PeterMD vs Sesame Care: 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: Sesame Care scores higher on our rubric, 7.9/10 against 7.3/10. Full reasoning, pricing and the cases where the other one wins are below.

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Sesame Care beats PeterMD overall, scoring 7.9/10 vs 7.3/10. Published pricing is not a like-for-like monthly comparison: PeterMD is from $165/mo; Sesame Care is published $99/mo; total not verified. Choose PeterMD for budget-conscious users looking for the lowest monthly glp-1 cost. Choose Sesame Care for users who want cheap fda-approved brand-name glp-1 access ($149-349/mo wegovy and zepbound via success by sesame), or insured patients who just need a prescriber.

A side-by-side look at PeterMD and Sesame Care 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

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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Higher Rated

Sesame Care

#5 of 54

7.9/10

Telehealth marketplace offering both a low-cost consultation model ($25/visit) and the new Success by Sesame membership program ($59/mo on 3/6/12-month plans), which coordinates access to FDA-approved brand-name GLP-1 medications including Foundayo (orforglipron), Wegovy pen and pill, and Zepbound. Medication is billed separately.

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Feature	PeterMD	Sesame Care
Why each one	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.	The broadest FDA-approved brand-name GLP-1 menu among low-cost telehealth options, Wegovy pen and pill, Zepbound, Ozempic, Mounjaro, Rybelsus, and Foundayo, coordinated through the new Success by Sesame membership at $59/mo plus medication.
Our Score	7.3/10	7.9/10
Headline Price	from $165/mo	published $99/mo; total not verified
Medication Type	Compounded	Both
Insurance Accepted	No	Yes
Best For	Budget-conscious users looking for the lowest monthly GLP-1 cost	Users who want cheap FDA-approved brand-name GLP-1 access ($149-349/mo Wegovy and Zepbound via Success by Sesame), or insured patients who just need a prescriber
Watch out for	Available in 42 states, not all 50 (8 states are excluded). Check your state during signup before planning around PeterMD.	Two distinct products (pay-per-visit vs the Success membership) sit side by side, so decide which you're buying before checkout
Ranking	#28	#5
Get started	Visit PeterMD	Visit Sesame Care

Pros & Cons Compared

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.

Sesame Care

Pros

+Success by Sesame program launched 2026, $59/mo on a 3/6/12-month plan, includes labs, unlimited messaging, and provider choice; medication is separate
+Brand-name cash pricing is competitive, Wegovy pen $199 intro / $349 ongoing, Zepbound vial $299, Wegovy pill $149
+Foundayo (Lilly's FDA-approved oral GLP-1) available as of April 2026 at $149/mo
+Original pay-per-visit model still available at $25/consultation for users who just need a prescriber

Cons

−Two distinct products (pay-per-visit vs the Success membership) sit side by side, so decide which you're buying before checkout
−The $59/mo Success by Sesame rate requires a 3-month minimum commitment; month-to-month is available at $99/mo if you don't want to commit
−Compounded meds are de-emphasized in the current marketing, the platform now leads with FDA-approved brand-name paths
−A marketplace rather than a concierge, expect less hand-holding than dedicated subscription platforms

Our Verdict

Sesame Care edges out PeterMD with a score of 7.9/10 vs 7.3/10. Published pricing is not a like-for-like monthly comparison: PeterMD is from $165/mo; Sesame Care is published $99/mo; total not verified. Sesame Care accepts insurance, which can significantly reduce your out-of-pocket costs. Sesame Care offers both brand-name and compounded medications, giving you more flexibility.