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Hers vs. Mochi for Weight Loss 2025: How Do They Compare?

Craig Primack MD

Reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA

Written by Vanessa Gibbs

Published 01/30/2025

Hers and Mochi Health are two telehealth companies that offer weight loss medication and additional support to help you hit your health and weight goals.

Below, we’ll dive into everything you need to know about the two companies to help you decide which one is best for you.

A quick disclaimer before we start: This article is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice or endorsement of one brand over another.

Want all the facts upfront? You got ‘em. Here’s a side-by-side comparison chart for Hers versus Mochi.

Hers
Mochi
Weight loss medications offered
GLP-1 injections: Ozempic®, Wegovy®, compounded semaglutide Oral weight loss medications: naltrexone, metformin, topiramate, bupropion. Anti-nausea medication: ondansetron.
GLP-1 injections: Ozempic, Wegovy, compounded semaglutide, Mounjaro®, Zepbound®, compounded tirzepatide, Victoza®, Saxenda®. Oral weight loss medications: naltrexone, topiramate, bupropion, Rybelsus®, orlistat.
Other weight loss services offered
Nutrition advice, recipes, fitness content, tracking tools, protein bars and shakes, unlimited access to healthcare providers, personalized dosing schedule.
Ability to book lab tests, tracking tools, personalized advice from a dietitian, ongoing messaging for support.
How to get treatment
100 percent online. Phone and video calls not usually required.
100 percent online via video calls.
Cost
GLP-1 injections start from $165/month (for 12-month plan paid upfront). Oral medications start from $69/month. Price includes meds, support, app access, etc. HSA- and FSA-eligible, depending on plan.
Cost for Mochi memberships varies. Default membership plan $79 for one-month subscription. GLP-1 injections start from $99/month. Other medication costs vary.
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Rx weight loss your way

Let’s start with medications. With both Hers and Mochi, you can connect with healthcare providers online and get prescription weight loss medications, if suitable for you.

Here’s what the companies offer and a little about the medications themselves.

Hers

Hers offers both weight loss injections and weight loss pills. 

Hers Weight Loss Injections

GLP-1 injections available through Hers include: 

  • Ozempic. You’ve probably heard of Ozempic. It’s approved by the FDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration) as a type 2 diabetes medication, but it’s often prescribed off-label for weight loss. It works by reducing appetite and cravings and increasing feelings of fullness. This weekly injection has the active ingredient semaglutide.

  • Wegovy. Wegovy is also a weekly injection with the active ingredient semaglutide, but it comes in a higher dose than Ozempic. It works the same way. The difference is that it’s FDA-approved for people with a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or more or 27 or more with a weight-related condition like type 2 diabetes or dyslipidemia (i.e., high cholesterol).

  • Compounded semaglutide. Compounded semaglutide contains the same active ingredient as Ozempic and Wegovy, but it’s not FDA-approved. It can be more affordable and available than brand-name drugs. 

Since compounded medications aren’t FDA-approved, you need to make sure you’re getting them from trusted sources. 

Hers uses U.S.-based, FDA-registered 503B compounding pharmacies and sources ingredients for its compounded semaglutide from FDA-regulated manufacturers. Each batch of medication is quality-tested. You can get certificates of analysis (CoA) to check this on the Hers app.

Hers Weight Loss Pills 

Weight loss pills available through Hers include:

  • Naltrexone. Naltrexone is an active ingredient in Contrave®, a pill FDA-approved for weight loss. When combined with bupropion, it works by suppressing appetite and increasing how much energy the body uses.

  • Bupropion. Bupropion is the other active ingredient in Contrave and the generic version of Wellbutrin®. This antidepressant can be prescribed off-label with other medications to promote weight loss.

  • Metformin. Metformin is another drug FDA-approved for diabetes but sometimes prescribed off-label for weight loss. It’s a daily pill that can reduce appetite.

  • Topiramate. Topiramate is sold under the brand name Topamax®. It’s an antiepileptic medication sometimes prescribed off-label for weight loss. It can suppress appetite and alter reward pathways in the brain to reduce binge eating.

Hers offers custom oral weight loss kits that combine the above medications in a formulation that suits your body and needs. If suitable, your prescriber may also include vitamin B12 in your medication kit to support weight loss and optimum health.

Customized Dosing Plans 

Hers offers custom dosing plans with compounded semaglutide. Your prescriber will work with you — after going over your medical history and goals — to find a dosing schedule that works best for your body.

For instance, you might start on a low dose that gradually increases or a higher dose that increases more quickly. Your dosing plan can change, too, if needed.

Side Effect Management

Nausea is a common side effect of injectable weight loss medications. If suitable, you can get prescription anti-nausea medication to take as needed — ondansetron (generic Zofran®) — as part of your plan at no extra cost.

Mochi 

Mochi offers weight loss injections and pills.

Injections include Ozempic, Wegovy, and compounded semaglutide, along with:

  • Mounjaro. Mounjaro is another diabetes drug prescribed off-label for weight loss. It’s a weekly injection with the active ingredient tirzepatide. This medication can suppress appetite and increase fullness levels.

  • Zepbound. Zepbound is also a weekly injection with the active ingredient tirzepatide. The only difference is it’s FDA-approved for weight loss in those with a BMI of 30 or more or 27 or more with a weight-related condition like cardiovascular disease, hypertension (high blood pressure), or type 2 diabetes.

  • Compounded tirzepatide. Compounded tirzepatide contains the same active ingredient as Mounjaro and Zepbound, but it’s not the same FDA-approved medication. It’s also a weekly injection for weight loss.

  • Victoza. Victoza is yet another diabetes drug that’s — you guessed it — prescribed off-label for weight loss. It’s a daily injection with the active ingredient liraglutide.

  • Saxenda. Saxenda is also a daily injection with the active ingredient liraglutide. It’s FDA-approved for weight loss in those with a BMI of 30 or more or 27 or higher with a weight-related condition.

Weight loss pills available through Mochi include naltrexone, topiramate, and bupropion, along with:

  • Rybelsus. Rybelsus is a daily semaglutide pill FDA-approved for diabetes. But works in the same way as many drugs for weight loss — suppressing appetite and increasing feelings of fullness. 

  • Orlistat. Orlistat, or the brand-name version Xenical®, is approved as an obesity treatment. It works by stopping the body from absorbing fats from food. This can lead to a calorie deficit (when you consume fewer calories than your body burns).

FYI: Mochi’s Pediatric program is available for people under 18 who have a BMI greater than the 95th percentile. If eligible, teens can access weight loss medication and support through this program.

Weight loss meds are just one part of the equation. For the best results — and to help you maintain your weight long-term — you’ll want to make some lifestyle changes, like tweaking your nutrition and moving your body more.

Some telehealth companies offer support to help you make those changes. Here’s how Hers and Mochi compare.

Hers

If you get weight loss treatment through Hers, you’ll get a personalized weight loss plan from a healthcare provider and prescription medication. You’ll also get access to the Hers app.

The mobile app includes:

  • Meal plans and recipes

  • Nutrition advice tailored to your eating profile (i.e., whether you eat emotionally or mindlessly)

  • Trackers to hit your goals with protein, steps, water, sleep, and overall weight loss

  • Behavior change tools to build healthy habits

  • Educational content about nutrition, exercise, sleep, mental health, etc.

  • Unlimited 24/7 messaging with your healthcare provider

You can also purchase meal replacement bars and shakes through the app. These bars and shakes are designed for people taking GLP-1 medications and contain protein, vitamins, and minerals.

This can help you hold onto muscle as you lose fat, feel fuller for longer, and stay well-nourished while your appetite is suppressed.

Mochi 

With Mochi, there are different plans available with varying levels of care. At the time of writing, you can get:

  • Health + Medication Plan. This includes medication, video check-ups, and options to book labs, genetic tests, and sleep apnea assessments. 

  • Nutrition Only Plan. You’ll get video calls with a registered dietitian for personalized nutrition advice.

  • Wellness Plus Plan. With eligible insurance (which isn’t very common), you’ll get medication, video check-ups, options to book tests, a custom diet plan, and other services covered by insurance.

  • Wellness Plus Nutrition Plan. With eligible insurance (again, not very common), you’ll get medication, video calls with a dietitian, and personalized diet support and planning.

Mochi has a web-browser app where you can request lab tests and medication refills, message a care team, and track your weight, mood, and medication. There’s also a mobile app to request refills, schedule appointments, and message a care team.

Rx Available

Weight loss treatment that puts you first

Both Hers and Mochi offer access to weight loss treatments online. Here’s what the process looks like for each company.

Hers Weight Loss Process 

Here’s how Hers weight loss program works

  1. Online assessment. You’ll start with a short online assessment to answer a few questions about your weight, goals, lifestyle, and medical history.

  2. Healthcare provider evaluation. A licensed provider will go over your answers and let you know if weight loss drugs could work for you. There’s typically no need for a call or video consultation, though some states might require it.

  3. Prescription and treatment plan. If you qualify, your provider will write you a prescription, and you’ll get a personalized weight loss treatment plan.

  4. Medication shipped to your door. Medication is shipped to your door in discreet, temperature-controlled packaging. You’ll get all the instructions and injection supplies (if applicable) you need to get started. You’ll also get immediate access to the Hers app for guidance and support.

  5. Ongoing care. You’ll have regular check-ins and 24/7 ongoing access to healthcare providers. Message them through the Hers app with questions about your medication, concerns about side effects, or treatment tweaks if you need them.

Mochi Weight Loss Process

With Mochi, you’ll share information about your medical history, weight, and lifestyle in intake forms. You’ll then have a video call with a healthcare provider to go over your answers and create a custom treatment plan. 

If suitable, a healthcare provider will write you a prescription for weight loss medication. Compounded medications are delivered to your door, and you can pick up brand-name drugs from your local pharmacy.

After that, you’ll have regular video check-ins with providers.

Hers and Mochi differ in cost. Here’s what to expect.

Hers

Hers custom oral medication kits start from $69 a month.

Hers GLP-1 injections start from $165 a month.

To access the lowest price on Hers compounded semaglutide, you can sign up for a 12-month plan and pay upfront.

Subscription lengths include:

  • One month

  • Three months

  • Six months

  • 12 months

You don’t need insurance to access Hers weight loss treatments.

If you have a health savings account (HSA) or flexible spending account (FSA), you can use these pre-tax dollars to pay for Hers weight loss treatments. Both Hers oral weight loss kits and injectable GLP-1s are HSA- and FSA-eligible, depending on which plan you go for. You can save around 30 percent this way.

The cost of Hers treatment includes:

  • The initial consultation

  • Shipping

  • Any tweaks you need to your medication dose

  • Ongoing 24/7 access to healthcare providers

  • The Hers app, including habit trackers, videos, and recipes

  • Prescription anti-nausea medication (if suitable for you)

There’s no additional membership fee for Hers.

Mochi

You’ll need to pay for a Mochi membership in addition to the cost of medication.

The cost of Mochi memberships varies depending on which plan you go for and how long you subscribe.

For example, the Mochi Health + Medication plan is:

  • $79 for one month

  • $199 for three months

  • $399 for six months

  • $799 for 12 months

For medication, compounded semaglutide through Mochi is $99 per month. Compounded tirzepatide costs $199 a month. The price is the same for every dose. Brand-name drugs vary in price.

You can use your HSA or FSA account to pay for a Mochi membership.

You don’t need insurance to access weight loss treatment through Mochi. But if you have it, the platform offers support for navigating insurance coverage.

The price includes shipping and video calls with providers.

Weight loss is, of course, highly individual. But here are some reported results from the two telehealth companies.

Hers 

A Hers survey found that women taking compounded semaglutide lost an average of nine pounds during their first month of treatment.*

*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 first check-in approximately four weeks later. Stopping weight loss treatment has been shown to result in weight regain.

Mochi

On the Mochi website, it states that customers lose an average of about 15 percent of their initial body weight. It’s unclear which medication they’re taking or how long it takes to see these results.

Here’s how the telemedicine companies compare on shipping.

Hers

Hers offers free two-day shipping, although delivery times can vary by state. You’ll get your medication in discreet and temperature-controlled packaging to ensure it arrives stable.

Mochi 

Mochi offers free shipping. Medication is delivered in discreet, temperature-controlled packaging.

Weight Loss Treatments

Weight loss, unlocked

If you’re looking to start a weight loss journey, Hers and Mochi are two companies that can connect you with healthcare providers online to access weight loss medication, if suitable for you.

Here’s a final rundown of how the companies stack up against each other:

  • Medications available. Both Hers and Mochi offer access to GLP-1 injections and weight loss pills. Mochi has a few more options. Hers offers prescription anti-nausea medication and custom oral weight loss kits.

  • Other weight loss services. The Hers app has trackers, recipes, educational content, nutrition advice, and access to protein shakes and bars for those on GLP-1s. Mochi connects you with a registered dietitian for nutrition advice, offers additional lab tests, and has some tracking tools.

  • The process. With Hers, you’ll complete an online assessment and a healthcare provider will go over your answers — no phone or video call is typically needed. If eligible, you’ll get a prescription, and medication is delivered to your door. You’ll have ongoing access to providers for questions and advice. With Mochi, you fill out forms and then a healthcare provider goes over your answers on a video call. If eligible, you’ll get a prescription, and medication is delivered to your door, then ongoing video check-ins with a provider.

  • Cost. With Hers, GLP-1 injections start from $165 a month, and custom oral weight loss kits start from $69 a month. With Mochi, you need to pay for a membership as well as medication. Mochi costs vary, but a one-month membership to the default plan is $79, and GLP-1 injections start from $99 a month. Both Hers and Mochi weight loss treatments are eligible for HSA and FSA reimbursement.

There you have it — everything you need to know about Hers versus Mochi for weight loss. We hope this makes your decision-making process a little easier.

Want to learn more about your options through Hers? Take our free online assessment to find out which medications could work for you.

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