $49.75 less each month (25% lower), or about $597 over a year of treatment.
Drug by drug: Semaglutide is cheaper at SkinnyRx ($149.25 a month vs $199 a month); tirzepatide is cheaper at SkinnyRx ($224.25 a month vs $299 a month).
Medications and formats
Both sell semaglutide and tirzepatide.
On format, Hims prices compounded injections and brand-name pens, while SkinnyRx prices compounded injections and an oral option.
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 SkinnyRx does not publish where it ships.
Pricing
Hims
Brand Zepbound from $299/mo medication-only; requires Hims Weight Loss Membership ($149/mo)
SkinnyRx
'As low as $149.25/mo*' — plan-length/promo dependent (matches the sitewide '25% lower prices' promo, $199 x 0.75); standard single-month rate not published pre-intake. Microdose available; free overnight shipping.
'As low as $199/mo*' on /products/semaglutide-oral; once-daily.
'As low as $249/mo*' on /products/semaglutide-tablets.
'As low as $224.25/mo*' and 'Starting at $224.25/mo with free overnight shipping'; microdose available; once-weekly.
'As low as $224.25/mo*' on /products/tirzepatide-tablets; once-daily.
'$1,400/mo*' — '*Price shown applies to Monthly plan paid upfront or with buy now, pay later programs.' 'No membership fees. Same price at every dose.'
'$1,400/mo*' on /products/wegovy-injectable. Wegovy PILL is listed 'Unavailable' ('available via SkinnyRx Membership', fee not published).
'$1,400/mo*' on /products/mounjaro.
'$1,400/mo*' on /products/zepbound. Foundayo (orforglipron) pill also listed but 'Unavailable' — price not published.
What each price covers
Both prices cover the medication itself.
SkinnyRx's price also covers the clinician visit and shipping, which Hims does not claim.
Hims is silent on shipping and lab work.
SkinnyRx is silent on lab work and coaching.
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
SkinnyRx
Covered by the monthly price
Medication
In the price
Clinician visits
In the price
Shipping
In the price
Lab work
Not stated
Coaching
Not stated
Where each one scores higher
Overall, Hims scores 6.8 and SkinnyRx 5.9 out of 10.
Hims is stronger on user experience (8.0 vs 3.0), trust & safety (7.0 vs 1.0) and accessibility (10.0 vs 5.0).
SkinnyRx is stronger on value (6.5 vs 3.0) and support (7.0 vs 3.0).
Effectiveness is within half a point.
Hims
6.8/10
SkinnyRx
5.9/10
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.
The FDA sent SkinnyRx a warning letter dated February 20, 2026 (letter 717989), and it is still open.
Features & Coverage
| Feature | Hims | SkinnyRx |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $199/mo | ✓$149.25/mo |
| Features | 2 features | ✓3 features |
| States Available | 50 | Not disclosed |
| Compounded | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Brand Name | ✓ Yes | — |
| FSA/HSA Accepted | — | — |
| FDA Warning Letters | 1 letter | 1 letter |
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 SkinnyRx
SkinnyRx sells compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide as injectables, with a microdosing option, prescribed by licensed US clinicians. The consult and free overnight shipping are bundled into a single monthly cash price.
Read our full SkinnyRx 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
SkinnyRx
What we like
- Semaglutide costs $149.25 a month, 19% below the $184 median for compounded semaglutide across the sellers we compare
- Tirzepatide costs $224.25 a month, 10% below the $250 median for compounded tirzepatide across the sellers we compare
- The monthly price includes the medication, clinician visits and shipping
- Offers both oral and injectable options, so the format is your choice
Watch-outs
- You only see a price after finishing the medical intake, so you cannot compare costs before sharing health information
- 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
- The FDA has issued SkinnyRx a warning letter. Read what it alleges: a letter flags a problem but does not by itself rule a seller out
- Its semaglutide and tirzepatide are compounded rather than FDA-approved, so they have not been reviewed by the agency for safety, effectiveness or manufacturing quality
Our Verdict
SkinnyRx is where we would start, above all for starting below a standard dose, with microdose tiers. It also costs $49.75 less each month than Hims. Hims fits better if knowing which pharmacy fills the vial: it names Apostrophe Pharmacy LLC 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 SkinnyRx if…
You want starting below a standard dose, with microdose tiers and an opening price near $149.25 a month.
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