Head-to-head · WeighScore
9amHealth vs AskRx
The verdict
9amHealth takes it — 71.3/100 to 55.8/100.
9amHealth grades higher on WeighScore, our editorial score across cost value, dose & formulation, clinical oversight, labs & monitoring, fulfillment and contract terms. 9amHealth (join9am.com) is a cardiometabolic telehealth platform offering whole-body care including weight management with FDA-approved branded GLP-1 medications such as Wegovy, Zepbound, and Saxenda, plus…
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Factor by factor
The same six graded dimensions, side by side. See the methodology.
The numbers
| Metric | 9amHealth | AskRx |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 71.3/100 | 55.8/100 |
| Grade | C | C |
| Scorecard rank | #94 | #430 |
| Semaglutide | $149/mo (plus a separate fee, brand-name) | $349/mo (all doses, brand-name) |
| Tirzepatide | Not disclosed | $299/mo (2.5 mg dose, brand-name) |
| Coverage | Coverage not published | All 50 states |
| Brand-name access | Yes | Yes |
| Oral / sublingual | Injection only | Injection only |
Graded #94 · C
Strengths
- 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
Where it loses points
- 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
Graded #430 · C
Strengths
- Prescribes only FDA-approved brand-name GLP-1s, no compounded drugs
- LegitScript approved and HIPAA compliant
- Board-certified physicians trained in obesity medicine
- Transparent dose-based pricing published on site
- Available in all 50 states
Where it loses points
- Cash-pay model; medication cost billed separately by the pharmacy
- Does not dispense medication itself, so fulfillment depends on third-party pharmacies
- No compounded lower-cost alternative offered
- Specific list of supported states is not published
Also worth a look
Neither is our top-graded pick — CoreAge Rx leads the scorecard
Across all 499 providers, CoreAge Rx grades highest at 91.8/100 (A−). Top of the scorecard: flat transparent pricing, both molecules, nationwide — no teaser-rate games.
Pricing/verification reflect each provider's public disclosures at last grading; the WeighScore is our editorial judgment per the methodology. Prices change — confirm on each provider's site. Not medical advice; see our disclosure.