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MedLeanRx vs Arc-1

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

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MedLeanRx

Provider comparison

Texas residents who want a named supervising physician and a brand-name option alongside compounded GLP-1s.

Semaglutide / month
$149/moCompounded oral
Tirzepatide / month
$269/moCompounded
Index 58/100 · Grade CChecked August 2026

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

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The comparison in brief

MedLeanRx has the higher Cost-Efficiency Index: 58/100 versus 57/100. 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

MedLeanRx
1 state
Arc-1
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.

MedLeanRx

Arc-1

Semaglutide / month
MedLeanRx: $149/moCompounded oral
Arc-1: $199.99/mo0.5 mg starting dose, compounded; $249.99 at 1 mg, $549.99 at 2.5 mg
Tirzepatide / month
MedLeanRx: $269/moCompounded
Arc-1: $199.99/mo2.5 mg starting dose, compounded; $249.99 at 5 mg, $399.99 at 7.5 mg
Semaglutide / year (modeled)
MedLeanRx: $1,788
Arc-1: $2,400
Tirzepatide / year (modeled)
MedLeanRx: $3,228
Arc-1: $2,400
State availability
MedLeanRx: 1 state
Arc-1: Coverage not published
Oral / sublingual option listed
MedLeanRx: Yes
Arc-1: Not listed
Brand-name access listed
MedLeanRx: Yes
Arc-1: Not confirmed
Provider facts checked
MedLeanRx: August 2026
Arc-1: October 2026

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Which program fits your priorities?

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

MedLeanRx

Texas residents who want a named supervising physician and a brand-name option alongside compounded GLP-1s.

Reasons to consider it

  • Named supervising physician (Dr. Johnson Uzor, MD) publicly disclosed with a dedicated bio page
  • Both compounded semaglutide (injectable and oral tablet) and a brand Wegovy/Zepbound/Foundayo pathway offered on one platform
  • Flat pricing with no dose-tier escalation disclosed

What to weigh up

  • Texas only — not available in any other state
  • Compounding pharmacy is never named anywhere on the site
  • The Terms & Conditions state 'All sales are final' — no refund policy

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

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.

MedLeanRxArc-1
Normalized Cost/Month
MedLeanRx:
31/100
Arc-1:
48/100
Price Transparency
MedLeanRx:
78/100
Arc-1:
78/100
Nationwide Access
MedLeanRx:
42/100
Arc-1:
24/100
Formulation Options
MedLeanRx:
90/100
Arc-1:
66/100
Clinical Oversight
MedLeanRx:
77/100
Arc-1:
72/100
Contract Flexibility
MedLeanRx:
47/100
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.