Cheapest GLP-1 in Wisconsin (2026)

Wisconsin ForwardHealth has run an anti-obesity approval path since 2023, covering Wegovy and Saxenda but not Zepbound. Adults qualify at a BMI of 30 or higher, or in the 27 to 29.9 band with two or more risk factors. Teenagers aged 12 to 17 qualify at the 95th percentile, and every request needs a six-month weight-loss plan attached. 24 telehealth programs serve Wisconsin. The cheapest cash-pay option is Strut Health at $149/mo.

Prices checked Aug 17, 2026

Cheapest cash options in Wisconsin

Cash telehealth prices are set nationally. A Wisconsin resident pays the same price as a patient anywhere else in the US. The programs below all serve Wisconsin and represent the cheapest all-in monthly price at maintenance dose, as verified against each program's published pricing.

ProgramAll-in / moWhat the price covers
Strut Health$149/moCompounded injectable and oral semaglutide from $149/mo published price.
Shed$159/moCompounded semaglutide with a weight-loss guarantee.
Found$169/moWidest drug catalog, but the best price needs a 12-month plan.
Ivim Health$175/moCash for compounded, insurance route for brand-name.

Prices are checked every Monday against each program's published pricing. We do not create accounts or make purchases to verify them. See the full ranked list at the comparison chart.

Programs available in Wisconsin

24 of the programs we track are licensed and available to Wisconsin residents. Every major GLP-1 telehealth program serves Wisconsin.

The remaining 24 programs all operate via telehealth and can onboard Wisconsin patients remotely. You do not need to visit a clinic in person for the initial assessment or follow-up care. See the programs guide for the full breakdown by onboarding time and lock-in terms.

What Wisconsin Medicaid covers

The diabetes path (Ozempic, Mounjaro) is covered with PA and a documented A1c above the threshold.

For the full prior-authorization criteria, MCO list, and step-therapy requirements, see the dedicated Wisconsin Medicaid GLP-1 coverage page. That page also covers appeal options if you are denied on first submission.

The complete cost picture for Wisconsin residents

A Wisconsin resident has three realistic paths to a GLP-1 in 2026:

PathCost / moWho qualifies
Cash-pay telehealth$149 and upAnyone. No insurance required. 24 programs serve Wisconsin.
Commercial insurance (employer or marketplace plan)$25 to $100 copayDepends on your plan. Prior authorization required, BMI and comorbidity criteria vary by payer.
Wisconsin MedicaidCovered with strict PA (BMI 30+)Wegovy at BMI 30+ required. PA denials are common on first submission.

For the full insurance picture, including how to file a prior-authorization request and what to do if denied, see the GLP-1 insurance guide. For a side-by-side of every cash program ranked by price, see programs ranked by price.

Wisconsin GLP-1 cost FAQ

What is the cheapest GLP-1 program available in Wisconsin?
The cheapest cash-pay GLP-1 available to Wisconsin residents starts at $149 a month. Cash telehealth prices are national. Any licensed program that serves Wisconsin charges the same price it charges everywhere. 24 of the programs we track serve Wisconsin.
Does Wisconsin Medicaid cover Wegovy or Zepbound for weight loss?
Partially. Wisconsin Medicaid covers Wegovy for obesity under limited criteria ( BMI 30+). Prior authorization is required. PA denials are common on first submission.
Does Wisconsin Medicaid cover Ozempic or Mounjaro for diabetes?
Yes. Wisconsin Medicaid covers Ozempic and Mounjaro for type 2 diabetes with prior authorization, usually after a documented metformin trial.
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