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9amHealth vs Nova MD

9amHealth
Graded #94

Higher grade

vs+4.700000000000003
Nova MD
Graded #187

Lower grade

The verdict

9amHealth takes it — 71.3/100 to 66.6/100.

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.

Cost value9amHealth +1
68
67
Dose & formulation9amHealth +1
65
64
Clinical oversight9amHealth +6
88
82
Labs & monitoring9amHealth +20
74
54
FulfillmentEven
68
68
Contract termsEven
55
55
9amHealth · left barNova MD · right bar

The numbers

Metric9amHealthNova MD
WeighScore71.3/10066.6/100
GradeCC
Scorecard rank#94#187
Semaglutide$149/mo (plus a separate fee, brand-name)$175/mo (compounded)
TirzepatideNot disclosed$225/mo (compounded)
CoverageCoverage not publishedCoverage not published
Brand-name accessYesCompounded only
Oral / sublingualInjection onlyInjection only
9amHealth

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
Nova MD

Graded #187 · C

Strengths

  • On-page pricing published for all four SKUs (semaglutide and tirzepatide, 1- and 3-month)
  • $125/mo semaglutide and $199/mo tirzepatide 3-month plans rank among the cheapest in the market
  • $50 off first tirzepatide order shown publicly
  • Explicit microdose / low-dose program for both semaglutide and tirzepatide
  • Broader menu (sermorelin, NAD+, glutathione, enclomiphene) for longevity alongside GLP-1

Where it loses points

  • Legal entity name and state of incorporation not disclosed
  • Compounding pharmacy not named — only 'accredited facilities'
  • LegitScript certification not confirmed (only 'Licensed US Providers' claims)
  • Per-state availability not listed
  • Compounded only — no brand-name Wegovy, Zepbound, Mounjaro, or Ozempic

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.

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