Head-to-head · WeighScore
Ark Health vs HelloWellness
The verdict
HelloWellness takes it — 61.2/100 to 56.8/100.
HelloWellness grades higher on WeighScore, our editorial score across cost value, dose & formulation, clinical oversight, labs & monitoring, fulfillment and contract terms. HelloWellness (hellowellness.health) is a compounded GLP-1 telehealth platform offering compounded semaglutide starting at $133/month and compounded tirzepatide starting at $166/month, with a 3-month plan…
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Factor by factor
The same six graded dimensions, side by side. See the methodology.
The numbers
| Metric | Ark Health | HelloWellness |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 56.8/100 | 61.2/100 |
| Grade | C | C |
| Scorecard rank | #406 | #298 |
| Semaglutide | $1,399/mo (brand Ozempic) | $133/mo (starting dose, compounded) |
| Tirzepatide | $1,499/mo (brand Mounjaro) | $166/mo (starting dose, compounded) |
| Coverage | Coverage not published | Coverage not published |
| Brand-name access | Yes | Compounded only |
| Oral / sublingual | Yes | Injection only |
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
Graded #298 · C
Strengths
- $133/mo starting price for compounded semaglutide is among the cheapest in the US compounded market
- $166/mo starting price for compounded tirzepatide is competitive with established platforms
- Every shipment includes syringes, needles, and injection instructions
- Cancel anytime after the 3-month minimum, stated clearly
- Private Facebook community for patient support
Where it loses points
- 3-month minimum plan — you pay for all 3 months even if you stop early
- LegitScript seal is for a related domain (hellowellness.ai), not hellowellness.health — confirm it's the same entity
- Parent company / legal entity not disclosed
- States served not listed publicly
- Pharmacy partners not named
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.