SkinnyRx vs Hers: Which GLP-1 Program Fits You?

By WPG Research Team · Last verified November 7, 2026 · Last updated November 7, 2026

SkinnyRx vs Hers comes down to one choice: compounded or brand-name. SkinnyRx sells compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide from $99 for the first month, plus brand-name pills. Hers sells brand-name drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound, from $149 a month for medicine, plus a $149 monthly membership after month one. Neither takes insurance.

We checked both sites, their terms and FDA's records on November 7, 2026. Here's the side-by-side, what each one is really best at, and which way we'd lean for different readers.

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Bottom line: Pick SkinnyRx if a low first-month price on compounded medicine matters most and you accept that compounded drugs aren't FDA-approved. Pick a brand-name program if you want FDA-approved medicine. For brand-name, Hers and Ro list the same starting cash prices for the Wegovy pill and pen. Ro also has a cheaper 12-month membership and checks insurance.

Best for SkinnyRx: Budget-first, cash-pay adults outside Alabama, Louisiana and Mississippi who are fine with compounded shots or tablets.

Best for a brand-name program: People who want Wegovy, Zepbound or Foundayo and the safety record of an FDA-approved product.

What matters most: Both companies have received FDA warning letters about how they marketed compounded GLP-1s. Read them before you choose.

SkinnyRx vs Hers at a glance

Sources: SkinnyRx's homepage, FAQ and terms; Hers' weight-loss page and terms; FDA's warning letters. All checked November 7, 2026.

The real difference: compounded vs FDA-approved

SkinnyRx's lowest prices are for compounded drugs. Hers' weight-loss page now lists only brand-name drugs. That's the choice under every other number on this page.

• Compounded means a pharmacy mixes the drug itself. FDA doesn't review compounded drugs for safety, effectiveness or quality before you get them. SkinnyRx's own footer says compounded semaglutide "is not approved or evaluated for safety, efficacy, or quality by the FDA."
• Brand-name, FDA-approved means the drugmaker's own product, like Wegovy or Zepbound, reviewed by FDA and made to set standards.

Neither choice is right for everyone. A tight budget may point one way. A wish for the most-studied product may point the other. If you're not sure which camp you're in, start there before comparing brands.

What we actually verified (November 7, 2026)

• SkinnyRx: homepage price cards, FAQ, Wegovy pill page and full terms (last updated September 22, 2026).
• Hers: weight-loss page prices and membership, and its terms (last updated October 20, 2026).
• FDA: the warning letter to SkinnyRx (February 20, 2026) and to Hims & Hers (September 9, 2025). Both still published.
• Ro: pricing and insurance pages, for the brand-name comparison.
• What we could not confirm: SkinnyRx's month-two prices for every plan, and whether SkinnyRx's "from $248/month" brand-name pill price includes the medicine.

Price: SkinnyRx vs Hers

SkinnyRx is cheaper in month one if you choose compounded. For brand-name pills, the math is closer than it looks.

Our math for a Wegovy pill at Hers, starting dose: $39 + $149 = $188 in month one, then $149 + $149 = $298 a month after that. At SkinnyRx, ask whether "from $248/month" covers the pill itself or only the membership. If it covers both, SkinnyRx would be about $50 a month less than Hers from month two.

SkinnyRx's first-month compounded prices usually rise in later months. See our SkinnyRx cost breakdown and Hers GLP-1 cost breakdown for the longer view, and whether Hers has a membership fee.

Insurance, HSA and FSA

Neither SkinnyRx nor Hers bills insurance, Medicare or Medicaid. SkinnyRx's terms say it doesn't "accept commercial health insurance plans" and isn't enrolled in Medicare or Medicaid. Hers' terms say it doesn't participate with Medicare, Medicaid or commercial payers, and that its membership "is not an insurance plan."

For HSA and FSA money:

• SkinnyRx accepts HSA and FSA cards and offers itemized receipts or superbills on request. No guarantee your plan approves it.
• Hers suggests paying with a regular card and then sending the receipt to your HSA or FSA for reimbursement.

If your insurance might cover a brand-name GLP-1, neither of these is your best first stop. Our page on whether SkinnyRx takes insurance explains the cash-only rules, and does Hers take insurance covers Hers.

Refunds and cancelling

SkinnyRx gives you a clearer exit before your prescription is reviewed. Hers keeps your first membership fee no matter what.

The SkinnyRx guarantee has real strings. You must log your weight and every dose in its app each week for 90 days, end at the same weight or higher, and claim within 14 days. It's one-time only. Also note: SkinnyRx may charge renewals up to five days early.

Pharmacies and safety records

SkinnyRx doesn't name its pharmacies in its terms. Hers names several, including Red Rock Pharmacy in Utah. SkinnyRx says its medicines are dispensed by "independent third-party pharmacies" it doesn't own. Hers' terms list its pharmacies by name. One of them, CD Pharmacy LLC doing business as Red Rock Pharmacy, received an FDA inspection report (Form 483) at its Springville, Utah site in July 2026. We explain that record in what pharmacy MEDVi uses, since MEDVi also lists Red Rock.

Both companies have FDA warning letters:

• SkinnyRx (February 20, 2026): FDA said SkinnyRx's site suggested it made compounded drugs it doesn't make, and objected to "same active ingredient" claims about brand-name drugs. Read the FDA warning letter to SkinnyRx.
• Hers (September 9, 2025): FDA objected to Hers' claims that its compounded semaglutide had the "same active ingredient as Ozempic and Wegovy." Read the FDA warning letter to Hims & Hers.

A warning letter is about marketing claims, not proof a company is fake. For more, see is SkinnyRx legit and is Hers weight loss legit.

Safety note for any GLP-1: do not use one if you or a family member has had medullary thyroid cancer (MTC), or if you have Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2). That warning is on the FDA labels for brand-name GLP-1s. A licensed clinician decides if any GLP-1 is right for you.

When SkinnyRx is the better pick

Choose SkinnyRx if price in the first months matters most and you're comfortable with compounded medicine.

• You want semaglutide or tirzepatide and can't fit a $298-a-month brand-name bill.
• You'd like a tablet option and know compounded tablets are not FDA-approved.
• You want a full refund if you change your mind before a clinician reviews you.
• You don't live in Alabama, Louisiana or Mississippi.

Here's the reader SkinnyRx fits: a cash payer with no GLP-1 coverage, a firm monthly budget, and a willingness to read the FDA letter and check the pharmacy label on the first box.

When a brand-name program is the better pick

Choose a brand-name program if you want FDA-approved Wegovy, Zepbound or Foundayo. Hers is one option. Ro is another, and on November 7, 2026 it listed the same starting cash prices: the Wegovy pill and Foundayo pill at $149 a month and the Wegovy pen at $199 a month.

Where Ro differs from Hers:

• Membership: Ro charges $39 the first month (refunded if you're not eligible), then $74 to $149 a month. On Ro's 12-month plan, a Wegovy pill works out to about $223 a month by our math, vs $298 at Hers.
• Insurance: Ro checks coverage for the Wegovy pen, Zepbound pen and Ozempic, and handles prior authorization. Hers doesn't bill insurance.
• Product: Ro sells only FDA-approved GLP-1s.

Want more side-by-sides? See SkinnyRx vs TrimRx, Foundayo vs Wegovy pill and our best GLP-1 online programs.

How we'd score them

We use the same weights on every provider. See how we rank.

FAQ

Is SkinnyRx or Hers cheaper?

For compounded medicine, SkinnyRx is cheaper, from $99 for the first month. Hers' weight-loss page didn't list compounded options on November 7, 2026. For a brand-name Wegovy pill, Hers costs about $188 in month one and $298 a month after that, by our math. Ask SkinnyRx whether its "from $248/month" includes the medicine.

Does Hers sell compounded semaglutide?

Hers' weight-loss page listed only brand-name drugs, such as Wegovy, Zepbound and Foundayo, when we checked on November 7, 2026. FDA's September 2025 warning letter to Hims & Hers was about earlier compounded semaglutide marketing.

Does SkinnyRx or Hers take insurance?

Neither one. Both are cash-pay and don't bill commercial insurance, Medicare or Medicaid. SkinnyRx accepts HSA and FSA cards. Hers suggests paying by card and submitting for reimbursement.

Is SkinnyRx FDA-approved?

SkinnyRx is a telehealth company, not a drug. Its compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide are not FDA-approved. The Wegovy and Foundayo pills it offers are FDA-approved brand-name drugs.

Which has a better refund policy?

SkinnyRx gives a full refund if you cancel before a clinician finishes reviewing your prescription, and it has a 90-day money-back guarantee with strict conditions. Hers says the first-month membership fee is non-refundable.

Can I switch from Hers to SkinnyRx?

Yes, but you'd be switching from a brand-name drug to a compounded one, unless you pick SkinnyRx's Wegovy or Foundayo pill. Talk to the prescribing clinician about dosing before you switch.

Claim check summary

Sources

All checked November 7, 2026.

• SkinnyRx: homepage price cards
• SkinnyRx: FAQ
• SkinnyRx: Wegovy pill page
• SkinnyRx: Terms and Conditions (last updated Sept 22, 2026)
• Hers: weight loss
• Hers: terms and conditions (last updated Oct 20, 2026)
• FDA: warning letter to Lean Rx, Inc. dba SkinnyRx (Feb 20, 2026)
• FDA: warning letter to Hims & Hers Health, Inc. dba Hers (Sept 9, 2025)
• FDA: Form 483, CD Pharmacy LLC dba Red Rock Pharmacy (July 31, 2026)
• Ro: weight loss pricing
• Ro: weight loss insurance
• FDA: concerns with unapproved GLP-1 drugs used for weight loss
• Wegovy prescribing information
• Zepbound prescribing information

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