Medically reviewed by Larysa Grevtsova, MD
Maximus vs Peter MD: Full Comparison
Maximus and Peter MD are both men’s-health-oriented telehealth platforms that combine GLP-1 weight loss medication with hormone optimization services, rather than offering GLP-1 as a standalone product. That shared positioning makes them a natural comparison, but their pricing structure, clinical visit requirements, and overall transparency differ in ways worth understanding before choosing between them.
Program Focus and Medications
Maximus pairs GLP-1 prescribing (compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide, including a microdose option) with testosterone optimization protocols — injectable TRT, oral testosterone, and enclomiphene — under one clinical team. This combined approach is aimed at men whose weight and hormonal health are being treated together rather than separately, and it’s arguably Maximus’s clearest differentiator: few platforms offer this range of protocols under a single provider relationship.
Peter MD similarly began as a men’s health and TRT-focused telehealth clinic and has expanded into compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide for weight loss, offered alongside hormone therapy. Our review of Peter MD found that the platform requires a mandatory live video visit rather than asynchronous-only intake, and offers 24/7 support access, which is a meaningful point of difference if live clinical interaction matters to you.
Pricing Structure
Both platforms have pricing setups that require some digging to fully understand.
Maximus advertises a relatively low entry price — its GLP-1 microdose option has been reported around $79.99/month and starter packs around $99.99/month — but multiple independent reviews note that video consultation fees (reported around $28–35) and optional lab work (reported around $199.99–349.99) are billed separately from the advertised monthly medication rate, meaning your actual first-cost total can run well above the headline price. Maximus also does not publicly disclose which specific compounding pharmacy fills prescriptions, which is worth asking about directly.
Peter MD has shown somewhat inconsistent pricing labels across its own product pages in independent reviews — semaglutide has been advertised from around $149 to $315 depending on the page and plan, generally structured around multi-month bundles (three-month and six-month prepay options) rather than simple month-to-month billing in many cases. Standard shipping is typically included, and the mandatory video visit is included in the base monthly cost, though rescheduling an appointment has been reported to carry a separate fee.
Given the variance both companies show across their own pages and third-party reviews, getting a specific, itemized quote for your exact medication and plan — including any consultation or lab fees — is especially important with both of these providers before comparing them to a competitor.
Clinical Visit Model
This is one of the clearer differences between the two.
Maximus generally operates on an asynchronous intake-and-review model, with a clinician reviewing your questionnaire (and labs, for testosterone protocols) within a reported 24–48 business hours, without necessarily requiring a live video call for GLP-1 prescribing specifically.
Peter MD requires a mandatory live video visit as part of its onboarding, alongside 24/7 support access for ongoing questions — a structure that provides more direct clinician interaction upfront, at the cost of needing to schedule and attend a live appointment rather than completing everything asynchronously.
If you strongly prefer (or want to avoid) a live video consultation, this difference alone may be decisive.
Support and Ongoing Care
Maximus bundles physician consultations and team messaging into its plans, with lab testing available as an add-on (or included depending on the specific protocol), and support reported as available during business hours rather than 24/7.
Peter MD advertises 24/7 support access, along with periodic provider check-ins (reported around the three-month mark in some reviews) rather than a highly structured, frequent follow-up cadence.
Bottom Line
Maximus and Peter MD both serve men looking to combine GLP-1 weight loss treatment with broader hormone health support, but they differ meaningfully in structure: Maximus offers a lower advertised entry price with additional consultation and lab fees layered on top, plus an asynchronous review process, while Peter MD requires an upfront live video visit and offers round-the-clock support access, with pricing that has shown some inconsistency across its own pages. Whichever you’re considering, get a full itemized cost breakdown — including consultation fees, lab costs, and the medication price at your expected maintenance dose — before enrolling, since the advertised entry price at either platform may not reflect your total ongoing cost.
For a side-by-side view of these two providers alongside the rest of the market, see our comparison table.