Verified July 13, 2026 · Offers change often; always confirm at the source before your next fill
Every GLP-1 coupon and savings program
Manufacturer savings cards, direct-to-consumer cash programs, the Medicare Bridge, and telehealth first-month deals. Who qualifies for what, what each actually saves, and what the rules exclude. Verified July 13, 2026.
There are four savings levers for GLP-1s in 2026: the manufacturer savings card (commercial insurance only), the manufacturer direct-to-consumer cash program, the Medicare Bridge starting July 1, and telehealth first-month deals. Which one applies to you depends entirely on your insurance status.
Manufacturer savings cards
Every major GLP-1 has a savings card that drops the copay to as low as $25 a month for patients with qualifying commercial insurance. The card does not reduce what your insurer pays; it covers your out-of-pocket share up to an annual cap. You apply through the manufacturer's site or a specialty pharmacy. Most pharmacies apply it automatically once your card is on file.
You use either the manufacturer card or a GoodRx coupon on a given fill, never both. The card beats GoodRx in almost every insured case.
| Drug | With commercial insurance | Cash route | Excluded | Expires | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wegovy semaglutide · Novo Nordisk | As low as $25/mo (max $100/mo off) | NovoCare self-pay: pill $149/mo starter, $299/mo maintenance; injection $199/mo for the first 2 fills (new patients, through December 31, 2026), then $349/mo | Medicare, Medicaid, VA, TRICARE excluded | No published expiry | NovoCare Wegovy savings |
| Ozempic semaglutide · Novo Nordisk | As low as $25/mo (max $100 to $300/mo off) | GoodRx coupon or retail pharmacy; NovoCare does not offer an Ozempic self-pay program | Medicare, Medicaid, VA, TRICARE excluded | No published expiry | NovoCare Ozempic savings |
| Zepbound tirzepatide · Eli Lilly | As low as $25/mo (3-month Rx, annual max $1,300) | LillyDirect vials: $299 (2.5mg), $399 (5mg), $449 (7.5mg+)/mo; must refill within 45 days or price jumps to $599 to $1,049 | Medicare, Medicaid, VA, TRICARE excluded | December 31, 2026 | Zepbound savings card |
| Mounjaro tirzepatide · Eli Lilly | As low as $25/mo (annual max $1,950) | Retail pharmacy at list price (~$1,069/mo); no Lilly direct self-pay program for Mounjaro | Medicare, Medicaid, VA, TRICARE excluded | December 31, 2026 | Mounjaro savings card |
| Foundayo orforglipron · Eli Lilly | As low as $25/mo (annual max $1,000); cash price $149/mo | $149/mo direct through foundayo.lilly.com | Medicare, Medicaid, VA, TRICARE excluded | December 31, 2026 | Foundayo savings card |
| Saxenda liraglutide · Novo Nordisk | Savings card discontinued | NovoCare patient-assistance program (income-based) or generic liraglutide (Teva) at approximately $1,165/mo | Card discontinued | Discontinued | NovoCare Saxenda page |
All savings card information verified against each manufacturer's published savings page, July 13, 2026. Card terms change at any time; confirm current terms before your next refill.
Cheapest cash, direct from the maker
Both Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly run direct-to-patient cash programs that undercut retail pharmacy prices significantly. These are for patients without insurance coverage for the drug, or for patients whose insurance copay exceeds the direct price. You do not need insurance to use them.
NovoCare Wegovy self-pay
| Dose or tier | Price / mo | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Oral pill starter (1.5mg, 4mg) | $149 | 4mg $149 through August 31, 2026 then $199/mo |
| Oral pill maintenance | $299 | 9mg and 25mg doses |
| Injection starter | $199 | New patients pay $199 for the first 2 monthly fills, offer through December 31, 2026, then $349/mo |
| High-dose injection (7.2mg) | $399 | N/A |
Source: NovoCare Wegovy self-pay, verified July 13, 2026.
LillyDirect Zepbound vials
| Dose or tier | Price / mo | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2.5mg vial | $299 | Must refill within 45 days |
| 5mg vial | $399 | Must refill within 45 days |
| 7.5mg and above vials | $449 | Must refill within 45 days; late refill jumps to $599 to $1,049 |
Source: LillyDirect Zepbound vials, verified July 13, 2026.
Transparent cash pricing: Amazon Pharmacy sells brand-name Wegovy and Zepbound at published cash prices shown before checkout, with your insurance price alongside. No membership fee. Cash starts at $149/mo for the oral Wegovy pill and $299/mo for branded injectables.
Medicare: the GLP-1 Bridge is live
The CMS GLP-1 Bridge Program pays for Wegovy, Foundayo and the Zepbound KwikPen at a flat $50 a month for eligible Medicare Part D members. The pen counts. The Zepbound vials do not. It opened July 1, 2026 and ends December 31, 2027. Prior authorization is required.
It is separate from the standard Part D obesity-drug exclusion, and it does not need a cardiovascular disease or sleep apnea diagnosis. Three BMI bands qualify. Our Medicare Bridge checker asks four questions and tells you which one you fall in.
Under regular Part D, Medicare covers Wegovy only for established cardiovascular disease (the SELECT trial indication) and Zepbound only for moderate-to-severe sleep apnea (SURMOUNT-OSA indication). Standard copays run $50 to $200 a month. The Part D obesity-drug exclusion still blocks coverage for obesity alone.
Manufacturer savings cards do not work with Medicare. If you are on Medicare and your drug cost is above $50 a month, ask your prescriber whether you qualify for the Bridge, or check the seniors guide for the full Medicare coverage picture.
GoodRx and pharmacy discounts
GoodRx discounts on brand-name GLP-1s are modest: typically 5 to 22 percent off the retail price. On a $1,349 Wegovy fill that means saving $67 to $297. That is less than the manufacturer savings card for most insured patients and less than the NovoCare self-pay program for cash patients.
Two specific GoodRx behaviors to know:
- Wegovy and Ozempic on GoodRx: GoodRx routes patients to the NovoCare self-pay program rather than a coupon code. You end up at the manufacturer program anyway.
- Card vs coupon rule: you use a manufacturer savings card or a GoodRx coupon on one fill, not both. Stacking is not allowed.
GoodRx is most useful for generic liraglutide (Teva's Saxenda biosimilar, if available at your pharmacy), or for patients in edge cases where neither a manufacturer card nor a direct program applies. For branded GLP-1s, start with the manufacturer program before checking GoodRx.
We do not publish specific GoodRx discount codes here because they vary by ZIP code and pharmacy. Use goodrx.com directly to price your specific drug at your specific pharmacy.
Telehealth first-month deals
Several telehealth programs that prescribe GLP-1s offer a lower first-month price to get you started. These are not coupons; they are introductory rates that reset after month one. The ongoing price is what you pay long-term. That is the number that matters.
The programs below have confirmed introductory pricing as of July 13, 2026. For the full ongoing cost at maintenance dose, see the homepage chartor each program's page.
| Program | Month 1 | Ongoing / mo | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mochi | $138 | $178 | Membership 50% off first month ($39 vs $79). Compounded semaglutide adds $99/mo. |
| Noom Med | $129 | $249 | Full-Dose GLP-1Rx: $129 to get started then $249/mo ongoing. |
| Hims | $188 | $448 | Membership $39 first month, $149/mo ongoing. Maintenance all-in ~$448/mo. |
| Ro | $344 | $373 | Membership discounted to $45 the first month; $444/mo ongoing at Wegovy pill maintenance price. |
Introductory pricing verified against each program's published pricing page, July 13, 2026. Programs change terms without notice; confirm before signing up.
A first-month deal reduces the cost of trying a program, not the long-term cost. The all-in ongoing price at maintenance dose is what you will pay for month two and every month after. Nine of the programs in our chart advertise a number that is not the true ongoing monthly cost. The intro-price traps guide names them.
Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest way to pay for a GLP-1 with commercial insurance?
Use the manufacturer savings card for the drug your doctor prescribes. Wegovy, Ozempic, Zepbound, Mounjaro and Foundayo all have cards that drop your copay to as low as $25 a month. You cannot use a savings card together with GoodRx on the same fill. Use one or the other.
Can I use a GLP-1 savings card with Medicare or Medicaid?
No. Federal anti-kickback law prohibits manufacturer savings cards for patients covered by Medicare, Medicaid, VA, TRICARE or any other federal or state government health program. Using a card while on a government plan is illegal and can expose the patient and the pharmacy to liability.
What is the cheapest GLP-1 without insurance?
The NovoCare Wegovy oral pill at $149 a month for starter doses is the lowest list price for a branded GLP-1. For cash-pay branded tirzepatide, LillyDirect Zepbound vials start at $299 a month. The cheapest GLP-1 overall is compounded semaglutide through a telehealth program, starting around $149 a month.
What is the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge Program?
The CMS GLP-1 Bridge Program runs from July 1, 2026 through December 31, 2027. It offers Wegovy, Foundayo and the Zepbound KwikPen at a flat $50 a month for qualifying Medicare Part D members, subject to prior authorization. The single-dose vials and pens are not covered, only the KwikPen, so ask your prescriber to write the KwikPen. This is separate from the Part D obesity-drug exclusion and does not require a cardiovascular or sleep apnea diagnosis.
Does GoodRx help with Wegovy or Zepbound?
GoodRx discounts on brand-name GLP-1s are modest, typically 5 to 22 percent off the retail price. For Wegovy and Ozempic, GoodRx routes patients to the NovoCare self-pay program instead of a coupon. For insured patients, the manufacturer savings card almost always beats GoodRx. For cash-pay patients, the LillyDirect and NovoCare programs beat GoodRx on tirzepatide and semaglutide respectively.
Do the savings card prices expire?
The Eli Lilly cards (Zepbound, Mounjaro, Foundayo) expire December 31, 2026 and are typically renewed annually. The Novo Nordisk cards (Wegovy, Ozempic) have no published expiry but terms can change. Always verify current terms at the manufacturer's site before your refill.
What happens if I miss a LillyDirect refill?
LillyDirect vials require a refill within 45 days. If you miss that window, the price jumps from $299 to $449 a month up to $599 to $1,049, depending on dose. Set a calendar reminder before day 40.
GLP Chart is an independent comparison site, not a medical provider or pharmacy. Savings program terms are verified against each manufacturer's published pages as of July 13, 2026 and may change at any time. Talk to a licensed clinician or pharmacist about the savings program that applies to your situation.
