9amHealth vs Mint Med
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
Mint Med
Best for flat $159 all-doses compounded GLP-1 with no membershipStarting at $117/mo
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | 9amHealth | Mint Med |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | ✓7.6/10 | 7.5/10 |
| Starting Price | $149/mo | ✓$117/mo |
| Editorial Rating | 3.8 ★ /5 | 3.8 ★ /5 |
| Features | 7 features | 7 features |
| States Available | 0 | ✓36 |
| Compounded | — | ✓ Yes |
| Brand Name | ✓ Yes | — |
| FSA/HSA Accepted | — | ✓ Yes |
| 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
Mint Med
Pros
- ✓$159 flat 'all doses' pricing — no per-tier escalation as you titrate up, unlike competitors that start cheap then jump past $200
- ✓No membership — pay-as-you-go monthly, cancel anytime with 48-hour notice
- ✓LegitScript Certified with a verifiable ID
- ✓Publishes the FDA compounded-medication disclaimer
- ✓36 states listed explicitly — strong coverage
- ✓HSA/FSA eligible (uncommon for compounded GLP-1)
- ✓Asynchronous telehealth in eligible states for faster intake; intro promo (175NOW) ≈ $117/mo for the first six weeks
Cons
- ✗Easily confused with Mint Medical Clinic (a separate Utah-only med spa)
- ✗503A/503B pharmacy partner not named, and the compounding designation isn't specified
- ✗Named medical director / clinical leadership not disclosed
- ✗Corporate legal entity not disclosed
- ✗Governing law, arbitration venue, and physical address not disclosed
- ✗Marketing says 35 states but lists 36 — minor inconsistency
- ✗Asynchronous model means limited live-provider interaction in eligible states
Our Verdict
9amHealth edges out Mint Med 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. Mint Med remains a solid alternative, especially if you're looking for flat $159 all-doses compounded GLP-1 with no membership.
Glossary references
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- Compounded GLP-1 · Pharmacy and drug forms
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- 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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