Head-to-head · WeighScore
Arc-1 vs FormidableMD
The verdict
FormidableMD takes it — 73.2/100 to 56.3/100.
FormidableMD grades higher on WeighScore, our editorial score across cost value, dose & formulation, clinical oversight, labs & monitoring, fulfillment and contract terms. FormidableMD is a physician-led, cash-pay telehealth practice based in Florida offering GLP-1 weight-loss treatment — semaglutide and tirzepatide in both FDA-approved and compounded forms, plus oral options…
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Factor by factor
The same six graded dimensions, side by side. See the methodology.
The numbers
| Metric | Arc-1 | FormidableMD |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 56.3/100 | 73.2/100 |
| Grade | C | C |
| Scorecard rank | #416 | #71 |
| Semaglutide | $200/mo (0.5 mg dose, compounded) | $169/mo (1 mg dose, compounded) |
| Tirzepatide | $200/mo (2.5 mg dose, compounded) | $199/mo (10 mg dose, compounded) |
| Coverage | Coverage not published | 1 state |
| Brand-name access | Compounded only | Yes |
| Oral / sublingual | Injection only | Yes |
Graded #416 · C
Strengths
- 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
Where it loses points
- 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)
Graded #71 · C
Strengths
- Transparent, published dose-by-dose pricing for semaglutide ($169-$269/mo) and tirzepatide ($199-$319/mo) with no membership or commitment
- Offers both FDA-approved and compounded GLP-1s (plus oral options) from 503A pharmacies, with a real provider at every visit
- Boutique physician-led model bundling labs, peptides, HRT/TRT and urgent care; FSA/HSA eligible
Where it loses points
- Florida-focused telehealth — availability outside FL is not advertised, so out-of-state access is uncertain
- Medication cost is on top of a $199 initial consultation and $99 follow-up visits (pay-per-visit, not an all-in monthly price)
- The 503A compounding pharmacy partner is not named on the site
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.