Verdict94/ 100
Grade A · #1CoreAge Rx
The most honest middle of the market: nationwide access, both molecules at one flat, no-surprise price.
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CoreAge Rx vs Woodwork
Two GLP-1 providers, compared side by side on The Verdict Score — our published six-factor rubric. Same yardstick, and no score is adjusted for payment.
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Pricing sources checked: CoreAge Rx: August 2026 · Woodwork: Check date not recorded
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Verdict61/ 100
Grade C · #366Woodwork
Woodwork is a men's health telehealth platform built by Grindr that offers compounded GLP-1 weight-loss medications alongside ED care, with a focus on serving gay and queer men.
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Winner: CoreAge Rx
CoreAge Rx takes it with a higher Verdict Score — 94/100 to 61/100 (grade A vs C). Anyone who wants transparent flat pricing and nationwide access without a teaser-rate bait-and-switch. Woodwork still earns its place — low-cost compounded GLP-1 (oral or injectable) on an LGBTQ-focused men's health platform.
The score compares published program terms and features; it does not measure clinical outcomes or predict which treatment will suit you.
Factor by factor
Both scored on the same six factors — see the methodology. The brass bar marks the stronger side on each.
92Real-world results70
92
Real-world results70
97Price honesty28
97
Price honesty28
96Prescriber access55
96
Prescriber access55
88Formulary choice88
88
Formulary choice88
95Cancellation fairness60
95
Cancellation fairness60
93Member support79
93
Member support79
Price, coverage & features
| Metric | CoreAge Rx | Woodwork |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict Score | 94/100 | 61/100 |
| Grade | A | C |
| Semaglutide | $99/mo | From $127/mo (starting dose, compounded) |
| Tirzepatide | $149/mo | From $199/mo (starting dose, compounded) |
| Coverage | All 50 states | Not disclosed |
| Brand-name access | Compounded only | Compounded only |
| Oral / sublingual | No | Yes |
CoreAge Rx
What we like
- Flat, all-in monthly price with no intro-rate step-ups after month one
- Both compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide on one account
- Available in all 50 states
- Straightforward, low-friction cancellation
The caveats
- Not the cheapest — flat-price challengers like Trimi Health and Alan Meds undercut its sticker price
- No FDA-approved brand-name option (compounded only)
- Does not yet publicly name its 503A/B pharmacy partner
Woodwork
What we like
- Low transparent pricing: compounded semaglutide from $127/month, tirzepatide from $199/month, microdose $134/month
- Compounded semaglutide offered as injection or oral tablet
- No separate consult or membership fees
- Free shipping, included lab work, and 1-on-1 care coaching
- HSA and FSA eligible; bundles a free Grindr Unlimited subscription
The caveats
- Compounded GLP-1s are not FDA-approved finished products
- Cash-pay only — no insurance billing
- States served are not listed publicly
- No compounding pharmacy partner named and no LegitScript badge shown
- Weight loss is secondary to the platform's men's-health/ED focus
Our pick — visit
Anyone who wants transparent flat pricing and nationwide access without a teaser-rate bait-and-switch.
Visit CoreAge Rx Read the full CoreAge Rx review →Also worth a look
Low-cost compounded GLP-1 (oral or injectable) on an LGBTQ-focused men's health platform.
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Pricing, states and verification reflect each provider's public disclosures at last review; the Verdict Score is our editorial judgment per the methodology. Prices change — confirm on each provider's site. Not medical advice; see our disclosure.