9amHealth vs TeleZen 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
TeleZen MD
Best for claimed all-50-state compounded GLP-1 access with $100-off first orderSide-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | 9amHealth | TeleZen MD |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | ✓7.6/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Starting Price | $149/mo | — |
| Editorial Rating | ✓3.8 ★ /5 | 3.5 ★ /5 |
| Features | ✓7 features | 3 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
TeleZen MD
Pros
- ✓Says it serves all 50 states — among the broadest claimed reach in the compounded segment
- ✓Markets U.S.-based, FDA-registered pharmacies
- ✓$100 off your first order with code WELCOME100
- ✓Fully online U.S. telehealth model with physician evaluation
- ✓Education-forward, physician-led positioning
Cons
- ✗Ongoing monthly pricing for compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide not shown until after intake
- ✗Partner pharmacy not named
- ✗Legal entity name and state of incorporation not disclosed
- ✗Brand-name medications not addressed on the homepage
- ✗LegitScript certification not confirmed
- ✗All-50-states claim is the provider's own, not independently verified
- ✗Medication forms (vial, pen, oral) not detailed
Our Verdict
9amHealth edges out TeleZen 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. TeleZen MD remains a solid alternative, especially if you're looking for claimed all-50-state compounded GLP-1 access with $100-off first order.
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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