- Self-pay: Lilly lists Mounjaro on LillyDirect from $499 a month, the same price at every dose. Terms apply.
- Zepbound self-pay is listed at $299 to $449 a month by dose. It is a separate brand with a different FDA approval.
- Medicare: the GLP-1 Bridge excludes people with type 2 diabetes, so it is not a route for Mounjaro.
- Prices change. Check the current price on LillyDirect before you pay.
Self-pay price
Lilly lists Mounjaro on LillyDirect, its self-pay pharmacy service, from $499 a month, the same price at every dose. Terms apply.[1] A valid prescription is needed. Taxes, fees and supplies such as needles may be extra; check current price and terms on LillyDirect before you pay.
For every brand and dose side by side, use our GLP-1 price checker, which we check every week.
Mounjaro vs Zepbound on price
Mounjaro and Zepbound both contain tirzepatide, but they are separate brands with separate FDA approvals. Mounjaro is approved for adults with type 2 diabetes.[2] On LillyDirect self-pay, Lilly lists:
| Brand | Self-pay, per month |
|---|---|
| Mounjaro | From $499, all doses |
| Zepbound KwikPen or vials | $299 to $449 by dose |
From Lilly's LillyDirect and savings pages.[1, 3]
A lower price does not make one brand a substitute for the other. Do not switch or combine GLP-1 medicines without your prescriber. See Mounjaro vs Zepbound for the differences.
With insurance or Medicare
If you have commercial insurance, your plan's coverage decides what you pay, and Lilly runs savings programs for some commercially insured patients. Terms change often, so check current price and eligibility on Lilly's official Mounjaro pages.
The Medicare GLP-1 Bridge, which costs $50 a month, is for certain GLP-1 weight loss medicines. Medicare's fact sheet says people with type 2 diabetes are not eligible.[4] If you have Medicare Part D, ask your plan how it covers Mounjaro.
The small print
- Prescription required. Every route on this page needs one.
- Prices change. We last checked Lilly's page on November 4, 2026.
- Extras: needles and other supplies may cost extra. Ask your pharmacy.
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Common questions
How much is Mounjaro without insurance?
Lilly lists Mounjaro on LillyDirect self-pay from $499 a month, the same price at every dose, with terms applying. Check LillyDirect for the current price before you pay.
Is Mounjaro cheaper than Zepbound?
On LillyDirect self-pay, Zepbound KwikPen or vials are listed at $299 to $449 a month by dose, and Mounjaro from $499. They are approved for different conditions, so which one fits is a decision for your prescriber, not a price choice.
Does the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge cover Mounjaro?
Medicare's fact sheet says the Bridge is for certain GLP-1 weight loss medicines and that people with type 2 diabetes are not eligible. Mounjaro is approved for type 2 diabetes, so ask your Part D plan how it covers Mounjaro instead.
Is there a Mounjaro savings card?
Lilly runs savings programs for some patients with commercial insurance. Terms change, so check current price and eligibility on Lilly's official Mounjaro savings page.
Sources
- Eli Lilly and Company. Mounjaro on LillyDirect. Revised n/a (web page). Last checked 2026-11-04.
- Eli Lilly and Company. Mounjaro (tirzepatide) Prescribing Information. Revised 08/2026. Last checked 2026-10-01.
- Eli Lilly and Company. Zepbound savings and coverage options. Revised n/a (web page, programs through 12/31/2026). Last checked 2026-11-04.
- Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Medicare GLP-1 Bridge: GLP-1 Drugs for $50 a Month (fact sheet). Revised n/a (program began July 1, 2026). Last checked 2026-10-01.