Zepbound cost guide
How much does Zepbound cost without insurance?
Zepbound (tirzepatide) is Lilly's weekly injection approved for chronic weight management and, in adults with obesity, for moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea. This page is about what it costs, from official Lilly pages, not about how to take it.
Programs that list Zepbound
- Ro$39 first month, then $149/mo membership (from $74/mo prepaid yearly). Lists Wegovy pill & pen, Zepbound, Foundayo.
- Hims & Hers$39 first month, then $149/mo; medicine from $149/mo. Cash-pay Wegovy pill & pen, Zepbound, Foundayo.
- Amazon One Medical$39 message or $59 video visit, no membership required. Wegovy pill & injection, Zepbound, Foundayo.
- PlushCare$19.99/mo membership (first month free) + $129 self-pay visit, or insurance copay. Lists Wegovy pen & pill, Zepbound, Foundayo.
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Short answer: without insurance, Lilly's published self-pay prices are $299 (2.5 mg), $399 (5 mg) and $449 (7.5–15 mg) a month if you refill within 45 days. Miss that window and 7.5 mg is $499 and 10–15 mg is $699. A month is 28 days. With commercial coverage, eligible patients may pay as little as $25 for single-dose pens.
Self-pay prices from Lilly, checked 10 November 2026
| Presentation | Published self-pay price | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| KwikPen or single-dose vial, 2.5 mg LillyDirect: Zepbound self-pay ↗ | $299 | Starting dose, not a maintenance dose, per Lilly. Pen needles (KwikPen) or needles and syringes (vials) bought separately. |
| KwikPen or vial, 5 mg | $399 | Self-pay terms apply; card expires 31 Dec 2026. |
| KwikPen or vial, 7.5–15 mg | $449 if refilled within 45 days; otherwise $499 (7.5 mg) or $699 (10, 12.5, 15 mg) | Purchase-offer terms; first fill of these strengths automatically gets the $449 offer. {s("zepterms")} |
Lilly also says HSA/FSA eligibility may vary by plan, and that self-pay is not insurance. Confirm the current terms on Lilly's pages before you pay. The KwikPen self-pay savings card can also be used at major pharmacies, Lilly has said; it applies to the KwikPen, not to vials or the single-dose pen.
With commercial insurance
If your plan covers Zepbound single-dose pens, Lilly says eligible commercially insured patients may pay as little as $25 for a 1-, 2- or 3-month fill, with maximum savings of $100 a month and $1,300 a year. Government beneficiaries are excluded, and the card expires 31 December 2026. Zepbound HCP coverage and savings terms ↗ Zepbound coverage and savings ↗
For the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge and other payment routes, see GLP-1 cost with or without insurance. LillyDirect clinician materials mention Zepbound KwikPen among products that may be accessible under that program; confirm with your plan.
How to get a prescription filled
You need a clinician licensed in your state and a valid on-label prescription. LillyDirect is one fulfillment path; retail pharmacies are another. Programs that list Zepbound are linked in the box at the top of this page. For how Zepbound compares with Wegovy in trials, see tirzepatide vs semaglutide.
Related guides
- GLP-1 cost with or without insurance, including Medicare Bridge
- Cheapest FDA-approved GLP-1 without insurance (cash-pay only)
- Which GLP-1 is best for weight loss? The trial evidence
- Zepbound vs Wegovy, and tirzepatide vs semaglutide
- GLP-1 pills: Wegovy pill vs Foundayo
- Wegovy pill cost, and how it differs from the injection
- What Foundayo is, and what it costs
- LillyDirect: how to get Zepbound or Foundayo at self-pay prices
- What is a GLP-1, and how does online care work?
Sources
- LillyDirect: Zepbound self-pay ↗ — checked 10 November 2026.
- Zepbound KwikPen self-pay terms (Lilly) ↗ — checked 10 November 2026.
- Zepbound coverage and savings ↗ — checked 10 November 2026.
- Zepbound HCP coverage and savings terms ↗ — checked 10 November 2026.
- Lilly: Zepbound cost information ↗ — checked 10 November 2026.
- LillyDirect home ↗ — checked 10 November 2026.
- Lilly and Hims & Hers announcement, 6 Nov 2026 ↗ — checked 10 November 2026.
- FDA Zepbound approval announcement ↗ — checked 10 November 2026.
- Zepbound prescribing information (Lilly, PDF) ↗ — checked 10 November 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Zepbound without insurance?
As of 10 November 2026, LillyDirect self-pay prices for Zepbound KwikPen or vials are $299 for 2.5 mg, $399 for 5 mg, and $449 for 7.5 mg to 15 mg if each refill is within 45 days. Otherwise the regular prices Lilly lists are $499 for 7.5 mg and $699 for 10 mg, 12.5 mg and 15 mg. One month is 28 days. Needles or syringes are extra.
Does the $449 price last?
Lilly's KwikPen self-pay terms say you automatically receive the $449 purchase offer on the first purchase of 7.5–15 mg, and you must complete the refill purchase within 45 days of the previous delivery or received date to keep it. The card expires 31 December 2026.
How much is Zepbound with insurance?
If your commercial plan covers Zepbound single-dose pens, Lilly says eligible patients may pay as little as $25 for a 1-, 2- or 3-month fill, subject to a maximum savings of $100 a month and $1,300 a year. Government programs are excluded. Coverage and prior authorization are decided by your plan.
Is there a Zepbound pill?
No. Zepbound is an injection. Lilly's FDA-approved GLP-1 pill for weight management is Foundayo (orforglipron), a different medicine.
Where can I fill a Zepbound prescription?
Lilly says Zepbound is available through LillyDirect and retail pharmacies for insured or self-pay patients. The single-dose vial is described as available exclusively through LillyDirect self-pay. Several telehealth programs we list also name Zepbound.