Head-to-head · Cost-Efficiency Index
Woodwork vs Nurx
Two GLP-1 programs on the bench, scored on the same six factors. Here's how their real cost of ownership compares — and which one we'd start with.
Woodwork
Cost-first shoppers who want grindr users or men already comfortable with the brand who want ED, GLP-1, and peptide/supplement care bundled under one telehealth account.
Visit WoodworkNurx
Shoppers who specifically want FDA-approved brand-name Wegovy/Zepbound access through an established telehealth brand and don't want a compounded product.
Visit NurxThe verdict
Woodwork takes it, leading the Cost-Efficiency Index 51 to 50. Woodwork is a Grindr-operated telehealth platform primarily known for ED medications that also offers a dedicated GLP-1 line (compounded semaglutide from $127/mo, tirzepatide from $199/mo), plus muscle-growth peptides and supplements. Nurx still earns a C — Shoppers who specifically want FDA-approved brand-name Wegovy/Zepbound access through an established telehealth brand and don't want a compounded product.
Worth knowing either way: our overall #1 pick is CoreAge Rx (Cost-Efficiency Index 94/100 — the top of the ranking). See how it stacks up: CoreAge Rx vs Woodwork.
Factor by factor
Both providers scored on our six Cost-Efficiency Index factors. The stronger side on each row is marked in teal.
Normalized Cost/Month
Price Transparency
Nationwide Access
Formulation Options
Clinical Oversight
Contract Flexibility
Pricing, coverage & formulary
The disclosed facts behind the scores. Lower price wins its row (teal).
| Spec | Woodwork | Nurx |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-Efficiency Index | 51/100 | 50/100 |
| Semaglutide / mo | $127/mo (starting dose, compounded oral) | $1,379/mo (brand Wegovy) |
| Tirzepatide / mo | $199/mo (starting dose, compounded) | $1,079/mo (brand Zepbound) |
| Semaglutide / yr (modeled) | $1,524 | $16,548 |
| Tirzepatide / yr (modeled) | $2,388 | $12,948 |
| Coverage | Coverage not published | Coverage not published |
| Oral / sublingual | Yes | No |
| Brand-name access | Compounded only | Yes |
| Rank here | #405 | #411 |
Woodwork
51/100Where the value is
- Backed by an established consumer brand (Grindr LLC) with real infrastructure
- Competitive 'from' pricing on both semaglutide ($127/mo) and tirzepatide ($199/mo)
- Oral tablet option available for semaglutide in addition to injections
The tradeoffs
- GLP-1 is a secondary offering -- the platform's primary identity and marketing focus is ED medication, not weight loss
- No named medical director or clinical leadership found on any accessible page
Nurx
50/100Where the value is
- Backed by Thirty Madison, an established telehealth parent company that also runs Keeps and Cove
- Prescribes genuinely FDA-approved brand-name GLP-1s (Wegovy, Zepbound, Ozempic, Mounjaro, Saxenda, Victoza) rather than a compounded substitute
- Names two Medical Directors on its team page (Dr. Peter Young, Dr. Neil Zlatniski)
The tradeoffs
- Sells NO compounded semaglutide or tirzepatide at any price — a prior dataset's '$179/mo compounded' figure does not describe any product actually on this site
- Nurx's own advertised medication prices ($1,000-$1,300/mo) are Nurx's estimate of what the PHARMACY will charge, not a price Nurx guarantees or collects — actual cost varies by pharmacy and insurance
Assume any provider we list may compensate us — we may earn a commission, at no cost to you. It never changes the Cost-Efficiency Index. Pricing, states and verification reflect each provider's public disclosures at last review; prices change — confirm on the provider's site. Not medical advice. See our disclosure.