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Ark Health vs MyStart Health

Ark Health
Graded #406

Lower grade

vs+10.299999999999997
MyStart Health
Graded #168

Higher grade

The verdict

MyStart Health takes it — 67.1/100 to 56.8/100.

MyStart Health grades higher on WeighScore, our editorial score across cost value, dose & formulation, clinical oversight, labs & monitoring, fulfillment and contract terms. MyStart Health offers all-inclusive compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide at $299/month with a price-lock guarantee, same-day physician consultations, and 24/7 care team access.

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Factor by factor

The same six graded dimensions, side by side. See the methodology.

Cost valueMyStart Health +14
34
48
Dose & formulationArk Health +5
88
83
Clinical oversightMyStart Health +25
59
84
Labs & monitoringMyStart Health +14
52
66
FulfillmentMyStart Health +22
56
78
Contract termsArk Health +24
55
31
Ark Health · left barMyStart Health · right bar

The numbers

MetricArk HealthMyStart Health
WeighScore56.8/10067.1/100
GradeCC
Scorecard rank#406#168
Semaglutide$1,399/mo (brand Ozempic)$299/mo (all doses, compounded)
Tirzepatide$1,499/mo (brand Mounjaro)$299/mo (all doses, compounded)
CoverageCoverage not publishedCoverage not published
Brand-name accessYesCompounded only
Oral / sublingualYesYes
Ark Health

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
MyStart Health

Graded #168 · C

Strengths

  • Price Lock Guarantee — your $299 base rate doesn't rise as your dose escalates
  • Fast onboarding: roughly 5-minute intake, 24-hour prescription turnaround, 2–4 day shipping
  • 24/7 care team access with unlimited clinician messaging included
  • LegitScript certified
  • Clear Section 503A compounding disclosure on every landing page

Where it loses points

  • Not BBB accredited — C+ rating with 10 complaints, mostly shipping delays and support access
  • Compounded only — no FDA-approved Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound, or Mounjaro
  • Markets oral tirzepatide, but no FDA-approved oral tirzepatide exists
  • Very new company (incorporated May 2024) with a limited track record
  • Pharmacy partners not named, so 503A compliance can't be independently verified

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.

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