Comparison · updated October 16, 2026

PeterMD vs TMates: PeterMD for compounded medication only, TMates for brand-name or compounded options

PeterMD and TMates differ in what you pay, which medicines they list and their insurance terms. Compounded medicines are not FDA-approved.

Both are starting prices, so the plans below show what you would actually pay.

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Which should you choose, PeterMD or TMates?

Short answer: Choose TMates if you want brand-name medicine as an option. If that doesn't matter to you, compare their plans below.

PeterMD is best for

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

Choose TMates if

  • you want brand-name medicine as an option
  • you want a pill or another option without needles
  • you want to use insurance

The available assessments do not establish a score winner, so choose by the medicine, total cost and care you need.

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

PeterMD vs TMates side by side

PeterMD and TMates compared fact by fact
PeterMDTMates
Pricefrom $149/mofrom $158/mo
MedicineCompounded onlyBrand-name and compounded
Needle-free optionNot listedYes, a pill or other oral form
InsuranceNo insurance listedAccepts insurance
ConsultationBothIncluded
ShippingIncludedFree (for compounded; brand-name filled at patient's pharmacy)
Where it shipsAll states except AL, ID, AK and HI on the GLP1 plus B12 program and AL and ID on the tirzepatide page, while the intake form asks instead about Alabama, Arkansas, Idaho and Hawaii, so verify your state at signupMost states
BBB ratingA+ (accredited since August 10, 2026)B (not accredited)
Our score6.5/10 Fair6/10 Fair
Assessment limitsBothChecked Oct 16, 2026; few independent reviews yet.

What PeterMD and TMates plans cost

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.

  • GLP1 + B12, Level 1$149Advertised at $149/Month and $447 total for an estimated 10 to 12 week supply, described on the product page as designed for first-time users
  • GLP1 + B12, Level 2$139Advertised at $139/Month and $834 total for an estimated 8 to 12 week supply, described on the product page as for current or returning users
  • Tirzepatide + B12, month one$109The tirzepatide plus B12 program page advertises $209/mo with $100 off your first month, so month one works out at $109
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How PeterMD bills

The GLP1 plus B12 product page prices Level 1 at "$149/Month" and "$447 Total" for an estimated 10 to 12 week supply, and Level 2 at "$139/Month" and "$834 Total" for current or returning users. The separate tirzepatide plus B12 program advertises $209/mo for any dose with $100 off month one, and the tirzepatide page quotes $149 to start and $249 per month after that, billed quarterly at 60mg (verified 2026-09-03)

We checked PeterMD's prices on September 3, 2026.

TMates

Two-archetype platform: (1) compounded GLP-1s with medication included and steep multi-month commitment discounts; (2) cheap $99/mo clinical service for brand Wegovy/Zepbound where you fill the prescription at your own pharmacy.

All 11 TMates plans

We checked TMates' prices on September 3, 2026.

What to watch for with PeterMD and TMates

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.
  • BBB opened PeterMD's file on July 28, 2026 and lists 22 complaints in the last three years, 12 of them in the last 12 months (checked October 16, 2026). Read them before you pay; a BBB grade measures complaint handling, not the quality of medical care.
PeterMD's strengths, cautions and terms

Strengths

  • 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
  • B12 is listed as an added ingredient in the GLP1 + B12 program
  • Video consultations with physicians included, real face-to-face medical oversight

More to watch for

  • 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.
Medicines listed
  • Semaglutide + B12 (compounded, sold as the GLP1 + B12 program)
  • Tirzepatide + B12 (compounded)
Insurance
No insurance support listed
Consultation
Included
Shipping
Included
States
All states except AL, ID, AK and HI on the GLP1 plus B12 program and AL and ID on the tirzepatide page, while the intake form asks instead about Alabama, Arkansas, Idaho and Hawaii, so verify your state at signup (checked 2026-09-03)
Cancellation
All sales are final once medication is received, with replacements only for damaged items reported within 24 hours, and auto-renewals must be cancelled by email at least 48 hours before the renewal date

TMates

  • The $99/mo Wegovy or Zepbound tier buys the prescription and provider oversight only. TMates says it does not dispense or ship the drug, and no price for the medication itself appears on its product or category pages, so your own pharmacy bills you separately (checked 2026-09-03).
  • The best compounded rates require prepayment: $1,050 upfront for 6 months, $1,900 for 12. Start at $249 month-to-month if you want to test fit first.
TMates' strengths, cautions and terms

Strengths

  • Clinical-service-only path to brand Wegovy and Zepbound at $99/mo, prescription goes to patient's pharmacy (you fill separately using insurance or cash)
  • Steep multi-month commitment discounts on compounded sema, $158/mo on 12-month plan ($1,900 upfront) vs $249/mo month-to-month
  • Same price at all dose levels for compounded, no cost escalation as you titrate up
  • Phentermine available at $149/mo for patients who benefit from a different appetite-suppressant approach

More to watch for

  • TMates prescribes brand-name but does not dispense it, and is not affiliated with Novo Nordisk (Wegovy) or Eli Lilly (Zepbound). Your own pharmacy fills the Rx.
Medicines listed
  • Semaglutide (compounded, injectable or oral)
  • Tirzepatide (compounded injectable; the product page also shows an Oral format, but every dosing instruction on it describes a weekly injection)
  • Phentermine (oral)
  • Wegovy (brand-name clinical service only, prescription, not dispensing)
  • Zepbound (brand-name clinical service only, prescription, not dispensing)
Insurance
Lists insurance support. Confirm coverage for your plan.
Consultation
Included
Shipping
Free (for compounded; brand-name filled at patient's pharmacy)
States
Most states. TMates advertises all 50 states on its homepage and 50+ states on its about page, while its semaglutide page says it ships to most states based on medical eligibility (checked 2026-09-03)
Cancellation
Product pages say cancel anytime. The terms give a full refund only before the medical review, or after it if you do not qualify. Once a prescription is written and sent to a pharmacy there is no refund, and a denied refund request leaves any payment plan in force (checked 2026-09-03)

Compounded medicines are not FDA-approved, and the FDA does not review them for safety, effectiveness or quality before they are sold. Read the FDA's explanation of the risks.

PeterMD vs TMates: common questions

Is PeterMD or TMates cheaper?

At least one headline price is a starting, introductory, prepaid or partial figure, so neither is simply cheaper.

  • PeterMDfrom $149/mostarting price
  • TMatesfrom $158/mostarting price

Which is better, PeterMD or TMates?

Neither wins outright on our scores, so the better one is the one that fits your medicine, budget and care needs.

PeterMD lists compounded medication only, and TMates lists brand-name and compounded medication. TMates lists insurance support, and PeterMD does not.

Do PeterMD and TMates offer brand-name medication?

PeterMD lists compounded medication only, and TMates lists brand-name and compounded medication.

Compounded medications are not FDA-approved. Your prescriber decides which medicine suits you.

Do PeterMD and TMates take insurance?

TMates lists insurance support, and PeterMD does not.

Confirm coverage for your exact plan and prescription before you pay.

Where these facts come from

PeterMD:prices checked September 3, 2026, score evidence assessed October 16, 2026.Read our PeterMD review

TMates:prices checked September 3, 2026, score evidence assessed October 16, 2026.Read our TMates review

We score on a published methodology, and partnership never changes a score or a fact here.

What should you compare next?

Both PeterMD and TMates start above the cheapest complete recurring program we track. Across all 38 providers in our index, the lowest price that includes the medicine, consultation and shipping is Eden Health GLP-1 at $99/mo, checked August 28, 2026. This is a price fact, not a treatment recommendation. Compare every program by its complete price

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