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LumiMeds vs Arc-1

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.

LumiMeds

Provider comparison

Shoppers willing to commit to a fixed plan term to get the lowest advertised rate, and who value a named, board-certified medical director.

Semaglutide / month
$89/moAs low as, fixed-term plan, plan length not stated, compounded; first month as low as $39
Tirzepatide / month
$125/moAs low as, fixed-term plan, plan length not stated, compounded; first month as low as $75
Index 57/100 · Grade CChecked October 2026

Compounded drugs are not FDA-approved. Understand the medication options.

Check LumiMeds pricing Read review

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

Compounded drugs are not FDA-approved. Understand the medication options.

Check Arc-1 pricing Read review

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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.

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.

LumiMeds

Arc-1

Semaglutide / month
LumiMeds: $89/moAs low as, fixed-term plan, plan length not stated, compounded; first month as low as $39
Arc-1: $199.99/mo0.5 mg starting dose, compounded; $249.99 at 1 mg, $549.99 at 2.5 mg
Tirzepatide / month
LumiMeds: $125/moAs low as, fixed-term plan, plan length not stated, compounded; first month as low as $75
Arc-1: $199.99/mo2.5 mg starting dose, compounded; $249.99 at 5 mg, $399.99 at 7.5 mg
Semaglutide / year (modeled)
LumiMeds: $1,068
Arc-1: $2,400
Tirzepatide / year (modeled)
LumiMeds: $1,500
Arc-1: $2,400
State availability
LumiMeds: Coverage not published
Arc-1: Coverage not published
Oral / sublingual option listed
LumiMeds: Not listed
Arc-1: Not listed
Brand-name access listed
LumiMeds: Not confirmed
Arc-1: Not confirmed
Provider facts checked
LumiMeds: October 2026
Arc-1: 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.

LumiMeds

Shoppers willing to commit to a fixed plan term to get the lowest advertised rate, and who value a named, board-certified medical director.

Reasons to consider it

  • Named, credentialed Medical Director (Dr. Teresa Walsh, M.D., board certified in obesity medicine) rather than an anonymous 'board-certified physicians' claim
  • LegitScript Certified and HIPAA compliant
  • Full refund if a provider decides treatment isn't right for you

What to weigh up

  • Every plan is a fixed-term commitment: its terms make plans non-cancelable and non-refundable once started, and canceling for any reason other than a prescription denial costs a $100 fee
  • Both headline prices are 'as low as' figures, the product cards lead with first-month prices ($39 and $75), and the site doesn't say what the plain month-to-month rate is
  • Ships compounded medication to 'most U.S. states', with your state confirmed during the consultation

Regulatory note: the FDA issued a warning letter to Lumimeds in September 2025. We still list and link to LumiMeds; you should know the letter is on the public record before you decide.

Compounded drugs are not FDA-approved. Understand the medication options.

Check LumiMeds pricing Read the full LumiMeds review

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

Compounded drugs are not FDA-approved. Understand the medication options.

Check Arc-1 pricing Read the full Arc-1 review

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.

LumiMedsArc-1
Normalized Cost/Month
LumiMeds:
70/100
Arc-1:
48/100
Price Transparency
LumiMeds:
78/100
Arc-1:
78/100
Nationwide Access
LumiMeds:
24/100
Arc-1:
24/100
Formulation Options
LumiMeds:
66/100
Arc-1:
66/100
Clinical Oversight
LumiMeds:
70/100
Arc-1:
72/100
Contract Flexibility
LumiMeds:
20/100
Arc-1:
61/100

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.