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

By Iacob Pastina, Independent Researcher & Publisher

Reviewed & updated September 15, 2026 · Cites primary sources (FDA, NEJM, CMS) · Not medical advice

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

Short answer: PeterMD scores higher on our rubric, 7.3/10 against 3.8/10. Full reasoning, pricing and the cases where the other one wins are below.

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PeterMD beats Hume Care overall, scoring 7.3/10 vs 3.8/10. Published pricing is not a like-for-like monthly comparison: Hume Care is from $199/mo; PeterMD is from $149/mo. Choose Hume Care for readers comparing a self-pay glp-1 program with connected app and body-composition tracking. Choose PeterMD for budget-conscious users looking for the lowest monthly glp-1 cost.

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

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

Hume Care

#35 of 36

3.8/10

Hume Care is a prescribing-access program operated by Hume Health Care LLC, distinct from Hume’s device-only products. Its GLP-1Rx page advertises $199 monthly with medication if prescribed and care. The terms identify an independent clinical network and link to MDIntegrations. Specific pharmacy, dose-level prices and consistent clinical-leadership details remain unverified.

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Higher Rated

PeterMD

#14 of 36

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	Hume Care	PeterMD
Our Score	3.8/10	7.3/10
Headline Price	from $199/mo	from $149/mo
Medication Type	Compounded	Compounded
Insurance Accepted	Self-pay only under the current terms; not a Medicare or insurance coverage route.	No
Best For	Readers comparing a self-pay GLP-1 program with connected app and body-composition tracking	Budget-conscious users looking for the lowest monthly GLP-1 cost
Watch out for	No verified dispensing pharmacy in the sources reviewed	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.
Ranking	#35	#14
Get started	Visit Hume Care	Visit PeterMD

Pros & Cons Compared

Hume Care

Pros

+Published $199 monthly GLP-1Rx offer with care and medication if prescribed
+Connected app for logging and program support
+Independent clinical network and legal entity identified in terms

Cons

−No verified dispensing pharmacy in the sources reviewed
−Oral formulation and dose-specific prices are not sufficiently clear to compare
−Clinical-leadership details differ across public pages
−Independent treatment outcomes and customer-review totals have not been established

PeterMD

Pros

+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
+PeterMD advertises more than 400,000 patients served and a 4.9 out of 5 rating from over 20,000 reviews
+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

−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.
−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

PeterMD edges out Hume Care with a score of 7.3/10 vs 3.8/10. Published pricing is not a like-for-like monthly comparison: Hume Care is from $199/mo; PeterMD is from $149/mo.

Cheapest complete recurring price in our index

Eden Health GLP-1

$99/mo month-to-month, from $34 on a plan · 6.9/10 · Both

Both Hume Care and PeterMD start above the cheapest complete recurring program we track. Across all 36 providers in our index, the lowest price with affirmative medication, consultation, and shipping inclusion is Eden Health GLP-1 at $99/mo, price checked August 28, 2026. It scores 6.9/10 and is not the highest-scored provider in our full rankings, so this is a cost floor rather than a recommendation. Worth knowing before you decide.