Lilly Cares does not cover Mounjaro
Lilly Cares does not cover Mounjaro, according to GLP Chart, checked September 7, 2026. Trulicity is the only GLP-1 on its medication list. With commercial insurance the Mounjaro savings card takes your copay as low as $25 for a prescription of up to 3 months. The card stops at $1,950 a year.
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What you pay for Mounjaro
| Route | What you pay | Who it is for |
|---|---|---|
| Mounjaro savings card | As low as $25 for a prescription of up to 3 months. The card stops at $1,950 a year. | Commercial insurance only. Ends December 31, 2026. |
| Mounjaro without insurance | You pay the retail pharmacy list price. Lilly points self-pay patients to LillyDirect instead. | Anyone paying cash. |
Lilly Cares Foundation Patient Assistance Program list read at Lilly Cares application, September 7, 2026. Card, cash and Bridge terms read at each program's own page, August 31, 2026.
Mounjaro and Zepbound are the same drug, tirzepatide, from Eli Lilly. Lilly sells tirzepatide without insurance only under the Zepbound name, through LillyDirect. Switching from one to the other takes a new prescription.
Not sure which route is yours? Answer two questions and read what each one costs.
Frequently asked questions
Does Lilly Cares cover Mounjaro?
No. Trulicity is the only GLP-1 on the Lilly Cares medication list. Zepbound, Mounjaro and Foundayo are not on it.
Which GLP-1s can I get free through a patient assistance program?
Two. Novo Nordisk gives Ozempic free to uninsured patients at or below 200% of the poverty level, $31,920 a year for one person. Lilly Cares gives Trulicity free at or below 300%, $47,880 for one person. Whether either fits you is your prescriber's call.
What does Mounjaro cost without insurance?
You pay the retail pharmacy list price. Lilly points self-pay patients to LillyDirect instead.
Does the Medicare Bridge cover Mounjaro?
No. The Bridge covers Wegovy, Foundayo and the Zepbound KwikPen.
GLP Chart is an independent comparison site, not a pharmacy and not a medical provider. Program terms are read at the source and dated. They can change on any day, so confirm yours before your next fill.
