BlueChew vs Happy Head
Happy Head is cheaper to start ($18 vs $20 per month, lowest published plans). Happy Head scores higher overall (8.8 vs 8.2).
By Julian Caraulani · prices checked
Quick verdict
Our pick between the two: Happy Head
Happy Head scores 8.8/10 against 8.2 for BlueChew, ahead on price transparency, clinical care and reputation. BlueChew can still be the better fit: it is best for men who specifically want a dissolve-under-the-tongue tablet or a daily chewable and accept a compounded, non-FDA-approved product.
Side by side
| BlueChew | Happy Head | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | $20/mo (monthly subscription) | $18/mo ($108 every 6 months) |
| Our score | 8.2/10 | 8.8/10 |
| Treatments | Erectile dysfunction (ED) | Hair loss |
| Medication in price | Included | Included |
| Drugs dispensed | Compounded | FDA-approved + compounded |
| Labs | Not stated | Not stated |
| Membership | None found | None found |
| Insurance | Not stated | Not stated |
| States | 49 states (not ND), per its own site (2026-10-31) | Not published |
| Cancellation | Cancel or put on hold at least 24 hours before renewal; no returns on prescription treatments | Pause, skip or cancel any time; standard (higher) pricing applies if a subscription is cancelled, paused or interrupted |
| FDA warning letters | Letter on record | None found (October 31, 2026) |
| Trustpilot | 4.1/5 (3,277 reviews) | 4.4/5 (1,885 reviews) |
| Best for | Men who specifically want a dissolve-under-the-tongue tablet or a daily chewable and accept a compounded, non-FDA-approved product. | Men who want hair loss care from a dermatologist and will prepay six months for the lowest monthly price. |
| Prices checked | 2026-10-31 | 2026-10-31 |
BlueChew: a closer look
Compounded sildenafil, tadalafil and vardenafil sublingual tablets and a daily chewable by subscription, from $20 a month. The FDA has sent BlueChew a warning letter: FDA sent Dermacare LLC (BlueChew) a warning letter on September 9, 2025 objecting to claims that its compounded sildenafil and tadalafil are the 'same active' as Viagra and Cialis.
In its favour
- Low entry price with the consult included
- Per-tablet prices published
- Names its compounding pharmacies
To weigh
- Every product is compounded, not FDA-approved
- FDA warning letter in September 2025 over 'same active as Viagra/Cialis' claims
- Tablet count for the entry plan not stated
Happy Head: a closer look
Dermatologist-led hair loss care: oral finasteride from $18 a month on a 6-month supply. We searched the FDA warning-letter database on October 31, 2026 and found no letter naming Happy Head.
In its favour
- Oral finasteride from $18 a month with a dermatologist consult
- Supply length and total shown with every price
- FDA-approved finasteride and dutasteride tablets
To weigh
- Best prices need a 6-month prepayment
- Compounded topicals are the headline products
- No state list published
Which should you choose?
Choose BlueChew
Best for men who specifically want a dissolve-under-the-tongue tablet or a daily chewable and accept a compounded, non-FDA-approved product. Its lowest all-in plan is $20/mo (monthly subscription).
Check BlueChew's priceChoose Happy Head
Best for men who want hair loss care from a dermatologist and will prepay six months for the lowest monthly price. Its lowest all-in plan is $18/mo ($108 every 6 months).
Check Happy Head's priceBlueChew vs Happy Head: questions people ask
Is BlueChew or Happy Head cheaper?
Happy Head starts lower at $18 per month versus $20 at BlueChew, comparing each program's lowest all-in plan.
Which is better, BlueChew or Happy Head?
On our published score BlueChew rates 8.2 and Happy Head rates 8.8. BlueChew is best for men who specifically want a dissolve-under-the-tongue tablet or a daily chewable and accept a compounded, non-FDA-approved product; Happy Head is best for men who want hair loss care from a dermatologist and will prepay six months for the lowest monthly price.
Do BlueChew and Happy Head offer the same treatments?
BlueChew: Erectile dysfunction (ED). Happy Head: Hair loss.
Does either include the medication in the price?
BlueChew: included. Happy Head: included.
Men's Health Watchdog is for information only and is not medical advice. Sildenafil, tadalafil, finasteride, oral minoxidil and testosterone are prescription drugs (testosterone is a federally controlled substance); talk to a licensed clinician about whether one is right for you and at what dose. Partner links may earn us a commission; our score never depends on it. Compare other programs.