Head-to-head · WeighScore
Ark Health vs Woodwork
The verdict
Woodwork takes it — 73.2/100 to 56.8/100.
Woodwork grades higher on WeighScore, our editorial score across cost value, dose & formulation, clinical oversight, labs & monitoring, fulfillment and contract terms. 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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Factor by factor
The same six graded dimensions, side by side. See the methodology.
The numbers
| Metric | Ark Health | Woodwork |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 56.8/100 | 73.2/100 |
| Grade | C | C |
| Scorecard rank | #407 | #73 |
| Semaglutide | $1,399/mo (brand Ozempic) | $127/mo (starting dose, compounded) |
| Tirzepatide | $1,499/mo (brand Mounjaro) | $199/mo (starting dose, compounded) |
| Coverage | Coverage not published | Coverage not published |
| Brand-name access | Yes | Compounded only |
| Oral / sublingual | Yes | Yes |
Graded #407 · C
Strengths
- Broadest menu in the directory — compounded sema/tirz injection, oral sema, brand Ozempic and Mounjaro, Sermorelin, MIC/B12
- Consistent pricing at all dosages — flat rate, no escalation as you titrate up
- Compounded oral semaglutide at $125/mo is competitive for a niche most providers don't offer
- Free expedited shipping included
- Phone support published (uncommon among DTC platforms)
Where it loses points
- States served not listed — can't confirm coverage in your state without contacting support
- LegitScript status not disclosed — no badge or verifiable ID
- FDA compounded-medication disclaimer not displayed
- Medical director / clinical lead not named — only generic 'certified healthcare providers'
- Pharmacy partner not named; 503A vs 503B unspecified
Graded #73 · C
Strengths
- 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
Where it loses points
- 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
Also worth a look
Neither is our top-graded pick — CoreAge Rx leads the scorecard
Across all 499 providers, CoreAge Rx grades highest at 91.8/100 (A−). Top of the scorecard: flat transparent pricing, both molecules, nationwide — no teaser-rate games.
Pricing/verification reflect each provider's public disclosures at last grading; the WeighScore is our editorial judgment per the methodology. Prices change — confirm on each provider's site. Not medical advice; see our disclosure.