Peptide Clinics

What Peptide Clinics does

Peptide Clinics is a South African telehealth and compounding pharmacy operating exclusively in the direct-to-consumer channel from Johannesburg. Founded in 2018 as Peptide Clinics South Africa Proprietary Limited, the company sells doctor-prescribed peptide therapies and adjacent supplements to individual consumers across South Africa through its e-commerce platform at peptideclinics.co.za. Patients must complete an online medical questionnaire before accessing the store; every order is reviewed by a qualified South African doctor, who either scripts the request or issues a refund. This medical gatekeeping distinguishes the company from grey-market peptide sellers and is positioned as a core part of its value proposition.

The company's underlying technology is a sterile compounding laboratory in Johannesburg that prepares peptides to order under pharmaceutical protocols, rather than dispensing mass-manufactured stock. The product catalogue spans injectable peptides (CJC-1295/Ipamorelin combo, BPC 157, NAD+, Mots-C, GHK-cu, Thymosin Beta 4, Bremelanotide PT-141), oral peptide capsules (BPC 157), proprietary topical alopecia sprays for men and women, hair-care supplements (TrichoWash, TrichoCond), general wellness supplements (Venetron sleep/mood, ProtUP libido, weight-loss bundles), and Schedule pharmaceuticals (Finasteride, Sildenafil). Prices range from R355 (Finasteride) to R3,250 (Mots-C) and are billed pay-as-you-go with no subscription model.

Revenue is generated through two streams: one-time product sales (individual peptide and supplement orders) and professional services revenue from mandatory or optional doctor consultations before dispensing. The go-to-market motion is sales-led with a content-marketing layer — the site hosts an extensive educational blog covering peptide science, anti-ageing, muscle building, injury recovery, and other therapeutic goals, with SEO-structured category pages targeting each use case. Distribution is single-channel: orders compound in Johannesburg and ship nationwide in 3-10 working days. The company serves at least seven customer segments, with health-conscious adults seeking anti-ageing and wellness optimisation as the primary segment, followed by fitness/bodybuilding, injury recovery, weight management, sexual health, sleep/mood, and hair-loss use cases.

Name

Peptide Clinics

Legal name

Peptide Clinics South Africa Proprietary Limited

Website

https://peptideclinics.co.za

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Peptide Clinics is a South African telehealth company that sells doctor-prescribed peptide therapies, supplements, and hair-loss treatments directly to consumers nationwide, with every order reviewed by a doctor and compounded in its Johannesburg sterile laboratory.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Compounding Pharmacy Services

NAICS

Pharmacies and Drug Retailers (456110), Health and Personal Care Retailers (456), Food (Health) Supplement Retailers (456191)

SIC

Biological Products, (No Disgnostic Substances) (2836), Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Wholesale-Drugs, Proprietaries & Druggists' Sundries (5122)

akta.pro primary industry

Therapeutic Peptides & Protein/Peptide Biologics (HLAAAAAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Prescription-Based Digital Clinics (Condition-Specific Rx Programs) (HLALAAAD), Endocrinology & Reproductive Health Pharmaceuticals (incl. Women’s Health) (HLAIAAAJ), Amino Acids & Peptides (BCAAs, Collagen Peptides, Bioactive Peptides, L-Theanine) (AFAJAKAG)

Keywords

• Peptide therapy
• Compounding pharmacy
• Telehealth consultations
• Hair loss treatment
• Anti-ageing supplements

Headquarters

HQ city

Johannesburg

HQ country

South Africa

HQ region

Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Peptide Product Sales: Direct-to-consumer sale of compounded peptide therapies and supplements through the company's e-commerce platform. Products are sold as one-time purchases with varying price points (R355 to R3,250) based on product type and formulation. No subscription model mentioned; customers purchase individual orders which are reviewed and approved by doctors before compounding.
2. Medical Consultation Services: Doctor consultation fees charged for patients who require medical evaluation before purchasing certain products. The consultation is a mandatory part of the purchasing process to ensure appropriate medical oversight and prescription approval.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Peptide Clinics sells doctor-prescribed, individually compounded peptide therapies and supplements through its own South African e-commerce store. Patients complete an online medical questionnaire, have a qualified South African doctor review and approve their order, and then receive injectables, capsules, transdermal sprays, hair loss products, and supplements compounded in the company's sterile Johannesburg laboratory and shipped nationwide. The range targets anti-ageing, lean muscle building, fat loss, injury repair, libido, sleep/mood, and hair loss use cases.

Product overview

Peptide Clinics is a South African telehealth company offering doctor-prescribed peptide therapy with compounding services. The company operates a platform model where patients complete an online medical questionnaire, receive doctor consultation, and obtain prescriptions for peptide treatments compounded in their Johannesburg laboratory. The product portfolio includes injectable peptides (CJC-1295/Ipamorelin combo, BPC 157, NAD+, Mots-C, GHK-cu, Thymosin Beta 4, Bremelanotide), oral peptide capsules (BPC 157), topical sprays (Alopecia sprays for men and women), hair care supplements (TrichoWash, TrichoCond), general health supplements (Venetron for sleep/mood, ProtUP for libido, Weight Loss bundles), and schedule pharmaceuticals (Finasteride, Sildenafil). Products target therapeutic goals including anti-ageing, injury repair and recovery, lean muscle building, fat loss, libido enhancement, sleep and mood support, and hair loss treatment. All peptide treatments require medical supervision and are not sold over-the-counter.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CJC-1295 / Ipamorelin combo Growth hormone secretagogue combination peptide for lean muscle building, fat loss, and anti-ageing, administered by injection, priced at R2,995.
• BPC 157 (2000ug/ml) 5ml Injectable Injectable Body Protection Compound for promoting tissue healing, reducing inflammation, and protecting the gastrointestinal system.
• BPC 157 Capsules (30 capsules) Oral capsule form of Body Protection Compound peptide for tissue healing, inflammation reduction, and gastrointestinal protection; dosage of 1 tablet once a day away from food.
• NAD+ 200mg/ml 5ml vial Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide coenzyme supplement for anti-ageing, energy metabolism, DNA repair, and cellular signalling; approximately 16 doses per vial.
• Mots-C Peptide that promotes increased growth hormone secretion by inhibiting the enzyme that metabolises insulin and glucose, used for fat metabolism and muscle preservation.
• GHK-cu (10mg/ml) Copper peptide that boosts collagen and elastin production, accelerates wound healing, reduces inflammation, supports hair growth, and protects against oxidative stress.
• Thymosin Beta 4 Injectable Naturally occurring peptide for injury rehabilitation that stimulates T cell production, promotes blood vessel growth, keratinocyte migration, and collagen deposition; reduces injury repair time and inflammation.
• Bremelanotide (PT-141) Injectable Peptide for libido enhancement in men and women, derived from the Melanotan II molecule; increases libido without tanning; approximately 10 doses per 2ml vial.
• Proprietary Alopecia Spray for Men Topical spray developed by a hair-loss specialist doctor, combining ingredients designed to combat male pattern hair loss.
• Proprietary Alopecia Spray for Women Topical spray developed by a hair-loss specialist doctor, combining ingredients designed to combat female pattern hair loss.
• TrichoWash (200ml shampoo) Shampoo supplement for hair health, 200ml size.
• TrichoCond (200ml conditioner) Conditioner supplement for hair health, 200ml size.
• TrichoWash & TrichoCond Pack Bundled TrichoWash shampoo and TrichoCond conditioner for comprehensive hair care.
• Venetron Sleep & Mood Support Supplement for improving insomnia, stress and anxiety; 25mg dosage in 60 vegetarian capsules.
• Weight Loss Supplements Bundle — Double Bundle including BeanBlock and GreenSelect for weight management support.
• Weight Loss Supplements Bundle — Triple Bundled supplement pack including BeanBlock, GreenSelect Phytosome, and SlimCarb for comprehensive weight management; GreenSelect provides antioxidant activity and weight balance; SlimCarb targets obesity.
• ProtUP Natural Libido Booster Natural 100% libido supplement for men and women in 60 vegetarian capsules.
• Finasteride 30 Capsules 1mg Schedule medicine capsule for hair loss treatment, requiring a valid prescription.
• Sildenafil Schedule medicine for erectile dysfunction, available in dosage range R395–R495; requires valid prescription.
• Doctor-Prescribed Peptide Therapy Program End-to-end supervised peptide therapy programme combining online medical questionnaire, doctor consultation, prescription approval, in-house compounding, and nationwide delivery.

Quantifiable outcome

• Most patients report noticeable changes between 4 and 8 weeks of consistent peptide use
• +1 more outcomes

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Marek Health: US-based telehealth platform offering doctor-prescribed peptide therapy and hormone optimisation with at-home delivery; directly comparable to Peptide Clinics' questionnaire-then-prescribe-then-compound model, though serving US patients.
• Invigor Medical: Telehealth clinic providing doctor consultations and prescription therapies including peptides, hormone replacement, and weight loss; comparable online consultation and prescription dispensing model.
• Defy Medical: Telehealth clinic specialising in hormone replacement, thyroid, and peptide therapies with nationwide delivery; mirrors Peptide Clinics' emphasis on compounded peptides and ongoing doctor supervision.
• Amazing Meds: Online clinic providing doctor-prescribed peptide therapies and hormone treatments with home delivery; directly competing prescription-peptide telehealth service with comparable product range.
• Hone Health (Hone): US telehealth longevity clinic offering at-home blood testing and prescriptions for hormone optimisation and peptides; similar wellness/anti-ageing positioning and recurring subscription protocols.
• PeterMD: Telehealth men's health and longevity clinic prescribing peptides such as BPC-157, PT-141, and CJC/Ipamorelin with US pharmacy fulfilment; operates the same direct-to-consumer peptide prescribing playbook as Peptide Clinics.

Broad incumbents

• LifeMD: US-based telehealth company delivering weight management, hormone, and primary care services via virtual consultations; broader incumbent overlapping with Peptide Clinics' teleconsultation and prescription fulfilment model.
• Hims & Hers Health: Large US telehealth platform offering prescription treatments (including peptides and HRT) alongside broader wellness categories; broader incumbent in the same direct-to-consumer prescription therapy space.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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