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MadeMed vs Ark Health

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.

MadeMed

Provider comparison

Shoppers comfortable paying three months at a time who want one flat price at every dose, or a no-needle sublingual semaglutide tablet.

Semaglutide / month
$239/moQuarterly plan, billed $717 every 3 months, same price at every dose, compounded
Tirzepatide / month
$399/moQuarterly plan, billed $1,197 every 3 months, same price at every dose, compounded
Index 68/100 · Grade CChecked October 2026

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

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Ark Health

Provider comparison

Shoppers considering a bundled monthly compounded plan who are comfortable with a strict refund policy and a 15-day cancellation deadline.

Semaglutide / month
$169/moCompounded injection
Tirzepatide / month
$249/moCompounded injection
Index 67/100 · Grade CChecked October 2026

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

Check Ark Health pricing Read review

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The comparison in brief

MadeMed has the higher Cost-Efficiency Index: 68/100 versus 67/100. 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

MadeMed
23 states
Ark Health
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.

MadeMed

Ark Health

Semaglutide / month
MadeMed: $239/moQuarterly plan, billed $717 every 3 months, same price at every dose, compounded
Ark Health: $169/moCompounded injection
Tirzepatide / month
MadeMed: $399/moQuarterly plan, billed $1,197 every 3 months, same price at every dose, compounded
Ark Health: $249/moCompounded injection
Semaglutide / year (modeled)
MadeMed: $2,868
Ark Health: $2,028
Tirzepatide / year (modeled)
MadeMed: $4,788
Ark Health: $2,988
State availability
MadeMed: 23 states
Ark Health: Coverage not published
Oral / sublingual option listed
MadeMed: Yes
Ark Health: Yes
Brand-name access listed
MadeMed: Not confirmed
Ark Health: Not confirmed
Provider facts checked
MadeMed: October 2026
Ark Health: 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.

MadeMed

Shoppers comfortable paying three months at a time who want one flat price at every dose, or a no-needle sublingual semaglutide tablet.

Reasons to consider it

  • One flat price at every dose, printed dose by dose on each product page
  • Offers sublingual semaglutide tablets ($219 a month quarterly) and oral tirzepatide alongside the injections
  • You can cancel or pause in one click from your dashboard, and it emails you 7 days before every charge

What to weigh up

  • There is no monthly plan; the shortest commitment is three months, billed up front
  • Injectable semaglutide is offered in only 23 states, fewer than the 40 the service lists overall, so check your state on the product page
  • All sales are final, and if you aren't prescribed you're refunded minus a $39 doctor visit fee

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

Check MadeMed pricing Read the full MadeMed review

Ark Health

Shoppers considering a bundled monthly compounded plan who are comfortable with a strict refund policy and a 15-day cancellation deadline.

Reasons to consider it

  • Publishes monthly injection prices for both semaglutide and tirzepatide
  • Offers a separate oral GLP-1 option without naming its active ingredient in the listing
  • Includes medical review, medication if prescribed and follow-up support

What to weigh up

  • All sales are final, even if the reviewing provider decides treatment is not appropriate
  • Cancellation requests must arrive at least 15 days before the next order date
  • No pharmacy or state-coverage list is published

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

Check Ark Health pricing Read the full Ark Health 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.

MadeMedArk Health
Normalized Cost/Month
MadeMed:
51/100
Ark Health:
76/100
Price Transparency
MadeMed:
97/100
Ark Health:
86/100
Nationwide Access
MadeMed:
52/100
Ark Health:
24/100
Formulation Options
MadeMed:
77/100
Ark Health:
77/100
Clinical Oversight
MadeMed:
87/100
Ark Health:
73/100
Contract Flexibility
MadeMed:
43/100
Ark Health:
67/100

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.