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Citizen Meds vs Gaya Wellness

Compare the prices, treatment options and tradeoffs that matter before you choose a GLP-1 program.

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Citizen Meds

Provider comparison

Shoppers who want to buy a low-dose starting month without any subscription commitment.

Semaglutide / month
$125/mo0.25 mg dose, compounded
Tirzepatide / month
$145/mo2.5 mg dose, compounded
Index 63/100 · Grade CChecked October 2026

Compounded drugs are not FDA-approved. Understand the medication options.

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Gaya Wellness

Provider comparison

Women in its five states who want OB/GYN-led care with weekly check-ins and the option to add hormone treatment.

Semaglutide / month
$399/moPremium monthly plan, compounded medication included
Tirzepatide / month
$399/moPremium monthly plan, standard dose, compounded
Index 63/100 · Grade CChecked October 2026

Compounded drugs are not FDA-approved. Understand the medication options.

Check Gaya Wellness pricing Read review

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The comparison in brief

Both score 63/100 on the Cost-Efficiency Index. There is no score winner; compare the treatment you need, billing terms and state availability.

Check the difference in state access

Citizen Meds
Coverage not published
Gaya Wellness
5 states (FL, NC, VA, IN, TN)

The better fit depends on what is included in your quote. A lower advertised price can require prepayment, apply to a starting dose or leave out a separate fee.

How the comparison is scored

Costs & coverage

Published prices with their terms intact. Annual estimates account for billing frequency and known fixed required fees; they are not a treatment quote.

Citizen Meds

Gaya Wellness

Semaglutide / month
Citizen Meds: $125/mo0.25 mg dose, compounded
Gaya Wellness: $399/moPremium monthly plan, compounded medication included
Tirzepatide / month
Citizen Meds: $145/mo2.5 mg dose, compounded
Gaya Wellness: $399/moPremium monthly plan, standard dose, compounded
Semaglutide / year (modeled)
Citizen Meds: $1,500
Gaya Wellness: $4,788
Tirzepatide / year (modeled)
Citizen Meds: $1,740
Gaya Wellness: $4,788
State availability
Citizen Meds: Coverage not published
Gaya Wellness: 5 states (FL, NC, VA, IN, TN)
Oral / sublingual option listed
Citizen Meds: Not listed
Gaya Wellness: Not listed
Brand-name access listed
Citizen Meds: Not confirmed
Gaya Wellness: Not confirmed
Provider facts checked
Citizen Meds: October 2026
Gaya Wellness: October 2026

Comparing different billing plans? See what a GLP-1 monthly price can leave out, or calculate the monthly cost.

Which program fits your priorities?

The strengths and limitations behind each provider's score. Read the full review before deciding.

Citizen Meds

Shoppers who want to buy a low-dose starting month without any subscription commitment.

Reasons to consider it

  • One-time purchases are available without choosing the recurring option
  • Names Dr. Wasef, Dr. Batool, Dr. Jafri and Dr. Sakla on its homepage
  • Product pages identify Dr. Jafri as medical director

What to weigh up

  • The $125/$145 headlines cover the lowest starting dose; higher-dose kits cost substantially more
  • The optional discounted subscription charges every 23 days, faster than a calendar month
  • No dispensing pharmacy or state eligibility list is published

Compounded drugs are not FDA-approved. Understand the medication options.

Check Citizen Meds pricing Read the full Citizen Meds review

Gaya Wellness

Women in its five states who want OB/GYN-led care with weekly check-ins and the option to add hormone treatment.

Reasons to consider it

  • Founded by board-certified OB/GYN Dr. Shweta Patel
  • Publishes $399 monthly medication-included pricing and a $349 quarterly-commitment equivalent
  • Includes physician consultation, lab orders and weekly check-ins

What to weigh up

  • Foundation $149/$199 pricing covers care and prescription access, not the medication
  • The lower $349 medication-included equivalent requires three-month billing
  • Tirzepatide above 10 mg weekly may cost more

Compounded drugs are not FDA-approved. Understand the medication options.

Check Gaya Wellness pricing Read the full Gaya Wellness review

Explore the six scoring factors

Scores run from 0 to 100. A higher factor score reflects our published value criteria; it is not a clinical endorsement.

Citizen MedsGaya Wellness
Normalized Cost/Month
Citizen Meds:
75/100
Gaya Wellness:
36/100
Price Transparency
Citizen Meds:
78/100
Gaya Wellness:
86/100
Nationwide Access
Citizen Meds:
24/100
Gaya Wellness:
42/100
Formulation Options
Citizen Meds:
66/100
Gaya Wellness:
66/100
Clinical Oversight
Citizen Meds:
84/100
Gaya Wellness:
93/100
Contract Flexibility
Citizen Meds:
45/100
Gaya Wellness:
77/100

Before you sign up

  • Confirm your totalAsk about dose changes, membership, labs, shipping and cancellation terms.
  • Check treatment accessState coverage and medical eligibility can differ by medication and formulation.
  • Understand the medicationCompare compounded and brand-name options. Compounded drugs are not FDA-approved.

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Provider information reflects public disclosures at the verification dates shown. Prices and availability change; confirm current terms before paying. This comparison is for information, not medical advice. A licensed clinician determines whether treatment is appropriate.