Hers vs Circle Medical

Compare pricing, features, and medications to find the best GLP-1 provider for your weight loss journey

These two prices are not directly comparable

  • Circle Medical: the $35 figure is a per-visit consultation fee, not a month of treatment - the medication is billed separately.

Hers vs Circle Medical: Overview

Choosing between Hers and Circle Medical for GLP-1 weight loss medication? Both are highly-rated providers, but they differ in pricing, medication options, and service features.

Hers offers both semaglutide and tirzepatide at $298/month with a rating of 8/10. Circle Medical also provides both semaglutide and tirzepatide at $35/month with a 8.7/10 rating.

The price difference of $263/month is significant - Circle Medical is the more budget-friendly option, while Hers positions itself as a premium service.

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At a glance

Price Difference
$263/mo
Rating Difference
0.7
Winner
Circle Medical
Best For
Budget

Hers

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Rating
8/10
Monthly Price
$298
Medications
semaglutidetirzepatide

Pros

  • Everything Hers dispenses is a brand-name, FDA-approved medication. No compounded semaglutide or tirzepatide is sold here, so you get the exact product studied in the trials
  • The branded range is the widest we have seen: Wegovy Pill and Pen, Zepbound Vial and KwikPen, Ozempic Pill and injection, Mounjaro and Foundayo Pill (checked July 28, 2026)
  • The Wegovy Pill starts at $149/month for medication - genuinely competitive for an FDA-approved oral GLP-1, and a real option if you will not inject
  • The cardiovascular claim for Wegovy is correctly qualified to its approved population: adults with heart disease plus obesity or overweight, alongside a reduced-calorie diet and increased activity
  • It states plainly that Ozempic and Mounjaro are FDA-approved for type 2 diabetes and are available only to patients meeting clinical eligibility criteria, rather than blurring the off-label distinction
  • Testimonials carry an honest disclaimer that customers may have been compensated and results were not independently verified
  • Membership includes nutrition and exercise guidance, a dedicated care team and on-demand support, not just a prescription
  • Named in-house clinicians, a published phone number and address, and iOS and Android apps

Cons

  • The advertised prices are for medication only. An active Hers Weight Loss Membership is mandatory - $39 for the first month, then auto-renewing at $149/month - and is billed separately. The realistic entry cost is therefore about $298/month, not the $149 on the tile
  • The membership terms state it 'does not include or guarantee a prescription'. You can pay the fee and not be prescribed anything, and medication is not available without it
  • The membership auto-renews from $39 to $149 after the first month, so the introductory figure is a seventh of the ongoing rate
  • Branded Mounjaro and Zepbound are listed at $1,899/month, which is close to full list price and far beyond what most people will pay out of pocket
  • A Trustpilot average of 3.3 across roughly 9,000 reviews is the weakest independent score of any major provider we cover, despite the FDA-approved lineup
  • A 'Microdosing Plan' is offered for the Wegovy Pill. Microdosing is not an evidence-based protocol - the trials behind these drugs used full therapeutic doses
  • The '32 lbs' figure shown beside the Wegovy Pill is asterisked to trial data for the branded drug, not to outcomes among Hers members
  • GLP-1 medications are not suitable for anyone with a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma or MEN 2, or during pregnancy. Pancreatitis and gallbladder disease are recognised risks
Choose Hers

Circle Medical

View full Circle Medical review →
Rating
8.7/10Better
Monthly Price
$35Cheaper
Medications
semaglutidetirzepatideoral semaglutide

Pros

  • It bills your insurance instead of asking you to forget insurance exists. Circle Medical states it is in-network with most commercial plans
  • Publishes a real out-of-pocket figure rather than a marketing one: patients with accepted insurance paid an average of $35 per appointment over the previous six months
  • FDA-approved medication only - Wegovy, Zepbound and non-GLP-1 options such as Contrave when appropriate. No compounded product
  • No membership and no hidden fees, which is rare among insurance-accepting telehealth services
  • This is a full primary-care practice, so weight management sits inside ongoing medical care rather than being a standalone drug subscription
  • Clear, conventional eligibility criteria published up front: BMI 27+ with a weight-related condition such as high blood pressure, diabetes or sleep apnea, or BMI 30+ without one
  • A mobile app with regular provider check-ins
  • Honest about supply and coverage: the site warns these treatments have significant stock issues and are not always covered
  • Insurance verification is built into the booking flow, so you find out where you stand before the appointment

Cons

  • Your cost is whatever your plan says it is. $35 is an average, not a price - deductibles and exclusions can leave you paying far more
  • The medication itself is a separate cost from the visit, and coverage for weight-loss drugs is the single most commonly denied benefit in this category
  • You must live in the state you are treated in and have your primary pharmacy in that same state, which rules out anyone splitting time between states
  • The full list of available states is not published - you have to start booking an appointment to see it
  • You may be booked with any available provider (MD, DO, PA-C or NP) rather than choosing one
  • If your insurance denies weight-loss coverage, there is no cash-pay compounded fallback here
Choose Circle Medical

Feature-by-feature comparison

FeatureHersCircle Medical
Monthly Price$298$35
Rating8/108.7/10
Medicationssemaglutide, tirzepatidesemaglutide, tirzepatide, oral semaglutide
Insurance AcceptedNoYes
Support HoursOn-demand support included with membership; hours not publishedNot published
Live ChatAvailableNo
Free ShippingYesNo
Shipping SpeedShipped after clinician review; included in the programmePrescriptions go to your own pharmacy rather than shipping from the provider
Mobile AppAvailableAvailable
Dedicated CoachIncludedNot included
Follow-up FrequencyOngoing access to a dedicated care team included with membershipRegular provider check-ins to monitor progress
Money-back GuaranteeNone published; the membership fee does not guarantee a prescriptionNone published
Cancellation PolicyMembership auto-renews monthly at $149 after a $39 first month and must be cancelled to stop billingAppointment-based care - there is no subscription to cancel

Which should you choose?

Choose Hers if you:

  • Want personalized coaching support included
  • Value: everything hers dispenses is a brand-name, fda-approved medication. no compounded semaglutide or tirzepatide is sold here, so you get the exact product studied in the trials

Choose Circle Medical if you:

  • Want to save $263/month with a more affordable option
  • Prefer a higher-rated service (8.7/10 vs 8/10)
  • Want more medication options to choose from
  • Need insurance coverage for your treatment
  • Value: it bills your insurance instead of asking you to forget insurance exists. circle medical states it is in-network with most commercial plans

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Circle Medical

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Our recommendation

Circle Medical comes out ahead with a higher rating of 8.7/10. It also provides multiple medication options including both semaglutide and tirzepatide.
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