Maximus vs PeterMD
Maximus scores higher overall (8.1 vs 6.3).
By Julian Caraulani · prices checked
Quick verdict
Our pick between the two: Maximus
Maximus scores 8.1/10 against 6.3 for PeterMD, ahead on price and reputation. PeterMD can still be the better fit: it is best for men paying with an FSA or HSA who want FDA-approved generics.
Side by side
| Maximus | PeterMD | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | $24.99/mo (per month, sold as a 90-day supply) | Not published |
| Our score | 8.1/10 | 6.3/10 |
| Treatments | Erectile dysfunction (ED), Hair loss, Men's lab tests, Low testosterone (TRT and enclomiphene) | Erectile dysfunction (ED), Hair loss, Men's lab tests, Low testosterone (TRT and enclomiphene) |
| Medication in price | Included | Included |
| Drugs dispensed | FDA-approved + compounded | FDA-approved |
| Labs | Optional: $199.99 a year panel | Optional: Quest panels from $247 |
| Membership | None | None found |
| Insurance | Not stated (HSA or FSA coverage depends on your plan) | No; FSA and HSA accepted |
| States | All 50 states plus DC, per its own site (2026-10-31) | 48 states (not AL, ID), per its own site (2026-10-31) |
| Cancellation | Month-to-month plans can turn off auto-renewal any time; 3-, 6- and 12-month plans run to the end of the term with no partial refund | Auto-renews; cancel by email at least 48 hours before renewal; no refunds once medication is received |
| FDA warning letters | Letter on record | None found (October 31, 2026) |
| Trustpilot | 4.4/5 (1,104 reviews) | No profile we could quote |
| Best for | Men who want a compounded ED protocol with no membership and nationwide availability. | Men paying with an FSA or HSA who want FDA-approved generics. |
| Prices checked | 2026-10-31 | 2026-10-31 |
Price by treatment
The lowest all-in plan each publishes for the treatments both offer, with the page we read it on.
| Treatment | Maximus | PeterMD |
|---|---|---|
| Erectile dysfunction (ED) | $35.99/mo (monthly, billed every 30 days, auto-renews) source, 2026-10-31 | No all-in price published |
| Hair loss | $24.99/mo (per month, sold as a 90-day supply) source, 2026-10-31 | No all-in price published |
| Men's lab tests | No all-in price published | No all-in price published |
| Low testosterone (TRT and enclomiphene) | No all-in price published | No all-in price published |
Maximus: a closer look
Compounded ED protocols from $35.99 a month and hair loss tablets from $24.99, no membership fee. The FDA has sent Maximus a warning letter: FDA sent Maximus a warning letter on June 8, 2026 about website claims for compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide (GLP-1 weight loss), not its ED or hair loss products.
In its favour
- No membership fee and free shipping
- Every US state for ED
- FDA-approved oral finasteride available
To weigh
- All ED products are compounded, not FDA-approved generics
- Consult fee not stated on the ED page
- FDA warning letter in 2026 over GLP-1 weight-loss marketing
PeterMD: a closer look
FDA-approved generic sildenafil from $6 a tablet and finasteride from $45 a month; FSA and HSA accepted. We searched the FDA warning-letter database on October 31, 2026 and found no letter naming PeterMD.
In its favour
- FDA-approved generics only
- FSA and HSA accepted
- Pack prices published
To weigh
- Consult fee unclear, so no all-in monthly price
- Per-tablet prices are high next to other programs
- Trustpilot no longer shows its profile
Which should you choose?
Choose Maximus
Best for men who want a compounded ED protocol with no membership and nationwide availability. Its lowest all-in plan is $24.99/mo (per month, sold as a 90-day supply).
Check Maximus's priceChoose PeterMD
Best for men paying with an FSA or HSA who want FDA-approved generics.
Check PeterMD's priceMaximus vs PeterMD: questions people ask
Which is better, Maximus or PeterMD?
On our published score Maximus rates 8.1 and PeterMD rates 6.3. Maximus is best for men who want a compounded ED protocol with no membership and nationwide availability; PeterMD is best for men paying with an FSA or HSA who want FDA-approved generics.
Do Maximus and PeterMD offer the same treatments?
Maximus: Erectile dysfunction (ED), Hair loss, Men's lab tests, Low testosterone (TRT and enclomiphene). PeterMD: Erectile dysfunction (ED), Hair loss, Men's lab tests, Low testosterone (TRT and enclomiphene).
Does either include the medication in the price?
Maximus: included. PeterMD: included.
Men's Health Watchdog is for information only and is not medical advice. Sildenafil, tadalafil, finasteride, oral minoxidil and testosterone are prescription drugs (testosterone is a federally controlled substance); talk to a licensed clinician about whether one is right for you and at what dose. Partner links may earn us a commission; our score never depends on it. Compare other programs.