Head-to-head · Cost-Efficiency Index
AquaVita NextGen vs Ark Health
Two GLP-1 programs on the bench, scored on the same six factors. Here's how their real cost of ownership compares — and which one we'd start with.
AquaVita NextGen
Shoppers in AZ, CA, FL, TX, or NV who want a medspa-backed provider with a real street address.
Visit AquaVita NextGenArk Health
Cost-first shoppers who want broadest single-platform menu — compounded, brand and wellness adjuncts.
Visit Ark HealthThe verdict
AquaVita NextGen and Ark Health tie on the Cost-Efficiency Index at 60/100, so neither wins outright on the numbers. For most shoppers we'd start with AquaVita NextGen (ranked #244, a hair above #245) — Shoppers in AZ, CA, FL, TX, or NV who want a medspa-backed provider with a real street address. But Ark Health is a genuine coin-flip alternative here.
Worth knowing either way: our overall #1 pick is CoreAge Rx (Cost-Efficiency Index 94/100 — the top of the ranking). See how it stacks up: CoreAge Rx vs AquaVita NextGen.
Factor by factor
Both providers scored on our six Cost-Efficiency Index factors. The stronger side on each row is marked in teal.
Normalized Cost/Month
Price Transparency
Nationwide Access
Formulation Options
Clinical Oversight
Contract Flexibility
Pricing, coverage & formulary
The disclosed facts behind the scores. Lower price wins its row (teal).
| Spec | AquaVita NextGen | Ark Health |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-Efficiency Index | 60/100 | 60/100 |
| Semaglutide / mo | $215/mo (compounded) | $1,399/mo (brand Ozempic) |
| Tirzepatide / mo | $320/mo (compounded) | $1,499/mo (brand Mounjaro) |
| Semaglutide / yr (modeled) | $2,580 | $16,788 |
| Tirzepatide / yr (modeled) | $3,840 | $17,988 |
| Coverage | 5 states | Coverage not published |
| Oral / sublingual | Yes | Yes |
| Brand-name access | Compounded only | Yes |
| Rank here | #244 | #245 |
AquaVita NextGen
60/100Where the value is
- Real, verifiable physical address (23321 El Toro Rd Suite G, Lake Forest, CA) rather than a web-only storefront
- Both semaglutide and tirzepatide offered, with a 3-month discount option on each ($600 and $900 respectively, cheaper per month than paying monthly)
- Explicit, plainly-worded compounding disclaimer present on the site
The tradeoffs
- Only 5 states served: Arizona, California, Florida, Texas, and Nevada — most of the country cannot use this provider
- No dose (mg/week) is disclosed for either the one-month or three-month listings, so it's unclear what strength $215 or $320 actually buys
Ark Health
60/100Where the value is
- 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
The tradeoffs
- States served not listed — can't confirm coverage in your state without contacting support
- LegitScript status not disclosed — no badge or verifiable ID
Assume any provider we list may compensate us — we may earn a commission, at no cost to you. It never changes the Cost-Efficiency Index. Pricing, states and verification reflect each provider's public disclosures at last review; prices change — confirm on the provider's site. Not medical advice. See our disclosure.