Where to get a Zepbound coupon

People with obesity or overweight have lost up to 21% of their body weight after a year and a half of taking Zepbound (tirzepatide), according to research. But with a list price of over $1,000 per month, Zepbound isn’t exactly affordable. 

If you’re eligible, a Zepbound coupon can bring the cost down to as low as $25 for a one-month supply. In this guide, we explain how the Zepbound savings card works, who’s eligible, and what else you can do to get Zepbound for a lower price.

Maybe you’ve heard about a Zepbound coupon from your pharmacist or healthcare provider. They may be referring to the official Zepbound Savings Card program offered by the drug’s manufacturer, Eli Lilly, or Zepbound coupons offered by drug discount sites like GoodRx, Optum Perks, SingleCare, and others. The Eli Lilly Savings Card program can bring the cost of a one-month supply down to as low as $25 or $650, depending on insurance coverage. The Zepbound coupons offered by drug discount sites can help you save around $100–300 off the pharmacy cash price, depending on the pharmacy.

For people with commercial drug insurance, such as insurance through work, Eli Lilly offers a Zepbound Savings Card program. If your insurance includes coverage for Zepbound, you can get a one- or three-month supply of Zepbound for as low as $25 with the Savings Card. The card expires on 12/31/2025 and can be used for up to 13 fills of Zepbound per calendar year.

If your commercial insurance plan does not include coverage for Zepbound, you can get a one-month supply (4 pens) of Zepbound for as low as $650 with the Savings Card—which is roughly half off the cash price. The card expires on 6/30/2025 and can be used for up to 7 fills of Zepbound per calendar year. If you already had the 2024 Savings Card, you may be grandfathered into the previous coupon and may pay as little as $550 through 6/30/2025. 

To be eligible for the Eli Lilly Savings card program, you must meet all of the requirements below:

• You are 18 years old or older

• You are a resident of the United States or Puerto Rico

• You have a valid prescription for Zepbound for a FDA-approved indication (i.e. chronic weight management)

• You are enrolled in a commercial drug insurance plan (even if that plan does not include coverage for Zepbound)

• You are not enrolled in a state, federal, or government-funded insurance plan, such as Medicaid, Medicare, Medicare Part D, Medicare Advantage, Medigap, DoD, VA, or TRICARE/CHAMPUS

You can learn more about the Zepbound Savings Card program and download your card here. For a more affordable option, you can access Zepbound vials directly through Ro. Ro works with Lilly Direct to offer the Zepbound vials starting at $399/mo for 2.5 mg and $549/mo for 5 mg.

“It’s important to pay close attention to the expiration dates and terms of these savings cards, as they frequently change,” says Dave Knapp, founder of On the Pen, a community education website about GLP-1s. 

“These changes usually occur at the end of the program year, and it’s worth holding onto your original savings card whenever possible. Older versions of the cards are sometimes ‘grandfathered in’ and may offer better benefits than newer cards with updated terms. Avoid downloading a new card unless necessary.”

You can also get a pharmacy-specific coupon for Zepbound from various drug discount sites, including GoodRx, SingleCare, Optum Perks, and BuzzRx. Depending on the pharmacy and the discount site, these Zepbound coupons can help you save between 9–24% off the cash price of Zepbound—which translates to a savings of $112–333 per monthly refill. 

These Zepbound coupons may be best for someone who is uninsured or who is enrolled in Medicare or Medicaid (and isn’t eligible for the Eli Lilly Savings Card program) but doesn’t have insurance coverage for Zepbound.  If you’re eligible for the Eli Lilly Savings Card program and have coverage for Zepbound, the official Zepbound Savings Card will still get you the best price: $25 for up to 13 fills through 2025. But, if your insurance does not include coverage for Zepbound, you can only use the Eli Lilly Savings Card for up to 7 fills (at a discounted price of $650). After those 7 fills, you can use one of these Zepbound coupons to get Zepbound for less than the full cash price.

“It’s very common for people to use pharmacy-specific coupons like those from GoodRx, SingleCare, or Optum Perks on their GLP-1 refills, especially when paying out-of-pocket or if their insurance coverage is limited,”  says Katy Dubinsky, PharmD, founder & CEO at VitalizeMed. “These coupons can significantly reduce the cost.”

Zepbound coupon savings at the time of publication:

Drug discount sites offer coupons for different drugs that can be used at various pharmacies. It’s important to note that the above prices will vary daily and you need to check the websites for the most up-to-date pricing. 

Typically, these sites are free to join. All you need to do to get your Zepbound coupon is type in your zip code, select your Zepbound dosage, and download the coupon for your preferred pharmacy. You may be able to save it to your phone, email or text it to yourself, or print it out. Then, when you go to pick up your prescription, show the Zepbound coupon to your pharmacist for a discounted price. 

• GoodRx: This free service offers coupons for generic and brand name drugs, including Zepbound, at over 70,000 pharmacies nationwide. Depending on the pharmacy, GoodRx coupons may save you between $154–328 (12–24%) off the cash price of Zepbound. 

• SingleCare: This free service offers coupons for generic and brand name drugs, including Zepbound, at over 35,000 pharmacies nationwide. Depending on the pharmacy, SingleCare coupons may save you between $147–281 (12–21%) off the cash price of Zepbound. 

• Optum Perks: This free service offers coupons for generic and brand name drugs, including Zepbound, at over 64,000 pharmacies nationwide. Depending on the pharmacy, Optum Perks coupons may save you between $190–333 (15–24%) off the cash price of Zepbound. 

• BuzzRx: This free service offers coupons for generic and brand name drugs, including Zepbound, at over 60,000 pharmacies nationwide. Depending on the pharmacy, BuzzRx coupons may save you between $126–326 (9–24%) off the cash price of Zepbound. 

• WellRx: This free service offers coupons for generic and brand name drugs, including Zepbound, at over 65,000 pharmacies nationwide. Depending on the pharmacy, WellRx coupons may save you between $112–326 (9–24%) off the cash price of Zepbound.

Note: These coupons cannot be combined with insurance, Medicaid, or Medicare. You can use these Zepbound coupons instead of your insurance or when you pay cash for your prescription.

No, there is not a Zepbound coupon for Medicaid. In general, Medicaid coverage for Zepbound varies by state, as each state gets to decide what drugs to include in their prescription drug plans. That said, if your state’s Medicaid plan does not cover Zepbound, your doctor can submit an appeal. You can use the official Zepbound website to check whether your state covers it (scroll down to Insurance through Medicaid and select your state).  

“Medicaid coverage [for GLP-1s] varies widely by state, but it is also quite limited in most cases,” says Knapp. “Patients on these programs cannot use manufacturer savings cards or most pharmacy coupons due to federal anti-kickback laws.”

The official Zepbound Savings Card from Eli Lilly cannot be used by people who have insurance through Medicaid. However, you can use Zepbound coupons from drug discount sites—including GoodRx, SingleCare, Optum Perks, WellRx and BuzzRx—instead of Medicaid to pay for drugs not covered by your Medicaid plan, such as Zepbound. 

No, there is not a Zepbound coupon for Medicare. “Medicare covers GLP-1 medications only when prescribed for conditions like type 2 diabetes or cardiovascular disease, not for weight loss,” says Dr. Dubinsky. That said, some Medigap and Medicare Advantage insurance plans do cover these types of medications for enrollees. If you have a plan like this, call the Medicare customer service number at 1 (800) 633-4227 to see whether you have coverage. 

The official Zepbound Savings Card from Eli Lilly cannot be used by people who have insurance through Medicare, including Medicare Part D and Medicare Advantage. However, you can use Zepbound coupons from drug discount sites—including GoodRx, SingleCare, Optum Perks, WellRx and BuzzRx—instead of Medicare to lower your cost for drugs excluded by Medicare Part D, like Zepbound. 

You may be able to get Zepbound for $25 a month with the Zepbound Savings Card offered by Eli Lilly. This offer is only available to people with commercial drug insurance. If your insurance covers Zepbound, you may pay as low as $25 for a one-month or three-month fill of Zepbound. Essentially, Eli Lilly offers a coupon that would bring your co-pay down to $25. If your insurance does not cover Zepbound, the Savings Card can still save you about half-off the cash price of Zepbound.

Those who have insurance through a federal, state, or government-funded program, such as Medicare, Medicaid, or VA, are not eligible for the Zepbound Savings Card. To confirm your eligibility and get the $25 Zepbound coupon, visit the Zepbound website here.

“To make the most of these programs, read the terms carefully, check savings, confirm pharmacy participation, and ensure eligibility to avoid issues,” says Dr. Dubinsky.

People sometimes run into issues such as “limits on how many refills are covered, unexpected changes to the program’s terms or pricing, and needing to renew or reapply for the card regularly,” Dr. Dubinsky says.

The list price of Zepbound is $1,059.87 for a one-month supply, which includes four single-dose pens. The list price is the cost Eli Lilly, the drug maker, sells the medication to wholesalers, before any discounts. The price you pay for Zepbound at the pharmacy can be more or less than the list price, depending on your insurance coverage and the pharmacy you use.

It depends on what type of Zepbound coupon you are using. The Zepbound Savings Card from Eli Lilly is only available to people with commercial drug insurance. If your health plan covers Zepbound, the Savings Card can bring the cost of Zepbound down to $25. If your health plan doesn’t cover Zepbound, it can bring the cost down to $650, or about half off the retail price. People with federal, state, or government-funded insurance are not eligible for the Savings Card program.

If you are using a Zepbound coupon from a drug discount site such as SingleCare or WellRx, those cannot be combined with insurance. They can only be used if you pay cash for your prescriptions.

Zepbound is FDA-approved for weight loss and chronic weight management in adults with obesity or overweight with a weight-related health condition, such as type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, obstructive sleep apnea, or heart disease. Obesity is generally defined as having a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher, while overweight is considered a BMI of 27 or higher. Zepbound is approved for use along with lifestyle changes including diet and exercise. 

As an anti-obesity medication, insurance plans may be less likely to cover Zepbound. And some insurance plans, such as those offered by Medicare, are prohibited from covering weight loss drugs. When insurance plans do cover Zepbound, as is the case with some Cigna plans, prior authorization is usually required.

On cash price alone, no, Wegovy is not cheaper than Zepbound. The list price of Wegovy is $1,349.02, which is nearly $300 more per month than the list price of Zepbound, which is $1,059.87. If your insurance covers Wegovy, it may be cheaper than Zepbound. 

If you have commercial drug insurance, you may be eligible for the Wegovy Savings Card offered by Novo Nordisk. If your insurance covers Wegovy, this can bring the cost of a one-month refill down to $0, which is a lower price than the $25 offered by the Zepbound Savings Card (if your insurance covers Zepbound). 

If you pay cash for your prescriptions, the Wegovy Savings Card can bring the cost down to $650 per month, which is on par with the savings offered by the Zepbound Savings Card (for people with commercial drug insurance, but without coverage for Zepbound). However, the Wegovy Savings Card includes 13 fills, while the Zepbound Savings Card only includes seven (for people without coverage), which may ultimately make Wegovy the more affordable option. For example, if you get 7 fills of Zepbound at the $650 price, plus five fills at the $1,059.87 list price, your yearly total comes to around $9,849. Meanwhile, if you get 12 fills of Wegovy at the $650 price, the yearly total comes to $7,800, which is more than $2,000 less. 

Zepbound is expensive, so you may wonder if it’s worth the price. Does Zepbound really work? Let’s take a look at the results from clinical trials of Zepbound.

In a 72-week trial of Zepbound, people with obesity or overweight lost between 15% and 20.9% of their baseline body weight. People taking higher doses of Zepbound—10 mg or 15 mg vs. 5 mg—experienced more weight loss. Around 50—57% of them lost at least 20% of their body weight, compared with only 3% of people taking a placebo.

Among people who have already lost weight through diet and exercise, Zepbound can help them lose even more, according to one study. People who lost at least 5% of their body weight through a 12-week intensive lifestyle intervention were randomly assigned to take either Zepbound or a placebo injection for 72 weeks. Those who took Zepbound lost an additional 18.4% of their body weight, compared with 2.5% for those taking a placebo.

When it comes to Zepbound vs. Ozempic (semaglutide), studies show that Zepbound leads to more weight loss in people with type 2 diabetes. Zepbound also tends to result in  more weight loss for people without diabetes. 

It’s important to note that Zepbound is meant to be a long-term treatment for weight management. In one study, people taking 10 mg or 15 mg of Zepbound lost 20.9% of their body weight in 36 weeks. Then, some people switched to placebo while others remained on Zepbound for one year. Those who switched to placebo regained about 14% of their body weight, while those who continued on Zepbound lost an additional 5.5% of their body weight. 

Also, Zepbound can cause side effects such as nausea, diarrhea, and constipation. Typically, these range from mild to moderate, and are most common when starting Zepbound or increasing your dose. But they can be intolerable enough to lead some people to stop using Zepbound. In one trial, these side effects caused around 4–7% of people to stop using Zepbound.

Your healthcare provider may have more suggestions for how you can save on the cost on Zepbound, and what Zepbound coupon programs you may be eligible for. Come prepared to your appointment with a list of questions you want to ask about Zepbound coupons, such as the following:

• How long do I need to take Zepbound?

• Is Zepbound the most cost-effective weight loss medication for me? 

• Should I consider any Zepbound alternatives instead?

• Would a two- or three month supply of Zepbound be more affordable than a one-month supply?

• What other options do I have if I can’t afford Zepbound?

• If my insurance doesn’t cover Zepbound, is there another medication I can take?

• Do the different strengths of Zepbound have different costs?

• Are there any Zepbound savings programs I may be eligible for?

• Zepbound is an effective medication for weight loss. Zepbound (tirzepatide) has shown significant weight loss results in clinical trials, with participants losing up to 21% of their body weight over 72 weeks.

• Without insurance, Zepbound costs over $1,000 per month. The average retail price for a one-month supply of Zepbound is $1,250–1,365, depending on the pharmacy.

• The Zepbound Savings Card can significantly reduce the price of Zepbound for people with commercial drug insurance. With this offer, eligible individuals can pay between $25–650 for their monthly refill of Zepbound for a limited time, depending on their plan’s coverage for Zepbound. Those with government-funded insurance plans like Medicare or Medicaid are not eligible for the Savings Card.

• Drug discount sites can offer additional savings for people paying cash for Zepbound. Sites like GoodRx, SingleCare, and Optum Perks offer pharmacy-specific coupons that can help you save between 9–24% off the retail price of Zepbound, depending on the pharmacy. These coupons cannot be combined with insurance.

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December 03, 2024

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