For Hers VS. EESI Semaglutide for Weight Loss Review, Which is more Cost Effective?
Compound Semaglutide for Weight Loss
What’s the difference between Semaglutide and then the name branded versions Wegovy or Ozempic? It's truly just that. The branded versions come from big pharmaceutical companies like Novo Nordisk whereas the unbranded versions of Semaglutide come from a Compounding Pharmacies at a much more affordable price.
Medical Insurance does not cover compounded Semaglutide, the non-branded versions. If you are looking to use your insurance to cover the cost of name-brand products like Ozempic and Wegovy, this article may not give you the details and information you are looking for.
This blog post is comparing the process and costs of two companies that both offer compounded Semaglutide, rather than the name brand versions.
What is a Compounding Pharmacy?
Compounding pharmacies are regulated through a combination of federal and state oversight, although the specifics can vary depending on the jurisdiction. The FDA provides oversight at the federal level, especially for outsourcing facilities, while state boards of pharmacy handle day-to-day regulation and enforcement for traditional compounding pharmacies. This dual system helps ensure that compounded medications are safe and effective while accommodating the specific needs of individual patients.
In 2021 the FDA approved the use of GLP-1 drugs also known as Semaglutide and Tirzepitide for weight loss. Then in January of 2024, the FDA stated that there was a shortage of GLP-1 drugs. It was at that time that FDA gave compounding pharmacies an emergency exception to begin producing Semaglutide to help with the shortage.
EESI and hers, how they work
For both hers and EESI, the process to get started is very, very similar. You create an account, you choose the plan/package you want to purchase and then you complete the Medical in-take form with info like your medical history, your current health condition and weight loss goals.
At this point, some providers provide 1:1 telehealth appointments via Zoom or some other telemedicine platform while others do all communication and provide answers via a texting platform, like their patient portal.
Hers offers all their communication and on-going support via their patient portal using text messaging. Whereas, EESI, will schedule a live 1:1 telehealth appointment as a video call where you can meet the doctor who is putting your weight loss plan together and ask questions around the products being prescribed to you. Personally, I prefer the 1:1 Video Call which feels more personal and tailored to my health care needs and goals.
EESI vs hers Month-to-Month Cost
The norm, when you start Semaglutide is that your first month dosage will be lower than months, two, three and beyond. So be prepared to know that the longer you remain on Semaglutide, it will increase in price each month.
Both of these providers offer a Month-to-Month plans.
hers Month-to-Month $ 399.00/month
EESI Month-to-Month $ 249.95/month
If you are one who doesn't know for certain that Semaglutide will work for you or you are not in a position to make a long-term commitment on a larger order, this may be the best option for you? In the case of both of these providers, you can cancel at anytime if you do so before the next month's order is shipped.
EESI vs HERS Semaglutide Package Price
Package Pricing will typically allow for your dosage to increase each month, meaning they know you'll need more product or additional vials to fulfill your prescription requirements.
If you are like me and you know you want to go all-in and that Semaglutide is something that you are willing to and want to invest into for your future health, looking at package pricing for both of these providers will be more cost effective. Each offers multiple packages. I used the three-month package in the comparison below.
For hers 3-Month package pricing: $897.00 Single Payment
EESI 3-Month package pricing: $749.85 Single Payment
Does EESI or hers charge an initial consultation fee or require a monthly subscription to get started?
No.
Will hers or EESI help me navigate my insurance?
No, in both cases, these providers don't offer assistance to help you determine if your insurance will help off-set some or most of the cost.
hers and EESI, What we like and what could be better?
1. Both companies are LegitScript Certified, meaning they have been certified by an outside organization on their verification of facilitating transactions for pharmacies. It also means that they have been approved for card-not-present transactions over the internet.
2. EESI, this provider offers 1:1 telehealth White-Glove care, whereas with hers, all care is offered via text and email.
3. Price Transparency - hers has their pricing buried pretty deep, I had to really dig to find the package and month-to-month pricing. If we as consumers are paying out of pocket, I don't understand why they make it so hard to find the pricing we are looking for. Versus with EESI, they make it very clear on their website the dosage size and price for each dose.
EESI VS hers, which one is more cost-effective?
Clearly, EESI Semaglutide is the winner in this match-up. Whether you are dipping your toe in the water and starting with the month-to-month option or if you diving right in with a three-month package. Either way, EESI is more affordable.
