New telehealth platform from Peptide RX LLC pairs licensed-physician oversight with U.S.-licensed compounding pharmacy and third-party batch testing — at wholesale pharmacy pricing
RxPepsDirect (Peptide RX LLC) today announced the nationwide expansion of its physician-supervised peptide therapy service, now serving patients in 33 U.S. states and the District of Columbia. The platform is built to replace the unregulated “research peptide” market, where consumers self-source unverified compounds with no medical oversight, with a safer, transparent, doctor-led alternative at a price point that removes the cost barrier to legitimate care.
For a single $39 medical review fee, a U.S.-licensed provider evaluates each patient’s health history and, when clinically appropriate, can prescribe up to three peptides in a single visit. Including compounded tirzepatide and semaglutide for medically supervised weight management, alongside the company’s broader peptide formulary.
The Problem RxPepsDirect Was Built to Solve
Over the past three years, peptides such as BPC-157, CJC-1295/Ipamorelin, TB-500, and PT-141 have moved from professional athletics and longevity clinics into mainstream wellness. Making the peptide space almost entirely a “research peptides, not for human consumption” loophole. Consumers buying from these channels receive:
- No medical evaluation — no labs, no contraindication screening, no physician of record
- No verified potency or purity — research suppliers are not required to assay product, disclose excipients, or prove sterility
- No regulated supply chain — most products are sourced overseas with no U.S. pharmacy involvement
- No legal pathway — “research-only” labeling shifts liability to the end user
“As a peptide user myself, the ‘research peptide’ route made me nervous. I had zero medical oversight, no idea what was actually in the vial. Sure, Google, Reddit, and Chat GPT are great, but they aren’t doctors,” said Marcus Hansen, Founder and CEO of Peptide RX LLC. “After talking to dozens of others in the same position, I realized the entire category needed a legitimate option that didn’t punish people on price. So we built Peptides RX. Pay for the medical oversight, then pay the pharmacy directly to get their wholesale price. The same price as other clinics pay and mark up 100%-150%.”
How RxPepsDirect Is Different
| Feature | Research Peptides | RxPepsDirect |
|---|---|---|
| Physician oversight | None | Licensed-Provider review of every prescription |
| Source | Overseas / unregulated suppliers | U.S.-licensed 503A compounding pharmacy |
| Active ingredients | Unverified | Pharmaceutical-grade APIs from FDA-registered facilities |
| Batch testing | None | Independent third-party analytical lab verifies every batch |
| Legal status | “Research use only” — not for human consumption | Patient-specific prescription, dispensed by a U.S. pharmacy |
| Cost of medical oversight | N/A | Included with prescription review |
Flat $39 — covers up to 3 peptide prescriptions
Every prescription dispensed through RxPepsDirect is sent to Optimal Balance Pharmacy, a U.S.-licensed 503A facility. Every batch is independently assayed by an FDA-registered analytical lab for identity, potency, and sterility before release. The $39 medical review is a one-time, all-in fee. There are no membership dues, no consult-stacking, and no surprise add-ons.
Peptide COA Availability
rxpepsdirect.com lists every batch’s COA live on their website in real time. There is no guessing, no modifications. The COA is received, scanned, and uploaded. All Certificates of Analysis come directly from Eagle Analytics, a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)- registered, A2LA ISO 17025-accredited laboratory operating for over 20 years in Texas.
Pricing — Wholesale, Direct From the Pharmacy
Because RxPepsDirect doesn’t sell peptides, patients don’t pay more than the pharmacy’s direct price. Weight-management patients see costs typically reserved for cash-pay clinic accounts:
- Compounded Tirzepatide: starting at $45/month
- Compounded Semaglutide: starting at $25/month
Patients pay only the medical review fee. They then pay the pharmacy directly. Peptides RX doesn’t resell the medication, so there is no middleman markup, no monthly platform subscription, and no guessing on protocol and potency.
States Currently Served
RxPepsDirect ships to patients in: Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. Additional states are being added on a rolling basis as licensure expands.
About Peptide RX LLC / RxPepsDirect
Peptide RX LLC, operating as RxPepsDirect (rxpepsdirect.com), is a physician-led telehealth platform offering safe, affordable access to compounded peptide therapy. Founded in 2026 by healthcare entrepreneur Marcus Hansen and quadruple board-certified medical doctor Jonathan Snipes, MD, the company partners with Optimal Balance Pharmacy (a U.S.-licensed 503A compounding pharmacy) and an FDA-registered third-party analytical lab to deliver pharmaceutical-grade peptides under the supervision of licensed U.S. physicians. The platform’s medical director is Dr. Jonathan Snipes, MD (NPI 1821250077). RxPepsDirect was founded on a single principle: legitimate medical oversight should not be a luxury good.
Media Contact
Marcus Hansen
Founder & CEO, Peptide RX LLC
support@rxpepsdirect.com
https://www.rxpepsdirect.com