9amHealth vs Arc-1
An in-depth comparison of two leading GLP-1 Providers
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9amHealth
Best for Insured patients wanting branded GLP-1s within a full cardiometabolic care programStarting at $149/mo
Arc-1
Best for patients seeking per-dose compounded GLP-1 without subscriptionsStarting at $250/mo
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | 9amHealth | Arc-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | ✓7.6/10 | 6.4/10 |
| Starting Price | ✓$149/mo | $250/mo |
| Editorial Rating | ✓3.8 ★ /5 | 3.2 ★ /5 |
| Features | ✓7 features | 3 features |
| States Available | 0 | 0 |
| Compounded | — | ✓ Yes |
| Brand Name | ✓ Yes | — |
| FSA/HSA Accepted | — | — |
| FDA Warnings | None | None |
Pros & Cons
9amHealth
Pros
- ✓Prescribes FDA-approved branded GLP-1s (Wegovy, Zepbound, Saxenda)
- ✓$149/month membership or free when covered by insurance
- ✓Membership includes specialists, labs, devices, and medications
- ✓Board-certified obesity specialists (DABOM), endocrinologists, dietitians, PharmDs
- ✓Helps navigate insurance approvals; employer and state-plan partnerships
- ✓Home lab draws available in some areas
- ✓Cardiometabolic whole-body care beyond weight loss
Cons
- ✗Medication coverage and GLP-1 access depend on insurance and BMI criteria
- ✗State availability not enumerated on the public site
- ✗Branded GLP-1s can be costly without insurance coverage
- ✗Pricing for medications not transparently listed
Arc-1
Pros
- ✓Both compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide available
- ✓Per-dose purchasing — no subscription or membership required
- ✓25% off plus free shipping promotion
- ✓Broader longevity formulary (rapamycin, NAD+, sermorelin)
Cons
- ✗No visible LegitScript or PCAB accreditation
- ✗No legal entity name or address disclosed
- ✗State availability not disclosed
- ✗Per-dose pricing makes higher doses very expensive ($1,085–$1,585 for semaglutide 1.75–2.5mg)
- ✗No named clinicians or pharmacy partners
Our Verdict
9amHealth edges out Arc-1 with a higher overall score of 7.6/10 and is particularly strong for Insured patients wanting branded GLP-1s within a full cardiometabolic care program. Arc-1 remains a solid alternative, especially if you're looking for patients seeking per-dose compounded GLP-1 without subscriptions.
Glossary references
Key terms in this article, linked to their canonical definitions.
- Semaglutide · Drugs and brands
- Tirzepatide · Drugs and brands
- Compounded GLP-1 · Pharmacy and drug forms
- 503A pharmacy · Pharmacy and drug forms
- PCAB accreditation · Pharmacy and drug forms
- Prior authorization (PA) · Insurance and regulatory
- Off-label use · Insurance and regulatory
- FDA Drug Shortage List · Insurance and regulatory
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