What a year costs, five ways to pay
| Route | First 12 months |
|---|---|
| Insurance covers it, savings cardas little as $25 a month | $300 |
| Medicare GLP-1 Bridge$50 a month, Wegovy, Zepbound KwikPen or Foundayo | $600 |
| Cheapest program on the boardSnagRx, $69 a month all-in | $828 |
| Median program$158 a month all-in, 21 programs | $1,896 |
| Wegovy pen, Novo self-paytwo fills at $199, then $349 | $3,888 |
The spread is the whole story of GLP-1 pricing: from $300 a year with covering insurance to $3,888 paying a maker in cash. Program prices assume the same price every month; a dose that rises, or a plan that renews at a higher rate, moves them.
What drives the price
The dose. Branded prices climb as the dose does. Lilly's Zepbound KwikPen is $299 a month at 2.5 mg, $399 at 5 mg, $449 at 7.5 to 15 mg. Novo's Wegovy pill is $149 a month at 1.5 mg, $199 at 4 mg, $299 at 9 and 25 mg. Most people start low and move up, so the starting price is rarely the price you pay by month four. Many compounded programs charge the same at every dose; the cheapest-by-plan list marks which.
Membership fees. 20 of the 21 programs we track charge no separate membership fee. 1 does, from $59 to $59 a month, and every price on this page includes it. The membership-fee numbers.
Prepaying. 10 of 21 programs reach their lowest advertised price only on a prepaid plan. Across 17 programs that sell the same drug both ways, the longest plan is a median 25% cheaper a month and costs a median $1,896 on day one. Every prepay, compared.
Brand or compounded. The same molecule, tirzepatide, costs $299 a month as Zepbound from Lilly at the starting dose and $119 compounded at SnagRx: about $2,160 a year apart before the brand's dose rises. Compounded drugs are not FDA-approved; what the FDA says.
By molecule, across every program
| Molecule | Cheapest | Median | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semaglutide | $69 | $158 | 19 |
| Tirzepatide | $119 | $172 | 14 |
| Orforglipron | $208 | $208 | 1 |
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GLP-1 cost: common questions
How much does a GLP-1 cost per month?
Across the 21 US telehealth programs we verify, the median all-in price is $158 a month; the cheapest is $69 and the dearest $299 (read October 2026). With insurance that covers a brand GLP-1, the manufacturer savings card brings it to $25.
How much does a GLP-1 cost without insurance?
From the manufacturers, self-pay starts at $149 a month (the Wegovy pill and Foundayo at their starting doses), $199 for a new patient's first Wegovy or Ozempic fills, $299 for the Zepbound KwikPen and $499 for Mounjaro. Compounded versions through telehealth programs cost less, and are not FDA-approved.
Why do GLP-1 prices go up with the dose?
Branded self-pay prices are set per dose. Lilly's Zepbound KwikPen is $299 a month at 2.5 mg, $399 at 5 mg and $449 at 7.5 to 15 mg; Novo's Wegovy pill is $149 at 1.5 mg, $199 at 4 mg and $299 at 9 and 25 mg. Many compounded programs charge one price at every dose.
Is it cheaper to prepay for a GLP-1?
Usually per month, not on day one. Across 17 programs that sell the same drug monthly and on a prepaid plan, the longest plan is a median 25% cheaper a month and costs a median $1,896 up front.
How much does a GLP-1 cost on Medicare?
$50 a month through the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge, which since July 1, 2026 covers Wegovy (injection or tablet), the Zepbound KwikPen and Foundayo for weight. People with type 2 diabetes are not eligible for the Bridge and get GLP-1s through their Part D plan instead.
What is the cheapest GLP-1?
This week, SnagRx at $69 a month all-in for Compounded Semaglutide. Every price on the board is re-checked weekly.
Three programs to consider next
- 1SnagRxCompounded Semaglutide, $69/mo all-in, monthlyCheck price
- 2EmbodyCompounded Semaglutide, $69/mo all-in, 12-month planCheck price
- 3CoreAge RxCompounded Semaglutide, $99/mo all-in, monthlyCheck price
Ordered by price, cheapest first. Re-checked weekly.
References
- Eli Lilly, Zepbound savings program terms, read October 2026
- Eli Lilly, Zepbound coverage and savings, read October 2026
- Medicare.gov, weight loss drugs (Medicare GLP-1 Bridge), read October 2026
- Eli Lilly, Mounjaro savings card terms, read October 2026
- LillyDirect, Mounjaro self-pay, and Lilly pricing information, read October 2026
- NovoCare, Wegovy savings offer and self-pay pricing, read October 2026
- NovoCare, Wegovy savings card terms, read October 2026
- NovoCare, Wegovy pill self-pay pricing, read October 2026
- NovoCare, Wegovy savings card terms (tablets), read October 2026
- Wegovy prescribing information, maintenance dosage, read October 2026
- NovoCare, Ozempic savings offer and self-pay pricing, read October 2026
- NovoCare, Ozempic pill and pen price guide (PDF, May 2026), read October 2026
- Eli Lilly, Foundayo coverage, savings and self-pay terms, read October 2026
- Eli Lilly, FDA approval announcement, read October 2026
- How we verify program prices, board read October 2026
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