MangoRx vs PeterMD: Which GLP-1 Provider Is Better?

By Iacob Pastina, Independent Researcher & Publisher

Reviewed & updated September 3, 2026 · Cites primary sources (FDA, NEJM, CMS) · Not medical advice

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Short answer: MangoRx scores higher on our rubric, 7.5/10 against 7.3/10. Full reasoning, pricing and the cases where the other one wins are below.

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MangoRx beats PeterMD overall, scoring 7.5/10 vs 7.3/10. Published pricing is not a like-for-like monthly comparison: MangoRx is from $299/mo; PeterMD is from $149/mo. Choose MangoRx for needle-phobic users who want oral-only glp-1 tablets from a publicly traded company. Choose PeterMD for budget-conscious users looking for the lowest monthly glp-1 cost.

A side-by-side look at MangoRx 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

MangoRx

#12 of 34

7.5/10

Men's telehealth platform built around erectile function, testosterone and hair treatments, with one compounded GLP-1 tablet, Slim, as its entire weight loss line.

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PeterMD

#14 of 34

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	MangoRx	PeterMD
Why each one	Oral dissolving tablets exclusively (zero injections) from a publicly traded company (NASDAQ: MGRX) with SEC-level financial transparency.	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.
Our Score	7.5/10	7.3/10
Headline Price	from $299/mo	from $149/mo
Medication Type	Compounded	Compounded
Insurance Accepted	No	No
Best For	Needle-phobic users who want oral-only GLP-1 tablets from a publicly traded company	Budget-conscious users looking for the lowest monthly GLP-1 cost
Watch out for	Oral semaglutide at $299/mo runs 2-3x injectable alternatives ($99-149/mo). The premium only makes sense if needles are a hard no for you.	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	#12	#14
Get started	Visit MangoRx	Visit PeterMD

Pros & Cons Compared

MangoRx

Pros

+Oral dissolving tablets exclusively, zero injections for any GLP-1 option
+Publicly traded on NASDAQ (MGRX), SEC-required financial transparency that private competitors can't match
+Semaglutide tablet includes Vitamin B6 to help reduce nausea during treatment
+Intake is 100% online with no insurance needed, and the provider visit costs nothing when it ends in a prescription

Cons

−Oral semaglutide at $299/mo runs 2-3x injectable alternatives ($99-149/mo). The premium only makes sense if needles are a hard no for you.
−Early-stage public company with limited revenue; the same SEC filings that provide transparency also show the financial uncertainty reflected in the stock.
−Oral tablets are the only format, with no injectable option if you want higher bioavailability. If you may switch to injections later, pick a platform that carries both.

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

MangoRx edges out PeterMD with a score of 7.5/10 vs 7.3/10. Published pricing is not a like-for-like monthly comparison: MangoRx is from $299/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 MangoRx and PeterMD start above the cheapest complete recurring program we track. Across all 34 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.