9amHealth vs Spry
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
Spry
Best for compounded GLP-1 plus anti-aging peptides under one membershipStarting at $199/mo
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | 9amHealth | Spry |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | ✓7.6/10 | 6.1/10 |
| Starting Price | ✓$149/mo | $199/mo |
| Editorial Rating | ✓3.8 ★ /5 | 3.1 ★ /5 |
| Features | ✓7 features | 5 features |
| States Available | 0 | 0 |
| Compounded | — | ✓ Yes |
| Brand Name | ✓ Yes | — |
| FSA/HSA Accepted | — | — |
| FDA Warnings | ✓None | 1 warning |
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
Spry
Pros
- ✓Three named co-founders disclosed (Gabriel Mullins, Sara Yoder, Tyler Bowman) — better-than-average transparency
- ✓Pricing shown on the homepage ($199 semaglutide / $299 tirzepatide / $249–$299 peptides) — no full sign-up wall
- ✓Broader range (2 GLP-1s plus 3 anti-aging peptides) appeals to longevity buyers
- ✓No contracts or commitment required
- ✓LegitScript Certified with a public verification link
- ✓Same-day to 24-hour provider intake review
Cons
- ✗Displays an "FDA Approved" badge though compounded GLP-1s are not FDA-approved finished drugs — potentially misleading
- ✗Intake reviewed by a nurse practitioner, not an MD
- ✗States served not disclosed publicly
- ✗Pharmacy partner not named, and 503A vs 503B designation not specified
- ✗Corporate legal entity not disclosed
- ✗Co-founder credentials not disclosed
- ✗Includes BPC-157, an unregulated peptide with limited human efficacy data, reflecting a functional-medicine slant
Our Verdict
9amHealth edges out Spry 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. Spry remains a solid alternative, especially if you're looking for compounded GLP-1 plus anti-aging peptides under one membership.
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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