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Updated September 21, 2026

PeterMD vs Shed: Which GLP-1 provider is better?

A side-by-side look at total cost, medication format, care, commitment and the situations where each option makes more sense.

By Iacob Pastina, Independent Researcher & Publisher
Reviewed & updated · Cites primary sources (FDA, NEJM, CMS) · Not medical advice
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The decision

Which should you choose, PeterMD or Shed?

Short answer: Shed scores higher on our published rubric, 7.8/10 against 7.3/10. Published pricing is not a like-for-like monthly comparison: PeterMD is from $149/mo; Shed is from $159/mo.

Consider PeterMD if

Budget-conscious users looking for the lowest monthly GLP-1 cost.

Consider Shed if

Users who want a price that stays flat as the dose escalates, on a simple compounded GLP-1 program.

Scores follow our published methodology. Partnership status does not change the score or the factual comparison.

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PeterMD

#14 of 37
7.3/10

Best for budget-conscious users looking for the lowest monthly glp-1 cost.

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Higher Rated
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Shed

#7 of 37
7.8/10

Best for users who want a price that stays flat as the dose escalates, on a simple compounded glp-1 program.

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Side by side

PeterMD vs Shed at a glance

Compare the price unit as well as the number. A medication-only price, prepaid monthly equivalent and complete recurring program are not the same thing.

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Why each one

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.

Shed

One flat price at any dose. Shed holds the monthly price steady as the dose escalates, with semaglutide from $159 and tirzepatide from $239 on the 12-month plans and provider care included.
Our Score7.3/107.8/10
Headline Pricefrom $149/mofrom $159/mo
Medication TypeCompoundedBoth
Insurance AcceptedNoNo

Best For

PeterMD

Budget-conscious users looking for the lowest monthly GLP-1 cost

Shed

Users who want a price that stays flat as the dose escalates, on a simple compounded GLP-1 program

Watch out for

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.

Shed

Brand name Wegovy, Zepbound and Foundayo sit behind a separate Shed membership, quoted at $125 a month on all three product pages, with the medication billed on top by the dispensing pharmacy. The small print on the Wegovy and Zepbound pages still says $99, so Shed's own pages disagree on the figure.
Ranking#14#7
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Trade-offs

Strengths and cautions compared

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

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  • +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.

Shed

Pros

  • +One flat price at any dose, Shed's pricing page states the monthly price never rises as the dose escalates
  • +$199/mo is competitively priced for an all-inclusive compounded program with good support
  • +Onboarding is fully online and asynchronous in many states, with same day approval advertised, though Shed says some states require a video visit before treatment

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  • +Clean, modern UX with real-time shipping tracking and easy provider messaging

Cons

  • −Brand name Wegovy, Zepbound and Foundayo sit behind a separate Shed membership, quoted at $125 a month on all three product pages, with the medication billed on top by the dispensing pharmacy. The small print on the Wegovy and Zepbound pages still says $99, so Shed's own pages disagree on the figure.
  • −Short track record and thin published outcome data. A founding date is not shown on the site's about, contact, terms or FAQ pages (rendered check 2026-09-03), and the best evidence available is a 4.7 Trustpilot score across 1,129 reviews on a profile claimed in April 2025
  • −Shed does not bill insurance, so the compounded program is cash pay, though it accepts HSA and FSA cards, posts downloadable receipts for reimbursement, and includes prior authorization and appeals support on the brand name route

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  • −Clinical support is responsive (replies typically within 24 hours) but less proactive than premium platforms; a $49.99/mo premium coaching add-on covers those who want higher touch

Our Verdict

Shed edges out PeterMD with a score of 7.8/10 vs 7.3/10. Published pricing is not a like-for-like monthly comparison: PeterMD is from $149/mo; Shed is from $159/mo. Shed offers both brand-name and compounded medications, giving you more flexibility.

Keep narrowing the decision

What should you compare next?

Use the unresolved part of this choice, not a generic related article. These guides own the broader medication, coverage or complete-cost question.

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 PeterMD and Shed start above the cheapest complete recurring program we track. Across all 37 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.

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Headline price: from $149/mo

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Headline price: from $159/mo

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Our pick of these two: Shed · 7.8/10