Lemonaid Health vs PeterMD: Which GLP-1 Provider Is Better?

By Iacob Pastina, Independent Researcher & Publisher

Reviewed & updated August 14, 2026 · Cites primary sources (FDA, NEJM, CMS) · Not medical advice

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Short answer: PeterMD scores higher on our rubric, 7.3/10 against 7.2/10. Full reasoning, pricing and the cases where the other one wins are below.

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PeterMD beats Lemonaid Health overall, scoring 7.3/10 vs 7.2/10. Published pricing is not a like-for-like monthly comparison: Lemonaid Health is published $129/mo; total not verified; PeterMD is from $165/mo. Choose Lemonaid Health for users who want a flexible membership with broad medication options, $49/mo platform fee + compounded ($199), microdose ($199), or brand-name zepbound via lillydirect ($299-449). Choose PeterMD for budget-conscious users looking for the lowest monthly glp-1 cost.

A side-by-side look at Lemonaid Health 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

Lemonaid Health

#37 of 54

7.2/10

Established telehealth platform (acquired by 23andMe) restructured in 2026: $49/mo Weight Loss Membership + medication billed separately. Menu now includes compounded sema and tirz, compounded microdoses ($199), and brand-name Zepbound via LillyDirect ($299-449).

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Higher Rated

PeterMD

#28 of 54

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	Lemonaid Health	PeterMD
Why each one	One of the oldest and most established telehealth brands in the GLP-1 space, over a decade of operation and physician-only prescribing standards that exceed most competitors.	Flat $165/mo pricing at all doses with semaglutide + B12 formulation (B12 helps reduce nausea), backed by 100,000+ patients and 14,000+ Trustpilot reviews.
Our Score	7.2/10	7.3/10
Headline Price	published $129/mo; total not verified	from $165/mo
Medication Type	Both	Compounded
Insurance Accepted	No	No
Best For	Users who want a flexible membership with broad medication options, $49/mo platform fee + compounded ($199), microdose ($199), or brand-name Zepbound via LillyDirect ($299-449)	Budget-conscious users looking for the lowest monthly GLP-1 cost
Watch out for	Membership and medication billed separately, the $49/mo number is just the membership, not all-in	Available in 42 states, not all 50 (8 states are excluded). Check your state during signup before planning around PeterMD.
Ranking	#37	#28
Get started	Visit Lemonaid Health	Visit PeterMD

Pros & Cons Compared

Lemonaid Health

Pros

+2026 restructure, $49/mo Weight Loss Membership (replaces the old $25/visit model)
+6-month plan discount, compounded tirzepatide drops to $229/mo on a 6-month commitment
+Wide medication menu: compounded sema, compounded tirz, compounded microdoses ($199), brand-name Zepbound via LillyDirect ($299-449), and metformin
+Established since 2013 with physician-only prescribing and rigorous intake

Cons

−Membership and medication billed separately, the $49/mo number is just the membership, not all-in
−Brand-name Wegovy ($1,599) and Ozempic ($1,199) cash prices are high, read as access, not value
−Best compounded pricing requires a 6-month commitment
−The 23andMe acquisition created some uncertainty about the platform's long-term focus

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

PeterMD edges out Lemonaid Health with a score of 7.3/10 vs 7.2/10. Published pricing is not a like-for-like monthly comparison: Lemonaid Health is published $129/mo; total not verified; PeterMD is from $165/mo. Lemonaid Health offers both brand-name and compounded medications, giving you more flexibility.