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The Aesthetic Concierge vs Arc-1

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

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The Aesthetic Concierge

Provider comparison

Patients in its service area who want a named physician-led practice and can budget for five-week renewals.

Semaglutide / month
$414Every 5 weeks (compounded injection; $579 kick-off, confirm current renewal)
Tirzepatide / month
From $479Every 5 weeks (compounded injection; dose bands apply, $579 kick-off)
Index 58/100 · Grade CChecked October 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

The Aesthetic Concierge 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

The Aesthetic Concierge
13 states
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.

The Aesthetic Concierge

Arc-1

Semaglutide / month
The Aesthetic Concierge: $414Every 5 weeks (compounded injection; $579 kick-off, confirm current renewal)
Arc-1: $199.99/mo0.5 mg starting dose, compounded; $249.99 at 1 mg, $549.99 at 2.5 mg
Tirzepatide / month
The Aesthetic Concierge: From $479Every 5 weeks (compounded injection; dose bands apply, $579 kick-off)
Arc-1: $199.99/mo2.5 mg starting dose, compounded; $249.99 at 5 mg, $399.99 at 7.5 mg
Semaglutide / year (modeled)
The Aesthetic Concierge: —
Arc-1: $2,400
Tirzepatide / year (modeled)
The Aesthetic Concierge: —
Arc-1: $2,400
State availability
The Aesthetic Concierge: 13 states
Arc-1: Coverage not published
Oral / sublingual option listed
The Aesthetic Concierge: Yes
Arc-1: Not listed
Brand-name access listed
The Aesthetic Concierge: Yes
Arc-1: Not confirmed
Provider facts checked
The Aesthetic Concierge: October 2026
Arc-1: October 2026

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The Aesthetic Concierge

Patients in its service area who want a named physician-led practice and can budget for five-week renewals.

Reasons to consider it

  • Named Medical Director Dr. Evan Blum, MD
  • Publishes injection prices per five-week cycle
  • Offers compounded oral semaglutide and management of brand-name prescriptions

What to weigh up

  • The $579 weight-wellness kick-off includes the first five weeks; renewals are separate
  • Pricing and treatment pages show different semaglutide and oral rates; confirm the amount before booking
  • The dispensing pharmacy is not named

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.

The Aesthetic ConciergeArc-1
Normalized Cost/Month
The Aesthetic Concierge:
45/100
Arc-1:
48/100
Price Transparency
The Aesthetic Concierge:
54/100
Arc-1:
78/100
Nationwide Access
The Aesthetic Concierge:
52/100
Arc-1:
24/100
Formulation Options
The Aesthetic Concierge:
64/100
Arc-1:
66/100
Clinical Oversight
The Aesthetic Concierge:
94/100
Arc-1:
72/100
Contract Flexibility
The Aesthetic Concierge:
55/100
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.