9amHealth vs Beluga Health
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
Beluga Health
Best for Brands launching DTC GLP-1 telehealth; less direct for individual shoppersSide-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | 9amHealth | Beluga Health |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | ✓7.6/10 | 6.5/10 |
| Starting Price | $149/mo | — |
| Editorial Rating | ✓3.8 ★ /5 | 3.3 ★ /5 |
| Features | 7 features | ✓8 features |
| States Available | 0 | 0 |
| Compounded | — | — |
| 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
Beluga Health
Pros
- ✓Supports GLP-1 care with compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide
- ✓Board-certified providers and a 50-state medical infrastructure
- ✓LegitScript certified with SOC 2 and ISO 27001 security
- ✓Pharmacies follow FDA/USP standards with third-party batch testing
- ✓Powers many DTC brands as a turnkey telehealth backbone
Cons
- ✗White-label B2B group, not a direct consumer-facing service
- ✗Offers compounded, not FDA-approved branded, GLP-1s
- ✗No public consumer pricing for the GLP-1 offering
- ✗Cited among nationwide groups tied to FDA telehealth GLP-1 scrutiny
- ✗Care quality varies by the consumer brand using the platform
Our Verdict
9amHealth edges out Beluga Health 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. Beluga Health remains a solid alternative, especially if you're looking for Brands launching DTC GLP-1 telehealth; less direct for individual shoppers.
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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