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Direct Meds vs Peter MD: Which Is Better?

Head-to-head comparison of Direct Meds and Peter MD based on our independent scoring across trust, value, experience, product range, and reputation — plus real pricing for the treatments they both offer.

Our Verdict

Direct Meds scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (73.5/100 vs 51.7/100), leading on trust & safety, value, experience, reputation. Peter MD comes out ahead on product range. Peter MD has the lower entry price (from $39/mo vs $179/mo), so the better value depends on which treatment you need.

74

Cash-pay pharmacy and telehealth combo focused on transparent pricing and no-surprise billing.

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52
Peter MD
Below Average

Peter MD is a low-cost TRT-focused telehealth brand claiming 400K+ subscribers, operating with limited public corporate transparency.

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Score Breakdown

DimensionDirect MedsPeter MD
Overall Score73.5/100 ✓51.7/100
Trust & Safety30%72/100 ✓40/100
Value25%82/100 ✓60/100
Experience20%74/100 ✓55/100
Product Range15%65/10068/100 ✓
Reputation10%68/100 ✓35/100

At a Glance

Founded20212019
HeadquartersMiami, FLVero Beach, FL
Publicly tradedNoNo
Treatment categories34
Treatments listed57
Starting price$179/mo$39/mo

Pricing Where They Compete

Prices shown are based on our most recent research and may not reflect current pricing. Telehealth providers update their pricing frequently. Always verify pricing directly with the provider before purchasing.

CategoryDirect MedsPeter MD
Weight Loss / GLP-1$179–$249
Compounded Semaglutide (sublingual)
$199–$399
GLP-1 Weight Loss
Men's Health$199–$249
NAD+ Injections
—
Sexual Health—$39–$79
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Direct Meds

+Transparent cash-pay pricing with no hidden fees
+Integrated pharmacy for fast fulfillment
+Competitive GLP-1 pricing
−Smaller company with less track record
−Limited treatment categories
−Less sophisticated platform experience
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Peter MD

+Tiered commitment pricing (monthly vs. 6- vs. 12-month) offers a materially lower cost for patients willing to commit longer
+Broad hormone-therapy product range including an HCG add-on protocol alongside standard TRT
+Claims a large existing patient base (400K+ subscribers), suggesting operational scale
−No legal entity name, business registration, or physical address disclosed anywhere on the public site
−Trustpilot has removed the company's profile for violating platform guidelines, eliminating independent third-party review verification
−The site displays a self-reported '4.9/5 from 20K+ reviews' claim that cannot be checked against any independent platform
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Direct Meds vs Peter MD — FAQ

Is Direct Meds better than Peter MD?

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Direct Meds scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (73.5/100 vs 51.7/100), leading on trust & safety, value, experience, reputation. Peter MD comes out ahead on product range. Peter MD has the lower entry price (from $39/mo vs $179/mo), so the better value depends on which treatment you need.

Is Direct Meds or Peter MD cheaper?

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Peter MD has the lower starting price (from $39/mo vs $179/mo for Direct Meds). Starting prices are for the cheapest treatment each offers — compare the specific treatment you need, and check what each price includes.

What do Direct Meds and Peter MD both offer?

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Both platforms treat Weight Loss / GLP-1, Men's Health, Sexual Health. Direct Meds covers 3 treatment categories total and Peter MD covers 4.

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