Head-to-head · WeighScore
9amHealth vs TeleFirst Med
The verdict
9amHealth takes it — 71.3/100 to 57.4/100.
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 | TeleFirst Med |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 71.3/100 | 57.4/100 |
| Grade | C | C |
| Scorecard rank | #94 | #400 |
| Semaglutide | $149/mo (plus a separate fee, brand-name) | Not disclosed |
| Tirzepatide | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Coverage | Coverage not published | 2 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 #400 · C
Strengths
- Prescribes real brand-name GLP-1 (e.g. Ozempic/Wegovy), not compounded — appealing if you specifically want FDA-approved branded medication
- Simple $120 telehealth evaluation with a licensed doctor; no insurance hassle and no prior authorization
- You fill the prescription at your own regular pharmacy rather than waiting on a mail-order compounding pharmacy
- Also a general telehealth clinic (urgent care, chronic-condition management) if you want broader care
Where it loses points
- Only Texas and North Carolina are confirmed — not available nationwide
- The $120 is an evaluation fee; the brand-name medication is billed separately at your pharmacy and can be expensive without insurance
- Small practice (about 500 patients) with limited public detail on its clinicians and program
- No compounded or lower-cost medication option, and no medication pricing is 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.