Head-to-head dispatch
Arc-1 vs Invigor Medical
Two GLP-1 providers, one scorecard. Both are graded on the same six Desk Score dimensions — here is how they stack up, and which one fits you.
Desk Score
Arc-1 offers compounded semaglutide (from $249.99) and compounded tirzepatide (from $299.99) as per-dose purchases, not monthly subscriptions.
Desk Score
A long-running pharmacy operator with steady mid-market pricing and a broad wellness catalog.
Invigor Medical takes this head-to-head with the higher Desk Score, 90/100 (A−) against 64/100 (C) for Arc-1. Arc-1 still holds its ground where its strengths line up with yours.
Desk Score, dimension by dimension
Same six measured dimensions for both. The red flag marks the stronger side. See the methodology.
Arc-1
64/100
C
Invigor Medical
90/100
A−
Price transparency
State access
Molecule range
Onboarding speed
Support responsiveness
Licensing & trust
The spec sheet
| Field | Arc-1 | Invigor Medical |
|---|---|---|
| Semaglutide | $200/mo (0.5 mg dose, compounded) | $199/mo |
| Tirzepatide | $200/mo (2.5 mg dose, compounded) | $339/mo |
| Coverage | Coverage not published | Not disclosed |
| Brand-name | Compounded only | Compounded only |
| Oral option | Injectable only | Injectable only |
| Best for | Patients seeking per-dose compounded GLP-1 without subscriptions. | Patients who want GLP-1 care within a wider, established health program. |
| Desk Score | 64/100C | 90/100A− |
The verdict
Desk pick — Invigor MedicalInvigor Medical takes this head-to-head with the higher Desk Score, 90/100 (A−) against 64/100 (C) for Arc-1. Arc-1 still holds its ground where its strengths line up with yours.
Choose Arc-1 if…
Patients seeking per-dose compounded GLP-1 without subscriptions.
$200/mo (0.5 mg dose, compounded) sema · $200/mo (2.5 mg dose, compounded) tirz · Coverage not published
Choose Invigor Medical if…
Patients who want GLP-1 care within a wider, established health program.
$199/mo sema · $339/mo tirz · Not disclosed
Assume any provider we list may compensate us — we may earn a referral commission at no extra cost to you, and what we file on a provider reads the same either way. Read full breakdowns: Arc-1 · Invigor Medical.
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Pricing and verification reflect each provider's public disclosures at last scoring; the Desk Score is our editorial judgment per the methodology. Prices change — confirm on each provider's own site. Not medical advice; see our disclosure.