Hims vs TeleWellnessMD
Hims and TeleWellnessMD 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 →If you are choosing between Hims and TeleWellnessMD, price alone will not settle it. Hims leads our six-part score, 6.8 to 4.4. One of the two has an FDA warning letter on record, covered below.
Hims vs TeleWellnessMD price
Hims publishes $199 a month. TeleWellnessMD 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; TeleWellnessMD does not name its drug.
On format, Hims prices compounded injections and brand-name pens, while TeleWellnessMD 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 TeleWellnessMD does not publish where it ships.
Pricing
Hims
Brand Zepbound from $299/mo medication-only; requires Hims Weight Loss Membership ($149/mo)
TeleWellnessMD
Pricing not publicly listed.
What each price covers
Both prices cover the medication itself.
TeleWellnessMD's price also covers the clinician visit and shipping, which Hims does not claim.
Hims is silent on shipping and lab work.
TeleWellnessMD 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
TeleWellnessMD
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 TeleWellnessMD 4.4 out of 10.
Hims is stronger on effectiveness (10.0 vs 5.0), user experience (8.0 vs 5.0), trust & safety (7.0 vs 4.0) and accessibility (10.0 vs 5.0).
TeleWellnessMD is stronger on support (5.0 vs 3.0).
Value is within half a point.
Hims
6.8/10
TeleWellnessMD
4.4/10
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.
TeleWellnessMD has no FDA warning letter on record with us.
Features & Coverage
| Feature | Hims | TeleWellnessMD |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $199/mo | Not published |
| Features | 2 features | ✓5 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 TeleWellnessMD
You will not find a monthly figure published; it is set once the provider assessment is done. Under the weight-loss category sit tirzepatide and semaglutide, part of a wider hormone and wellness catalog, and some prescriptions are restricted to particular states. Licensed providers deliver care after an online assessment. First orders get 20 percent off with the code FIRST20 for new patients. FDA approval does not cover compounded medications.
Read our full TeleWellnessMD 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
TeleWellnessMD
What we like
- The monthly price includes the medication, clinician visits and shipping
- We found no FDA warning letters issued to TeleWellnessMD
Watch-outs
- 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 4.4, above all for knowing which pharmacy fills the vial: it names Apostrophe Pharmacy LLC.
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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