Head-to-head · WeighScore
Arc-1 vs Mint Medical Clinic
The verdict
Arc-1 takes it — 56.3/100 to 55.7/100, but only just.
Arc-1 grades higher on WeighScore, our editorial score across cost value, dose & formulation, clinical oversight, labs & monitoring, fulfillment and contract terms. Arc-1 offers compounded semaglutide (from $249.99) and compounded tirzepatide (from $299.99) as per-dose purchases, not monthly subscriptions. Mint Medical Clinic is close behind and may still be the better fit — see the factor split below.
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Factor by factor
The same six graded dimensions, side by side. See the methodology.
The numbers
| Metric | Arc-1 | Mint Medical Clinic |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 56.3/100 | 55.7/100 |
| Grade | C | C |
| Scorecard rank | #416 | #433 |
| Semaglutide | $200/mo (0.5 mg dose, compounded) | $299/mo (compounded) |
| Tirzepatide | $200/mo (2.5 mg dose, compounded) | $299/mo (compounded) |
| Coverage | Coverage not published | 1 state |
| Brand-name access | Compounded only | Compounded only |
| Oral / sublingual | Injection only | Injection only |
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 #433 · C
Strengths
- Hybrid model with an in-person consultation option for patients who prefer physical care
- Parent practice disclosed (Balance Medical Clinic)
- Physical Utah clinic addresses listed on the homepage
- $299/mo flat starting price, competitive with national DTC providers
- Broader scope (sexual health, hormones) may suit patients wanting integrated care
Where it loses points
- Utah only for in-person; telehealth states served not disclosed
- Pharmacy partner not disclosed
- LegitScript certification not mentioned
- 503A vs 503B compounding designation not disclosed
- No named medical director on the homepage
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.