Head-to-head · Value Score
Hims & Hers vs DrBrainRx
Two GLP-1 deals, scored on the same six factors. Hims & Hers lands a Value Score of 80, DrBrainRx a 78. Here's who gives you the honest lower price — and where each one bites back.
Hims & Hers
#68 · Grade B · Good Value
Est. first month
$199/mo
Save ~85% vs brand-nameFDA warning letter. The FDA issued Hims & Hers Health, Inc. dba Hims a warning letter in September 2025. Check it on the FDA database.
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#86 · Grade B- · Fair Price
Est. first month
From $199/mo (all doses, compounded)
Save ~85% vs brand-nameThe verdict
Hims & Hers takes it on Value Score, 80 to 78 — an est. $199/mo first month, with no teaser step-up baked in. DrBrainRx isn't out of it: Shoppers who want neurologist-founded compounded GLP-1 with LegitScript certification and flat-rate pricing.
Deal-by-deal
The numbers that decide it. Green ✓ marks the stronger side on each line.
| Deal | Hims & Hers | DrBrainRx |
|---|---|---|
| Value Score | 80 (B) | 78 (B-) |
| Est. first month | $199/mo | From $199/mo (all doses, compounded) |
| Save vs brand-name | ~85% | ~85% |
| Semaglutide | $199/mo | From $199/mo (all doses, compounded) |
| Tirzepatide | Not disclosed | From $299/mo (all doses, compounded) |
| Both molecules | No | Yes |
| Pricing | Flat — no step-up | Flat — no step-up |
| Coverage | All 50 states | Coverage not published |
Factor by factor
The six factors behind each Value Score. The orange bar marks the stronger side. See the methodology.
Hims & Hers
A familiar, app-first brand with an up-front $199 semaglutide price and nationwide reach.
Why it's a deal
- Up-front $199 semaglutide
- Available in all 50 states
- Slick app experience and strong brand trust
The fine print
- Tirzepatide pricing not consistently disclosed
- Compounded supply has drawn industry-wide regulatory scrutiny
DrBrainRx
DrBrainRx is a neurologist-founded telehealth clinic led by Dr.
Why it's a deal
- Founded and overseen by Dr. Sara Siavoshi — triple board-certified in Neurology, Headache Medicine, and Obesity Medicine
- LegitScript certified with compounded medications from USP-certified 503B pharmacies
- Flat-rate pricing — same monthly cost for all dose levels (dose escalation does not raise price)
- 100% online with rapid approvals (~24-48 hours) and discreet shipping in 3–5 business days
- Side-effect support, dose adjustments, and injection guides included with provider care
The fine print
- Separate $25/month provider care fee (compounded track) on top of medication cost
- Compounded medications are not FDA-approved individual drugs
- Labs not required or included — no baseline bloodwork protocol disclosed
- States served not published; no explicit list available
- No dedicated coaching program beyond clinical dose management
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Neither one the right fit? Every program that outscores Hims & Hers is ranked on the Hims & Hers alternatives ranking, and the same list for the other side is on alternatives to DrBrainRx.
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Prices, states and verification reflect each program's public disclosures at last check; the Value Score is our editorial judgment per the methodology. “Save vs brand-name” compares the lowest disclosed monthly price against a ~$1,349/mo brand-name cash reference. Prices change — confirm on each provider's site. Not medical advice; see our disclosure.