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Quick verdict
GoodRx for Weight Loss is the better pick for most patients on overall scoring. GoodRx turned its drug-pricing reach into a real telehealth program, with branded GLP-1 priced separately and published upfront. The subscription is $119/mo at the standard rate (it opened at a $39/mo introductory rate through January 2026). Medication runs separately: the injection is $199/mo for the first two fills then $349/mo ongoing, and the oral Wegovy pill is from $149/mo. Ongoing all-in about $468/mo. Branded only, billed in two parts, with no member outcome record yet.
That said, 9amHealth wins on specific dimensions. 9amHealth treats GLP-1 as one tool inside a broader cardiometabolic program. Strong employer and insurance relationships, branded-first medication strategy, labs included. Best fit for patients with comorbidities, not pure weight-loss buyers.
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Side-by-side
| 9amHealth | GoodRx for Weight Loss | |
|---|---|---|
| Starts from | $649/mo (incl. medication) | $468/mo (incl. medication) |
| Monthly cost gap | GoodRx for Weight Loss is $231/mo cheaper than 9amHealth | |
| Lock-in | Month-to-month | Month-to-month |
| Time to prescription | 5 days | 2 days |
| Consultation type | Live | Telemedicine |
| Affiliate network | Direct | Direct |
Score by dimension
Scores out of 10, equal-weighted across five dimensions. How we score. The winner of each dimension is highlighted.
| 9amHealth | GoodRx for Weight Loss | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing transparency | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| Cancellation terms | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Onboarding experience | 6/10 | 7/10 |
| Medication options | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Member reviews | 8.4/10 | 8.8/10 |
When to choose 9amHealth
Best for diabetes and cardio risk
Patients with diabetes, prediabetes or cardiovascular risk who want GLP-1 inside full-spectrum metabolic care.
9amHealth wins on pricing transparency on the dimensional scoring. The caveat: Healthy BMI-only patients chasing the lowest GLP-1 price.
When to choose GoodRx for Weight Loss
Best for published two-part pricing
Buyers who want transparent, published cash pricing on both care and branded medication, from a familiar drug-pricing brand.
GoodRx for Weight Loss wins on onboarding experience, member reviews and runs $231/mo cheaper than 9amHealth at the entry tier ($418 vs $649). Over a year that's $2,772 you keep. The caveat: Anyone wanting a compounded option, an all-in single price, or a long member-review track record.
If cost is your main filter
GoodRx for Weight Loss is the cheaper monthly: $418 all-in vs $649 for 9amHealth. That's $231 a month or $2,772a year. The 12-month math matters most if you're planning to maintain on GLP-1 long-term. If you're running a 3-month trial, the $693 delta is small against the cost of stopping early on the wrong dose. Insurance changes the picture: if either program runs prior auth and your plan covers Wegovy or Zepbound, branded with copay can beat both cash-pay totals.
If lock-in is your main filter
9amHealth (month-to-month) and GoodRx for Weight Loss (month-to-month) sit at the same cancellation tier. Read both cancellation policies directly before signing; the on-page summary covers the headline but not the deletion-of-account or refund-window edge cases.
FAQ
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