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How much do GLP-1 medications cost without insurance?

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Brand-name Wegovy lists at ~$1,199/month and Zepbound at ~$1,059/month. Compounded semaglutide ranges $99-$249/month through telehealth providers. Manufacturer savings cards drop brand prices to $499/month for eligible patients.

Cash-pay GLP-1 pricing varies more than any other drug class in 2026. Brand-name cash list prices: Wegovy ~$1,199/month, Zepbound ~$1,059/month, Ozempic ~$968/month, Mounjaro ~$1,135/month.

Manufacturer savings cards substantially reduce cost for eligible commercially-insured patients: Novo Nordisk's WegovyCare drops to $499/month with insurance; LillyDirect self-pay program lowers Zepbound to ~$499/month for compounded-to-brand switchers.

Compounded semaglutide remains the cheapest path — $99-$249/month through telehealth providers — but access has tightened since the FDA declared the shortage resolved in 2025.

Use the savings calculator to compare 12-month projected costs across providers, factoring in consult fees, shipping, and savings cards.

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