GLP-1 Cost Calculator

How Much Does a GLP-1 Drug Really Cost?

GLP-1 receptor agonists like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound have list prices ranging from $499 to $1,640 per month — but very few patients pay anywhere close to that. Your actual monthly cost depends on three things: which drug you take, your insurance type, and whether you qualify for manufacturer savings programs.

With Commercial Insurance

If your employer or individual insurance plan covers GLP-1 drugs, you likely pay a copay of $25–$100/month depending on your plan's formulary tier. Many plans require prior authorization and step therapy before approving a GLP-1. Even without coverage, manufacturer savings cards from Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly can reduce your cost significantly for commercially insured patients.

With Medicare

Medicare's coverage of GLP-1 drugs depends entirely on why you're taking them. Ozempic and Mounjaro are covered under Medicare Part D for Type 2 diabetes — thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act, you should pay $0–$50/month. Wegovy and Zepbound, prescribed for weight loss, are NOT currently covered by Medicare. This affects millions of seniors who would benefit from these medications.

Without Insurance (Cash Pay)

Without insurance, compounded GLP-1 medications from telehealth providers like Ro, Found, and Hims offer semaglutide or tirzepatide at $99–$299/month — legally prescribed and dispensed by licensed pharmacies. These compounds are not FDA-approved branded drugs but contain the same active ingredient. Cost Plus Drugs and GoodRx can also reduce prices at retail pharmacies.

Patient Assistance Programs

If you're uninsured or underinsured with income below 400% of the Federal Poverty Level, you may qualify for a Patient Assistance Program (PAP). Novo NovoCare provides free Ozempic or Wegovy, and Lilly Cares provides free Mounjaro or Zepbound to qualifying patients. Income limits and application details vary — ask your doctor about these programs.