This page is a plain-language guide to how compounded GLP-1 medication is accessed in Arkansas, what the rules look like, and what a handful of providers charge. It is written for Arkansas residents who are comparing options and want numbers rather than marketing. Prices, provider details, and regulatory notes were checked on the date below, and we update the page when we learn something has changed.
Last updated: August 1, 2026.
Disclosure: Gentle Health operates this site. We are one of the providers described below, and we have tried to describe ourselves on the same terms as everyone else. Where a fact could not be confirmed, we say so rather than guess.
How compounded GLP-1 access works in Arkansas
Most compounded GLP-1 care in Arkansas now runs through telehealth. The pattern is consistent from provider to provider. A patient fills out an online intake covering medical history, current medications, and health goals. A licensed clinician reviews that intake, and, if the patient is a candidate, writes a prescription that a compounding pharmacy fills and ships to the patient’s address. There is no waiting room, and for the telehealth model there is usually no in-person visit.
At Gentle Health, that clinical review is done by James Simmons, MD, who is licensed to practice in Arkansas (license E-14098, state board record). He evaluates each intake, decides whether GLP-1 therapy is appropriate, sets the starting approach, and handles follow-up questions about dosing and side effects. One physician, one point of clinical accountability. If GLP-1 therapy is not a good fit for someone, the honest answer is that it is not a good fit.
A few things are worth understanding before you start. Compounded medication is not the same as a commercially manufactured product, and it is not FDA-approved. It is prepared by a licensed pharmacy for an individual patient. Gentle Health is a cash-pay service and does not bill insurance, which keeps the monthly price predictable but means you are paying out of pocket. If you would rather read about the two medications on their own, we cover them in more depth on our compounded semaglutide in Arkansas and compounded tirzepatide in Arkansas pages, and there is a plan overview at gentle.health/arkansas/semaglutide.
Arkansas rules worth knowing
Arkansas regulates telemedicine at the state level, and the rules are more specific than many people expect. Under the state’s telemedicine rule (17 CAR § 140-3201), a provider must establish a proper professional relationship with the patient before delivering care by telemedicine, and the encounter has to meet the same standard of care as an in-person visit. Importantly, the rule states that a patient simply completing an online history and sending it to a provider is not, by itself, enough to establish that relationship. Prescribing is expected to follow an evaluation adequate for a diagnosis, with a clinical rationale and a plan for monitoring. You can read the rule text through the Code of Arkansas Rules, and the Center for Connected Health Policy keeps a readable summary of Arkansas telehealth law. The underlying statute on telemedicine practice sits at Arkansas Code 17-80-402.
There are tighter limits on controlled substances, which generally require an in-person examination or another qualifying relationship before a telemedicine prescription can be issued, along with a check of the state’s prescription monitoring program where required. Semaglutide and tirzepatide are not controlled substances, so those specific controlled-substance limits do not apply to them, but the general rules about establishing a relationship and meeting the standard of care still do.
On the pharmacy side, oversight of compounding falls to the states rather than the FDA, and the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy licenses and inspects pharmacies operating in the state. As of this update, the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy has not published a public bulletin specific to compounded GLP-1 medications. What we can describe is the general federal framework the Board’s compounders work within. Traditional pharmacies compounding for individual patients operate under the 503A category and must follow national compounding standards; larger-scale compounding is reserved for facilities registered under the 503B category, which carry stricter federal oversight. The rules and the enforcement around compounded weight-management drugs have shifted repeatedly over the past two years, as the Arkansas Advocate reported, with several states issuing, then revising, guidance as they interpreted federal shortage rules. Pharmacy Times has a useful summary of how the FDA narrowed compounding rules for GLP-1s and what it means for pharmacists. The practical takeaway for a patient is to confirm that any provider is working with a licensed pharmacy and a clinician authorized to practice in Arkansas.
Compounded semaglutide in Arkansas
Semaglutide is a GLP-1 receptor agonist, a class of medication that acts on the hormone pathways involved in appetite and blood sugar. In compounded form, it is prepared by a licensed pharmacy per an individual prescription rather than produced as a commercial drug product. That distinction matters legally and practically: compounded semaglutide is not FDA-approved, and its use is a decision made between a patient and a prescribing clinician after review.
Gentle Health offers compounded semaglutide in two formats. The oral version is $112 per month, and the injectable version is $135 per month. Both are cash-pay, with no insurance billing and no separate membership fee layered on top. Those prices are flat, meaning they do not change as the dose is titrated over time. The clinical review and any follow-up on dosing are handled by James Simmons, MD. For a fuller walk-through of how the semaglutide program works in Arkansas, see our compounded semaglutide in Arkansas page.
Compounded tirzepatide in Arkansas
Tirzepatide is a dual-action molecule that works on two receptor pathways, GLP-1 and GIP, rather than one. Like compounded semaglutide, compounded tirzepatide is prepared by a licensed pharmacy for an individual patient and is not FDA-approved. Some patients and clinicians consider it after reviewing the individual’s history and response; it is not automatically the right choice for everyone, and that call is part of the clinical review.
Gentle Health offers compounded tirzepatide at $169 per month, cash-pay, with the same flat-pricing approach as the semaglutide plans: the monthly figure does not rise as the dose increases, and there is no insurance billing. James Simmons, MD, reviews each intake and manages follow-up. You can read more on our compounded tirzepatide in Arkansas page.
Provider options in Arkansas: comparison table
Methodology: prices below are taken only from each provider’s own public web pages as they appeared on July 27, 2026. Where a provider does not publish a monthly cash price, the cell reads “See site.” Providers change prices often, so treat these as a starting point and confirm on the source page before deciding. Rows are listed alphabetically. Nothing here is a ranking, and no provider is described as “best.”
| Provider | Care model | Compounded semaglutide (cash/mo) | Compounded tirzepatide (cash/mo) | Serves Arkansas | Insurance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beyond Wellness | In-office and telehealth clinic (Little Rock, Lonsdale, Rogers) | See site (monthly program fee plus medication paid to pharmacy) | See site | Yes (Arkansas clinics) | No; cash / membership | beyondwellnessar.com (verified 2026-07-27) |
| Gentle Health | Telehealth; single physician, James Simmons, MD (AR license E-14098) | $112 oral / $135 injectable | $169 | Yes | No; cash-pay | gentle.health/arkansas/semaglutide (verified 2026-07-27) |
| GobyMeds | Telehealth, ships to Arkansas | From $99 | From $133 | Yes | No; cash, HSA/FSA accepted | local.gobymeds.com/arkansas (verified 2026-07-27) |
| InjectCo | Med spa plus online medication delivery (Texas-based) | $99/mo on 6-month starter (or $699 full vial) | See site | Yes | No; cash | injectco.com (verified 2026-07-30) |
| NWA Body Balance | In-office clinic (Fayetteville) | See site | See site | Yes (Arkansas clinic) | No; cash | nwabodybalance.com (verified 2026-07-27) |
| Trimi Health | Telehealth, ships to Arkansas | $99 (annual plan; from $175 monthly) | $125 (annual plan; from $235 monthly) | Yes | No; cash, FSA/HSA eligible | trytrimi.com/state/arkansas (verified 2026-07-27) |
Gentle Health is included in this table on the same terms as everyone else. As noted at the top, we operate this site; we have not given ourselves a different treatment in the comparison, and we are not affiliated with any of the other providers listed.
A note on geography: the telehealth providers here serve the whole state, from Little Rock and North Little Rock across to the Fayetteville and Springdale corridor. Beyond Wellness and NWA Body Balance are physical clinics, so their reach is tied to their locations. If you are specifically comparing local options, we have separate write-ups on medical weight management in Little Rock and online weight management in Northwest Arkansas.
Frequently asked questions
Is compounded semaglutide legal in Arkansas? Compounded semaglutide can be prescribed and dispensed in Arkansas when it is prepared by a licensed compounding pharmacy for an individual patient and prescribed by a clinician authorized to practice in the state. It is not FDA-approved, and that is a meaningful distinction. The rules around compounding have changed repeatedly at the federal level, so the practical safeguard is confirming that your provider uses a licensed pharmacy and an Arkansas-authorized clinician.
Do I need to see a doctor in person in Arkansas to get compounded GLP-1? Not necessarily. Arkansas telemedicine rules allow prescribing after a proper professional relationship is established and an adequate evaluation is done, and semaglutide and tirzepatide are not controlled substances, so the stricter in-person requirements for controlled drugs do not apply to them. At Gentle Health, the evaluation and any follow-up are handled online by James Simmons, MD.
How much does compounded GLP-1 cost in Arkansas? It varies by provider and by medication. Among the providers in the table above, published semaglutide prices start around $99 per month and run higher depending on plan terms, and published tirzepatide prices start around $125 to $133 per month. Gentle Health’s cash prices are $112 per month for oral semaglutide, $135 for injectable semaglutide, and $169 for tirzepatide. Clinics that do not publish a price are marked “See site.”
Does Gentle Health take insurance in Arkansas? No. Gentle Health is cash-pay only. The monthly price is what you pay, and it does not change as your dose is adjusted. Some patients use HSA or FSA funds; check with your plan administrator about eligibility.
Who provides the medical care at Gentle Health? James Simmons, MD, who is licensed to practice in Arkansas. He reviews each patient’s intake, determines whether GLP-1 therapy is appropriate, and manages follow-up on dosing and side effects.
What is the difference between compounded semaglutide and compounded tirzepatide? Semaglutide acts on one hormone receptor pathway (GLP-1). Tirzepatide acts on two (GLP-1 and GIP). Both are prepared by a compounding pharmacy per individual prescription in their compounded form, and both are decisions made with a prescribing clinician after review of your history. Neither compounded product is FDA-approved.
Can I get compounded GLP-1 shipped to my address in Arkansas? With the telehealth providers listed above, yes, medication is shipped to Arkansas addresses after a clinician approves the prescription. In-office clinics such as Beyond Wellness and NWA Body Balance operate from physical Arkansas locations, so their model depends on visiting the clinic.
Reviewed by James Simmons, MD
Last updated: August 1, 2026
Compounded medications are not FDA-approved. Treatment subject to medical evaluation.