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Citizen Meds vs VitaStir

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 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.

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

VitaStir

Semaglutide / month
Citizen Meds: $125/mo0.25 mg dose, compounded
VitaStir: $125/moCompounded
Tirzepatide / month
Citizen Meds: $145/mo2.5 mg dose, compounded
VitaStir: $145/moCompounded
Semaglutide / year (modeled)
Citizen Meds: $1,500
VitaStir: $1,500
Tirzepatide / year (modeled)
Citizen Meds: $1,740
VitaStir: $1,740
State availability
Citizen Meds: Coverage not published
VitaStir: Coverage not published
Oral / sublingual option listed
Citizen Meds: Not listed
VitaStir: Not listed
Brand-name access listed
Citizen Meds: Not confirmed
VitaStir: Not confirmed
Provider facts checked
Citizen Meds: October 2026
VitaStir: August 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

VitaStir

Michigan residents who want in-person clinic visits alongside an at-home GLP-1 option.

Reasons to consider it

  • Real physical clinic locations with in-person options, not purely virtual
  • Displays a LegitScript approved badge and states PCAB pharmacy licensing
  • Low headline sale prices on both semaglutide and tirzepatide homekits

What to weigh up

  • Physical footprint is Michigan-only -- not a true nationwide option despite an online-order path
  • Large 'reduced from' discounts (64-79% off) with no expiration date look like a permanent pricing anchor, not a real promo
  • No medical director name disclosed

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

Check VitaStir pricing Read the full VitaStir 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 MedsVitaStir
Normalized Cost/Month
Citizen Meds:
75/100
VitaStir:
74/100
Price Transparency
Citizen Meds:
78/100
VitaStir:
78/100
Nationwide Access
Citizen Meds:
24/100
VitaStir:
24/100
Formulation Options
Citizen Meds:
66/100
VitaStir:
66/100
Clinical Oversight
Citizen Meds:
84/100
VitaStir:
79/100
Contract Flexibility
Citizen Meds:
45/100
VitaStir:
49/100

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.