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Looking for a Hims and Hers alternative?
A factual look at how shrinkMD compares to Hims and Hers mental health, and who each one suits.
Medically reviewed by Shariq Refai, MD, MBA, FAPA, board certified psychiatrist · Last reviewed June 28, 2026 · Editorial policy
Hims and Hers offer subscription mental health prescriptions for common conditions. shrinkMD is a physician led psychiatry practice with full evaluations and the same clinician over time. Here's a neutral comparison.
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Hims and Hers and shrinkMD, side by side
| Hims and Hers | shrinkMD | |
|---|---|---|
| Insurance | Does not accept insurance; subscription model. | Cash pay only. We don't bill insurance; a superbill is available on request for possible out-of-network reimbursement. |
| Pricing | Around $49 per month membership; medications from about $85 per month. | From $295 initial, $110 to $215 follow-ups, optional $49 per month membership. |
| Controlled substances | Does not prescribe controlled substances. | Never. No stimulants, benzodiazepines, or other controlled substances. |
| Scope | Non controlled prescriptions; live psychiatry isn't offered in every state. | Comprehensive psychiatric evaluation and ongoing medication management. |
| Who you see | Affiliated prescribers. | Board certified psychiatrist or psychiatric nurse practitioner. |
Is shrinkMD a fit?
Who shrinkMD is, and isn't, for
A good fit if: you want a full psychiatric evaluation, a physician led plan, and the same clinician over time, paid cash with clear pricing.
Not the right fit if: you want the lowest cost refill of a single medication. Neither service prescribes controlled substances.
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shrinkMD is physician led, cash pay online psychiatry for adults, with no controlled substances and the same clinician over time. See if it's the right fit, then join the waitlist for your state.
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