Peter MD vs Ro: Which GLP-1 Clinic Is Better in 2026?
Short answer
Ro (Body by Ro) scores higher overall: 7.7/10 against 6.8/10 for Peter MD, mainly on transparency and clinical oversight. Peter MD costs $149/mo, $447 per 10 to 12 week supply; Ro (Body by Ro) costs $74/mo membership on a plan prepaid annually, medication billed separately.
Peter MD · from $149/mo, $447 per 10 to 12 week supply
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A brand-name GLP-1 service that publishes both of its bills: a Ro Body membership from $74/mo on a plan prepaid annually, and medication at the manufacturer's self-pay price from $149/mo. It is rated A+ and accredited by BBB, and its terms make the paid membership fee non-refundable.
from $74/mo membership on a plan prepaid annually, medication billed separately
Read Review →PPeter MD
A men's health clinic that also sells compounded semaglutide with B12 at $149 a month ($447 for a 10 to 12 week supply) and compounded tirzepatide, with a free physician consult. Its weight-loss page says its GLP-1 is the same active ingredient as Ozempic and Wegovy without saying the compounded drug is not FDA-approved.
from $149/mo, $447 per 10 to 12 week supply
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| Feature | Ro (Body by Ro) | Peter MD |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 7.7/10 | 6.8/10 |
| Starting price | $74/mo membership on a plan prepaid annually, medication billed separately | $149/mo, $447 per 10 to 12 week supply |
| Medication types | Wegovy, Wegovy Pill, Zepbound, Foundayo, Ozempic | compounded semaglutide, compounded tirzepatide |
| Best for | — | — |
| Overall ranking | #8 | #47 |
| Price & Value (25%) | not scored (counted at 7.0) | 7.0 |
| Clinical Oversight (30%) | 8.5 | 7.5 |
| Medication Options (20%) | 8.0 | 7.5 |
| Transparency (25%) | 7.0 | 5.0 |
Sources: Ro (Body by Ro) pricing verified on ro.co, Peter MD pricing verified on getpetermd.com
Ro (Body by Ro) vs Peter MD: what a year costs
Ro (Body by Ro): no verified non-sale 12-month semaglutide cost with a documented billing period is recorded.
Peter MD: no verified non-sale 12-month semaglutide cost with a documented billing period is recorded.
Ro (Body by Ro): no verified non-sale 12-month tirzepatide cost with a documented billing period is recorded.
Peter MD: no verified non-sale 12-month tirzepatide cost with a documented billing period is recorded.
Peter MD: no 12-month total, because it sells semaglutide as a $447 supply for an estimated 10 to 12 weeks and bills tirzepatide quarterly, so its monthly figures are estimates.
Sources: ro.co, read October 25, 2026.
Which states Ro (Body by Ro) and Peter MD treat
Ro (Body by Ro) publishes no list of states, so you have to check yours at the start of intake. Peter MD: Its GLP-1 page says it does not treat patients in Alaska, Alabama, Hawaii or Idaho.
Sources: ro.co, read October 25, 2026; getpetermd.com, read November 2, 2026.
Medications and doses: Ro (Body by Ro) vs Peter MD
Ro (Body by Ro) and Peter MD have no medication in common: Ro (Body by Ro) lists Wegovy pill (oral semaglutide), Wegovy pen, Zepbound KwikPen (2.5, 5, 7.5, 10, 12.5 and 15 mg), Foundayo (orforglipron) pill (0.8, 2.5, 5.5, 9, 14.5 and 17.2 mg) and Ozempic, and Peter MD lists compounded semaglutide with B12 injection and compounded tirzepatide with B12 injection.
Sources: ro.co, read October 25, 2026; ro.co, read October 25, 2026; getpetermd.com, read November 2, 2026; getpetermd.com, read November 2, 2026.
Labs, fees and what Ro (Body by Ro) and Peter MD include
Ro (Body by Ro) bills a $149 monthly fee separately from the medication; Peter MD's plan prices include the medication.
Ro (Body by Ro) asks for labs only when the clinician needs them, and covers them; Peter MD does not say whether labs are required.
Sources: ro.co, read October 25, 2026; getpetermd.com, read November 2, 2026; ro.co, read October 25, 2026.
Cancelling and refunds: Ro (Body by Ro) vs Peter MD
Both need 2 days' notice before a renewal to stop the next charge.
If you are turned down, or cancel before a prescription is written, Ro (Body by Ro) gives a partial refund; Peter MD's pages do not say.
Sources: ro.co, read October 25, 2026; getpetermd.com, read November 2, 2026.
FDA warning letters: Ro (Body by Ro) and Peter MD
Neither Ro (Body by Ro) nor Peter MD appears as the recipient of an FDA warning letter in FDA's database, searched October 25, 2026.
We searched FDA's database for "Roman Health" and "Ro Health" (Ro (Body by Ro)) and "PeterMD" and "Peter MD" (Peter MD).
Sources: fda.gov, read October 25, 2026; fda.gov, read November 4, 2026.
Independent review data: Ro (Body by Ro) vs Peter MD
Trustpilot: Ro (Body by Ro), 3.9 out of 5 from 7,150 reviews (read October 14, 2026); Peter MD, profile removed by Trustpilot for going against its guidelines.
Better Business Bureau: Ro (Body by Ro), rated A+ (read October 14, 2026); Peter MD, rated A+ (read November 2, 2026).
Sources: trustpilot.com, read October 14, 2026; bbb.org, read October 14, 2026; trustpilot.com, read November 2, 2026; bbb.org, read November 2, 2026.
Who each one suits
Ro (Body by Ro) suits you if
- you want Wegovy pill (oral semaglutide), Wegovy pen, Zepbound KwikPen, Foundayo (orforglipron) pill and Ozempic.
Peter MD suits you if
- you want compounded semaglutide with B12 injection and compounded tirzepatide with B12 injection.
- you want one price that includes the medication, with no separate $149 monthly fee.
Verdict from the data
Ro (Body by Ro) comes out ahead on medication choice. Peter MD comes out ahead on an all-in price.
Pick Peter MD if an all-in price matters most to you. For everyone else our overall pick is Ro (Body by Ro) (7.7/10 against 6.8), a score that also weighs clinical oversight and transparency.
Pros & cons
Ro (Body by Ro)
Pros
- + Publishes all four membership plan lengths ($74, $89, $99 and $149 a month) and the starting medication price for each drug before any intake, under the heading "Two separate charges"
- + Names its own pharmacy (Roman Health Pharmacy LLC) in its terms, with care from affiliated physician practices and ongoing check-ins, provider messaging and dose adjustments described as part of the membership
- + Brand-name Wegovy® (pen and pill), Zepbound®, Foundayo® and Ozempic®, with a free insurance check and prior-authorization help for the pens
Cons
Peter MD
Pros
- + Publishes the semaglutide price with the total charged ($447 for an estimated 10 to 12 week supply) and says the physician consult is included
- + Lists the states it does not serve on each product page
- + Names its two pharmacies with addresses in its Terms and Conditions
Cons
- − Not available in 4 states
- − Weaker on Transparency (5.0/10 vs 7.0)
- − Weaker on Clinical Oversight (7.5/10 vs 8.5)
The bottom line
After scoring all 61 clinics on our 4-criterion rubric (price & value, clinical oversight, medication options and transparency), Ro (Body by Ro) (7.7/10) comes out ahead of Peter MD (6.8/10). But the right choice still depends on what matters most to you.
Ro (Body by Ro). From $74/mo membership on a plan prepaid annually, medication billed separately.
Read Review →Peter MD. From $149/mo, $447 per 10 to 12 week supply.
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Not sold on either? Our highest-rated partner clinic outside this pair is Wellorithm (7.9/10) from $247/mo after month 1. Read the review →
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Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Ro (Body by Ro) or Peter MD?
Ro (Body by Ro) scores higher overall (7.7/10 vs 6.8/10) on our rubric.
How much does Ro (Body by Ro) cost vs Peter MD?
Ro (Body by Ro) is from $74/mo membership on a plan prepaid annually, medication billed separately and Peter MD is from $149/mo, $447 per 10 to 12 week supply. Both are typically cash-pay; HSA/FSA funds are often eligible. We run an automated check against each clinic's own live pricing page every week; a price left unconfirmed for 45 days shows as unverified rather than staying marked as current.
What is the difference between Ro (Body by Ro) and Peter MD?
Ro (Body by Ro) (7.7/10, #8 of 61) and Peter MD (6.8/10, #47 of 61) are scored independently across our 4 criteria: price & value, clinical oversight, medication options and transparency. See the detailed score breakdown above for the criterion-by-criterion comparison.
Does Ro (Body by Ro) or Peter MD take insurance?
Insurance terms differ by clinic and by drug: some clinics are cash-pay only, and some help with insurance for brand-name drugs. Each clinic's review says what it publishes. HSA and FSA funds are often eligible. Confirm at checkout.
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