Hims

Hims, telemedicine for men's health

Hims is an online healthcare platform for men that covers weight loss, sexual health, testosterone support, lab testing, hair regrowth, and mental health. The company presents itself as a telemedicine service that connects patients with healthcare professionals and facilitates access to treatments and products, most of which require a prior consultation and prescription.

Weight loss and the GLP-1 program

The weight loss catalog includes a line of GLP-1 options in different formats and with different active ingredients. Among the alternatives shown are Wegovy in pill, pen, and high-dose presentations; Zepbound in KwikPen and vial; Ozempic in pill and injectable form; and Foundayo, an oral orforglipron option. The website states that Wegovy, Zepbound, and Foundayo are FDA-approved for weight loss, while Ozempic and Mounjaro are approved for type 2 diabetes and are dispensed only to patients who meet the clinical eligibility criteria determined by a healthcare professional.

The weight loss program requires an active Hims Weight Loss membership, with a stated price of $39 for the first month and automatic renewal at $149 per month from the second month onward. The company notes that the membership is billed separately, does not include or guarantee a prescription, and that medication is not available without a membership. The medication prices shown on the site start at $149 per month for pill forms and at $199 or $299 per month for other options, and include only the drug if prescribed.

Sexual health

In the area of sexual health, Hims offers combination products and monotherapies. The catalog includes a daily 2-in-1 formula of tadalafil with zinc for testosterone support, another 2-in-1 of tadalafil with premature ejaculation treatment, a pill and a chewable as-needed 3-in-1 with sildenafil, tadalafil, and vitamin B12, and generic sildenafil for Viagra. The stated prices start at $22 per month for generic sildenafil and at $30 to $39 per month for the combination formulas.

The company warns that the compounded products included in its offering have not been approved by the FDA and that the agency does not verify their safety, effectiveness, or quality. Prescription products require an online consultation with a healthcare professional who determines whether a prescription is appropriate. The final price depends on the product and the subscription plan purchased.

Testosterone and lab testing

Hims markets testosterone support with enclomiphene and supplements, as well as at-home lab tests to measure testosterone levels. The lab section allows testing with more than 130 biomarkers grouped into categories such as cholesterol and lipids, glucose metabolism, hormones, inflammation and stress, thyroid, kidney and liver function, immune defenses, vitamins and minerals, and blood parameters. The company also offers screening for signals of more than 50 types of cancer.

The site specifies that lab tests are not available in all 50 states, require an eligibility determination and prescription, and that results alone do not diagnose, treat, or cure any condition. The cancer signal test is not FDA-approved, is not diagnostic, does not detect signals of all cancers, and may produce false positives and false negatives; it is indicated as a complement to screening tests recommended by a healthcare professional.

Clinical team

The company highlights a team of specialists with experience in its areas of care. Among them are Dr. Craig Primack, head of weight loss and metabolic health; Dr. Peter Stahl, head of men's sexual health and urology; Dr. Brian Williams, head of medical affairs; Dr. Alicia Warnock, endocrinology advisor; and Dr. Deepak L. Bhatt, cardiology advisor.

Other areas and resources

In addition to weight loss, sexual health, testosterone, and lab testing, the platform covers hair regrowth and mental health. The site includes drug comparisons, calculators for body mass index, low testosterone, total daily energy expenditure, calorie deficit, protein, and water intake, as well as a free guide to protein for weight loss written by board-certified doctors. Hims also has a mobile app for iOS and Android.

The company operates under the name Hims & Hers Health, Inc. and maintains a sister brand focused on women's health. The site publishes corporate information about editorial standards, quality and safety, innovation, and relationships with investors and healthcare professionals.