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How much does Mounjaro cost in 2026?

Mounjaro (tirzepatide) runs about $1023/month at retail without insurance. With coverage the copay is around $25, and the lowest cash-pay path we track starts near $349/month — up to 66% off retail.

JNMedically reviewed by Jane Novak, MD, MPH, MD, MPH · Endocrinology · Internal Medicine 4 min read

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Mounjaro price compared

What Mounjaro costs in 2026

From $349/mo via telehealth66% off retail

Average retail in the US: $1023/month. We compare 4 pricing paths below so you can see exactly where the savings come from.

Pricing pathMonthly cost

Retail pharmacy

Cash, no insurance, no coupon

$1,023

GoodRx coupon

Same pharmacy, public coupon

$1,023

Commercial insurance

Typical copay (median)

$25

Ro

Cheapest editorially-vetted path

$349

66% off retail

Prices refreshed May 2026. Sources: GoodRx public pricing, manufacturer WAC, CMS Medicare Part D 50th-percentile copay, and editor-verified telehealth provider rate cards. Insurance copays vary by plan. See full Mounjaro page

Prices refreshed 2026-05-24. Retail = pharmacy cash price; coupon = GoodRx-style discount; telehealth = lowest cash-pay program we list.

Mounjaro price trend

12-month cost tracker

Mounjaro (5 mg pen)

Average US retail pharmacy price, per 28-day supply. Hand-curated; updated monthly.

Cash price held flat over the past year

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Cash price

Prices reflect average list at major US pharmacies (CVS, Walgreens, Walmart). Your actual cost depends on insurance, pharmacy choice, and savings-card eligibility.

The cheapest legal path to Mounjaro

  1. 1. Manufacturer savings card (commercial insurance) — see our Mounjaro savings card guide.
  2. 2. Cash-pay telehealth program — from ~$349/mo, no insurance hoops.
  3. 3. GoodRx-style coupon at retail — $1023/mo.
  4. 4. Patient-assistance program — free if income-qualified.
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FAQ

How much does Mounjaro cost without insurance?

Without insurance, Mounjaro runs about $1023/month at retail pharmacy. A GoodRx-style coupon brings that to roughly $1023. The lowest cash-pay path we track is a telehealth program from about $349/month (Ro).

How much is Mounjaro with insurance?

With commercial insurance that covers Mounjaro, the typical copay is around $25/month, though many plans exclude weight-loss use and require prior authorization. Check your specific plan with our insurance checker.

What is the cheapest way to get Mounjaro?

In order of typical cost: manufacturer savings card if you have commercial insurance, then a cash-pay telehealth program (from ~$349/mo), then a GoodRx coupon at retail ($1023), then full retail ($1023). Patient-assistance programs may cover it entirely if you are income-qualified.