9amHealth vs Claya
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
Claya
Best for compounded GLP-1 in injectable and oral-tablet forms with named cliniciansStarting at $179/mo
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | 9amHealth | Claya |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | ✓7.6/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Starting Price | ✓$149/mo | $179/mo |
| Editorial Rating | ✓3.8 ★ /5 | 3.5 ★ /5 |
| Features | 7 features | 7 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
Claya
Pros
- ✓Two named licensed clinicians (Habashy, NMD MS and Barber, MD PhD) — rare transparency for compounded GLP-1
- ✓Two named pharmacy partners with full addresses (RedRock, UT and Healthware, KY)
- ✓Both injectable and oral-tablet forms offered for semaglutide and tirzepatide
- ✓Weight-loss money-back guarantee published on the homepage
- ✓Free expedited shipping included in the monthly price
Cons
- ✗States-served list not disclosed — you must check at checkout
- ✗LegitScript certification status not displayed
- ✗Corporate legal entity not disclosed on the site or privacy policy
- ✗Oral compounded tablets have weaker efficacy data than injectable semaglutide
- ✗Intro pricing is higher at refill ($299), erasing the first-month advantage
Our Verdict
9amHealth edges out Claya 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. Claya remains a solid alternative, especially if you're looking for compounded GLP-1 in injectable and oral-tablet forms with named clinicians.
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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