Head-to-head · The Match Score
ShedRx vs Arc-1
Both scored on the same six-factor Match Score. ShedRx wins this matchup with a 86 to 63 edge.
ShedRx
#4 · Grade B+
People who want an oral or sublingual option rather than weekly injections.
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#233 · Grade C
Patients seeking per-dose compounded GLP-1 without subscriptions.
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Price, coverage & formulary
| Detail | ShedRx | Arc-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Semaglutide | $199/mo | $200/mo (0.5 mg dose, compounded) |
| Tirzepatide | $299/mo | $200/mo (2.5 mg dose, compounded) |
| Coverage | All 50 states | Coverage not published |
| Brand-name access | Compounded only | Compounded only |
| Oral / sublingual | Yes | Injectable only |
| Match Score | 86 · B+ | 63 · C |
ShedRx edges out Arc-1, 86 to 63 on the default Match Score. A weight-focused program that also offers an oral/sublingual route for the needle-averse.
Arc-1 is still a fair pick if its strengths line up with yours — best for: Patients seeking per-dose compounded GLP-1 without subscriptions.
Worth a look either way: our overall #1 pick is CoreAge Rx (Match Score 91) — nationwide access, both molecules at one flat price, easy to cancel. Or take the 6-question quiz to see your personalized match.
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Pricing, states and verification reflect each provider's public disclosures at last review; the Match Score and its sub-scores are our editorial judgment per the methodology. Prices change — confirm on each provider's site. Not medical advice; see our disclosure.