Hims - Weight loss

Our Verdict

Hims offers a fast option for men seeking weight loss through a medication-centered approach. It’s not the most thorough telehealth company for this purpose. But they do offer ease of access to a range of medicines and a personalized approach to weight loss.

There are often complaints of slow or incomplete customer support but fast applications. For it’s part, Hims is active in handling any complaints made by frustrated customers on platforms like the Better Business Bureau.

For what it purports to offer, Hims does follow through with fast and accessible service.

Pros

24/7 Customer support
Range of medication options
Fast processes
Includes lifestyle coaching and progress tracking
Extensive care included with regular subscriptions

Cons

No delivery service
No insurance coverage
Complaints of customer service issues

Products & Pricing

Hims offers a series of weight loss packages with set monthly subscription rates. The monthly rate covers the application, doctors appointments, medication, and ongoing care.

Rates start $79/month for the custom oral medication kits. GLP-1 injection packages start at $199/month.

The medication kits may include: a customized kit which may have bupropion, metformin, topiramate, vitamin B12, and naltrexone.

The other treatment options arrive in monthly shipments.

Medication Kits

$79 /mo

Access to 24/7 care

Compounded Semaglutide

$199 /mo

Access to 24/7 care

Ozempic

$1,899 /mo

Access to 24/7 care

Wegovy

$2,599 /mo

Access to 24/7 care

In-depth review

Process

Introduction

Hims weight loss starts with a quick introduction. You will see a brief slide show that walks you through their beliefs and the fundamentals of their service.

Questionnaire

If you continue, you will be prompted to fill in a quick questionnaire. This is necessary for coming up with a realistic weight loss plan for you. You simply need to fill out some basic information such as your weight loss goal. They also need basic information such as your state for compliance purposes.

As you answer, you will also get some basic feedback on your answers. The approach is meant to maximize your chances of reaching your goals by ensuring you make as many healthy changes as possible.

Evaluation

Your questionnaire is reviewed by a healthcare professional associated with Hims. They include doctors, nurses, and registered dieticians.

The evaluation is meant to ensure your suitability for the weight loss treatments they offer.

Most subscribers report a very fast process. Some report suspicions that the process is too fast and question whether that expediency is safe. Others reported relief having better access to medications than they could otherwise find.

Personalized plan

Based on the evaluation, the practitioner will develop a personalized weight loss plan. The plan is tailored to your:

Stated weight loss goals
Overall health status
Contraindications
Current medications
Medical history

The plan they come up with will normally cover at least most of the following:

Prescription medication
Nutritional supplements
Diet and exercise recommendations
Other lifestyle changes
Behavioral strategies

Medication

Based on your health profile, they will offer you medications as the center of your weight loss process.

The weight loss medications available include:

Compounded Semaglutide
Ozempic
Wegovy
Bupropion
Metformin
Topiramate
Vitamin B12
Naltrexone

The Compounded Semaglutide Hims offers contains the same active ingredient as its brand-named counterparts. All three of these options are GLP-1 receptor agonist injections designed to mimic the way your stomach releases GLP-1 when you eat food.

The other smoking cessation and anti-depressant medications were not designed for weight loss but have been observed to cause weight loss over time. Each comes with a different average weight loss result.

Ongoing care

Patients who are subscribed to Hims pick up prescriptions at their local pharmacy. They then use the application to track their progress.

If any questions or concerns arise, subscribers can message healthcare providers 24/7.

Patients generally report a simple and effective process. Where issues occur, such as cancellation or payment issues, Hims responds quickly and professionally. Their Better Business Bureau profile demonstrates a high level of trust and dedication to handling all issues that arise.

Treatment Effectiveness

Hims claims its users achieve an average weight loss of 11.7 lbs in the first month, based on self-reported data from approximately 1400 Hims customers who follow a personalized treatment plan that includes GLP-1 injections, a reduced-calorie diet, and exercise.

Besides that, Hims doesn’t provide independent statistics on their treatment effectiveness. Brand name medications such as Wegovy and Ozempic have their own statistics or independent studies on the medications effectiveness.

Hims app

The Hims&Hers app features:

Tracking tools
Unlimited 24/7 messaging with healthcare professionals
Curated video content
Educational material

Ease of use

Hims is a fast and simple platform to use. Each step of the process is intuitive and it’s easy to use their online platforms and their application. The initial evaluation can be completed in minutes.

Accessing support and ongoing care are also easy tasks to complete on Hims platforms.

Safety

All medications Hims offers come with their side effects listed. It is crucial to review the safety information and to be honest and prompt when communicating your past medical history and current condition. They explicitly list cases in which you must not take the medications they offer.

Patients can access 24/7 support for any questions regarding how they feel. If you experience any severe side effects, you are directed to call 911 immediately.