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GLP-1 Cost Calculator:
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Calculate your real monthly cost for GLP-1 medication based on your insurance situation. See branded vs compounded options side by side.

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Yucca Health
From $146/mo
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From $199/mo
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From $99/mo
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How much does GLP-1 medication cost in 2026?

Wegovy (semaglutide 2.4mg) has a list price of approximately $1,349 per month without insurance. Zepbound (tirzepatide) lists at approximately $1,059 per month. However, the actual price you pay depends heavily on your insurance situation, income, and whether you use branded or compounded medication.

Compounded semaglutide — the same active ingredient as Wegovy — is available through licensed telehealth providers from $146 per month, representing an 89% reduction from branded pricing. At this cost, GLP-1 treatment becomes financially accessible for most patients without insurance coverage.

Savings cards: Novo Nordisk (Wegovy) and Eli Lilly (Zepbound) both offer commercial savings cards that reduce out-of-pocket costs to $99 or less per month for eligible patients with commercial insurance.

Does insurance cover GLP-1 for weight loss?

Approximately 25 to 30% of commercially insured Americans have insurance coverage for GLP-1 weight loss medications in 2026. Medicare Part D covers Zepbound for patients with cardiovascular disease and BMI 27+. Employer plans vary widely — some cover with prior authorisation, others exclude entirely. The fastest way to check is calling the member services number on your insurance card.

Frequently asked questions
Wegovy costs approximately $1,349 per month without insurance at the maintenance 2.4mg dose. The NovoCare savings program can reduce this to $499 per month for commercially insured patients. Compounded semaglutide from licensed providers starts at $146 per month — an 89% reduction.
Zepbound list price is approximately $1,059 per month without insurance. The LillyDirect program offers vials from $399 per month for commercially insured patients. Compounded tirzepatide starts at $258 per month through licensed telehealth providers.
Approximately 25 to 30% of commercially insured Americans have insurance coverage for Wegovy in 2026. Coverage has improved from 15% in 2023. Employer plans are most variable. A prior authorisation appeal supported by your physician has a 40 to 60% success rate if denied.
Yes. Both HSA and FSA funds can be used to pay for GLP-1 medications, including compounded versions, when prescribed by a licensed physician. Using HSA or FSA effectively reduces your out-of-pocket cost by 22 to 37% depending on your tax bracket.
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