Medically Assisted Weight Loss

​Options for obtaining GLP-1/GIP Medications

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Patients seeking GLP-1/GIP medications have limited options for obtaining their prescriptions. Below are the available options along with their associated costs and considerations:

 

1. Compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide is currently available through a semi-local pharmacy to be shipped to your home. ​Cost depends on dose. ​

 

2. Out-of-Pocket Purchase Through Manufacturer Programs 

LillyDirect (Zepbound - Tirzepatide)

• Zepbound 2.5mg: $349 per month

• Zepbound 5mg, 7.5mg, 10mg: $499 per month

• Considerations: Available for direct purchase through LillyDirect without insurance.

Novo Nordisk (Wegovy - Semaglutide)

• Wegovy: $499 per month

• Considerations: Available for direct purchase through Novo Nordisk without insurance.

 

3. Local Pharmacies with insurance coverage 

• Zepbound Few commercial insurance plans have coverage for GLP-1/GIP medications

• Wegovy  Few commercial insurance plans have coverage for GLP-1 medications 

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