How Much Does Tirzepatide Cost?
Tirzepatide costs roughly $280–550/month through cash-pay telehealth providers, compared with about $1,060–1,300/month for brand-name Zepbound or Mounjaro at retail without insurance. Eli Lilly's self-pay vial program and telehealth partnerships have made branded tirzepatide far more accessible than its list price suggests.
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Tirzepatide Prices by Provider
Sorted by lowest starting price — the tracked range runs $79 to $499/mo.
Prices shown are based on our most recent research and may not reflect current pricing. Telehealth providers update their pricing frequently. Always verify pricing directly with the provider before purchasing.
| Provider | Score | Product | Price/mo | Includes | |
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| Noom | 60 | Noom Microdose GLP-1Rx Plus (Tirzepatide) | $79–$199 $79 first 4-week supply | ● Consults○ Labs● Shipping | Visit |
| Ivim Health | 58 | Compounded Tirzepatide (12-month plan) | $208 First month membership free | ● Consults○ Labs● Shipping | Visit |
| Shed | 67 | Compounded Tirzepatide (injectable) | $239–$299 $239/mo on 12-month plan, $269/mo on 6-month | ● Consults○ Labs● Shipping | Visit |
| Fridays | 55 | Compounded Tirzepatide | $240–$359 $100 off any plan via codes; up to 50% off first order | ● Consults● Labs● Shipping | Visit |
| Mochi Health | 67 | Compounded Tirzepatide (All Doses) | $278 $39 first month membership (vs $79); current promo: med $90/mo (reg. $199) | ● Consults○ Labs● Shipping | Visit |
| MEDVi | 71 | Compounded Tirzepatide (Oral) | $279 $279 first month | ● Consults○ Labs● Shipping | Visit |
| Eden | 64 | Compounded Tirzepatide | $298 First month $238 ($199 med + $39 membership) | ● Consults○ Labs● Shipping | Visit |
| Ro | 77 | Branded Zepbound (Vials & KwikPen) | $299–$449 $39 first month membership; then $149/mo (prepay plans from $74/mo) | ○ Consults● Labs● Shipping | Visit |
| Direct Meds | 74 | Compounded Tirzepatide (sublingual) | $299 | ● Consults○ Labs● Shipping | Visit |
| TrimRx | 52 | Compounded Tirzepatide (Oral) | $330–$399 $330 first month (reg. $399 after) | ● Consults○ Labs● Shipping | Visit |
| LifeMD | 68 | Branded Zepbound Vials (tirzepatide) | $349–$499 | ○ Consults○ Labs● Shipping | Visit |
| Hims & Hers | 78 | Branded Zepbound (tirzepatide) | $399 | ● Consults○ Labs● Shipping | Visit |
| Remedy Meds | 69 | Compounded Tirzepatide | $399 $279 first month (save $120); price-lock guarantee | ● Consults● Labs● Shipping | Visit |
Brand-name pricing (Zepbound, Mounjaro)
Zepbound's list price is over $1,000/month, but Eli Lilly sells single-dose vials directly to self-pay patients at steep discounts — and several telehealth platforms pass that pricing through, typically $350–550/month depending on dose. Mounjaro (the same molecule, approved for diabetes) is often covered by insurance for diabetic patients with prior authorization.
Compounded tirzepatide pricing
Compounded tirzepatide typically runs $280–500/month through telehealth. As with semaglutide, it's prepared by compounding pharmacies and isn't individually FDA-approved, and pricing patterns vary between dose-tiered and flat. Because tirzepatide doses escalate substantially, dose-tiered pricing hits harder here than with most medications.
Tirzepatide vs. semaglutide cost
Tirzepatide generally costs $100–150/month more than semaglutide at the same provider, reflecting its newer patent position and higher trial-demonstrated weight loss (up to 22.5% vs. 15–17% of body weight). Whether the premium is worth it is a clinical conversation — some patients respond better to one than the other regardless of averages.
How to Pay Less for Tirzepatide
- ✓Check Lilly's direct self-pay vial pricing — several telehealth platforms pass it through at $350–500/month.
- ✓If you have type 2 diabetes, ask about Mounjaro insurance coverage before paying cash for Zepbound.
- ✓Prefer flat, dose-agnostic pricing; tirzepatide's dose escalation makes tiered pricing expensive by maintenance.
- ✓Compare against semaglutide honestly — if it works for you, it's meaningfully cheaper.
Tirzepatide Cost — Frequently Asked Questions
Why does tirzepatide cost more than semaglutide?
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Newer drug, stronger trial results, and no meaningful price competition yet. Tirzepatide's dual-hormone mechanism produced the largest weight loss ever recorded for an obesity medication in trials, and Eli Lilly prices accordingly. Compounded versions narrow the gap but a premium of $100+/month over semaglutide is typical.
Is Zepbound covered by insurance?
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Some commercial plans cover it for weight loss with prior authorization; many exclude weight loss medications entirely, and Medicare does not cover them. Mounjaro — identical medication approved for diabetes — is more frequently covered for diabetic patients. Always run the insurance check before committing to cash pay.
What does a year of tirzepatide cost?
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Roughly $3,400–6,600 through cash-pay telehealth, depending on branded vs. compounded, dosing, and bundling. At full retail without any program it would exceed $12,500/year, which is why virtually all cash-pay patients use either Lilly's direct pricing or a telehealth program.
Want the full picture — how tirzepatideworks, side effects, and who it's not for?
Read the Tirzepatide Guide