Guides for choosing a clinic
Short, sourced guides to help you check a peptide, GLP-1 or hormone clinic before you book: what FDA-approved and compounded mean, how to look up a prescriber’s license, and what our clinic census found. Every claim links to a primary source. They don’t tell you what treatment to get.
Data report · original
Clinic census, October 2026
What hundreds of peptide, GLP-1, NAD+ and hormone clinics say they offer, by metro: overlaps, telehealth share and NPI match rates.
Explainer · October 19, 2026
Compounded vs FDA-Approved Drugs at Clinics
Clinic menus often mix FDA-approved drugs with compounded ones. Here’s what 503A and 503B mean, what FDA says about compounded GLP-1s and peptides, and what to ask.
Guide · October 19, 2026
How Much Does Peptide Therapy Cost?
Clinic peptide therapy prices vary by product, dose, labs and membership fees. We do not publish unverified cash prices; here is what to ask and why.
Guide · October 19, 2026
How to Find a Legitimate Peptide Clinic
How to find a legitimate peptide therapy clinic: confirm the business, look up NPI, check the state medical license, and ask FDA compounding questions.
Guide · October 19, 2026
Is Peptide Therapy Legit? What FDA Says
Some peptides are FDA-approved drugs; many clinic products are compounded and not FDA-approved. Here is what FDA says and how to check a clinic.
Guide · October 19, 2026
Telehealth vs In-Person Peptide Clinics
How to choose telehealth or in-person care for peptide therapy and GLP-1 weight loss: licensing, exams, pharmacies, and FDA online red flags — without rankings.