GlidedoseProgram terms checked October 24, 2026.
GLP-1 savings programs in the US
There are two kinds of help: self-pay prices if you pay cash without insurance, and co-pay savings cards if your commercial insurance covers the drug. Medicare and Medicaid patients are generally excluded from manufacturer co-pay cards.
Self-pay programs (no insurance)
- NovoCare Pharmacy: Ozempic and Wegovy pens from $199 a month for new patients' first two fills of the lowest doses (through Dec 31, 2026), then $349 to $499 depending on dose. Wegovy pill $149 to $299.
- LillyDirect: Zepbound from $299 a month (2.5 mg). The $449 price on 7.5 mg and up depends on refilling within 45 days under the Zepbound Self Pay Journey Program. Mounjaro is $499 for all doses.
- TrumpRx.gov: lists the same prices and links you to the manufacturer channel or a pharmacy coupon.
Co-pay savings cards (commercial insurance)
Novo Nordisk's Wegovy and Ozempic savings offers let eligible commercially insured patients pay as little as $25 a month, up to $100 in savings a month. Lilly runs similar savings cards; check the current terms on its site.
Fine print to check
- Starter prices are time-limited and dose-limited.
- Cash purchases usually don't count toward your insurance deductible.
- Some prices depend on refilling on time.
- Ask your pharmacy which price it is charging; without a program attached it may be close to list price.
Compare prices side by side
| Medication (maker) | Form | Self-pay price per month | List price per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ozempic (Novo Nordisk) | weekly pen | $199 for 0.25 and 0.5 mg (first two fills for new patients, through Dec 31, 2026), then $349 for 0.25–1 mg; $499 for 2 mg | $1,027.51 |
| Wegovy (Novo Nordisk) | weekly pen | $199 for 0.25 and 0.5 mg (first two fills for new patients, through Dec 31, 2026), then $349 for 0.25–2.4 mg; $399 for 7.2 mg | $1,349.02 |
| Wegovy pill (Novo Nordisk) | daily tablet | $149 (1.5 mg), $199 (4 mg), $299 (9 and 25 mg) | — |
| Zepbound (Eli Lilly) | weekly, via LillyDirect | $299 (2.5 mg), $399 (5 mg), $449 (7.5–15 mg) if refilled within 45 days; otherwise $499 (7.5 mg) or $699 (10–15 mg) | about $1,087 |
| Mounjaro (Eli Lilly) | weekly pen | $499, all doses | $1,112.16 |
Self-pay prices from NovoCare and LillyDirect, list prices from GLP1Numbers' October 10, 2026 table. All prices in US dollars, with a valid prescription.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use a savings card if I have insurance?
Novo Nordisk says eligible commercially insured patients may pay as little as $25 a month for Wegovy or Ozempic, with a maximum savings of $100 a month. Government beneficiaries (such as Medicare or Medicaid) are excluded.
Is TrumpRx cheaper than buying from the manufacturer?
For GLP-1s, no. TrumpRx lists the same manufacturer self-pay prices and routes you to the manufacturer or a pharmacy coupon.
Do I still need a prescription?
Yes. Every program requires a valid prescription.
Can these offers change?
Yes. Both Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly say they can modify or cancel their programs at any time. Read the current terms before you order.
Sources
- NovoCare Pharmacy pricing (Novo Nordisk)
- Ozempic savings and self-pay offer (Novo Nordisk)
- Zepbound on LillyDirect (Eli Lilly)
- TrumpRx.gov
- NBC: Novo Nordisk list-price cuts from January 1, 2027
- GLP1Numbers self-pay and list-price table (October 10, 2026)
This page is general cost information, not medical, insurance or financial advice. Prices and program terms change often and eligibility rules apply. Confirm the current price with the manufacturer or your pharmacy, and talk to your prescriber about which medication and dose are right for you.