9amHealth vs LaSara Medical Group
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
LaSara Medical Group
Best for hybrid SoCal in-person plus telehealth GLP-1, HRT and peptidesSide-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | 9amHealth | LaSara Medical Group |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | ✓7.6/10 | 6.7/10 |
| Starting Price | $149/mo | — |
| Editorial Rating | ✓3.8 ★ /5 | 3.4 ★ /5 |
| Features | 7 features | 7 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
LaSara Medical Group
Pros
- ✓Multi-modality clinic — compounded GLP-1s alongside TRT, peptides, B12, NAD+, sermorelin, and enclomiphene
- ✓National telehealth plus an in-person option in Southern California — uncommon hybrid model
- ✓Free initial consultation
- ✓Active promotional pricing (30% off sitewide at the time of review)
Cons
- ✗Ongoing monthly pricing for compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide not shown until after intake
- ✗Legal entity name and state of incorporation not disclosed
- ✗Compounding pharmacy partner not named
- ✗LegitScript certification status not confirmed
- ✗Per-state availability not listed despite the national-telehealth claim
- ✗Lab work and ongoing monitoring inclusion not clearly disclosed for the multi-modality menu
Our Verdict
9amHealth edges out LaSara Medical Group 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. LaSara Medical Group remains a solid alternative, especially if you're looking for hybrid SoCal in-person plus telehealth GLP-1, HRT and peptides.
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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