Which GLP-1s does TRICARE cover? 3 checked
TRICARE publishes a policy on 3 GLP-1s we track. Of those, 3 are covered with prior approval. Each answer below names the conditions it covers and cites the document it came from.
Does TRICARE cover Wegovy and Zepbound?
Yes, with prior approval. TRICARE pays for Wegovy and Zepbound once your prescriber gets the plan to sign off.
Yes, for some plans. TRICARE covers Wegovy, Zepbound, and Saxenda for weight management with prior authorization on TRICARE Prime and TRICARE Select. Coverage for weight-loss drugs was removed for non-Prime and non-Select beneficiaries on August 31, 2025.
Source: Express Scripts TRICARE, Are GLP-1 and weight loss medications covered through the TRICARE pharmacy benefit?. Read June 12, 2026.
The full TRICARE policy on Wegovy and Zepbound has the BMI bar, the step-therapy rule and what happens at renewal.
Does TRICARE cover Mounjaro?
Yes, with prior approval. TRICARE pays for Mounjaro once your prescriber gets the plan to sign off.
Yes. The TRICARE pharmacy benefit covers Mounjaro for type 2 diabetes with an approved prior authorization. TRICARE names Mounjaro among the GLP-1 diabetes drugs it covers (alongside Trulicity, Ozempic, and Victoza). Mounjaro is not covered for weight loss. The weight-loss GLP-1 drugs (Wegovy, Zepbound, Saxenda) are a separate benefit with their own criteria.
Source: Express Scripts for TRICARE, Are GLP-1 and weight-loss medications covered through the TRICARE pharmacy benefit. Read August 31, 2026.
The full TRICARE policy on Mounjaro has the BMI bar, the step-therapy rule and what happens at renewal.
Does TRICARE cover Ozempic?
Yes, with prior approval. TRICARE pays for Ozempic once your prescriber gets the plan to sign off.
Yes. The TRICARE pharmacy benefit covers Ozempic for type 2 diabetes with an approved prior authorization. TRICARE names Ozempic among the GLP-1 diabetes drugs it covers (alongside Trulicity, Mounjaro, and Victoza). Ozempic is not covered for weight loss. The weight-loss GLP-1 drugs (Wegovy, Zepbound, Saxenda) are a separate benefit with their own criteria.
Source: Express Scripts for TRICARE, Are GLP-1 and weight-loss medications covered through the TRICARE pharmacy benefit. Read August 31, 2026.
The full TRICARE policy on Ozempic has the BMI bar, the step-therapy rule and what happens at renewal.
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This is reference information, not medical or legal advice, and not a guarantee of coverage. GLP-1 coverage policies change often. Always confirm the current policy with your insurer using the number on your card before you rely on this page. If your experience differs from what is shown here, email hello@glpchart.com with the details and we will re-verify.