Compare · GLP-1 Telehealth
Surfbound vs. Hims & Hers
Side-by-side comparison
| Feature | Surfbound Health | Hims & Hers |
|---|---|---|
| Medication availability | Compounded semaglutide + tirzepatide | Brand-name Wegovy (semaglutide) and Zepbound VIAL (tirzepatide) |
| Compounded vs FDA-approved | Compounded (not FDA-approved) | Brand-name only — FDA-approved (Wegovy, Zepbound) |
| Advertised cost | Semaglutide $169/month · Tirzepatide $219/month | Wegovy from $199; Zepbound VIAL from $299 — medication only |
| Renewal cost | Same flat price every month | Not verified (medication billed separately) |
| Membership | None | $39 first month, then $149/mo (billed separately from medication) |
| Provider fees | Included | Included in membership |
| Shipping | Included when prescribed | Not verified |
| Dose-price changes | No — same price at every dose | Not applicable — brand-name single-price medication |
| Commitment / prepayment | None — month-to-month | Not verified |
| Cancellation / refund | Month-to-month; published refund policy | Month-to-month membership; refund terms not clearly published |
| Insurance requirement | Not required (cash-pay) | Not required (cash-pay); may accept insurance for brand-name |
| Provider / pharmacy transparency | One all-inclusive price; no separate fees | Medication and membership billed as two separate charges |
Compounded semaglutide + tirzepatide
Brand-name Wegovy (semaglutide) and Zepbound VIAL (tirzepatide)
Compounded (not FDA-approved)
Brand-name only — FDA-approved (Wegovy, Zepbound)
Semaglutide $169/month · Tirzepatide $219/month
Wegovy from $199; Zepbound VIAL from $299 — medication only
Same flat price every month
Not verified (medication billed separately)
None
$39 first month, then $149/mo (billed separately from medication)
Included
Included in membership
Included when prescribed
Not verified
No — same price at every dose
Not applicable — brand-name single-price medication
None — month-to-month
Not verified
Month-to-month; published refund policy
Month-to-month membership; refund terms not clearly published
Not required (cash-pay)
Not required (cash-pay); may accept insurance for brand-name
One all-inclusive price; no separate fees
Medication and membership billed as two separate charges
Figures verified 2026-10-03 from first-party sources. Compounded medications are not FDA-approved. See the sources below for the full first-party pages.
Key differences
Where Surfbound differs
- Compounded medication at one flat, all-inclusive price
- No separate membership fee — medication and membership are not split into two bills
- Month-to-month billing with no prepayment commitment
- Provider review, medication, and shipping bundled into a single price
Why choose Surfbound?
Why we believe Surfbound is the better overall value
- Compounded access — Surfbound offers compounded semaglutide ($169/month) and tirzepatide ($219/month) at a flat cash-pay price, whereas Hims & Hers currently advertises brand-name Wegovy and Zepbound.
- No separate membership fee — Surfbound's price is all-inclusive; Hims & Hers bills a membership (reaching $149/mo) separately from medication.
- No prepayment requirement — Surfbound is month-to-month, so you are not locked into a prepay to reach the advertised rate.
- No intro-then-jump pattern — the price you see is the price you pay every month.
Choose Surfbound for personal attention from a small, family-run team, clear answers from signup through refills, and compounded GLP-1 medication at one flat all-inclusive cash-pay price with no separate membership fee.
Some services advertise a lower starting price. Price alone does not describe the treatment experience. Surfbound is designed for patients who value straightforward month-to-month pricing, provider-guided care, responsive support, and no membership or dose-upcharge surprises.
Compounded medications available through Surfbound are not FDA-approved and are not the same as FDA-approved brand-name drugs. A licensed provider must review your case before any prescription is issued, and prescriptions are not guaranteed. Not everyone qualifies. Surfbound may not always have the lowest advertised introductory price. We believe it offers exceptional overall value for patients who care about transparent pricing, ongoing provider-guided care, responsive support, and a simple month-to-month experience.
See if Surfbound is right for you
Complete a brief online intake and a licensed provider will review your profile to determine whether GLP-1 treatment is medically appropriate for you.
Start your provider reviewNo membership fee · No prepayment · Provider review required
Switching to Surfbound
Considering switching from Hims & Hers to Surfbound?
You can request current-dose continuity during intake. Our verified offer is compounded semaglutide injections at $169/month and compounded tirzepatide injections at $219/month, with no separate membership fee.
Our standard is simple: clear answers about your program, a direct way to reach our team, and help with switching and refill questions.
Your clinician — not our support team — makes all medical decisions.
Switching checklist
- 1Check your current provider's cancellation and refill terms before you cancel.
- 2Start your Surfbound signup. At the end, add your current medication and dose in the doctor notes, and say whether you want to keep your dose or discuss progressing.
- 3A licensed clinician reviews your request. Your prescription and any dose change are confirmed only after that review.
No separate membership fee · No prepayment · Provider review required
How to choose a provider
Surfbound is a transparent cash-pay compounded GLP-1 option: one flat all-inclusive monthly price with no membership fee, no dose-based upcharge, and provider review, medication, and shipping included when prescribed.
Approved-brand or insurance care may suit another provider. If you have insurance coverage, or prefer an FDA-approved brand-name medication (Wegovy, Zepbound), a provider that supports insurance billing or brand-name prescriptions may be a better fit for your situation.
No equivalence or outcome claims. Compounded medications are not FDA-approved and are not the same as FDA-approved brand-name drugs. We do not claim compounded medication is equivalent to, or produces the same outcomes as, brand-name treatment — a licensed provider determines what is medically appropriate for you.
Methodology
This comparison reflects advertised pricing verified from first-party sources — the hims.com weight-loss page (Hims only; Hers was not independently verified) and Surfbound’s pricing page — as of October 3, 2026. Hims advertises brand-name Wegovy and Zepbound (medication only) with a separate membership ($39 first month, then $149/month); figures that could not be confirmed are marked "Not verified" rather than estimated. Compounded medications are not FDA-approved. This page is educational and does not constitute medical advice.
Sources & last verified
Last verified: 2026-10-03
- Hims & Hers — Weight Loss
- Surfbound — Pricing
Surfbound pricing is pulled from its published pricing page. Competitor figures are dated advertised observations from first-party sources. Prices and terms can change, and dose, supply duration, fees, and eligibility determine actual cost.