Head-to-head dispatch
Eden vs Empower Pharmacy
Two GLP-1 providers, one scorecard. Both are graded on the same six Desk Score dimensions — here is how they stack up, and which one fits you.
Desk Score
High-disclosure compounded program — the clearest verification signals in the ranking, at a premium price.
Marked down on: Premium pricing relative to peers
FDAWarning letter issued to Eden Health International Inc. dba Eden in June 2026. See the FDA warning-letter database.
Desk Score
Major 503B compounding pharmacy that supplies compounded GLP-1 medications to telehealth providers.
Marked down on: Pricing not publicly disclosed
FDAWarning letter issued to Empower Clinic Services, LLC dba Empower Pharmacy in April 2025. See the FDA warning-letter database.
Eden takes this head-to-head with the higher Desk Score, 85/100 (B) against 57/100 (C) for Empower Pharmacy. Empower Pharmacy still holds its ground where its strengths line up with yours.
Desk Score, dimension by dimension
Same six measured dimensions for both. The red flag marks the stronger side. See the methodology.
Eden
85/100
B
Empower Pharmacy
57/100
C
Price transparency
State access
Molecule range
Onboarding speed
Support responsiveness
Licensing & trust
The spec sheet
| Field | Eden | Empower Pharmacy |
|---|---|---|
| Semaglutide | $239/mo | Not disclosed |
| Tirzepatide | $349/mo | Not disclosed |
| Coverage | All 50 states | All 50 states |
| Brand-name | Compounded only | Compounded only |
| Oral option | Injectable only | Injectable only |
| Best for | People who weight clinical transparency and oversight over finding the cheapest rate. | Readers who want mainstream telehealth GLP-1 access. |
| Desk Score | 85/100B | 57/100C |
The verdict
Desk pick — EdenEden takes this head-to-head with the higher Desk Score, 85/100 (B) against 57/100 (C) for Empower Pharmacy. Empower Pharmacy still holds its ground where its strengths line up with yours.
Choose Eden if…
People who weight clinical transparency and oversight over finding the cheapest rate.
$239/mo sema · $349/mo tirz · All 50 states
FDAWarning letter issued to Eden Health International Inc. dba Eden in June 2026. See the FDA warning-letter database.
Choose Empower Pharmacy if…
Readers who want mainstream telehealth GLP-1 access.
Not disclosed sema · Not disclosed tirz · All 50 states
FDAWarning letter issued to Empower Clinic Services, LLC dba Empower Pharmacy in April 2025. See the FDA warning-letter database.
Assume any provider we list may compensate us — we may earn a referral commission at no extra cost to you, and what we file on a provider reads the same either way. Read full breakdowns: Eden · Empower Pharmacy.
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Pricing and verification reflect each provider's public disclosures at last scoring; the Desk Score is our editorial judgment per the methodology. Prices change — confirm on each provider's own site. Not medical advice; see our disclosure.