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Comparison · updated October 16, 2026
Hume Care vs PeterMD: Costs, care and treatment fit
Hume Care and PeterMD differ in what you pay, which medicines they list and their insurance terms. Compounded medicines are not FDA-approved.
$447 total for 10 to 12 weeks · checked Sep 3
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Which should you choose, Hume Care or PeterMD?
Short answer: Hume Care and PeterMD differ in what you pay, which medicines they list and their insurance terms, so the plans below decide it.
Hume Care is best for
Readers comparing a self-pay GLP-1 program with connected app and body-composition tracking.
PeterMD is best for
Budget-conscious users looking for the lowest monthly GLP-1 cost.
The available assessments do not establish a score winner, so choose by the medicine, total cost and care you need.
By Iacob Pastina, Independent Researcher & Publisher
Reviewed & updated · Cites primary sources (FDA, NEJM, CMS) · Not medical advice
Hume Care vs PeterMD side by side
| Hume Care | PeterMD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $199/moGLP-1Rx semaglutide offer, billed monthly; prescription-specific extras may apply | from $149/mo |
| Medicine | BothCompounded only | |
| Needle-free option | BothNot listed | |
| Insurance | Self-pay only under the current terms; not a Medicare or insurance coverage route | No insurance listed |
| Consultation | Included in the integrated membership under the terms | Included |
| Shipping | Delivery is advertised as included; confirm for the selected prescription | Included |
| Where it ships | Excludes Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi under Hume Care's published coverage policy | All states except AL, ID, AK and HI on the GLP1 plus B12 program and AL and ID on the tirzepatide page, while the intake form asks instead about Alabama, Arkansas, Idaho and Hawaii, so verify your state at signup |
| BBB rating | Not tracked | A+ (accredited since August 10, 2026) |
| Our score | 5.6/10 Mixed | 6.5/10 Fair |
| Assessment limits | Checked Sep 15, 2026; some details not published. | Checked Oct 16, 2026; few independent reviews yet. |
What Hume Care and PeterMD plans cost
Hume Care
- Compounded semaglutide GLP-1Rx microdose program$199The GLP-1Rx page advertises $199 billed monthly with medication if prescribed and care. Confirm dose, pharmacy and any extras; not a verified all-dose or tirzepatide price.
How Hume Care bills
The GLP-1Rx page advertises $199/month, billed monthly, with care and medication if prescribed. Terms allow medication, dose, formulation or fulfillment extras, so confirm the full bill for your prescription.
We checked Hume Care's prices on October 8, 2026.
PeterMD
Two compounded programs at two prices: GLP1 plus B12 from $149/mo, and tirzepatide plus B12 at $209/mo for any dose, with the page stating the price does not rise as your dose increases.
- GLP1 + B12, Level 1$149Advertised at $149/Month and $447 total for an estimated 10 to 12 week supply, described on the product page as designed for first-time users
- GLP1 + B12, Level 2$139Advertised at $139/Month and $834 total for an estimated 8 to 12 week supply, described on the product page as for current or returning users
- Tirzepatide + B12, month one$109The tirzepatide plus B12 program page advertises $209/mo with $100 off your first month, so month one works out at $109
All 5 PeterMD plans
- Tirzepatide + B12, ongoing$209One price for any dose on the tirzepatide plus B12 program page, which states the price stays the same as your dose increases
- Tirzepatide, quarterly plan$249The tirzepatide page quotes $149 to start and $249 per month after that, billed quarterly at 60mg
How PeterMD bills
The GLP1 plus B12 product page prices Level 1 at "$149/Month" and "$447 Total" for an estimated 10 to 12 week supply, and Level 2 at "$139/Month" and "$834 Total" for current or returning users. The separate tirzepatide plus B12 program advertises $209/mo for any dose with $100 off month one, and the tirzepatide page quotes $149 to start and $249 per month after that, billed quarterly at 60mg (verified 2026-09-03)
We checked PeterMD's prices on September 3, 2026.
What to watch for with Hume Care and PeterMD
Hume Care
- No verified dispensing pharmacy in the sources reviewed
- Terms permit prescription-specific extras; ask for dose-level totals and oral formulation details
Hume Care's strengths, cautions and terms
Strengths
- Consultations are included in the integrated membership under the published terms
- Native Hume Health iOS app with published Care medication and symptom logging
- MDI Medical Group PC and a state-specific practitioner directory are publicly identified
More to watch for
- Responsible clinical leadership and credentials have not been independently verified
- Independent treatment outcomes and customer-review totals have not been established
- Medicines listed
- Semaglutide (compounded injection)
- Tirzepatide (compounded injection)
- Insurance
- Self-pay only under the current terms; not a Medicare or insurance coverage route.
- Consultation
- Included in the integrated membership under the terms. The conditional guarantee excludes a nonrefundable share of the consultation fee, whose amount is not published; this does not establish a separate surcharge.
- Shipping
- Delivery is advertised as included; confirm for the selected prescription
- Prescribers
- MDI Medical Group PC, the independent clinical network named in Hume's directory. Published practitioner names and license numbers cover Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Vermont; current registry standing was not independently verified.
- States
- Excludes Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi under Hume Care's published coverage policy (checked October 8, 2026). Confirm your state's service and treatment eligibility before enrolling.
- Cancellation
- Cancel through the account or support at least 48 hours before renewal. No prorated refund for unused prepaid time. The 90-day guarantee has eligibility and participation conditions and excludes the consultation-fee allocation; it is not an unconditional refund.
PeterMD
- The excluded states differ by page: the GLP1 plus B12 program lists AL, ID, AK and HI, the tirzepatide page lists only AL and ID, and the intake form asks about Alabama, Arkansas, Idaho and Hawaii. Confirm your own state during signup before planning around PeterMD.
- BBB opened PeterMD's file on July 28, 2026 and lists 22 complaints in the last three years, 12 of them in the last 12 months (checked October 16, 2026). Read them before you pay; a BBB grade measures complaint handling, not the quality of medical care.
PeterMD's strengths, cautions and terms
Strengths
- The tirzepatide plus B12 program is one price for any dose, $209/mo, and the page says it does not go up as you titrate
- B12 is listed as an added ingredient in the GLP1 + B12 program
- Video consultations with physicians included, real face-to-face medical oversight
More to watch for
- 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.
- Medicines listed
- Semaglutide + B12 (compounded, sold as the GLP1 + B12 program)
- Tirzepatide + B12 (compounded)
- Insurance
- No insurance support listed
- Consultation
- Included
- Shipping
- Included
- States
- All states except AL, ID, AK and HI on the GLP1 plus B12 program and AL and ID on the tirzepatide page, while the intake form asks instead about Alabama, Arkansas, Idaho and Hawaii, so verify your state at signup (checked 2026-09-03)
- Cancellation
- All sales are final once medication is received, with replacements only for damaged items reported within 24 hours, and auto-renewals must be cancelled by email at least 48 hours before the renewal date
Compounded medicines are not FDA-approved, and the FDA does not review them for safety, effectiveness or quality before they are sold. Read the FDA's explanation of the risks.
Hume Care vs PeterMD: common questions
Is Hume Care or PeterMD cheaper?
At least one headline price is a starting, introductory, prepaid or partial figure, so neither is simply cheaper.
- Hume Care$199/moGLP-1Rx semaglutide offer, billed monthly; prescription-specific extras may apply
- PeterMDfrom $149/mostarting price
Which is better, Hume Care or PeterMD?
Neither wins outright on our scores, so the better one is the one that fits your medicine, budget and care needs.
Do Hume Care and PeterMD offer brand-name medication?
Hume Care and PeterMD both list compounded medication.
Compounded medications are not FDA-approved. Your prescriber decides which medicine suits you.
Do Hume Care and PeterMD take insurance?
Coverage depends on your plan and prescription, so read each provider's insurance terms.
Confirm coverage for your exact plan and prescription before you pay.
Where these facts come from
Hume Care:prices checked October 8, 2026.Read our Hume Care review
PeterMD:prices checked September 3, 2026, score evidence assessed October 16, 2026.Read our PeterMD review
We score on a published methodology, and partnership never changes a score or a fact here.
What should you compare next?
- Check your GLP-1 insurance pathLook up plan-specific coverage questions before treating a cash price or an insurance route as your final out-of-pocket cost.
- Compare complete recurring program costsSee which prices include medication, clinical care and shipping, and which headline amounts require another fee or commitment.
- Compare semaglutide providers and pricesMove from this head-to-head to the broader semaglutide market without confusing compounded products with FDA-approved brands.
Both Hume Care and PeterMD start above the cheapest complete recurring program we track. Across all 38 providers in our index, the lowest price that includes the medicine, consultation and shipping is Eden Health GLP-1 at $99/mo, checked August 28, 2026. This is a price fact, not a treatment recommendation. Compare every program by its complete price
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