Care Bare Rx vs PeterMD: Which GLP-1 Provider Is Better?

By Iacob Pastina, Independent Researcher

52 providers verified independently·Independent research·How we rank →

Care Bare Rx beats PeterMD overall, scoring 7.4/10 vs 7.3/10. PeterMD is more affordable at $165/mo vs $199/mo. Choose Care Bare Rx for users who prefer oral glp-1 pills and want a simple, no-appo. Choose PeterMD for budget-conscious users looking for the lowest monthly glp-1 .

A side-by-side look at Care Bare Rx and PeterMD to help you decide. We compare them on:

•Starting price per month
•Our overall score, out of 10
•Medication type, brand-name or compounded
•Whether they accept insurance
•Who each one is best for

Higher Rated

Care Bare Rx

#30 of 52

7.4/10

Simple GLP-1 provider offering oral pill options with a streamlined no-appointment-needed process.

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PeterMD

#32 of 52

7.3/10

One of the most affordable compounded GLP-1 options on the market, ideal for budget-conscious patients.

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Feature	Care Bare Rx	PeterMD
Our Score	7.4/10	7.3/10
Starting Price	$199/mo	$165/mo
Medication Type	Both	Compounded
Insurance Accepted	No	No
Best For	Users who prefer oral GLP-1 pills and want a simple, no-appointment process	Budget-conscious users looking for the lowest monthly GLP-1 cost
Ranking	#30	#32
Get started	Visit Care Bare Rx	Visit PeterMD

Pros & Cons Compared

Care Bare Rx

Pros

+Both oral pill AND injectable GLP-1 options at the same flat $199/mo rate, flexibility to switch formats
+Named physician leadership (Dr. Ana Lisa Carr MD, Dr. Kelly Tenbrink MD) adds accountability
+Same price at every dose with no hidden fees, simple, transparent billing
+Free shipping included on all orders

Cons

−Founding date, headquarters, and pharmacy partners are not published. Ask which pharmacy fills your prescription before you order.
−Independent reviews are still very limited, so satisfaction and reliability are hard to verify. The named physician leadership is the main trust signal to weigh.
−Cash-pay only: no insurance accepted, and HSA/FSA eligibility isn't disclosed. Budget the $199/mo as a full out-of-pocket cost.

PeterMD

Pros

+Flat $165/mo at all dose levels, price doesn't increase as you titrate up to maintenance doses
+100,000+ patient base with 4.9/5 Trustpilot rating from 14,000+ reviews, strong social proof
+Semaglutide + B12 formulation helps reduce nausea, the most common GLP-1 side effect
+Video consultations with physicians included, real face-to-face medical oversight

Cons

−Available in 42 states, not all 50 (8 states are excluded). Check your state during signup before planning around PeterMD.
−Not BBB accredited, and some documented complaints cite delayed medication fulfillment. Order refills ahead of your last dose rather than at the last minute.
−PeterMD began as a testosterone replacement therapy platform; GLP-1 is an expansion, not the original core. The included video consultations give you a direct read on the clinical team.

Our Verdict

Care Bare Rx edges out PeterMD with a score of 7.4/10 vs 7.3/10. If budget is your priority, PeterMD starts at $165/mo compared to Care Bare Rx's $199/mo. Care Bare Rx offers both brand-name and compounded medications, giving you more flexibility. Choose Care Bare Rx if you want: users who prefer oral glp-1 pills and want a simple, no-appointment process. Choose PeterMD if you want: budget-conscious users looking for the lowest monthly glp-1 cost.

Still undecided? Editor's Featured Pick

Yucca Health

$146/mo · 7.7/10 · Compounded

If neither Care Bare Rx nor PeterMD feels like the right fit, our featured pick across all 52 GLP-1 telehealth providers is Yucca Health. It is not the highest-scored provider in our full rankings. We feature it for its low-friction value: a flat $146/mo that stays the same at every dose.

Visit Yucca Health→Read our full Yucca Health review