Is Hims legit?
Checked · by Julian Caraulani
Quick answer
Hims is a real online program, and its public record includes an FDA warning letter you should read before you pay. The FDA has sent Hims a warning letter: FDA sent Hims & Hers a warning letter on September 9, 2025 about claims for compounded semaglutide (GLP-1 weight loss), not its ED or hair loss products. On Trustpilot it scores 2.9/5 from 9,684 reviews. Its lowest published all-in plan is $22 per month (Generic sildenafil (generic for Viagra), paid upfront in full; plan length not stated), read on its own site on October 31, 2026. Availability: All 50 states, per its own site (2026-10-31). Cancellation: Cancel at least 48 hours before the next order date; no refund guaranteed once the pharmacy processes an order.
- FDA warning letters
- Letter on record
- Trustpilot
- 2.9/5, 9,684 reviews
- Lowest all-in plan
- $22/mo, paid upfront in full; plan length not stated
- Medication
- FDA-approved + compounded
- States
- All 50 states, per its own site (2026-10-31)
- Our score
- 8.3/10, #5 of 20
Hims, from $22/mo
Medication included · Consultation: Included (no separate fee shown) · Cancellation: Cancel at least 48 hours before the next order date; no refund guaranteed once the pharmacy processes an order
Price checked Oct 31 · No email needed
The public record
The FDA has sent Hims a warning letter: FDA sent Hims & Hers a warning letter on September 9, 2025 about claims for compounded semaglutide (GLP-1 weight loss), not its ED or hair loss products.
A warning letter concerns how a product is marketed or made and is not a final agency action. Read it yourself before deciding. Read the letter on fda.gov →
- FDA warning letter on record
- Medication type stated: FDA-approved + compounded
- Publishes an all-in monthly price
- States its cancellation terms
- FTC lawsuit
- On July 29, 2026 the FTC, Utah and California (through Los Angeles County) sued Hims & Hers in federal court in Northern California. The complaint alleges health data was shared with advertising platforms and that billing and cancellation were not clearly disclosed. The case is pending; these are allegations, not findings.source, checked October 31, 2026
- LegitScript
- Its footer links to LegitScript's checker for hims.com ('Verify LegitScript Approval'), but we could not read a seal ID. Certification not independently confirmed.source, checked October 31, 2026
- Pharmacy
- Its terms name the dispensing pharmacies, including Apostrophe Pharmacy, XeCare and Curexa; compounded products include the Hard Mints, Hair Hybrids and topical sprays.source, checked October 31, 2026
Compounded medication is prepared by a pharmacy and is not FDA-approved as a finished product. As with any online program, confirm a licensed clinician reviews your intake and that the dispensing pharmacy is licensed.
What customers say
On Trustpilot, Hims scores 2.9/5 from 9,684 reviews.
Recurring complaints are the useful signal, more than the average. Where a theme is price, compare it with the dated prices below.
Read the reviews →What Hims charges
| Plan | Per month |
|---|---|
Generic sildenafil (generic for Viagra) checked 2026-10-31FDA-approved product Online visit, medication and free discreet shipping. Doses per month not stated. source, 2026-10-31 | $22 |
Generic sildenafil, per use checked 2026-10-31FDA-approved product source, 2026-10-31 | Not published $4 per use |
Generic tadalafil (generic for Cialis) checked 2026-10-31FDA-approved product Daily or as-needed split not shown source, 2026-10-31 | $24 |
Generic tadalafil, per use checked 2026-10-31FDA-approved product source, 2026-10-31 | Not published $6 per use |
Branded Viagra checked 2026-10-31FDA-approved product source, 2026-10-31 | $543 |
3-in-1 Hard Mints (compounded) checked 2026-10-31Compounded, not FDA-approved Ingredients not listed on the category page source, 2026-10-31 | $35 |
Sildenafil chews, Hard Mints (compounded) checked 2026-10-31Compounded, not FDA-approved source, 2026-10-31 | $39 |
Sex Rx + Climax Control (compounded) checked 2026-10-31Compounded, not FDA-approved Ingredients not captured source, 2026-10-31 | $39 |
Finasteride checked 2026-10-31FDA-approved product source, 2026-10-31 | $22 |
Minoxidil serum (over the counter) checked 2026-10-31FDA-approved product Topical minoxidil, no prescription needed source, 2026-10-31 | $15 |
Rx Hair Loss Spray (compounded topical finasteride + minoxidil) checked 2026-10-31Compounded, not FDA-approved source, 2026-10-31 | $35 |
Finasteride & Minoxidil + Supplement Blend Pill (compounded) checked 2026-10-31Compounded, not FDA-approved source, 2026-10-31 | $35 |
Compounded testosterone cypionate injection, plus membership checked 2026-10-31Compounded, not FDA-approved Medication only. The membership covers provider check-ins and two qualifying lab tests a year. Hims says testosterone is not available in all 50 states and publishes no list. source, 2026-10-31 | $79 plus add-ons |
Generic testosterone cypionate injection, plus membership checked 2026-10-31FDA-approved product FDA-approved generic. Medication only. source, 2026-10-31 | $159 plus add-ons |
Kyzatrex oral testosterone, plus membership checked 2026-10-31FDA-approved product FDA-approved brand capsule (the page marks it FDA approved). Medication only. source, 2026-10-31 | $179 plus add-ons |
Enclomiphene + tadalafil (Testosterone Rx+), plus membership checked 2026-10-31Enclomiphene with tadalafil (an ED drug) and supplements in one product. Whether it is compounded is not stated on the card. source, 2026-10-31 | $49 plus add-ons |
- Medication in price
- Included
- Consultation
- Included (no separate fee shown)
- Membership
- None shown on the ED, hair loss or PE pages; testosterone plans need a $49 membership at checkout, billing period not given
- Labs
- Not stated on their site
- Insurance
- No insurance required
- Cancellation
- Cancel at least 48 hours before the next order date; no refund guaranteed once the pharmacy processes an order
The trade-offs
In its favour
- FDA-approved generics for ED and hair loss from about $22 a month
- Free discreet shipping and no separate visit fee
- Names its dispensing pharmacies
To weigh
- Headline prices are paid upfront, plan length not shown
- Many featured products are compounded, not FDA-approved
- Pending FTC lawsuit over billing, cancellation and health data (allegations)
Is Hims the cheapest?
Erectile dysfunction (ED): #4 of 8 on price, at $22/mo.
Lower: Strut Health $16/mo, GoodRx Care $18/mo, BlueChew $20/mo.
Hair loss: #8 of 10 on price, at $22/mo.
Lower: Keeps $14/mo, Ro $16/mo, GoodRx Care $16/mo.
Premature ejaculation (PE): #2 of 3 on price, at $39/mo.
Lower: Ro $24/mo.
Price is one of five criteria in our score. Every program's price · ranked on price, care and safety.
- FDA-approved and compounded
- No FDA warning letter found
- No state list published
Higher-scored programs we also track
Scored on the same five criteria as Hims (8.3/10). See the full ranking.
What we could not verify
- States where testosterone is sold (Hims says not all 50)
- How often the $49 testosterone membership is billed
- Plan lengths behind 'paid upfront in full'
- Per-dose prices by strength
- Ingredients of the 3-in-1 products
Ready to check Hims yourself?
From $22/month (paid upfront in full; plan length not stated). A clinician decides whether treatment is right for you.
Visit HimsCommon questions
Is Hims legit?
Hims is a real online program, and its public record includes an FDA warning letter you should read before you pay. The FDA has sent Hims a warning letter: FDA sent Hims & Hers a warning letter on September 9, 2025 about claims for compounded semaglutide (GLP-1 weight loss), not its ED or hair loss products. On Trustpilot it scores 2.9/5 from 9,684 reviews. Its lowest published all-in plan is $22 per month (Generic sildenafil (generic for Viagra), paid upfront in full; plan length not stated), read on its own site on October 31, 2026. Availability: All 50 states, per its own site (2026-10-31). Cancellation: Cancel at least 48 hours before the next order date; no refund guaranteed once the pharmacy processes an order.
Is Hims a scam?
The FDA has sent Hims a warning letter: FDA sent Hims & Hers a warning letter on September 9, 2025 about claims for compounded semaglutide (GLP-1 weight loss), not its ED or hair loss products. Hims publishes its prices and its cancellation terms on its own site, and a licensed clinician decides whether to prescribe. Our score for it is 8.3/10 on the same five criteria we use for every program.
How much does Hims really cost?
From $22 per month (Generic sildenafil (generic for Viagra), paid upfront in full; plan length not stated). Membership: None shown on the ED, hair loss or PE pages; testosterone plans need a $49 membership at checkout, billing period not given. Consultation: Included (no separate fee shown).
Is the medication included in Hims's price?
Yes, the headline price includes the medication.
Does Hims use FDA-approved or compounded medication?
FDA-approved + compounded. Compounded drugs are prepared by a pharmacy and are not FDA-approved as finished products.
Can I cancel Hims?
Cancel at least 48 hours before the next order date; no refund guaranteed once the pharmacy processes an order.
How did Men's Health Watchdog check Hims?
We read its own pricing pages and date every price, search the FDA warning-letter database with a control term that must return results, and record its public review score where one exists. Commission plays no part in its score.
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Sources
- Hims pricing page (checked October 31, 2026)
- Hims pricing page (checked October 31, 2026)
- Hims pricing page (checked October 31, 2026)
- Hims pricing page (checked October 31, 2026)
- FDA warning letter
- Hims on Trustpilot
- FTC lawsuit (checked October 31, 2026)
- LegitScript (checked October 31, 2026)
- Pharmacy (checked October 31, 2026)