Key takeaways
Without insurance, the average cost of Mounjaro is $1,261–1,291, depending on the pharmacy.
If you have commercial drug insurance, you may be eligible for the Mounjaro Savings Card, which lowers the cost to $25 for people with coverage for Mounjaro.
People who pay cash for their prescriptions can still save 9–27% off the cash price of Mounjaro by using a coupon from sites like GoodRx, SingleCare, and WellRx.
Other ways to save on Mounjaro include asking your doctor for samples, price-shopping different pharmacies, ordering 90-day supplies, and using HSA or FSA funds.
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Key takeaways
Without insurance, the average cost of Mounjaro is $1,261–1,291, depending on the pharmacy.
If you have commercial drug insurance, you may be eligible for the Mounjaro Savings Card, which lowers the cost to $25 for people with coverage for Mounjaro.
People who pay cash for their prescriptions can still save 9–27% off the cash price of Mounjaro by using a coupon from sites like GoodRx, SingleCare, and WellRx.
Other ways to save on Mounjaro include asking your doctor for samples, price-shopping different pharmacies, ordering 90-day supplies, and using HSA or FSA funds.
Without insurance, a monthly supply of Mounjaro (tirzepatide) costs over $1,000. If you’ve been prescribed Mounjaro for type 2 diabetes, or off-label for weight loss, you’re likely looking for ways to save on the cost of your prescription.
Fortunately, there are several Mounjaro coupons that can reduce how much you pay at the pharmacy, from the Mounjaro Savings Card to pharmacy discount cards. Read on as we explain how you can use the Mounjaro coupon, if eligible, and offer additional savings tips.
Mounjaro Important Safety Information: Read more about serious warnings and safety info.
What is a Mounjaro savings card?
Eli Lilly, the maker of Mounjaro, offers a Mounjaro Savings Card that can bring the cost of Mounjaro down to as low as $25. The Savings Card is only available to people with commercial drug insurance, such as a health insurance plan through your work. People with state, federal, or government-funded insurance, such as Medicare, Medicaid, or TRICARE, are not eligible for the program.
The Mounjaro Savings Card offers different savings depending on your insurance coverage for Mounjaro. While savings offers can change at any time, here are the current details:
If you have a commercial drug insurance plan with coverage for Mounjaro, you may pay as low as $25 for a one- or three-month supply of Mounjaro. The Savings Card offers maximum monthly savings of $150 for a one-month prescription, $300 for a two-month prescription, or $450 for a three-month prescription. The card can be used for up to 13 refills and a maximum savings of $1,950 per calendar year. It expires on December 31st, 2025.
If you have a commercial drug insurance plan, but it doesn’t have coverage for Mounjaro, the Savings Card offers a maximum monthly savings of $473 per month, or $3,311 per calendar year. The card can be used for up to 7 refills per calendar year. It expires on June 30th, 2025.
To be eligible for the Mounjaro Savings Card, you must meet the following requirements:
You have been prescribed Mounjaro for an FDA-approved indication (i.e. type 2 diabetes).
You have commercial drug insurance.
You do not have any health insurance benefits through a state, federal, or government-funded program, such as Medicare, Medicaid, Medigap, VA, or TRICARE.
You are a resident of the United States or Puerto Rico.
You are at least 18 years old.
“Manufacturer savings cards for GLP-1 medications are relatively easy to download, and in some cases, they are automatically applied at the point of purchase when used at participating pharmacies,” says Dave Knapp, founder of On the Pen, a community education website about GLP-1s. “If you prefer to download a savings card ahead of time, you can do so directly from the manufacturer’s website.”
You can check if you are eligible and apply for the Mounjaro Savings Card here.
How much does Mounjaro cost without insurance?
Without insurance, a one-month supply of Mounjaro costs over $1,000. The average retail price of Mounjaro ranges from $1,261–1,291, according to GoodRx, while SingleCare says it can be as high as $1,467.56 per fill. How much you pay will depend on the pharmacy you use and if you have any Mounjaro coupons.
How much does Mounjaro cost with health insurance?
The cost of Mounjaro with insurance varies, depending on the details of your plan. Some plans may require prior authorization before they’ll cover Mounjaro. If you have commercial drug insurance, you may be eligible for the Mounjaro Savings Card, which brings the cost of a one-month supply of Mounjaro down to as low as $25 for those with coverage. For those with commercial drug insurance but without coverage for Mounjaro, the Savings Card can help you save up to $473 on a one-month supply.
Where can I find a Mounjaro coupon?
Mounjaro coupons are available on drug discount websites such as GoodRx, SingleCare, BuzzRx, and WellRx. These websites offer free pharmacy-specific coupons for Mounjaro that can save you between 9–27% off the cash price of Mounjaro. In dollars, that amounts to a savings of $114–345.
Average Mounjaro coupon discounts as of publication:
Pharmacy | Avg. Retail Price of Mounjaro* | Price with GoodRx coupon | Price with SingleCare coupon | Price with BuzzRx coupon | Price with WellRx coupon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Walgreens | $1,284 | $1,105 Savings of $179 or 14% | $939 Savings of $345 or 27% | $1,093 Savings of $191 or 15% | $1,170 Savings of $114 or 9% |
CVS | $1,261 | $1,105 Savings of $156 or 12% | $994 Savings of $267 or 21% | $1,124 Savings of $137 or 11% | $1,106 Savings of $155 or 12% |
Walmart | $1,284 | $1,117 Savings of $167 or 13% | $1,016 Savings of $268 or 21% | $1,127 Savings of $157 or 12% | $1,115 Savings of $169 or 13% |
Rite Aid | $1,291 | $1,047 Savings of $244 or 19% | $999 Savings of $292 or 23% | $1,113 Savings of $173 or 14% | $1,048 Savings of $243 or 19% |
* Average retail price of Mounjaro according to GoodRx
To use any of these coupons, simply visit the website, type in your zip code, and select your prescribed dosage of Mounjaro. These prices will change often so the above prices may vary daily. Then you can email or text the coupon to yourself to save it on your phone or print it out. The next time you go to fill your prescription, show the Mounjaro coupon to your pharmacist at checkout for a discount.
Note: these Mounjaro coupons only work if you are paying cash for your prescription. “You cannot combine GoodRx or other pharmacy discount cards with private insurance, Medicaid, or Medicare,” says Dr. Katy Dubinsky, PharmD, Founder & CEO at VitalizeMed. “However, you can choose to use GoodRx [or another site] instead of your insurance if it provides a lower price.”
Key takeaways:
If you don’t qualify for a coupon through Eli Lilly, you can visit digital coupon sites to save up to 27%
Even so, the best price without insurance is still typically through using the Mounjaro Savings Card
Does Medicare cover Mounjaro?
Medicare Part D plans might cover Mounjaro, but it usually depends on what you’re taking it for. If you’re taking Mounjaro for type 2 diabetes, its approved use, Medicare is more likely to cover it. How much you pay will depend on your prescription plan and if you’ve already met your deductible. If you’re taking Mounjaro for weight loss, on the other hand, this is considered an off-label use and is unlikely to be covered by Medicare.
If you have Medicare Part D, you can check if Mounjaro is covered by reviewing your plan’s drug formulary. This is a list of all the covered drugs in your plan. If you see Mounjaro listed, that means it’s covered.
Does Medicaid cover Mounjaro?
Each state gets to decide what drugs to include in their prescription drug plans, so Medicaid coverage for Mounjaro can vary by state. To see if Mounjaro is covered by your Medicaid plan, you can review your plan’s drug formulary or contact your state Medicaid agency.
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Other ways to save on Mounjaro
With or without a Mounjaro coupon, here are even more ways you can save on Mounjaro.
Price-shop different pharmacies
Mounjaro's list price (which is the price wholesalers pay) is $1,069.08, but pharmacies can set their own price. The price of Mounjaro can vary from pharmacy to pharmacy, so if you have more than one in-network pharmacy near you, it’s worth calling around to see which one has Mounjaro in stock for the lowest price.
You can also check if any pharmacies offer home delivery. If so, this may allow you to spread your search radius even further.
Ask your healthcare provider for samples
Sometimes, healthcare providers have samples of medications on hand, including Mounjaro. Ask your healthcare provider if they have any samples of Mounjaro. If so, this can be a huge savings.
If your healthcare provider doesn’t have samples in the office, they may be able to request them from Eli Lilly. Ask your doctor if this is an option (only licensed prescribers can request samples).
Order a 90-day supply
Consider ordering 3-months of Mounjaro at a time, especially if you’ve already titrated to your maintenance dose.
“[Ordering] a 2- or 3-month supply is usually more affordable than a standard 28-day supply,” says Dr. Dubinsky. “Manufacturer coupons often offer greater savings for larger prescriptions, and many insurance plans provide better coverage for 90-day supplies. Make sure to check with your insurance to find out which option saves you the most money.”
Use your HSA or FSA funds
If you have a Health Savings Account (HSA), you can use those funds to pay for Mounjaro. This helps you save on the cost of the medication, since you’re using untaxed dollars to pay for your prescription. To be eligible for a HSA, you must be enrolled in a High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHPs) and you can add money to your account at any time. Whatever you don’t spend will roll over to the next year.
If you are not enrolled in a HDHP, your employer may offer a Flexible Spending Account (FSA). In 2025, you can put up to $3,300 pre-tax to help offset some of the cost of your prescription. You can only make changes to your FSA during your yearly open enrollment period and leftover funds may not carry over into the next year.
Who qualifies for Mounjaro?
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Mounjaro to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes, alongside diet and exercise. To qualify for Mounjaro, you need to be at least 18 years old and have a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes.
Because Mounjaro can cause weight loss, healthcare providers may prescribe it to treat obesity and overweight. However, this is considered an off-label prescription since it’s for a condition other than type 2 diabetes.
Does Mounjaro work?
Given the cost of Mounjaro, you may wonder how effective It is for weight loss and type 2 diabetes.
For type 2 diabetes, Mounjaro improved average blood sugar levels, as measured by HbA1c tests, by 1.9–2.1%, according to one 40-week study. Up to 92% of the study participants brought their HbA1c levels down below 7%, 81–86% brought them to 6.5% or below, and up to 52% met a target HbA1c of less than 5.7%. During that six-month timeframe, participants lost an average of 15–21 pounds.
The research shows that not only is Mounjaro effective, but it works quickly. In one study, people taking Mounjaro for type 2 diabetes experienced significantly improved blood sugar levels within 12 weeks. They also lost 10–11 more pounds, on average, than those taking a placebo.
What makes Mounjaro work so well? Tirzepatide, the active ingredient in Mounjaro, targets two receptors: glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) and glucose-dependent insulinotropic peptide (GIP). This makes Mounjaro unique among other GLP-1 medications, which only target the GLP-1 receptor. Some researchers have hypothesized that this dual-targeting ability of tirzepatide may make tirzepatide more effective at glycemic control and weight loss than other drugs like semaglutide, the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy.
In direct comparisons of tirzepatide vs. semaglutide, the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy, people taking tirzepatide were more than twice as likely to lose at least 10% of their body weight, and more than three times as likely to lose at least 15% of their body weight.
People taking higher doses of Mounjaro tend to experience more weight loss and blood sugar control. However, people are more likely to experience side effects on tirzepatide—including nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea—than other GLP-1s, which may make it more challenging to tolerate a higher dose of Mounjaro. In one clinical trial, between 4–7% of participants stopped taking tirzepatide due to side effects, compared with only 2.6% of people taking a placebo.
GLP-1 Important Safety Information: Read more about serious warnings and safety info.
What to ask your doctor about Mounjaro coupons
It’s always worth asking if your healthcare provider has any samples of Mounjaro you can try. Here are a few more questions you may want to ask them about Mounjaro coupons and ways to save.
How long will I need to take Mounjaro?
Is Mounjaro the most cost-effective weight loss injection for me?
Should I consider any alternative medications to Mounjaro?
Would a 60- or 90-day supply of Mounjaro be more affordable than a 30-day supply?
What other options do I have if I can’t afford Mounjaro?
If my insurance doesn’t cover Mounjaro, is there another medication I can take?
Am I eligible for any Mounjaro savings programs?
Bottom line
Without insurance, Mounjaro costs upwards of $1,000 per month. The average retail price for a one-month supply of Mounjaro is $1,261–1,291, but it can go as high as $1,467.56 per fill.
If you have commercial drug insurance, check if you’re eligible for the Mounjaro Savings Card. This card can save you up to $150–473 off the cash price of Mounjaro, depending on your plan’s coverage details.
If you pay cash for your prescriptions, download a Mounjaro coupon for your pharmacy. Websites like GoodRx, SingleCare, WellRx, and BuzzRx offer pharmacy-specific coupons that can save you up to $114–345 off the cash price of Mounjaro.
Explore other ways you can save on Mounjaro. Your healthcare provider may have free samples they can give you. You can also call different pharmacies to find the best price, order a 90-day supply instead, or use your HSA funds to pay for Mounjaro.
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
You may be able to get Mounjaro for as low as $25 with the Mounjaro Savings Card. This offer is only available to people with a commercial drug insurance plan that includes coverage for Mounjaro. If you have commercial drug insurance, but your plan doesn’t cover Mounjaro, the card offers a maximum savings of $473 for a one-month supply. People with insurance through a state, federal, or government-funded program, such as Medicare or Medicaid, are not eligible for the Mounjaro Savings Card.
No, there is no generic version of Mounjaro at this time. The only version of Mounjaro is the brand name drug made by Eli Lilly. However, Eli Lilly does make another medication called Zepbound that contains the same active ingredient (tirzepatide) and dosage strengths as Mounjaro. The key difference between Mounjaro vs. Zepbound is their FDA-approved indications. While both are approved in conjunction with lifestyle changes, Mounjaro is approved for type 2 diabetes, while Zepbound is approved for obesity.
Yes, Mounjaro may be prescribed for weight loss, but this is considered an off-label indication (i.e. for a condition outside of the drug’s FDA-approved indications). When medications are prescribed off-label, they are less likely to be covered by insurance plans. Eli Lilly makes another version of tirzepatide—the active ingredient in Mounjaro—that is FDA-approved specifically for weight loss in people with obesity or with overweight and a weight-related health condition. This drug is Zepbound, and it has a similar out-of-pocket cost to Mounjaro.
If you are taking Mounjaro for weight loss, you may want to check if your insurance covers Zepbound. If it does, Zepbound could be a more affordable treatment option. Talk to your healthcare provider if you’re interested in learning more about Zepbound.
Unless your health insurance plan completely covers the cost of Mounjaro, there is no way to get Mounjaro for free. The best price you can get with a Mounjaro coupon is the $25 price offered by the official Mounjaro Savings Card from Eli Lilly. This price is only available to people with a commercial drug insurance plan that includes coverage for Mounjaro.
No, the cost of Mounjaro does not depend on the strength, says Knapp. “For branded GLP-1 medications, at least all of the newer versions, the cost is not dose dependent.” This means that if your prescribed dosage changes, you will still pay the same amount for Mounjaro. You don’t need to worry about the cost changing as you increase your dose of Mounjaro.
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