GLP-1 patient assistance: only Ozempic and Trulicity qualify for a free supply
2 manufacturer patient assistance programs give a GLP-1 away free, and neither covers a weight-loss brand, according to GLP Chart, checked August 31, 2026. Novo Nordisk covers Ozempic and Lilly Cares covers Trulicity. Wegovy, Saxenda, Zepbound and Mounjaro are on neither company's published list, so no free route to any of them exists.
Every manufacturer program
These 10 rows are every manufacturer route, each read at the maker's own document. None of them is limited by state. Each card still running is barred for Medicare, Medicaid, VA, TRICARE and all other federal or state government programs.
| Program | Drug | What it gives | Who qualifies | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Novo Nordisk Patient Assistance ProgramNovo Nordisk | Ozempic | The covered medicine free, shipped to your prescriber or your home. | You need Medicare or no insurance. Commercial insurance disqualifies you. Household income at or below 200% of the federal poverty level for Ozempic. US citizen or legal resident. | 12 months if you are uninsured. To the end of the calendar year if you are on Medicare. | NovoCare patient assistanceRead August 31, 2026 |
| Lilly Cares Foundation Patient Assistance ProgramLilly Cares Foundation | Trulicity | The covered medicine free for up to 12 months, shipping included. | Lilly Cares sets its insurance rules by medication group and verifies your coverage before it approves. An employer plan that tells you to apply here disqualifies you outright. Household income at or below 300% of the federal poverty level, the bar for the group Trulicity sits in. US patients. | Up to 12 months, then you reapply. | Lilly Cares applicationRead August 31, 2026 |
| Wegovy savings cardNovo Nordisk | Wegovy | Your copay as low as $25. The card covers at most $100 a month. | Commercial insurance only. No income test. | No end date published | NovoCare Wegovy savingsRead August 10, 2026 |
| Ozempic savings cardNovo Nordisk | Ozempic | Your copay as low as $25. The card covers at most $100 a month. | Commercial insurance only. No income test. | No end date published | NovoCare Ozempic savingsRead August 10, 2026 |
| Zepbound savings cardEli Lilly | Zepbound | Your copay as low as $25. The card stops at $1,300 a year. | Commercial insurance only. No income test. | Ends December 31, 2026 | Zepbound savings cardRead August 10, 2026 |
| Mounjaro savings cardEli Lilly | Mounjaro | Your copay as low as $25. The card stops at $1,950 a year. | Commercial insurance only. No income test. | Ends December 31, 2026 | Mounjaro savings cardRead August 10, 2026 |
| Foundayo savings cardEli Lilly | Foundayo | Your copay as low as $25. The card stops at $1,000 a year. | Commercial insurance only. No income test. | Ends December 31, 2026 | Foundayo savings cardRead August 10, 2026 |
| Saxenda savings cardNovo Nordisk | Saxenda | Savings card discontinued | Nobody. Novo Nordisk withdrew the card. | No end date published | NovoCare Saxenda pageRead August 10, 2026 |
| NovoCare Wegovy self-payNovo Nordisk | Wegovy | A price by dose, from $149 a month at the starter tier. | Anyone with a prescription. No insurance needed and none accepted. | No end date published | NovoCare Wegovy self-payRead August 10, 2026 |
| LillyDirect Zepbound vialsEli Lilly | Zepbound | A price by dose, from $299 a month at the starter tier. | Anyone with a prescription. No insurance needed and none accepted. | No end date published | LillyDirect Zepbound vialsRead August 10, 2026 |
Each row links to the document it was read from. The two assistance programs were read at their own covered-product lists, August 31, 2026. Card and cash terms come from the same records the coupons page publishes.
What this means if you take a weight-loss GLP-1
The routes that do work for those drugs are priced, not free. A savings card if your insurance is commercial, the maker's cash program if it is not. On Medicare it is the CMS Bridge. The telehealth chart sits under all three.
Frequently asked questions
Does the Novo Nordisk patient assistance program cover Wegovy?
No. Ozempic is the only GLP-1 on the January 2026 product list. Wegovy and Saxenda are not on it, so there is no Novo Nordisk assistance route for either. The list we read is the one Novo Nordisk publishes, document NNIPAP_11_01012026.
Does Lilly Cares cover Zepbound or Mounjaro?
No. Trulicity is the only GLP-1 on the application's medication list. Zepbound and Mounjaro are not on it, so Lilly Cares is not a route to either. The list sits inside the Lilly Cares application itself.
How much can I earn and still qualify?
Novo Nordisk asks for household income at or below 200% of the federal poverty level for Ozempic. Lilly Cares asks for 300%, the bar for the group Trulicity sits in. Both count the whole household.
My drug is on neither list. What now?
With commercial insurance a manufacturer savings card takes your copay as low as $25 a month. Without it, the makers' own cash programs and the telehealth chart are what is left. On Medicare the CMS GLP-1 Bridge is $50 a month for Wegovy, Foundayo and the Zepbound KwikPen.
Is there a fee to apply?
No. Both programs are free to apply to. Anyone charging you to fill in the form is selling you paperwork you can do yourself.
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 you apply. Chart prices are checked every Monday.
