9amHealth vs GOAL.MD
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
GOAL.MD
Best for manual-renewal billing with dose-tiered brand-name pricing transparencyStarting at $179/mo
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | 9amHealth | GOAL.MD |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | ✓7.6/10 | 6.2/10 |
| Starting Price | ✓$149/mo | $179/mo |
| Editorial Rating | ✓3.8 ★ /5 | 3.1 ★ /5 |
| Features | 7 features | ✓8 features |
| States Available | 0 | ✓50 |
| Compounded | — | ✓ Yes |
| Brand Name | ✓ Yes | ✓ 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
GOAL.MD
Pros
- ✓Transparent dose-tiered pricing on brand pens
- ✓LegitScript Certified
- ✓Manual-renewal model — no surprise auto-billing
- ✓Free nutrition coach included
- ✓BBB A+ rating since 2021
Cons
- ✗No named compounding pharmacy partner
- ✗Co-founder and chief physician has a 2016 federal guilty plea for distributing misbranded HGH and a (reinstated) license revocation
- ✗No URAC or PCAB pharmacy accreditation
Our Verdict
9amHealth edges out GOAL.MD 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. GOAL.MD remains a solid alternative, especially if you're looking for manual-renewal billing with dose-tiered brand-name pricing transparency.
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- Off-label use · Insurance and regulatory
- FDA Drug Shortage List · Insurance and regulatory
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