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Hims & Hers vs Washington Center for Weight Management and Research

Same category. Different operational transparency.

Hims & Hers
Telehealth Platform
87/ 100
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Washington Center for Weight Management and Research
Clinic / Medical Practice
76/ 100
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SignalHims & HersWashington Center for Weight Management and Research
Pharmacy Disclosure
Do they name their pharmacy partner?
✕No pharmacy partner named
✕No pharmacy partner named
Physician Oversight
Are prescribing clinicians named?
✕No clinician disclosure
✓Named clinical leadership
Pricing Transparency
Is pricing shown before signup?
✓Public pricing (from $149/mo)
✕Pricing not disclosed
Federal Enforcement History
Any FDA, DEA, or OIG actions?
✓No federal actions found
✓No federal actions found
State Availability
How widely is care available?
✓Available in all 50 states
•2 states
Membership Model
Is a paid membership required?
✓No membership required
✓No membership required
Data & Privacy
Any reported HIPAA breaches?
✓No breaches on record
✓No breaches on record
Higher Vial Score
Hims & Hers
Leads on pricing and state availability.
Lower Vial Score
Washington Center for Weight Management and Research
Gaps in pharmacy disclosure and pricing.
Updated July 15, 2026
Scores based on operational, compliance, and transparency signals tracked by Vial.
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Biggest Differences

  1. Physician disclosure
    Washington Center for Weight Management and Research publishes named clinical leadership you can research before signing up; Hims & Hers describes its clinical team in aggregate without identifying specific physicians.
  2. LegitScript certification
    Hims & Hers holds LegitScript certification (the credential required to advertise on Google and Meta); Washington Center for Weight Management and Research does not.
  3. Vial Score gap (11 points)
    Hims & Hers scores 87/100 to Washington Center for Weight Management and Research's 76/100, a 11-point spread driven by the differences below.
Vial Analysis

Our Assessment

What separates the two on the public record.

  • Vial Score
    Hims & Hers scores 87, Washington Center for Weight Management and Research scores 76.
  • LegitScript
    Hims & Hers holds LegitScript certification; Washington Center for Weight Management and Research does not.
  • Provider type
    Hims & Hers is a telehealth platform; Washington Center for Weight Management and Research is a clinic / medical practice.
  • States served
    Hims & Hers serves all 50 states; Washington Center for Weight Management and Research serves 2 states.

Comparison reflects publicly disclosed federal and state records only. Vial does not audit clinical quality or patient outcomes.

Provider A

Hims & Hers

DeliveryTelehealth Only
Pricingfrom $149/mo
HQCA
Services: Hair Loss, Sexual Health, GLP-1 +6
Provider B

Washington Center for Weight Management and Research

DeliveryHybrid
HQArlington, VA
Services: Weight Loss, GLP-1

Comparison based on public federal and state records including NPI Registry, FDA enforcement database, and PCAB accreditation directory. Updated weekly. Not a medical endorsement.

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