Head-to-head · WeighScore
9amHealth vs LifespanningRx
The verdict
9amHealth takes it — 71.3/100 to 60.4/100.
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 | LifespanningRx |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 71.3/100 | 60.4/100 |
| Grade | C | C |
| Scorecard rank | #93 | #322 |
| Semaglutide | $149/mo (plus a separate fee, brand-name) | Not disclosed |
| Tirzepatide | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Coverage | Coverage not published | All 50 states |
| Brand-name access | Yes | Yes |
| Oral / sublingual | Injection only | Injection only |
Graded #93 · 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 #322 · C
Strengths
- Compounded GLP-1 (semaglutide/tirzepatide) weight-loss program with licensed clinicians included
- LegitScript-certified and HIPAA-compliant; works with 503A/503B licensed US pharmacies
- Longevity and peptide protocols alongside weight loss; free membership, no monthly fee
- Discreet nationwide shipping with 24/365 support
- Also a turnkey white-label platform for clinics and wellness brands to launch programs
Where it loses points
- Exact dosing and pricing are shown only after completing the patient assessment
- Compounded GLP-1s are not FDA-approved finished products
- States served are not publicly listed
- Part B2B/white-label, so the consumer experience can vary by partnered clinic
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.