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Come across Hers™ and Found™ for weight loss, but not sure which is best? You’re in the right place.
We’ll go over everything you need to know to compare Hers versus Found weight loss programs. Both Hers and Found can support people trying to lose weight, but they offer access to different medications and services — and they have different prices and subscription plans.
A quick disclaimer before we begin: This article is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice or endorsement of one brand over another.
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All the info out there can get a little overwhelming. Here’s a side-by-side comparison of Hers versus Found for weight loss.
Weight loss medications are changing the game for people with overweight and obesity. There are many different types, including weight loss pills and GLP-1 injections.Â
Some are FDA-approved for weight loss, while others are prescribed off-label at the discretion of a licensed healthcare provider. Off-label use is when a medication is prescribed to treat a condition that it hasn’t been FDA-approved to treat.Â
Through Hers and Found, you can access weight loss medications — if a provider determines they’re suitable for you — without having to visit a doctor in person.
Here are the prescription medications available through each platform:
Hers offers access to injectable and oral weight loss medications.Â
The GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) receptor agonist drugs available through the Hers platform include:
Ozempic. Ozempic may be a household name, but it isn’t actually approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for weight loss. It’s FDA-approved to treat type 2 diabetes and prescribed off-label for weight loss. This weekly injection can reduce appetite and quiet food cravings while increasing feelings of fullness.Â
Wegovy. Wegovy is another weekly injection that contains the same active ingredient as Ozempic (semaglutide). It comes in a higher maximum dose and is FDA-approved for people with a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or more or 27 or more with a weight-related health condition, like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or heart disease.
Compounded semaglutide. Compounded semaglutide contains the same active ingredient as Ozempic and Wegovy, but it’s not FDA-approved like the brand name versions. It’s also a weekly injection, but it typically comes in a vial rather than a prefilled injection pen.
The FDA does not review compounded semaglutide for safety, efficacy, or quality.Â
Hers partners with U.S.-based, FDA-regulated 503B compounding pharmacies using ingredients from FDA-regulated manufacturers. Each batch of Hers compounded semaglutide is quality-tested, and certificates of analysis are available on the app.Â
Hers also offers access to weight loss pills, including:Â
Metformin. Metformin is FDA-approved to treat type 2 diabetes. It’s sometimes prescribed off-label for weight loss. It’s a daily pill that helps suppress appetite.Â
Naltrexone. Naltrexone is one of the active ingredients in the FDA-approved drug Contrave®. Contrave works by reducing appetite and increasing the body's energy use, meaning more calories burned.
Topiramate. Topiramate is an antiseizure drug that’s prescribed off-label for weight loss. It suppresses appetite and can change reward pathways in the brain to reduce binge eating.
Bupropion. This antidepressant can be prescribed off-label in combination with other medications to help support weight loss. Bupropion is also an active ingredient in Contrave.Â
Hers offers access to customized oral weight loss kits that combine the above medications — and sometimes vitamin B12 — in a way that suits your body, health needs, and goals.
Both injections and pills can be effective for weight loss. Your health status, medical history, and preferences (like if you just can’t with needles) will help your provider determine which treatment is best for you, if any.Â
Qualifying Hers customers prescribed GLP-1s or oral weight loss medications are also eligible for prescription anti-nausea medication — at no additional cost. This unique offer from Hers is a boon for folks worried about side effects like nausea and vomiting.Â
If your provider prescribes ondansetron (Zofran®), you can take it as directed to treat nausea associated with weight loss drugs.
Through Hers, compounded semaglutide customers may also receive a personalized dosing plan.Â
Gastrointestinal upset is not uncommon when starting GLP-1 injections, so providers always start you on a low dose and slowly increase it over time. Unlike brand-name drugs, which come in pre-filled injection pens, doses of compounded semaglutide can be tailored just for you.
You can also message a provider at any time if you’d like to discuss changes to your dosing schedule. Â
Found offers injectable and oral weight loss medications.
The injections include Ozempic, Wegovy, and compounded semaglutide, as well as:
Mounjaro. FDA-approved for those with type 2 diabetes, Mounjaro is sometimes prescribed off-label for weight loss. It’s a once-weekly injection that works by reducing appetite and increasing fullness.
Zepbound. Zepbound has the same active ingredient as Mounjaro (tirzepatide) in the same dose. The difference? It’s FDA-approved for weight loss.
Trulicity. Trulicity is approved for type 2 diabetes and is sometimes prescribed off-label for weight loss. It contains the active ingredient dulaglutide, which works by suppressing appetite.
Victoza. Victoza is another diabetes drug sometimes used for weight loss. The active ingredient is liraglutide, which targets appetite and fullness. The key difference here is it’s a daily injection, rather than a weekly one.
Saxenda. Saxenda (liraglutide) is approved for weight loss and also comes in a daily injection.
For its compounded semaglutide, Found uses 503B compounding pharmacies. But certificates of analysis may not be available.Â
Found also offers oral weight loss drugs, including:
Metformin
Contrave
Topiramate
Rybelsus
Zonisamide
Rybelsus is FDA-approved for diabetes and sometimes used off-label for weight loss. It’s a daily semaglutide pill.
Zonisamide is sold under the brand name Zonisade® and is also a daily pill. It’s FDA-approved to help prevent seizures.Â
Medication is just one part of the weight loss puzzle. So, you want to get your meds from a company that offers plenty of support and guidance as you progress in your weight loss journey.Â
Both Hers and Found offer access to additional services that can help you lose weight and build healthy habits.
Here’s how they compare.
Hers weight loss programs come with access to the Hers app. The mobile app includes:
Educational content to help you make healthy lifestyle changes
Nutrition tips tailored to your eating style (like whether you eat on autopilot or in response to stress)
Healthy recipes and meal plans
Habit trackers to log protein, movement, hydration, sleep, and weight
Behavioral-change exercises
Unlimited secure messaging with healthcare providers
You can also buy doctor-approved meal replacement bars and shakes through Hers to support your weight loss. Protein bars and shakes from Hers are designed to support people taking weight loss medications.Â
They may help you:
Get more protein and essential nutrients
Feel full longer and avoid snacking due to increased fiber intake
Eat a consistent amount of calories each day
Maintain lean muscle mass by adding protein to your dietÂ
Fit healthy eating into your busy scheduleÂ
Found’s weight loss program also has tools and educational content to help with weight loss:
Habit trackers for food, movement, hydration, sleep, and overall progressÂ
Personalized nutrition and movement advice based on what’s causing weight gain
An online support communityÂ
Messaging with a health coach and an AI coach
The features can all be accessed on Found’s mobile app.
You can get obesity medicine online without needing to book an appointment with a doctor IRL. Here’s what the process looks like.
Here is a rundown of how Hers works:
Online assessment. To kick things off, you’ll take a free online weight loss assessment and fill in information about your weight, lifestyle, goals, and medical history.
Healthcare provider evaluation. A licensed provider will review your information to determine the best treatment option for you, if any. This happens 100 percent online. There’s typically no need for a video or phone consultation, but they are required in a few states.Â
Medication prescription and treatment plan. If you’re a good candidate, you’ll get a prescription for medication and a personalized weight loss plan.
Direct shipping. Medication is shipped to your door, along with supplies and instructions.Â
Unlimited ongoing provider access. You’ll get 24/7 unlimited access to healthcare providers via the Hers app. You can ask questions, discuss any side effects that crop up (like nausea or constipation), or get adjustments to your prescription if needed.
To get started with Found, you’ll fill out an online assessment, sharing information about your weight, lifestyle, goals, and any medical conditions you have.
A licensed provider will go over your answers and set up a consultation. They ask you to get lab work done at a local lab or submit the results of a recent blood test. If suitable, you’ll get a prescription and personalized plan.Â
To get medication through Found, you’ll need to sign up for a monthly membership. Membership gives you access to Found’s weight loss app. But GLP-1s and weight loss injections are not included in the price of your Found plan.Â
Medication is delivered to your home.
You’ll get up to four provider consultations in your first month of treatment and up to two consultations every month after that. You’ll have unlimited access to an online health coach and can message providers with any questions via the app.
Now for the burning question: How do the Hers and Found weight loss programs compare on price? We’ll break it down below.
You don’t need insurance to access Hers weight loss treatments. Hers pricing is simple and all-inclusive, which means no surprise fees added at the last minute.
Hers customized oral medication kits start from $69 a month.Â
Hers GLP-1 injections start from $165 a month.Â
But it’s important to note that getting the lowest price on compounded semaglutide through Hers means signing up for a 12-month plan and paying upfront.Â
Weight Loss by Hers also offers one-month, three-month, and six-month subscriptions.Â
If you have a health savings account (HSA) or flexible spending account (FSA), you can use the funds to cover some of your costs. (Please note that plans may vary). This could save you around 30 percent.Â
Your initial consultation
Compounded semaglutide (and injection supplies) or oral medication kits
Prescription anti-nausea medication (for those who qualify)
Free two-day shipping Â
Progress check-insÂ
Full access to the Hers app, including recipes, videos, and habit trackersÂ
Unlimited access to providers to ask questions or get dose adjustments
When you get medication through Hers, it’s delivered directly to your home in discrete, temperature-controlled packaging. Two-day shipping is available in many areas, but shipping times can vary.Â
Found typically requires a monthly membership fee ranging from $99 to $129 a month, depending on your subscription plan. Subscriptions do not include the cost of GLP-1 medications.Â
The most affordable GLP-1s available through Found cost an extra $189 a month. So you’re looking at upwards of $288 per month, all in.Â
Subscription plans include:
One monthÂ
Three months
Six months
If you want to cancel early, you’ll need to pay a cancellation fee. You may also need to get lab work done, which would cost extra.Â
Found accepts insurance, and the team helps you navigate the coverage process. If you do secure coverage for brand-name weight loss medications, your Found membership fee could cost as little as $17 a month.Â
Found has free shipping. It may take three to five days to get your medication.
A Hers survey found that women lose an average of nine pounds during their first month taking compounded semaglutide.*
*Based on self-reported data from approximately 2,100 Hers customers on a personalized treatment plan including compounded GLP-1 injections, along with a reduced calorie diet and exercise. Customers reported their weight at their initial medical consultation and their first check-in approximately 4 weeks later. Stopping weight loss treatment has been shown to result in weight regain.
According to a survey cited on their website, Found users lose an average of 12% of their body weight during their first year — but it’s unclear which medication they’re taking. Â
On the Better Business Bureau (BBB) website, Hims & Hers has an A+ rating and 3.8 stars out of five, based on almost 5,500 reviews.
On the same website, Found has an A+ rating and 3.56 stars out of five, based on roughly 25 reviews.
There are a lot of choices to make when you start a weight loss journey.Â
Here’s one final look at the differences between Found versus Hers for weight loss:Â
Medications available. Both Hers and Found offer access to prescription weight loss injections (including compounded semaglutide) and weight loss pills.Â
Other weight loss services. The Hers app has behavioral change tools, habit trackers, and healthy recipes. You can also purchase meal replacement bars and shakes. Found has habit trackers, an AI assistant, and an online community.
How they work. With both the Hers and Found platforms, you’ll start with an online assessment and share info about your weight, goals, and medical history. Through Hers, a licensed provider reviews your info to see if you qualify for medication. With Found, a provider will set up a consultation. Medications purchased through Hers and Found are shipped to your door, and both companies offer ongoing access to providers.
Cost. Hers offers all-inclusive pricing with no hidden fees. Oral weight loss kits start at $69 a month, and GLP-1 injections start at $165 a month (for a 12-month plan). Both are eligible for HSA and FSA reimbursement. Shipping, the Hers app, and unlimited provider access are included in the price.Â
Found charges a monthly membership fee in addition to the cost of compounded semaglutide. Membership starts at $99 a month, and compounded semaglutide starts at $189 a month. You might also need to pay for lab tests.
Want to find out more about whether Hers could be right for you? Take our free online weight loss assessment to learn more about your options.
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Dr. Mike Bohl is a licensed physician and the Director of Medical Content & Authority at Hims & Hers. Prior to joining Hims & Hers, Dr. Bohl worked in digital health at Ro, focusing on patient education, and as the Director of Scientific & Medical Content at a stealth biotech PBC, working on pharmaceutical drug development. He has also worked in medical journalism for The Dr. Oz Show (receiving recognition for contributions from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences when the show won Outstanding Informative Talk Show at the 2016–2017 Daytime Emmy® Awards) and at Sharecare, and he is a Medical Expert Board Member at Eat This, Not That!.
Dr. Bohl obtained his Bachelor of Arts and Doctor of Medicine from Brown University, his Master of Business Administration and Master of Science in Healthcare Leadership from Cornell University, his Master of Public Health from Columbia University, and his Master of Liberal Arts in Extension Studies—Journalism from Harvard University. Dr. Bohl trained in internal medicine with a focus on community health at NYU Langone Health.
Dr. Bohl is Certified in Public Health by the National Board of Public Health Examiners, Medical Writer Certified by the American Medical Writers Association, a certified Editor in the Life Sciences by the Board of Editors in the Life Sciences, a Certified Personal Trainer and Certified Nutrition Coach by the National Academy of Sports Medicine, and a Board Certified Medical Affairs Specialist by the Accreditation Council for Medical Affairs. He has graduate certificates in Digital Storytelling and Marketing Management & Digital Strategy from Harvard Extension School and certificates in Business Law and Corporate Governance from Cornell Law School.
In addition to his written work, Dr. Bohl has experience creating medical segments for radio and producing patient education videos. He has also spent time conducting orthopaedic and biomaterial research at Case Western Reserve University and University Hospitals of Cleveland and practicing clinically as a general practitioner on international medical aid projects with Medical Ministry International.
Dr. Bohl lives in Manhattan and enjoys biking, resistance training, sailing, scuba diving, skiing, tennis, and traveling. You can find Dr. Bohl on LinkedIn for more information.
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