Arc-1 review
Arc-1 offers compounded semaglutide (from $249.99) and compounded tirzepatide (from $299.99) as per-dose purchases, not monthly subscriptions.
- Scores never bought
- 497 providers tracked
- Every factor auditable
- Updated July 2026
Arc-1 earns a Match Score of 63/100 (grade C) and sits #233 of 497 on our board under the balanced default weighting.
- Semaglutide
- $200/mo (0.5 mg dose, compounded)
- Tirzepatide
- $200/mo (2.5 mg dose, compounded)
- Coverage
- Coverage not published
- Brand-name
- Compounded only
- Oral option
- Injectable only
- Verification
- LegitScript-certified
Best for: Patients seeking per-dose compounded GLP-1 without subscriptions.
MatchScript's take: Our #233 pick of 497 — a focused, straightforward program, scored on the same six factors as everyone else.
The factor breakdown
Arc-1 on the six Match Score factors — the same sub-scores the quiz reweights to your priorities. See the methodology.
Semaglutide from $200/mo (0.5 mg dose, compounded) puts Budget Fit at a below-par 52 — above the budget tiers.
Limited or undisclosed state coverage can slow your start, for a below-par 60 on Speed to Start.
Arc-1 sticks to compounded injectables, for a below-par 72 on Formulary Match.
Support lands at a below-par 64 — lighter, meds-first support.
Flexibility scores a below-par 61 — fewer levers to flex your plan.
LegitScript certification and clear public disclosures give a below-par 72 on Transparency.
Pricing in context
How Arc-1's monthly price sits against the category median and the cheapest provider we track.
What we like
- Both compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide available
- Per-dose purchasing — no subscription or membership required
- 25% off plus free shipping promotion
- Broader longevity formulary (rapamycin, NAD+, sermorelin)
- LegitScript Certified badge now displayed on product pages
The caveats
- No legal entity name or address disclosed
- State availability not disclosed
- No named clinicians or pharmacy partners
- Per-dose pricing still climbs with dose (semaglutide 2.5mg is $549.99/mo, tirzepatide 7.5mg $399.99/mo)
Who it's for — and who should skip it
Choose Arc-1 if patients seeking per-dose compounded GLP-1 without subscriptions.
Skip it if that doesn't sound like you. A closer fit may be AskRx (Match Score 63) — or take the quiz to see where Arc-1 lands for your priorities.
How it compares to CoreAge Rx & the closest scorer
Arc-1 against our #1 overall pick and the provider that scores closest to it. Green marks the row leader.
| How it compares | Arc-1this provider | CoreAge Rxour #1 | AskRxclosest scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sema price | $200/mo (0.5 mg dose, compounded) | $149/mo | $349/mo (all doses, brand-name) |
| Coverage | Coverage not published | All 50 states | All 50 states |
| Formulary | Injectable | Injectable | Injectable + brand |
| Match Score | 63 · C | 91 · A− | 63 · C |
Arc-1, answered
Is Arc-1 legit?
Yes — Arc-1 is LegitScript-certified, a third-party check that a telehealth pharmacy operates within the rules. Like most programs here it dispenses compounded GLP-1s, which are made by a licensed pharmacy but aren't FDA-approved; confirm your prescriber is US-licensed at intake.
How much does Arc-1 cost?
Arc-1 lists compounded semaglutide from $200/mo (0.5 mg dose, compounded) and tirzepatide from $200/mo (2.5 mg dose, compounded) — above our category median of $179/mo. These are the provider's public figures at our last review (July 2026); confirm on their site, since some teaser tiers step up after month one.
Does Arc-1 ship to my state?
Arc-1 operates in a limited set of states (Coverage not published). If yours isn't on that list, you'll need a nationwide provider instead.
Arc-1 vs CoreAge Rx — which is better?
Both are on our board. Arc-1 scores 63/100; CoreAge Rx leads our default ranking at 91/100 for its flat nationwide pricing on both molecules and easy cancellation. Arc-1 can still win for you if its strengths match your priorities — best for: Patients seeking per-dose compounded GLP-1 without subscriptions. Run the quiz to see which comes out ahead for you.
Pricing & state data last verified July 2026 from Arc-1's public site and our master provider matrix. The Match Score and its sub-scores are our editorial judgment per the methodology. Commercial facts only — prices change, so confirm on Arc-1's site. Not medical advice; see our disclosure.
Arc-1 earns a Match Score of 63/100 (grade C) and sits #233 of 497 on our board under the balanced default weighting. Arc-1 offers compounded semaglutide (from $249.99) and compounded tirzepatide (from $299.99) as per-dose purchases, not monthly subscriptions. Best for: Patients seeking per-dose compounded GLP-1 without subscriptions. If it isn't the right fit, AskRx is a sensible alternative to weigh next.
Compare with other providers
Our next-best picks in default ranking order, then the 24 programs that sit nearest Arc-1 on the board.
- #1Match91/ 100CoreAge RxThe best all-around match: nationwide access, both molecules at one flat, no-surprise price, and an easy exit.91/100
- #2Match88/ 100Strut HealthThe only program here carrying both LegitScript and ACHC accreditation, with an oral lozenge route on both molecules at the cheapest entry on this board.88/100
- #3Match86/ 100HealthRXA LegitScript-certified, physician-supervised program with a rare oral GLP-1 tablet alongside injectables — both molecules, transparent no-insurance pricing, and a brand-name path.86/100
- #4Match86/ 100ShedRxA weight-focused program that also offers an oral/sublingual route for the needle-averse.86/100
- #5Match88/ 100Ondra HealthNear rock-bottom pricing on both molecules plus some brand access — a rare budget-and-breadth combo, nationwide.88/100
Compare 24 nearby providersHide them
| Provider | Tirzepatide price | Coverage | Alternatives | Go | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AskRx#234 | 63 | $349/mo (all doses, brand-name) | $299/mo (2.5 mg dose, brand-name) | All 50 states | Alternatives | Visit |
| BloomWell Rx#235 | 63 | $199/mo (starting dose, compounded) | $249/mo (starting dose, compounded) | Coverage not published | Alternatives | Visit |
| boostAGErx#236 | 63 | $95/mo (starting dose, compounded) | $95/mo (starting dose, compounded) | Coverage not published | Alternatives | Visit |
| Coivas#237 | 63 | $149/mo (quarterly plan, compounded) | $229/mo (quarterly plan, compounded) | Coverage not published | Alternatives | Visit |
| Framework#238 | 63 | $100/mo (starting dose, compounded) | $100/mo (starting dose, compounded) | Coverage not published | Alternatives | Visit |
| June Health#239 | 63 | $179/mo (starting dose, compounded) | $179/mo (starting dose, compounded) | Coverage not published | Alternatives | Visit |
| MyStart Health#240 | 63 | $299/mo (all doses, compounded) | $299/mo (all doses, compounded) | Coverage not published | Alternatives | Visit |
| Neo Soma Healthcare#241 | 63 | $199/mo | $330/mo | Coverage not published | Alternatives | Visit |
| RxPepsDirect#242 | 63 | $64/mo (starting dose, plus a separate fee, compounded) | $84/mo (starting dose, plus a separate fee, compounded) | 28 states | Alternatives | Visit |
| Society of You#243 | 63 | $279/mo (promotional rate, compounded) | $425/mo (compounded) | Coverage not published | Alternatives | Visit |
| TeleClinic#244 | 63 | $199/mo (compounded) | $299/mo (compounded) | 47 states | Alternatives | Visit |
| WePeptideRx#245 | 63 | $249/mo (compounded) | $249/mo (compounded) | Coverage not published | Alternatives | Visit |
| Aquivia Health#246 | 62 | $149/mo | $179/mo | Coverage not published | Alternatives | Visit |
| ARSYNL Rx#247 | 62 | $233/mo (compounded) | $366/mo (compounded) | Coverage not published | Alternatives | Visit |
| CLYR Health#248 | 62 | $229/mo (compounded) | $249/mo (compounded) | Coverage not published | Alternatives | Visit |
| Emerge Weight Loss#249 | 62 | Not disclosed | $287/mo (2.5 mg dose, compounded) | Coverage not published | Alternatives | Visit |
| FormBlends#250 | 62 | $99/mo (compounded) | $349/mo (compounded) | Coverage not published | Alternatives | Visit |
| Freya Meds#251 | 62 | $297/mo (compounded) | $390/mo (compounded) | Coverage not published | Alternatives | Visit |
| Good Girl Rx#252 | 62 | $134/mo (starting dose, annual plan, compounded) | $235/mo (starting dose, compounded) | Coverage not published | Alternatives | Visit |
| Levers Health#253 | 62 | $247/mo (1.25 mg dose, compounded) | $296/mo (5 mg dose, compounded) | Coverage not published | Alternatives | Visit |
| Liberty#254 | 62 | $199/mo (compounded) | $299/mo (compounded) | Coverage not published | Alternatives | Visit |
| LifeRx.md#255 | 62 | $200/mo | $275/mo | All 50 states | Alternatives | Visit |
| LunaRx#256 | 62 | $199/mo (starting dose, compounded) | Not disclosed | Coverage not published | Alternatives | Visit |
| Lyfe Rx#257 | 62 | $225/mo (compounded) | $299/mo (compounded) | Coverage not published | Alternatives | Visit |