Henry Meds vs Peter MD: Which TRT Program Costs Less and Fits You Better?

By TRT Provider Guide · Last verified November 2026 · Public-source editorial research, not clinically reviewed · How we make money

Last updated: November 5, 2026.

Henry Meds vs Peter MD comes down to bundled labs versus a lower prepaid rate. Henry starts at $129 a month with labs included; Peter advertises $948 upfront for a year, plus labs. Henry suits readers who want labs included; Peter may cost less over a full year. Your contract, testing, state, treatment format, and fertility plans decide.

That's the short version. The longer version has a few traps in it — including one that makes Peter MD's "monthly" plan its highest advertised program rate over twelve months. We'll show you exactly where the money goes.

Best for / not for you if: This comparison is for U.S. adult men comparing care for low testosterone.

Trying to conceive, or is future fertility important to you? Make that part of the evaluation before choosing either testosterone program. Testosterone can lower sperm production. If you're trying to conceive, start with a urologist who handles fertility. We explain why below.

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How we make money: TRT Provider Guide earns commissions from some providers we link to, including Male Excel, Taurus Meds, and Hone Health. This comparison links directly to Henry Meds and Peter MD — we don't earn a commission from either link. We may earn commissions through the clearly labeled Male Excel and Hone Health offer links in this article; research and policy links remain direct and untracked. Our findings follow the evidence. Read our full disclosure.

This page is educational information, not medical advice. Testosterone is a prescription-only Schedule III controlled substance. If you have chest pain, trouble breathing, or signs of a stroke or blood clot, call 911.

Henry Meds vs Peter MD at a glance

Henry bundles labs into its advertised monthly price; Peter MD separates its plan charge from bloodwork. Peter's lowest standard rate requires a full year paid upfront, while both companies' exact commitment and refund terms deserve a check before payment.

Prices and service descriptions are provider-stated, checked November 5, 2026. First-year subtotals are our arithmetic and assume prices don't change. We verified what the public pages say, not delivered care or a personal checkout quote. Sources are linked in each section below.

If bundled labs are your priority, Henry is the first of these two to check. See Henry Meds' current TRT plans →

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The right TRT provider is not the same for every person — it depends on whether low testosterone has been properly evaluated, your symptoms and health history, your fertility plans, your state, your insurance or cash-pay preference, your treatment-format preference, your budget, and whether online or in-person care is the better starting point. Some situations belong with primary care, urology, endocrinology, reproductive urology, or urgent or emergency care when the symptoms warrant it. To check age and state eligibility for the site's featured Male Excel TRT offer—not medical suitability or care-route selection—use TRT Provider Guide's Find My TRT Path tool.

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Henry Meds vs Peter MD: which costs less?

Henry is $129 a month with labs included, so 12 months is $1,548. Peter MD's $948 annual prepaid plan produces subtotals of $1,167.50 to $1,541 with one starting panel and one to four follow-up panels. Those examples exclude any additional tests or charges and do not establish a universal cost winner.

Here's the part most comparisons skip. A low "per month" number doesn't tell you how much you pay before you know if TRT is right for you, or how much you lose if you stop early. So we ran the numbers five ways.

1. Initial plan-plus-lab subtotals

These Peter MD examples assume you buy its $95 starting panel. Accepted outside results can change the initial bill; an additional diagnostic draw can add to it. The figures do not establish when every charge occurs. Peter's $278 first-two-month charge is part of the $1,668 twelve-month projection, not an extra fee.

Henry's terms say that if a provider doesn't approve you after the free evaluation, you aren't charged. They also say that if you're found ineligible after enrolling, Henry refunds your subscription charges minus fees (including a $30 consultation fee). Fulfilled periods and dispensed medication are excluded; multi-month medical-discontinuation refunds require documentation and clinical approval. (Henry Meds Terms of Service, updated August 6, 2026; refund policy)

Peter MD's pages we checked don't say what happens to a prepaid plan if a clinician decides not to prescribe. For the annual plan plus starting panel, that's a $1,043 question. Get the answer in writing first.

2. The trap in Peter MD's "monthly" plan

Peter MD's FAQ says its TRT programs "require at least a 6 month commitment." (Peter MD, How It Works) That FAQ also says your selected subscription controls when you can discontinue after the first six months. Monthly billing is not a promise of a one-month exit; confirm the term for your offer.

If the six-month minimum applies to the monthly offer, do the math:

• Monthly plan, if the 6-month minimum applies: 6 × $139 = $834
• 6-month plan, paid up front: $654

Same six months under that assumption. The "flexible" option costs $180 more in program charges. And the 12-month plan ($948) costs only $114 more than six monthly payments — for twice the advertised term, paid upfront. Labs are extra in each case.

Our take: The monthly billing option has a higher advertised rate but requires less upfront cash. If you can prepay, compare the 6-month and 12-month totals and exit terms; if you cannot, the lower entry payment may matter more than the rate.

3. The first-year total, with labs counted honestly

Peter MD sells lab work as separate products. Its starting panel is $95. Its follow-up panel (PSA, blood count, sensitive estradiol, free and total testosterone) is listed at $124.50. How many follow-up panels you need is your clinician's call, not ours. So here's the math at different counts:

Formula: $948 + $95 + ($124.50 × follow-up panels). These are cost examples, not a recommended testing schedule. Don't skip a test your clinician orders to save money.

For a complete first-year quote, add any separately billed repeat diagnostic draw, other required tests, unbundled visits, prescription changes, add-on drugs, and applicable fees. Henry advertises plan labs as included, but its terms make outside-network testing your responsibility; confirm coverage for the diagnostic repeat. Neither company's public pages establish every reader's complete bill. (Henry lab terms; Peter starting panel; Peter follow-up panel)

For reference, the American Urological Association says testosterone should be checked every 6 to 12 months during treatment. The Endocrine Society describes testosterone and hematocrit checks at 3 to 6 months, at 12 months, and annually afterward. Those schedules do not establish the number of billable panels you will need; ask for the required tests, timing, and total price. (AUA guideline; Endocrine Society guideline, monitoring section)

Peter MD charges a $25 processing fee for insurance-related lab requests; any patient share of the laboratory bill is separate. Its listed follow-up price is already discounted from $249 to $124.50. Confirm whether any patient discount changes that price rather than assuming another 50% comes off. (Peter MD follow-up lab page)

4. The break-even point

Here's how Henry's running total compares with Peter MD's 12-month plan. This model assumes Henry bills $129 monthly with no remaining term balance, Peter's $948 annual payment is not refunded, and you buy Peter's $95 starting panel. Confirm those terms before using it to judge an early exit:

The rule of thumb: In this annual-plan example, Henry's cumulative subscription cost stays below Peter MD's $1,043 initial subtotal through month 8. Henry first exceeds the full modeled Peter subtotal in month 10 with one follow-up panel, month 11 with two or three, and month 12 with four. More tests or other charges can remove the first-year saving; accepted outside labs can move the crossover earlier.

5. Year two

Things shift if you stay. At an unchanged $129 rate, a second year on Henry is another $1,548. If Peter MD offers the same $948 annual price at renewal, another year would cost $948 plus labs; its page says you can switch to monthly after the first term but does not establish that renewal rate. If prices hold, a committed patient could save a few hundred dollars a year with Peter MD. Prices can change, so check the renewal price before your term ends.

If the math points to Henry for you, its terms describe a free evaluation. Henry's terms say you're only charged once a provider prescribes. Check the subscription charge and term before enrollment. Review Henry Meds' current TRT plans and intake details →

If you expect to stay a full year on injections and Peter's complete quote is lower, its 12-month plan is worth comparing against the examples above. See Peter MD's current plan prices → Compare the checkout total to the numbers above before you pay.

What does each price actually include?

Henry Meds advertises its $129 testosterone subscription as including provider visits, medication, supplies, shipping, anastrozole if prescribed, and lab work. Peter MD lists testosterone cypionate, an aromatase inhibitor if needed, supplies, shipping, and physician consults, but bloodwork is sold separately. That lab bill is easy to miss.

Non-testosterone medicines and add-ons

These are separate drugs, not forms of testosterone replacement. A listing or inclusion in a bundle does not establish that you need one. Anastrozole is an estrogen-lowering aromatase inhibitor; FDA-approved products have breast-cancer indications in postmenopausal women, and use alongside TRT in men is off-label. (ARIMIDEX label)

Sources: Henry Meds Programs page (dated December 3, 2025); Henry TRT page; Peter MD TRT plans; Peter MD monthly TRT product page. All checked November 5, 2026.

Peter MD's own pages don't always agree

While checking prices, we found Peter MD listing different numbers for the same thing on different pages:

• 12-month plan: Plan cards show $79 a month. The FAQ on the same page says plans start "as low as $99/month on the yearly plan."
• 6-month plan: The plan page shows $654 ($109 a month). A separate 6-month product page lists $714 and is marked "Out of stock."
• Monthly plan: Described as $139 billed monthly, but the product page lists the first two months together ($278). The plan page also shows a $1,068 total, which does not equal twelve $139 payments.

None of this proves anything bad is going on. It does mean you should screenshot the checkout total before you pay and match it to your receipt.

Henry Meds TRT: what to know before you start

Henry Meds is an online TRT platform run by Adonis Health, Inc. It advertises injections or compounded testosterone cream from $129 a month, or $179 a month for the FDA-approved KYZATREX pill, with labs included; compounded enclomiphene is a separate non-testosterone option at $129. Henry says care is delivered through independent medical entities, and the clinical team shown on its testosterone landing page is mostly nurse practitioners and physician assistants.

How it works

1. Health intake — about 5 minutes online, according to Henry.
2. Labs — Henry lists these required tests for men: complete blood count (CBC, a blood-cell check that includes hematocrit), luteinizing hormone (LH, the brain signal that tells the testes to make testosterone), total testosterone, prostate-specific antigen (PSA, a prostate blood marker), and a comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP). Draws happen at Quest, or with an at-home collection kit for some tests. Recent outside labs that cover all the required tests may be accepted, at the provider's discretion.
3. Provider visit — by video, according to Henry's TRT-specific FAQ.
4. Medication — if prescribed, most patients receive it within 10 business days of speaking with the provider, according to Henry.
5. Refills — Henry emails a follow-up lab order about a month before your prescription runs out. After your Quest draw, you book a follow-up visit.

Henry's TRT landing-page FAQ lists an age range of 24 to 70 for treatment. Confirm the age criteria for the program offered to you; a listed age range does not establish clinical eligibility.

Sources: Henry lab requirements; Henry outside labs; Henry refill labs; Henry TRT FAQ; Henry Terms.

The one thing Henry's team page doesn't tell you

Henry's public pages do not establish who your regular prescriber will be. The clinical team on its testosterone landing page lists a DO (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine) as chief medical officer, but the prescribers shown are mostly nurse practitioners and physician assistants. If seeing an MD or DO at every visit is your top priority, confirm who will handle your visits before enrolling. Peter MD advertises physician consults, but an assigned clinician still needs confirmation; Male Excel also lists nurse practitioners. (Henry team; Peter consults; Male Excel team)

Here's the part that matters for your bill: Henry bundles plan labs into its advertised $129 monthly price. But the same testosterone landing page advertises no long-term contracts and says an early cancellation can leave the remaining contract balance due. Get the term and early-exit cost in writing before treating this as a $129 trial. The page describes an exception for medical reasons confirmed by a healthcare provider.

The fine print worth knowing

• Shipped medication is final sale. Henry lists remedies for verified dispensing errors and damaged shipments; report damage within 48 hours.
• Cancel at least 48 hours before your renewal date. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the period you've paid for. Partly used periods are generally nonrefundable, subject to policy and legal exceptions.
• A $30 consultation fee is built into the bundle. It's not an extra charge, but it's kept if you're refunded after a prescription is written.
• Insurance isn't accepted. Henry is self-pay only. Its terms say HSA or FSA use isn't guaranteed — check with your plan.
• Henry doesn't publish a full TRT state list on the pages we checked, and its terms say availability can change. Confirm your state in the intake.
• KYZATREX isn't offered in California.

Sources: Henry Terms of Service, updated August 6, 2026; Henry Refunds policy; Henry TRT page.

What customers say: Henry's Trustpilot profile displayed a numeric score of 4.3/5 from 12,544 reviews on November 5, 2026. That count covers all Henry services, including weight loss, so it's a signal about the company's service — not proof that TRT works or is safe for you. More in our full Henry Meds TRT review.

There is a less flattering service signal, too. BBB's Henry Meds profile gives it an F rating and says its February 2026 complaint review mainly concerned billing, cancellation, and fulfillment. This is company-wide information, not a TRT-specific clinical-quality finding or a medical regulator's action.

Support: Henry publishes email and phone support at its contact page. We did not test response times. Ask how to reach the prescribing clinician between visits and what happens if labs or appointments delay a refill.

Does this sound like your situation — want labs included and a clearly priced choice of forms? Review Henry Meds' TRT options and enrollment details → Confirm your state, assigned clinician, and subscription term before paying. Payment doesn't guarantee a prescription; a licensed provider decides.

Peter MD TRT: what to know before you prepay

Peter MD advertises testosterone cypionate injections on three plans: $948 prepaid for 12 months ($79 a month), $654 prepaid for 6 months ($109 a month), or $139 a month. Its FAQ says TRT requires at least a 6-month commitment, bloodwork is billed separately, and its TRT isn't offered in Alabama or Idaho. Trustpilot has removed the getpetermd.com review profile.

How it works

1. Pick a plan and pay.
2. Labs — Peter MD says a representative contacts you within 24 hours to set up bloodwork. Its starting panel is $95; the lab product page allows 48 to 72 business hours for the order to be emailed. Peter MD says recent outside labs may be usable. Its listed lab products exclude New York and New Jersey.
3. Physician video consult after your labs are back.
4. Medication shipped, if prescribed, to your door. The plan lists testosterone cypionate, an aromatase inhibitor if needed, supplies, and shipping.
5. Follow-up — Peter MD advertises a 90-day follow-up lab. Follow-up lab panels are $124.50 each; confirm the later monitoring and refill schedule.

Peter MD's FAQ says all of its physicians hold the required state medical licenses and DEA registrations. It also advertises a price-match: if you find a lower price, it says it will give you 20% off. Get the qualifying conditions and actual discounted quote in writing. Its Terms name two pharmacies: Absolute Pharmacy in Lutz, Florida, and Partell Pharmacy in Las Vegas, Nevada. Those names do not establish which pharmacy would fill your prescription; the Terms also describe patient pharmacy choice.

Sources: Peter MD homepage; Peter MD testosterone sales page; Peter MD starting labs; Peter MD How It Works FAQ; Peter MD TRT plans; Peter MD follow-up labs; Peter MD Terms. Checked November 5, 2026.

Peter MD's contact page also advertises its BEARIT assistance program for people who have served in uniform and may face financial hardship: no cost for the first three months, then $77 a month. Ask whether you qualify and what labs, medication, and commitment terms apply. The cost tables above use standard rates.

Support: Peter MD lists a separate existing-patient support number and weekday support hours. It advertises unlimited provider access, but we did not test response times or verify an urgent-care service. Ask how to reach your clinician and how early labs and visits must be completed for a refill.

What we'd want to know before handing over $1,043

We're going to be plain about this, because it's your money:

• Trustpilot removed Peter MD's profile. When we checked on November 5, 2026, the getpetermd.com page said the business "goes against our guidelines" and is no longer visible. Trustpilot doesn't publicly say which guideline. That doesn't prove poor care — but it means you can't read its reviews there, and you shouldn't trust old star ratings you see quoted elsewhere. (Trustpilot)
• Its prices disagree across pages (see the list above).
• All sales are final once medication is received, and auto-renewals must be cancelled by email at least 48 hours before the renewal date. (Peter MD refund and auto-bill policy)
• It doesn't accept insurance for treatment. Peter MD says it accepts HSA/FSA cards.

What this means in practice: Peter MD's annual plan can have the lower subtotal in the examples above. Just don't prepay on a whim. Screenshot the checkout total, and get the cancellation and "not prescribed" refund terms in writing first. See our full Peter MD review and Peter MD cost breakdown.

Considering a full year of prescribed injections, able to prepay, and not in Alabama or Idaho? See Peter MD's current plan prices and confirm your total →

Which one fits you?

Henry is the clearer published-price fit for bundled labs, a cream, or a named FDA-approved testosterone pill. Peter MD's annual injection plan merits a look if you can prepay and its complete quote is lower. If you're trying to conceive, see a fertility-focused urologist first.

Shots, cream, or pills: which forms does each offer?

Henry Meds lists testosterone injections, compounded testosterone cream, and KYZATREX, an FDA-approved testosterone pill. Peter MD lists testosterone injections and advertises creams, though we did not verify its cream product or price. Compounded medicines are not FDA-approved, and the American Urological Association says commercially made testosterone should be used instead of compounded when possible.

First, two plain definitions:

• FDA-approved means the FDA reviewed that exact product for safety, effectiveness, and quality before it could be sold.
• Compounded means a pharmacy mixed the medicine itself. Compounded drugs are not FDA-approved and weren't reviewed by the FDA for safety or effectiveness. (FDA)

Testosterone products: approved, compounded, or not yet identified

Sources: Henry Programs; Peter testosterone options; FDA compounding guidance.

Why this matters: The AUA's guideline says commercially manufactured testosterone should be prescribed rather than compounded testosterone when possible. (AUA guideline, statement 28) Henry names KYZATREX as an FDA-approved oral option, and its programs page says its injection may be commercial or compounded. Peter MD's pages do not identify the exact testosterone product it would dispense. That's worth asking about before you start.

About KYZATREX: It's an FDA-approved oral testosterone (a Schedule III controlled substance, meaning it's a prescription drug with extra federal rules). Its label warns it can raise blood pressure, so your blood pressure should be checked during treatment. (FDA approval; current label on DailyMed) See what KYZATREX costs elsewhere.

Non-testosterone medicines: enclomiphene and hCG

Enclomiphene is not an FDA-approved drug used off-label; it is an unapproved drug. FDA's compounding committee materials and the Department of Defense's current Operation Supplement Safety guidance distinguish that status from clomiphene, a different drug. For hCG, the Pregnyl label includes selected cases of hypogonadism caused by low pituitary signals in males. Routine use alongside TRT to preserve fertility is not a listed indication.

About "oral TRT" claims: Some Peter MD marketing calls enclomiphene "oral TRT." It isn't testosterone. Enclomiphene is a selective estrogen receptor modulator — a drug that nudges your own body to make more testosterone. (FDA compounding committee transcript; Operation Supplement Safety) It's a different treatment with different tradeoffs, and it shouldn't be compared as if it were a testosterone pill. Compare testosterone treatment formats.

How do their lab and diagnosis steps compare?

Both companies say they require bloodwork before prescribing. Major guidelines say low testosterone should be diagnosed only when you have symptoms or signs and consistently low testosterone confirmed by repeat early-morning tests. The pages we reviewed did not establish whether two separate early-morning tests are required or whether the repeat diagnostic draw is included, so ask before you pay.

Here's the standard, in plain words:

• American Urological Association: Diagnose low testosterone only after two total testosterone tests on separate days, both taken in the early morning, plus symptoms or signs. A level below 300 ng/dL is a reasonable cut-off in support of the diagnosis, not a universal diagnosis by itself. (AUA)
• Endocrine Society: Diagnose only with symptoms or signs plus consistently low testosterone confirmed with repeat morning fasting tests, and look for the cause. (Endocrine Society)

One number is never a diagnosis on its own. Here's why two tests matter.

Free testosterone is the part of your testosterone not attached to proteins in the blood. FSH (follicle-stimulating hormone) is another brain signal, important for sperm production. You don't need to memorize these — the table shows which markers each company lists. A panel list alone does not establish a complete evaluation.

Ask both companies this: "Do you require two separate early-morning testosterone tests before prescribing, and is the second one included in the price?" See which blood tests are required before TRT.

Monitoring is more than a testosterone number. The clinician should review symptoms, side effects, blood pressure, blood counts, and prostate risk when appropriate. A high hematocrit (the share of blood made up of red blood cells), untreated severe sleep apnea, a recent heart attack or stroke, or a prostate concern needs medical assessment before a treatment subscription. Primary care, urology, or endocrinology can coordinate that workup. (Endocrine Society guideline; current KYZATREX label)

Want kids? Read this before you pick either one

Testosterone therapy can lower sperm production, and the American Urological Association says men who are currently trying to conceive should not be prescribed testosterone. If a pregnancy is in your plans, see a urologist who handles fertility before starting either program. Add-ons like hCG or enclomiphene are different drugs and don't guarantee fertility.

Testosterone from outside the body tells your brain to slow down its own signals to the testes. That can reduce spermatogenesis — the making of sperm. Henry's own FAQ mentions reduced sperm production and suggests talking with your provider. Peter MD lists infertility and decreased sperm count among its TRT side effects.

The AUA also says men with low testosterone who want to keep their fertility should have a reproductive health evaluation before treatment. (AUA) Read more about TRT and fertility.

So if kids are on the table:

• Tell any provider about your plans before you start.
• A reproductive urologist is usually the right first visit.
• Don't treat hCG or enclomiphene as a "fertility-safe TRT." They're different treatments, and nobody can promise they'll protect or restore fertility.

Check the featured TRT offer’s age/state eligibility →

How hard is it to cancel or get money back?

Henry Meds' terms allow online cancellation at least 48 hours before renewal, generally effective at the end of the paid period; a multi-month plan can still carry a remaining balance. Peter MD's FAQ describes at least a 6-month TRT commitment, its policy makes treatment sales final once medication is received, and auto-renewals must be cancelled by email at least 48 hours before renewal.

Tip: On day one, screenshot your plan, price, and renewal date. Set a calendar reminder for three days before renewal.

If you switch providers later, ask for your lab results and visit notes, and tell your new provider exactly what you're taking. Don't stop or change testosterone on your own.

Henry says lab results can be downloaded from the Labs section of My Account. For full records, its privacy notice directs patients to request a Release of Information Form at privacy@henrymeds.com. Peter MD says its support team can help share medical information with another clinician. Ask both about record-copy fees, timing, and portal access after cancellation; those details were not established for every situation. (Henry lab access; Henry records notice; Peter information sharing)

Sources: Henry Terms; Henry Refunds policy; Peter MD FAQ; Peter MD refund and auto-bill policy.

Is Peter MD legit? Is Henry Meds legit?

Both publish telehealth TRT programs and say they use licensed prescribers and require lab work before prescribing testosterone. Henry Meds publishes its company name, program pricing, and detailed terms. Peter MD's getpetermd.com Trustpilot profile has been removed and its pages list conflicting prices, so verify the price and terms before paying.

"Legit" doesn't mean "best for you." Both list prescription testosterone programs requiring bloodwork. The differences are in transparency, commitment, and how much you risk up front.

Can either one treat you in your state?

Peter MD lists Alabama and Idaho as excluded from its TRT offer; its listed lab products also exclude New York and New Jersey. Henry Meds doesn't publish a full TRT state list on the pages we checked, and its KYZATREX pill isn't offered in California. Confirm treatment, clinician, lab, and pharmacy availability for your state before you pay.

Treatment, lab orders, and pharmacy shipping can each have different limits. A company being "available" in your state doesn't always mean every piece of care is.

• Alabama or Idaho: Peter MD is out. Check Henry in its intake, or see other options.
• New York or New Jersey: Ask Peter MD whether an acceptable alternative lab route is available. The listed starting and follow-up panels exclude these states.
• California: Henry excludes KYZATREX. Confirm availability for the specific injection or cream program.
• Alaska, Hawaii, North Dakota, Nebraska, Vermont, South Dakota, West Virginia, Montana, or Minnesota: Peter's starting panel lists limited availability. Its follow-up panel lists the same limits except Minnesota; confirm both orders separately.
• Everywhere else: Confirm during intake. Henry's terms say service areas can change.

Sources: Henry TRT page; Peter TRT plan page; Peter starting-panel restrictions; Peter follow-up-panel restrictions.

Will online TRT still work after December 31, 2026?

The current temporary federal flexibility allows eligible clinicians to prescribe testosterone through an audio-video encounter without a prior in-person evaluation through December 31, 2026, subject to its conditions and applicable federal and state law. It does not guarantee that every patient or provider can use that route, or that all online TRT ends when it expires. Ask any online provider how it will handle new and existing patients in January.

Here's the background in plain English. A 2008 law, the Ryan Haight Act, generally requires an in-person exam before a controlled substance is prescribed online. Since 2020, temporary rules have allowed qualifying clinicians to prescribe without that prior in-person visit when the required conditions are met. The current extension ends December 31, 2026. (Federal Register, December 31, 2025; DEA; HHS)

As of early November 2026, a coalition of hundreds of health organizations was urging the DEA to extend the rule again, and the DEA's permanent "special registration" rule was still unpublished. (Alliance for Connected Care)

Both companies already mention this. Henry's terms say a provider may need to see you in person before prescribing a controlled medication. Peter MD's FAQ still says the in-person requirement was reimplemented in May 2023; that description does not reflect the current temporary federal flexibility.

What to ask before prepaying a year: "If federal rules change in January, what happens to my care and to the money I've already paid?" This matters most for Peter MD's 12-month plan. Check the current federal rule again before paying for care that extends into 2027.

Check the featured TRT offer’s age/state eligibility →

Neither one fits? Here's where to go instead

If you want a dedicated provider, a different pricing setup, insurance coverage, or fertility-focused care, another route may fit better than Henry Meds or Peter MD. Choose based on why these two didn't work for you.

• You want a dedicated provider: Male Excel says its membership gives you a dedicated medical provider and offers both cream and injections. Its published medical-founder history does not guarantee that each visit is with a physician; its team also includes nurse practitioners. Its pricing is a membership plus medication, so compare the full total. Read Male Excel's care model, costs, and tradeoffs → Male Excel is an affiliate partner; this link opens our editorial review. (Pricing; medical-founder history; team) See Male Excel’s current TRT offer → (paid referral).
• You want to compare a separately priced testing-and-consultation start: Taurus Meds advertises a $49 blood-test-and-consultation offer, followed by $149 monthly medication if prescribed. Its terms also contain a $17.99 recurring-fee clause unless a different arrangement is stated at purchase, so the full bill needs confirmation. Review Taurus Meds' pricing and fee questions → Taurus Meds is an affiliate partner; this link opens our cost guide. (Offer; terms)
• You want to compare a labs-first program with separate medication billing: Hone Health describes lab testing followed by a physician consultation, and bills membership and medication separately. See how Hone Health's labs-first program works → See Hone’s current TRT offer → (paid referral).
• You need insurance, Medicare, or an FDA-approved product covered: Start with an in-network primary care doctor, urologist, or endocrinologist, and confirm your benefits and pharmacy coverage. The Henry and Peter treatment programs compared here are cash-pay. Compare online and local care.
• You're trying to conceive: See a reproductive urologist first.

Comparing more pairs? See Hone Health vs Peter MD and Peter MD vs TRT Nation. For the whole market, see our TRT cost guide.

Comparing their weight-loss programs instead?

Henry Meds and Peter MD both also sell weight-loss medicines, but this page compares only their testosterone programs. Testosterone is not a weight-loss drug. If weight loss is your main goal, compare their weight-loss programs separately and talk with a clinician about what fits.

Many "Henry Meds vs Peter MD" pages online are really about weight-loss drugs, which is why their prices look nothing like the ones above. Here's how TRT and GLP-1 medicines relate.

What we actually verified

We compared Henry Meds and Peter MD using each company's own public pages and policies, primary medical and regulatory sources, and our own cost math. We did not enroll as patients, inspect a completed checkout, contact support for direct answers, receive medication, or test support response times.

Checked November 5, 2026:

• Henry Meds: TRT page, TRT landing FAQ, Programs page (dated December 3, 2025), Terms of Service (updated August 6, 2026), Refunds policy, and help-center pages on required labs, outside labs, and refill labs.
• Peter MD: homepage, TRT plan and testosterone sales pages, How It Works FAQ, starting and follow-up lab product pages, monthly and six-month TRT product pages, contact page, refund and auto-bill policy, and Terms.
• Third-party records: Trustpilot profile pages for both companies and Henry's BBB profile. These are customer-experience signals, not clinical-quality measurements.
• Medical and regulatory sources: AUA and Endocrine Society testosterone guidelines, FDA compounding information, FDA KYZATREX approval and current label, FDA compounding committee discussion and current government enclomiphene guidance, the Pregnyl and ARIMIDEX labels, the DEA/HHS telemedicine extension, and current advocacy status on that extension.
• Other routes: Male Excel's pricing, team, and medical-founder pages; Taurus's advertised offer and terms; Hone's current TRT page; and the site's live disclosure, author, method, tool, and linked guide pages.

Verified public-source findings: the published prices and terms; Henry's listed labs, refill-lab description, cancellation notice, and bundled $30 consultation fee; Peter MD's published FAQ statement of at least a six-month minimum, lab-product restrictions, cream advertising, and removed Trustpilot profile. We also checked KYZATREX's approval and current labeling and the temporary federal rule's December 31, 2026 end date.

Provider-stated (not independently confirmed in practice): service inclusions and availability, clinician credentials and licensing, pharmacy partners, delivery times, Peter MD's price-match and assistance offer, Henry's stated age range, and treatment, lab, and shipping access in each state. We did not verify an assigned prescriber's license or an assigned pharmacy's authority to serve an individual patient.

Our calculations: initial component subtotals, twelve-month rate projections, lab scenarios, and conditional crossover months. Each model states its payment, testing, and renewal assumptions; none is a personal checkout quote.

Still unresolved for an individual quote: each selected plan's complete commitment and bill; two-test diagnostic requirements and repeat-test coverage; Henry's full TRT state list and assigned pharmacy; each provider's exact dispensed injection; Peter's cream product and price, later monitoring and refill schedule, and refund if you are not prescribed after prepaying; renewal prices; and record-copy fees and post-cancellation access.

How we did it: We followed How We Review TRT Providers, TRT Provider Guide's documented method. It separates verified facts, provider-stated facts, customer signals, and our own conclusions, and it calculates complete cost instead of repeating teaser prices. We don't assign numeric scores. Our editorial standards explain how we use sources. Spot something out of date? Let us know through our corrections process.

Before-you-pay checklist

The useful comparison is your full written quote, required testing, exact medication, and exit terms. The open questions below can change which provider fits.

Print this or copy it, and get each answer in writing. A summary can't fill in your quote — only the provider can.

Frequently asked questions

Henry includes plan labs in its advertised rate; Peter's lowest standard rate requires annual prepayment and separate testing. Neither a payment nor one low test result guarantees that testosterone treatment is appropriate.

Is Henry Meds or Peter MD cheaper for TRT?

Henry's $129 rate includes plan labs. Peter MD's $948 annual prepayment plus a $95 starting panel and one to four $124.50 follow-up panels totals $1,167.50 to $1,541, compared with Henry's $1,548 twelve-month base. Those are conditional subtotals; other required costs and exit terms can change the result.

Does Henry Meds include lab work?

Yes. Henry says labs are included in the TRT subscription. Its terms say lab costs ordered through its Quest or at-home kit network are included in your charges. Confirm whether the second diagnostic draw is covered; outside-network tests can be your responsibility.

How much are Peter MD's labs?

Peter MD lists a $95 starting panel and $124.50 per follow-up panel. The $25 insurance-related charge is a processing fee, not a guaranteed total lab bill. Confirm your coverage and any patient share.

Can I cancel Peter MD after one month?

Peter MD's FAQ says TRT requires at least six months, with discontinuation afterward depending on your subscription. Its auto-bill policy requires cancellation by email at least 48 hours before renewal. Confirm the term for your selected plan; an annual prepayment is not a promise of a refund after month six.

Is Henry Meds testosterone FDA-approved or compounded?

It depends on the form. Henry's testosterone cream is compounded. Its injection may be commercial or compounded, according to its programs page. KYZATREX is an FDA-approved testosterone pill. Henry's compounded enclomiphene is a separate non-testosterone medicine.

Does Peter MD use compounded testosterone?

Peter MD lists testosterone cypionate injections and names two dispensing pharmacies in its Terms. Its pages don't say whether the injection you'd receive is a commercial product or compounded, so ask.

Why was Peter MD removed from Trustpilot?

Trustpilot's notice says the business goes against its guidelines, but it doesn't say which one. We don't know the specific reason, so we won't guess.

Does Henry Meds use doctors or nurse practitioners?

The team Henry displays on its testosterone landing page includes a DO (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine), nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. That roster does not establish who would prescribe for you or conduct every visit. Ask before enrolling if the clinician's professional role is a deciding factor.

Which one offers a testosterone pill?

Henry Meds offers KYZATREX, an FDA-approved testosterone pill, for $179 a month (not in California). Peter MD's linked "oral TRT" option is enclomiphene, which is not testosterone.

Does either take insurance?

No. Both are cash-pay for treatment. Henry says HSA/FSA use isn't guaranteed. Peter MD says it accepts HSA/FSA cards and can arrange insurance-related lab requests for a $25 processing fee. Coverage and account eligibility still depend on your plan and expense.

Can I use my own recent lab results?

Possibly, with either. Henry's help page says labs from the last 90 days covering all its required tests may be accepted at the provider's discretion. Peter MD says recent outside results may be usable. Neither guarantees that one old result completes a diagnosis.

Will either one prescribe if I'm trying to have a baby?

Major guidelines say testosterone shouldn't be prescribed to men currently trying to conceive. See a reproductive urologist first.

What happens to online TRT on January 1, 2027?

The verified temporary federal flexibility runs through December 31, 2026. That does not mean every online TRT prescription becomes unlawful on January 1; the rules then in force, any prior in-person evaluation, and applicable state requirements matter. Ask your provider about its plan before prepaying for 2027 care.

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