Head-to-head · WeighScore
Empower Pharmacy vs Joey Med
The verdict
Empower Pharmacy takes it — 55.8/100 to 53.9/100, but only just.
Empower Pharmacy grades higher on WeighScore, our editorial score across cost value, dose & formulation, clinical oversight, labs & monitoring, fulfillment and contract terms. Major 503B compounding pharmacy that supplies compounded GLP-1 medications to telehealth providers. Joey Med is close behind and may still be the better fit — see the factor split below.
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Factor by factor
The same six graded dimensions, side by side. See the methodology.
The numbers
| Metric | Empower Pharmacy | Joey Med |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 55.8/100 | 53.9/100 |
| Grade | C | C |
| Scorecard rank | #431 | #460 |
| Semaglutide | Not disclosed | $279/mo (compounded) |
| Tirzepatide | Not disclosed | $399/mo (compounded) |
| Coverage | All 50 states | All 50 states |
| Brand-name access | Compounded only | Compounded only |
| Oral / sublingual | Injection only | Injection only |
Graded #431 · C
Strengths
- Both semaglutide and tirzepatide available
Where it loses points
- Pricing not publicly disclosed
Graded #460 · C
Strengths
- Three GLP-1 tiers listed with dual pricing on the products page
- Ships to all 50 states
- Refund and cancellation policy publicly linked
- Tampa, FL location anchor provides a geographic identifier
- Lets patients consolidate weight loss with ED, hair, and longevity treatments
Where it loses points
- Drug names (semaglutide vs tirzepatide) not disclosed — products sold as 'GLP-1 Core / Plus / High Dose'
- Compounded vs brand-name not stated (appears compounded but unconfirmed)
- 503A vs 503B designation not specified
- Pharmacy partner not named
- No LegitScript certification mentioned
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.