health

February 9, 2026

GLP-1 Envy Was Just the Beginning

A Super Bowl ad by Hims & Hers sells the idea that everyone should want to be billionaire-healthy.

GLP-1 Envy Was Just the Beginning

TL;DR

  • A Hims & Hers Super Bowl ad suggests that everyone can access the same advanced healthcare as the wealthy.
  • The ad highlights the disparity between elite, proactive healthcare and a broken, reactive system for the majority.
  • Telehealth platforms like Hims & Hers facilitate access to prescription drugs, sometimes offering cheaper, compounded versions of name-brand medications.
  • Concerns exist regarding the safety and efficacy of compounded drugs, with the FDA investigating Hims & Hers for selling compounded GLP-1 pills.
  • The ad appeals to Americans' frustration with healthcare costs and their fascination with billionaire wellness trends.

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