Head-to-head · WeighScore
AM Rx vs Ark Health
The verdict
Ark Health takes it — 56.8/100 to 49.9/100.
Ark Health grades higher on WeighScore, our editorial score across cost value, dose & formulation, clinical oversight, labs & monitoring, fulfillment and contract terms. Ark Health is a national direct-to-consumer telehealth platform with one of the widest menus in the directory — compounded semaglutide ($169/mo), tirzepatide ($249/mo) and oral semaglutide ($125/mo), plus…
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Factor by factor
The same six graded dimensions, side by side. See the methodology.
The numbers
| Metric | AM Rx | Ark Health |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 49.9/100 | 56.8/100 |
| Grade | C | C |
| Scorecard rank | #490 | #406 |
| Semaglutide | $151/mo (quarterly plan, plus a separate fee, compounded) | $1,399/mo (brand Ozempic) |
| Tirzepatide | Not disclosed | $1,499/mo (brand Mounjaro) |
| Coverage | Coverage not published | Coverage not published |
| Brand-name access | Yes | Yes |
| Oral / sublingual | Injection only | Yes |
Graded #490 · C
Strengths
- Insurance coordination for brand-name GLP-1s — as low as $25/mo
- All four major brand-name GLP-1s available (Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound, Mounjaro)
- HSA and FSA accepted
- Video visits available with providers averaging 10+ years' experience
- Compounded semaglutide from $151/mo on the quarterly plan
Where it loses points
- Active FTC/DOJ lawsuit over deceptive billing and subscription practices
- Novo Nordisk false-advertising lawsuit (Aug 2025)
- Parent company Zealthy holds a BBB D- rating with 2,370+ complaints
- Trustpilot 2.0/5, with 85% one-star reviews citing billing disputes and unreachable support
- FDA has issued this company a warning letter; the letter is public in FDA's warning-letter database
Graded #406 · C
Strengths
- Broadest menu in the directory — compounded sema/tirz injection, oral sema, brand Ozempic and Mounjaro, Sermorelin, MIC/B12
- Consistent pricing at all dosages — flat rate, no escalation as you titrate up
- Compounded oral semaglutide at $125/mo is competitive for a niche most providers don't offer
- Free expedited shipping included
- Phone support published (uncommon among DTC platforms)
Where it loses points
- States served not listed — can't confirm coverage in your state without contacting support
- LegitScript status not disclosed — no badge or verifiable ID
- FDA compounded-medication disclaimer not displayed
- Medical director / clinical lead not named — only generic 'certified healthcare providers'
- Pharmacy partner not named; 503A vs 503B unspecified
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.