GLP-1 cost without insurance (US, 2026)
What Wegovy, Zepbound, Ozempic, Mounjaro, the Wegovy pill and Foundayo cost without insurance through NovoCare and LillyDirect in 2026.
Key point
Self-pay prices changed several times in 2025–2026. The figures below were reported by manufacturers and trade press and should be verified on the official pages before you fill a prescription.
| Medicine | Self-pay channel | Reported monthly price |
|---|---|---|
| Wegovy injection 0.25–2.4 mg | NovoCare, partner pharmacies | About $349 (intro offers on starter doses) |
| Wegovy HD 7.2 mg | NovoCare | About $399 |
| Wegovy pill | NovoCare | From $149 (starter) to about $299 |
| Ozempic | NovoCare, partner pharmacies | About $349; higher for 2 mg |
| Zepbound vials | LillyDirect | $299 (2.5 mg), $399 (5 mg), $449 (higher) |
| Foundayo | LillyDirect | $149 / $199 / $299 by dose |
With commercial insurance that covers the drug, manufacturer savings cards can bring copays as low as $25/month. Medicare arrangements announced in 2025 set lower copays for eligible patients; check current Medicare rules.
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