Head-to-head · WeighScore
Citizen Meds vs The Virtual NP
The verdict
Citizen Meds takes it — 63.7/100 to 60.8/100.
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 | Citizen Meds | The Virtual NP |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 63.7/100 | 60.8/100 |
| Grade | C | C |
| Scorecard rank | #254 | #316 |
| Semaglutide | $125/mo (0.25 mg dose, compounded) | Not disclosed |
| Tirzepatide | $185/mo (2.5 mg dose, first-month rate, compounded) | Not disclosed |
| Coverage | Coverage not published | 7 states |
| Brand-name access | Compounded only | Yes |
| Oral / sublingual | Injection only | Injection only |
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
Graded #316 · C
Strengths
- FDA-approved branded Zepbound and Wegovy only, no compounded
- Transparent fees: 99 visit or 75 per month membership
- HSA/FSA accepted and prior authorization assistance offered
- NP-led with same or next-day booking and home shipping
Where it loses points
- Branded only, so medication cost is high and billed separately
- Limited to seven states
- No compounded lower-cost GLP-1 alternative
- Single-provider practice may limit scale and hours
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.