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Arc-1 vs Refills

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

Refills

Provider comparison

Shoppers who want one account for GLP-1, ED and hair-growth care, and who don't mind finishing intake before they see a final price.

Semaglutide / month
Not disclosed
Tirzepatide / month
Not disclosed
Index 57/100 · Grade CChecked October 2026

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The comparison in brief

Both score 57/100 on the Cost-Efficiency Index. There is no score winner; compare the treatment you need, billing terms and state availability.

Check the difference in state access

Arc-1
Coverage not published
Refills
All 50 states (not DC)

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

Refills

Semaglutide / month
Arc-1: $199.99/mo0.5 mg starting dose, compounded; $249.99 at 1 mg, $549.99 at 2.5 mg
Refills: Not disclosed
Tirzepatide / month
Arc-1: $199.99/mo2.5 mg starting dose, compounded; $249.99 at 5 mg, $399.99 at 7.5 mg
Refills: Not disclosed
Semaglutide / year (modeled)
Arc-1: $2,400
Refills: —
Tirzepatide / year (modeled)
Arc-1: $2,400
Refills: —
State availability
Arc-1: Coverage not published
Refills: All 50 states (not DC)
Oral / sublingual option listed
Arc-1: Not listed
Refills: Not listed
Brand-name access listed
Arc-1: Not confirmed
Refills: Not confirmed
Provider facts checked
Arc-1: October 2026
Refills: 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

Refills

Shoppers who want one account for GLP-1, ED and hair-growth care, and who don't mind finishing intake before they see a final price.

Reasons to consider it

  • Names Hallandale Pharmacy and Perfect Rx Pharmacy as dispensing partners
  • Works with Beluga Health, Bask Health, Wasef Health and TelegraMD for prescribing
  • One account covers weight loss, daily health, hair loss and sexual health

What to weigh up

  • The public GLP-1 price is a general daily starting figure, with no separate price for each drug or dose
  • No individual medical director is named
  • DC is excluded, and treatment availability can vary by state

Regulatory note: the FDA issued a warning letter to Refills Health, LLC dba Refills Health in February 2026. We still list and link to Refills; you should know the letter is on the public record before you decide.

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-1Refills
Normalized Cost/Month
Arc-1:
48/100
Refills:
45/100
Price Transparency
Arc-1:
78/100
Refills:
60/100
Nationwide Access
Arc-1:
24/100
Refills:
86/100
Formulation Options
Arc-1:
66/100
Refills:
40/100
Clinical Oversight
Arc-1:
72/100
Refills:
64/100
Contract Flexibility
Arc-1:
61/100
Refills:
45/100

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.