Clinic models
How Australian peptide clinics actually work
Eight categorised models, scored independently across medical oversight, transparency, access clarity, pricing, support and aftercare. Anonymised exemplars — read this before you read any specific clinic's marketing.
- Models
- 8
- Methodology
- 6-criterion scoring
- Last updated
- Apr 2026
Hospital-based weight-management
Hospital Weight-Management Program — Type E
Major hospital networks
Hospital-based, multi-disciplinary weight-management programs combining medical, surgical, dietetic and behavioural care.
Specialist endocrine clinic
Specialist Endocrine Clinic — Type C
City-specific (most capital cities)
Endocrinologist-led specialist clinic focused on metabolic and endocrine conditions where peptide-class medications have approved indications.
Telehealth GP service
Telehealth GLP-1 Clinic — Type A
Australia-wide
GP-led telehealth model focused exclusively on GLP-1 prescribing for chronic weight management under TGA-approved indications.
Independent prescriber clinic
Independent Prescriber Clinic — Type F
City-specific (varies)
Single-prescriber or small-practice clinics operating outside large telehealth networks. Quality varies more than any other category.
Compounding pharmacy network
Compounding Pharmacy Network — Type B
Australia-wide (state-licensed)
Compounded peptide formulations dispensed through state-licensed compounding pharmacies under prescriber-driven access pathways.
Men's / women's telehealth
Women's Telehealth Service — Type G
Australia-wide
Direct-to-consumer telehealth model targeting women's health and wellness — metabolic, hormonal, skin and weight-management.
Men's / women's telehealth
Men's Telehealth Service — Type D
Australia-wide
Direct-to-consumer telehealth model targeting men's health concerns — sexual function, performance, body composition.
Independent prescriber clinic
Research Supply (Not a clinic) — Type H
International
Research-compound supply operations are NOT clinics. They sell research-use materials, often online and often from outside Australia. Including here for completeness — none of these route is appropriate for human use.