Novera MD vs Citizen Meds

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

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Novera MD

Provider comparison

Shoppers who want GLP-1 care alongside hormone and longevity treatments and are prepared to confirm the real monthly price inside the intake.

Semaglutide / month: $94.31/moStarting price, plan length not shown before the intake, compounded
Tirzepatide / month: $164.31/moStarting price, plan length not shown before the intake, compounded

Index 64/100 · Grade CChecked October 2026

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

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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.

Check Citizen Meds pricing Read review

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The comparison in brief

Novera MD has the higher Cost-Efficiency Index: 64/100 versus 63/100. That is a value comparison under our published methodology, not a measure of medical suitability or a guarantee of results.

Check the difference in state access

Novera MD: Not published
Citizen Meds: Coverage not published

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.

Novera MD

Citizen Meds

Semaglutide / month: Novera MD: $94.31/moStarting price, plan length not shown before the intake, compounded; Citizen Meds: $125/mo0.25 mg dose, compounded

Tirzepatide / month: Novera MD: $164.31/moStarting price, plan length not shown before the intake, compounded; Citizen Meds: $145/mo2.5 mg dose, compounded

Semaglutide / year (modeled): Novera MD: $1,128; Citizen Meds: $1,500

Tirzepatide / year (modeled): Novera MD: $1,968; Citizen Meds: $1,740

State availability: Novera MD: Not published; Citizen Meds: Coverage not published

Oral / sublingual option listed: Novera MD: Not listed; Citizen Meds: Not listed

Brand-name access listed: Novera MD: Not confirmed; Citizen Meds: Not confirmed

Provider facts checked: Novera MD: October 2026; Citizen Meds: 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.

Novera MD

Shoppers who want GLP-1 care alongside hormone and longevity treatments and are prepared to confirm the real monthly price inside the intake.

Reasons to consider it

Starting prices for both compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide are on the product pages before the quiz, with a buy-now-pay-later option
A licensed physician reviews your answers, and the semaglutide page says your dose is adjusted gradually with check-ins along the way
Hormone, NAD+, sermorelin, glutathione and MIC + B12 treatments are available from the same account

What to weigh up

The $94.31 and $164.31 figures are "starting at" prices, and the plan length, billing cycle and the price for higher doses aren't shown before the intake
No cancellation or refund policy is published on the site
It doesn't name the pharmacy that fills prescriptions or the company that runs the site, only that providers come from an independent network

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

Check Novera MD pricing Read the full Novera MD review

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

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.

Novera MDCitizen Meds

Normalized Cost/Month: Novera MD:
81/100; Citizen Meds:
75/100

Price Transparency: Novera MD:
78/100; Citizen Meds:
78/100

Nationwide Access: Novera MD:
24/100; Citizen Meds:
24/100

Formulation Options: Novera MD:
66/100; Citizen Meds:
66/100

Clinical Oversight: Novera MD:
69/100; Citizen Meds:
84/100

Contract Flexibility: Novera MD:
55/100; Citizen Meds:
45/100

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.