Head-to-head dispatch
Rivo Health vs Woodwork
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
Rivo Health is a large nationwide GLP-1 telehealth program (115,000+ members, Trustpilot 4.7) offering compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide as both injections and oral options, starting around $149/mo for…
Marked down on: Uses partner compounding pharmacies it doesn't name on the site
Desk Score
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.
Marked down on: Compounded GLP-1s are not FDA-approved finished products
Rivo Health takes this head-to-head with the higher Desk Score, 80/100 (B−) against 54/100 (C) for Woodwork. Woodwork 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.
Rivo Health
80/100
B−
Woodwork
54/100
C
Price transparency
State access
Molecule range
Onboarding speed
Support responsiveness
Licensing & trust
The spec sheet
| Field | Rivo Health | Woodwork |
|---|---|---|
| Semaglutide | $149/mo (compounded) | $127/mo (starting dose, compounded) |
| Tirzepatide | $199/mo (compounded) | $199/mo (starting dose, compounded) |
| Coverage | All 50 states | Coverage not published |
| Brand-name | Compounded only | Compounded only |
| Oral option | Yes | Yes |
| Best for | People who want injectable or oral compounded GLP-1 bundled with coaching and insurance-concierge support. | Readers who want low-cost compounded GLP-1 (oral or injectable) on an LGBTQ-focused men's health platform. |
| Desk Score | 80/100B− | 54/100C |
The verdict
Desk pick — Rivo HealthRivo Health takes this head-to-head with the higher Desk Score, 80/100 (B−) against 54/100 (C) for Woodwork. Woodwork still holds its ground where its strengths line up with yours.
Choose Rivo Health if…
People who want injectable or oral compounded GLP-1 bundled with coaching and insurance-concierge support.
$149/mo (compounded) sema · $199/mo (compounded) tirz · All 50 states
Choose Woodwork if…
Readers who want low-cost compounded GLP-1 (oral or injectable) on an LGBTQ-focused men's health platform.
$127/mo (starting dose, compounded) sema · $199/mo (starting dose, compounded) tirz · Coverage not published
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: Rivo Health · Woodwork.
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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.