9amHealth vs Joi + Blokes
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
Joi + Blokes
Best for GLP-1 alongside men's and women's hormone-health programsStarting at $99/mo
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | 9amHealth | Joi + Blokes |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | 7.6/10 | ✓8.0/10 |
| Starting Price | $149/mo | ✓$99/mo |
| Editorial Rating | 3.8 ★ /5 | ✓4 ★ /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
Joi + Blokes
Pros
- ✓Separate programs for women (Joi) and men (Blokes) — most GLP-1 telehealth is gender-agnostic
- ✓Trustpilot 4.6/5 from 1,254+ reviews — among the strongest review signals in the category
- ✓Monthly price includes medication, dosing support, clinician consults, and health coaching
- ✓Integrated hormone + GLP-1 programs help patients on testosterone or perimenopausal protocols
- ✓First-month discount ($99 sema / $149 tirz) lowers the barrier to trying GLP-1s
Cons
- ✗Billed quarterly — a 3-month commitment up front, not month-to-month
- ✗Different pricing in NY and NJ — verify your state's cost before committing
- ✗Per-state availability isn't listed; it's zip-code gated behind signup
- ✗Months 2+ cost more ($199 sema / $299 tirz) than the headline intro price
- ✗No FDA-approved Wegovy — compounded only on the GLP-1 side; Zepbound carries a separate visit fee
- ✗No LegitScript or PCAB accreditation badge visible
Our Verdict
Joi + Blokes edges out 9amHealth with a higher overall score of 8.0/10 and is particularly strong for GLP-1 alongside men's and women's hormone-health programs. 9amHealth remains a solid alternative, especially if you're looking for Insured patients wanting branded GLP-1s within a full cardiometabolic care program.
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