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Citizen Meds vs The Calibrate Clinic

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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The Calibrate Clinic

Provider comparison

Louisiana patients who want phone-based care and can budget for the regular monthly rate.

Semaglutide / month
$215/moRegular all-dose compounded plan; from $145 first month
Tirzepatide / month
$329/moRegular all-dose compounded plan; from $199 first month
Index 63/100 · Grade CChecked October 2026

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

Check The Calibrate Clinic 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
The Calibrate Clinic
Louisiana only (per current FAQ)

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

The Calibrate Clinic

Semaglutide / month
Citizen Meds: $125/mo0.25 mg dose, compounded
The Calibrate Clinic: $215/moRegular all-dose compounded plan; from $145 first month
Tirzepatide / month
Citizen Meds: $145/mo2.5 mg dose, compounded
The Calibrate Clinic: $329/moRegular all-dose compounded plan; from $199 first month
Semaglutide / year (modeled)
Citizen Meds: $1,500
The Calibrate Clinic: $2,580
Tirzepatide / year (modeled)
Citizen Meds: $1,740
The Calibrate Clinic: $3,948
State availability
Citizen Meds: Coverage not published
The Calibrate Clinic: Louisiana only (per current FAQ)
Oral / sublingual option listed
Citizen Meds: Not listed
The Calibrate Clinic: Not listed
Brand-name access listed
Citizen Meds: Not confirmed
The Calibrate Clinic: Not confirmed
Provider facts checked
Citizen Meds: October 2026
The Calibrate Clinic: 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

The Calibrate Clinic

Louisiana patients who want phone-based care and can budget for the regular monthly rate.

Reasons to consider it

  • Regular monthly rates are $215 semaglutide and $329 tirzepatide
  • Published rates cover every dose, provider care and delivery
  • No membership fee or long-term contract

What to weigh up

  • Shipping is currently available to Louisiana patients only
  • The $145/$199 figures apply only to the first month
  • A $30 consultation deposit is collected separately

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

Check The Calibrate Clinic pricing Read the full The Calibrate Clinic 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 MedsThe Calibrate Clinic
Normalized Cost/Month
Citizen Meds:
75/100
The Calibrate Clinic:
54/100
Price Transparency
Citizen Meds:
78/100
The Calibrate Clinic:
94/100
Nationwide Access
Citizen Meds:
24/100
The Calibrate Clinic:
36/100
Formulation Options
Citizen Meds:
66/100
The Calibrate Clinic:
66/100
Clinical Oversight
Citizen Meds:
84/100
The Calibrate Clinic:
72/100
Contract Flexibility
Citizen Meds:
45/100
The Calibrate Clinic:
55/100

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.