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Arc-1 vs Boston Medical Group

Compare the prices, treatment options and tradeoffs that matter before you choose a GLP-1 program.

By The WeighLab Bench. Provider verification dates appear below.

Arc-1

Provider comparison

Shoppers starting on a low dose who are comfortable with a price that rises as the dose goes up.

Semaglutide / month
$199.99/mo0.5 mg starting dose, compounded; $249.99 at 1 mg, $549.99 at 2.5 mg
Tirzepatide / month
$199.99/mo2.5 mg starting dose, compounded; $249.99 at 5 mg, $399.99 at 7.5 mg
Index 57/100 · Grade CChecked October 2026

Boston Medical Group

Provider comparison

Cost-first shoppers who want a clinician-run 12-week program and can accept a price quoted as a range rather than a rate.

Semaglutide / month
$199/moStarting strength, rising with dose, compounded
Tirzepatide / month
Not disclosed
Index 56/100 · Grade CChecked October 2026

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The comparison in brief

Arc-1 has the higher Cost-Efficiency Index: 57/100 versus 56/100. That is a value comparison under our published methodology, not a measure of medical suitability or a guarantee of results.

Check the difference in state access

Arc-1
Coverage not published
Boston Medical Group
Weight-loss coverage not published

The better fit depends on what is included in your quote. A lower advertised price can require prepayment, apply to a starting dose or leave out a separate fee.

How the comparison is scored

Costs & coverage

Published prices with their terms intact. Annual estimates account for billing frequency and known fixed required fees; they are not a treatment quote.

Arc-1

Boston Medical Group

Semaglutide / month
Arc-1: $199.99/mo0.5 mg starting dose, compounded; $249.99 at 1 mg, $549.99 at 2.5 mg
Boston Medical Group: $199/moStarting strength, rising with dose, compounded
Tirzepatide / month
Arc-1: $199.99/mo2.5 mg starting dose, compounded; $249.99 at 5 mg, $399.99 at 7.5 mg
Boston Medical Group: Not disclosed
Semaglutide / year (modeled)
Arc-1: $2,400
Boston Medical Group: $2,388
Tirzepatide / year (modeled)
Arc-1: $2,400
Boston Medical Group: —
State availability
Arc-1: Coverage not published
Boston Medical Group: Weight-loss coverage not published
Oral / sublingual option listed
Arc-1: Not listed
Boston Medical Group: Not listed
Brand-name access listed
Arc-1: Not confirmed
Boston Medical Group: Not confirmed
Provider facts checked
Arc-1: October 2026
Boston Medical Group: October 2026

Comparing different billing plans? See what a GLP-1 monthly price can leave out, or calculate the monthly cost.

Which program fits your priorities?

The strengths and limitations behind each provider's score. Read the full review before deciding.

Arc-1

Shoppers starting on a low dose who are comfortable with a price that rises as the dose goes up.

Reasons to consider it

  • Each dose has its own price in the cart, so you can see what moving up will cost
  • Free consultation and free shipping, with no separate visit fee
  • Named founder physician (Dr. Todd Stearns)

What to weigh up

  • Prices rise steeply with the dose: semaglutide goes from $199.99 to $549.99 a month
  • The tirzepatide product page says 'starting at $149/month', but the lowest dose in the cart is $199.99
  • No compounding pharmacy is named and no state list is published

Boston Medical Group

Cost-first shoppers who want a clinician-run 12-week program and can accept a price quoted as a range rather than a rate.

Reasons to consider it

  • An established medical group with a defined 12-week program rather than an open-ended subscription
  • Public pages describe a twelve-week program and monthly shipments, but disagree on the price
  • Semaglutide is prescribed and dispensed under a compounded pathway with clinician oversight

What to weigh up

  • The published rate is a range by dose strength, $199 to $299, so the figure quoted is the floor rather than what a titrated patient pays
  • The site quotes conflicting twelve-week totals: $699 on its cost page and $999 on its program-steps page, which separately names a $100 telemedicine platform fee; get a written all-in quote
  • The weight-loss landing page carries no price at all; the numbers are two pages deeper, in the FAQ and the costs page

Explore the six scoring factors

Scores run from 0 to 100. A higher factor score reflects our published value criteria; it is not a clinical endorsement.

Arc-1Boston Medical Group
Normalized Cost/Month
Arc-1:
48/100
Boston Medical Group:
45/100
Price Transparency
Arc-1:
78/100
Boston Medical Group:
78/100
Nationwide Access
Arc-1:
24/100
Boston Medical Group:
24/100
Formulation Options
Arc-1:
66/100
Boston Medical Group:
53/100
Clinical Oversight
Arc-1:
72/100
Boston Medical Group:
88/100
Contract Flexibility
Arc-1:
61/100
Boston Medical Group:
55/100

Before you sign up

  • Confirm your totalAsk about dose changes, membership, labs, shipping and cancellation terms.
  • Check treatment accessState coverage and medical eligibility can differ by medication and formulation.
  • Understand the medicationCompare compounded and brand-name options. Compounded drugs are not FDA-approved.

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Provider information reflects public disclosures at the verification dates shown. Prices and availability change; confirm current terms before paying. This comparison is for information, not medical advice. A licensed clinician determines whether treatment is appropriate.