Head-to-head · WeighScore
Ark Health vs Citizen Meds
The verdict
Citizen Meds takes it — 63.7/100 to 56.8/100.
Citizen Meds grades higher on WeighScore, our editorial score across cost value, dose & formulation, clinical oversight, labs & monitoring, fulfillment and contract terms. Citizen Meds is a GLP-1/weight-loss injection provider offering semaglutide.
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Factor by factor
The same six graded dimensions, side by side. See the methodology.
The numbers
| Metric | Ark Health | Citizen Meds |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 56.8/100 | 63.7/100 |
| Grade | C | C |
| Scorecard rank | #407 | #254 |
| Semaglutide | $1,399/mo (brand Ozempic) | $125/mo (0.25 mg dose, compounded) |
| Tirzepatide | $1,499/mo (brand Mounjaro) | $185/mo (2.5 mg dose, first-month rate, compounded) |
| Coverage | Coverage not published | Coverage not published |
| Brand-name access | Yes | Compounded only |
| Oral / sublingual | Yes | Injection only |
Graded #407 · C
Strengths
- Broadest menu in the directory — compounded sema/tirz injection, oral sema, brand Ozempic and Mounjaro, Sermorelin, MIC/B12
- Consistent pricing at all dosages — flat rate, no escalation as you titrate up
- Compounded oral semaglutide at $125/mo is competitive for a niche most providers don't offer
- Free expedited shipping included
- Phone support published (uncommon among DTC platforms)
Where it loses points
- States served not listed — can't confirm coverage in your state without contacting support
- LegitScript status not disclosed — no badge or verifiable ID
- FDA compounded-medication disclaimer not displayed
- Medical director / clinical lead not named — only generic 'certified healthcare providers'
- Pharmacy partner not named; 503A vs 503B unspecified
Graded #254 · C
Strengths
- Semaglutide confirmed from product listings
- New-patient discount available (code NEWPATIENT10)
Where it loses points
- No visible LegitScript or PCAB accreditation
- State availability not disclosed
- About page returns a 404
- Limited overall transparency
Also worth a look
Neither is our top-graded pick — CoreAge Rx leads the scorecard
Across all 499 providers, CoreAge Rx grades highest at 91.8/100 (A−). Top of the scorecard: flat transparent pricing, both molecules, nationwide — no teaser-rate games.
Pricing/verification reflect each provider's public disclosures at last grading; the WeighScore is our editorial judgment per the methodology. Prices change — confirm on each provider's site. Not medical advice; see our disclosure.