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The Bench · brand price check · updated October 2026

What Zepbound actually costs.

Zepbound is Eli Lilly's FDA-approved brand tirzepatide. Here is the manufacturer's cash price first, then the brand-access route we track, and only after that the cheaper compounded alternative — clearly labeled as a different, non-FDA-approved product.

Listed firstPartner

Eden

Index 94 A · Brand-name access

Zepbound's cash price, and the cheaper Lilly channel

LillyDirect self-pay is different from list price

Vial and KwikPen offers are $299 at the 2.5 mg starting dose, $399 at 5 mg and $449 at higher doses for a 28-day supply, subject to eligibility. Higher-dose refills must occur within 45 days to retain the offer; regular prices are higher. Supplies and clinical visits may cost extra.

See dose-specific prices and refill conditions

Manufacturer injection list-price reference

$1,059/mo

≈ $12,708/yr at that rate

Approximate US cash (no-insurance) list price. This is a published figure that moves over time — treat it as a labeled assumption to sanity-check, not a live quote. Confirm the current price directly with Eli Lilly.

Lilly's direct self-pay vial and KwikPen

$299–$449/28 days

By dose, refilled within 45 days; $499–$699 at higher doses after a late refill

Eli Lilly sells Zepbound vials and the KwikPen directly to cash-pay patients well under the list price. Dose-by-dose prices and the refill rule are in our LillyDirect Zepbound price guide.

Zepbound savings card / copay program

Lilly prices the single-dose Zepbound autoinjector pen for insured patients: $25 a month when a commercial plan covers it, and $499 when the plan doesn't. Eligibility rules apply and the terms change, so confirm your own copay with Lilly before you fill.

Wegovy, the brand semaglutide comparator, carries its own approximate injection list-price reference of $1,349/mo — see the Savings Estimator to model either brand against a compounded provider we track.

Read this before you go further

Zepbound is Eli Lilly's FDA-approved brand-name tirzepatide — the exact product studied in the pivotal trials and reviewed by the FDA for safety, effectiveness and quality (Mounjaro is the same molecule, approved for type 2 diabetes). Compounded tirzepatide is a different product, prepared by a compounding pharmacy, that is not FDA-approved and not FDA-reviewed. The active molecule may be the same on paper; the regulatory status is not, and it has not undergone the same FDA review. An appropriate compounding decision requires a clinical need, not just a lower price.

The brand-access route we track

These providers disclose access to one or more FDA-approved brands. Confirm the exact Zepbound or Mounjaro product, availability, pharmacy price and separate clinical fees. Partners are listed first; see our disclosure.

  1. Eden

    All 50 states · Index 94 A · Read review

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  2. Found

    All 50 states · Index 92 A− · Read review

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  3. ShedRx (Shed)

    All 50 states · Index 87 B+ · Read review

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  4. Sesame Care

    Nationwide · Index 86 B · Read review

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  5. RxSpan MD

    All 50 states · Index 83 B · Read review

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  6. Oak

    45 states (list not published) · Index 77 C · Read review

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  7. Wellorithm

    All 50 states and D.C. · Index 72 C · Read review

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  8. Gala Health

    50 states claimed, no list published · Index 71 C · Read review

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  9. MEDGm

    All 50 states · Index 67 C · Read review

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  10. Luvo Health

    50 states claimed, no list published · Index 66 C · Read review

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  11. WellMedr

    50 states claimed, no list published · Index 54 C · Read review

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  12. Tryozi

    All 50 states · Index 88 B+ · Read review

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  13. NextMeds

    All 50 states · Index 87 B+ · Read review

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  14. Effecty

    All 50 states · Index 86 B · Read review

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  15. Healthicare

    All 50 states · Index 86 B · Read review

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  16. Pallas Health

    All 50 states + DC · Index 85 B · Read review

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  17. Heally

    All 50 states · Index 83 B · Read review

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  18. OrderlyMeds

    All 50 states (per FAQ) · Index 83 B · Read review

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  19. Bodi Envi

    All 50 states · Index 82 B− · Read review

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  20. Good Life Meds

    All 50 states · Index 82 B− · Read review

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  21. Heva Health

    Direct Access nationwide where licensed; tirzepatide excludes AK, AR, IN and SC; Concierge Care in 12 states · Index 82 B− · Read review

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  22. TeleZen MD

    All 50 states, subject to eligibility · Index 82 B− · Read review

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  23. Brightmeds

    38 states + DC · Index 82 B− · Read review

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  24. FORM

    48 states + Washington, D.C. — excludes Alaska and Mississippi · Index 81 B− · Read review

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  25. Vytora Health

    All 50 states · Index 81 B− · Read review

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  26. NuuVim

    All 50 states and DC (some services vary by state) · Index 81 B− · Read review

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  27. GobyMeds

    All 50 states · Index 81 B− · Read review

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  28. Balanced Hormone Health

    47 contiguous states (excluding CA; package limits apply) · Index 81 B− · Read review

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  29. AgelessRx

    Not disclosed · Index 80 B− · Read review

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  30. Care Bare Rx

    All 50 states + Puerto Rico · Index 80 B− · Read review

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  31. NP2GO

    Claims 40 states; confirm eligibility · Index 80 B− · Read review

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  32. Science & Co

    Not disclosed · Index 80 B− · Read review

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  33. Synergy Rx

    All 50 states claimed in FAQ; subject to provider availability · Index 79 C · Read review

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  34. He & She MD

    49 states, excluding Louisiana (GLP-1) · Index 79 C · Read review

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  35. Medsol RX

    All 50 states · Index 79 C · Read review

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  36. PreventiveMD

    36 states · Index 77 C · Read review

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  37. OnlyRx

    All 50 states · Index 77 C · Read review

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  38. Alloy

    48 states; compounded options restricted in 4 more states and DC · Index 77 C · Read review

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  39. Knownwell

    All 50 states · Index 77 C · Read review

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  40. TrimRx

    All 50 states · Index 77 C · Read review

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  41. Ivy Rx

    Not published; confirm eligibility · Index 76 C · Read review

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  42. Walgreens Weight Management

    48 states (excluding AL and LA; Medicare coverage differs) · Index 76 C · Read review

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  43. ReadyRx

    All 50 states · Index 76 C · Read review

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  44. NovoCare Pharmacy

    All 50 states · Index 76 C · Read review

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  45. Elevated Health

    All 50 states · Index 76 C · Read review

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  46. GOAL.MD

    All 50 states · Index 75 C · Read review

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  47. TOM Weight Loss

    2 states · Index 75 C · Read review

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  48. WePeptideRx

    48 states (excludes Alabama and Mississippi) · Index 75 C · Read review

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  49. Novi

    Coverage not published · Index 74 C · Read review

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  50. Lavender Sky Health

    All 50 states · Index 74 C · Read review

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  51. Independent Wellness

    20 states (published list) · Index 73 C · Read review

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  52. LifeMD

    All 50 states · Index 73 C · Read review

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  53. Concierge MD LA

    All 50 states and DC · Index 73 C · Read review

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  54. Mochi Health

    All 50 states (per FAQ; product restrictions vary) · Index 73 C · Read review

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  55. Maximus

    47 states · Index 73 C · Read review

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  56. Amazon One Medical

    All 50 states · Index 72 C · Read review

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  57. Get Thin MD

    All 50 states · Index 72 C · Read review

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  58. Claya

    Coverage not published · Index 72 C · Read review

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  59. HeliMeds

    48 states (except California and Alaska) · Index 72 C · Read review

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  60. Allara Health

    45 states + DC · Index 72 C · Read review

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  61. Näky

    Coverage not published · Index 72 C · Read review

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  62. Navio MD

    48 states · Index 71 C · Read review

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  63. Measured

    Coverage not published · Index 71 C · Read review

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  64. Rex MD

    All 50 states · Index 71 C · Read review

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  65. PrideRx

    All 50 states · Index 71 C · Read review

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  66. Aspire Health

    30 states · Index 71 C · Read review

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  67. altRX

    Coverage not published · Index 70 C · Read review

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  68. Zappy Health

    42 states · Index 70 C · Read review

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  69. DrBrainRx

    Coverage not published · Index 70 C · Read review

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  70. Wisp

    39 states + DC for brand-name care; 26 states + DC for sublingual semaglutide · Index 70 C · Read review

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  71. Youth & Soul

    Coverage not published · Index 70 C · Read review

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  72. FitRx

    All 50 states · Index 70 C · Read review

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  73. Call-On-Doc

    All 50 states · Index 70 C · Read review

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  74. Pomegranate Health

    Coverage not published · Index 70 C · Read review

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  75. FuturHealth

    All 50 states · Index 70 C · Read review

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  76. LovelyMeds

    Coverage not published · Index 70 C · Read review

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  77. eMI Aesthetics

    All 50 states · Index 69 C · Read review

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  78. Tell Her Doc

    All 50 states · Index 69 C · Read review

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  79. Wholesome Clinic

    7 states · Index 69 C · Read review

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  80. BloomWell Rx

    Coverage not published · Index 69 C · Read review

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  81. BeyondMD

    Coverage not published · Index 69 C · Read review

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  82. Ro

    Multi-state · Index 68 C · Read review

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  83. Ivologist

    Coverage varies by treatment; homepage says most states, footer says all 50 · Index 68 C · Read review

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  84. Corsica Health

    Coverage not published · Index 68 C · Read review

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  85. Semaglutide Online

    Confirm state eligibility; Alabama unavailable · Index 68 C · Read review

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  86. RxION Health

    Coverage not published · Index 68 C · Read review

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  87. Klinic

    Nationwide network; confirm the matched provider in your state · Index 68 C · Read review

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  88. TMates

    Not published ("most states") · Index 68 C · Read review

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  89. WeightWatchers Clinic

    All 50 states · Index 67 C · Read review

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  90. Hello Alpha

    Coverage not published · Index 67 C · Read review

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  91. CLYR Health

    Coverage not published · Index 67 C · Read review

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  92. ElixaMD

    Coverage not published · Index 67 C · Read review

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  93. Genesis Health

    Coverage not published · Index 67 C · Read review

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  94. BiltRx

    Coverage not published · Index 66 C · Read review

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  95. Good Girl Rx

    All 50 states · Index 66 C · Read review

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  96. Blue Sky MD

    1 state · Index 66 C · Read review

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  97. Peptivo

    Coverage not published · Index 66 C · Read review

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  98. Optimized Health

    5 states · Index 66 C · Read review

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  99. Klarity Health

    All 50 states · Index 66 C · Read review

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  100. QuickMD

    Weight-loss consultations exclude Louisiana; confirm local availability · Index 66 C · Read review

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  101. Nucific

    Coverage not published · Index 66 C · Read review

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  102. Vital Edge

    Not published · Index 66 C · Read review

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  103. FeelGood

    Coverage not published · Index 65 C · Read review

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  104. AskRx

    All 50 states · Index 65 C · Read review

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  105. Trimrose

    All 50 states; service-specific limits may apply · Index 65 C · Read review

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  106. Kin Meds

    Coverage not published · Index 65 C · Read review

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  107. Better U Care

    21 states · Index 64 C · Read review

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  108. AlyveRx

    Coverage not published · Index 64 C · Read review

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  109. PauseRX

    Coverage not published · Index 64 C · Read review

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  110. Shapely

    4 states · Index 64 C · Read review

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  111. StackMD

    All 50 states · Index 64 C · Read review

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  112. Fridays

    Coverage not published · Index 64 C · Read review

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  113. MultiMedRx

    Coverage not published · Index 64 C · Read review

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  114. Remedy Meds

    All 50 states · Index 64 C · Read review

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  115. VirtualCare2Go

    Texas only · Index 63 C · Read review

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  116. Fitness RX

    All 50 states plus DC · Index 63 C · Read review

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  117. Calibrate Health

    All 50 states · Index 63 C · Read review

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  118. LillyDirect Foundayo

    All 50 states · Index 63 C · Read review

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  119. Evernow

    All 50 states · Index 63 C · Read review

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  120. Eclipse Medical Wellness

    1 state · Index 63 C · Read review

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  121. Zealthy

    34 states · Index 63 C · Read review

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  122. TD Tele-Doc Weight Loss

    2 states · Index 62 C · Read review

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  123. Potere Health MD

    1 state · Index 62 C · Read review

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  124. ZipHealth

    Coverage not published · Index 62 C · Read review

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  125. Florida Weight Loss MD

    Florida · Index 62 C · Read review

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  126. Maven Clinic

    Coverage not published · Index 62 C · Read review

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  127. MEDVi

    Not published · Index 62 C · Read review

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  128. PlushCare

    All 50 states · Index 61 C · Read review

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  129. NuDay Rx

    Coverage not published · Index 61 C · Read review

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  130. Options Medical Weight Loss

    Coverage not published · Index 61 C · Read review

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  131. Tuyo Health

    Coverage not published · Index 61 C · Read review

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  132. Ivim Health

    Coverage not published · Index 61 C · Read review

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  133. Rivas Medical Weight Loss

    3 states · Index 61 C · Read review

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  134. Noom

    Not available in all 50 states (no list published) · Index 61 C · Read review

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  135. Chronos Body Health & Wellness

    2 states · Index 61 C · Read review

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  136. DudeMeds

    Not published · Index 61 C · Read review

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  137. JumpstartMD

    1 state · Index 60 C · Read review

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  138. AVARA Rx

    All 50 states · Index 60 C · Read review

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  139. GoodRx

    All 50 states · Index 60 C · Read review

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  140. Bloom MD

    Coverage not published · Index 60 C · Read review

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  141. NowPatient

    Coverage not published · Index 60 C · Read review

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  142. Modern Age

    New York assessment; virtual consultations in 10 states · Index 60 C · Read review

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  143. Invyncible

    46 states plus DC · Index 59 C · Read review

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  144. eMed

    Coverage not published · Index 59 C · Read review

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  145. MedLeanRx

    1 state · Index 58 C · Read review

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  146. The Aesthetic Concierge

    13 states · Index 58 C · Read review

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  147. Layla

    Coverage not published · Index 57 C · Read review

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  148. myRocky

    Treatment-specific eligibility to confirm; coverage page lists 42 states · Index 57 C · Read review

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  149. Joi + Blokes

    Coverage not published · Index 56 C · Read review

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  150. Bioverse

    18 states · Index 56 C · Read review

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  151. AM Rx

    Coverage not published · Index 56 C · Read review

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  152. FormidableMD

    4 states (FL, GA, NY, NJ) · Index 55 C · Read review

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  153. Lemonaid Health

    Weight-loss service available in selected states; confirm eligibility · Index 55 C · Read review

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  154. TeleSlim Clinic

    6 states · Index 55 C · Read review

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  155. Aquivia Health

    Coverage not published · Index 55 C · Read review

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  156. The Virtual NP

    7 states · Index 55 C · Read review

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  157. Immortals

    Coverage not published · Index 55 C · Read review

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  158. Hims & Hers

    Not in all 50 states; no list published · Index 54 C · Read review

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  159. Medi-Weightloss

    Coverage not published · Index 54 C · Read review

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  160. VivioMD

    49 states (excluding Louisiana) · Index 53 C · Read review

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  161. Form Health

    All 50 states · Index 53 C · Read review

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  162. Reset Solutions

    1 state · Index 53 C · Read review

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  163. Omzo

    U.S. residents only; confirm state eligibility · Index 53 C · Read review

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  164. CVS MinuteClinic

    Coverage not published · Index 52 C · Read review

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  165. MEDVidi

    35 states · Index 52 C · Read review

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  166. JRNYS

    Coverage not published · Index 51 C · Read review

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  167. Nurx

    Coverage not published · Index 51 C · Read review

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  168. Regenics

    Coverage not published · Index 51 C · Read review

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  169. MDLive

    GLP-1 access restricted by state and health plan; confirm eligibility · Index 50 C · Read review

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  170. Hers

    Not available in all 50 states; confirm your state · Index 49 C · Read review

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  171. Enara Health

    6 states · Index 48 C · Read review

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  172. LifespanningRx

    Coverage not published · Index 47 C · Read review

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  173. Roen Rx

    Coverage not published · Index 46 C · Read review

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  174. Genesis Lifestyle Medicine

    8 states · Index 46 C · Read review

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  175. JM Integrated Health

    8 states · Index 46 C · Read review

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  176. Wellspring Longevity Clinic

    Coverage not published · Index 45 C · Read review

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  177. 9amHealth

    Coverage not published · Index 44 C · Read review

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  178. Push Health

    Coverage not published · Index 44 C · Read review

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  179. Eve

    Coverage not published · Index 43 C · Read review

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  180. G-Plans

    Coverage not published · Index 43 C · Read review

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Compounded tirzepatide

Compounded tirzepatide is not an FDA-approved product. FDA recommends its use only when an approved drug cannot meet a patient's medical needs; discuss that question with a licensed prescriber. The figures below compare disclosed compounded costs, with partners listed first. The injection list-price reference above is a modeling assumption, not the self-pay price available to every patient. See the full ranking at cheapest tirzepatide over 12 months.

  1. 01

    Collective Compounded

    44 states (not AL, CA, LA, MA, MS or WA) · Read review

    $1,027 / yr (includes $199/yr membership)

  2. 02

    Eden Compounded

    All 50 states · Read review

    $1,548 / yr

  3. 03

    Embody Compounded

    All 50 states · Read review

    $1,548 / yr

  4. 04

    CoreAge Rx Compounded

    All 50 states · Read review

    $1,788 / yr

  5. 05

    Strut Health Compounded

    49 states (not Arkansas) · Read review

    $1,788 / yr

Full ranking, every disclosed provider, priced over a year: cheapest tirzepatide over 12 months.

Zepbound cost, answered

How much does Zepbound cost without insurance?
LillyDirect self-pay options differ by prescribed dose and presentation. Vial and KwikPen offers start at $299 for the 2.5 mg starting dose, $399 at 5 mg and $449 for higher doses when the 45-day refill and eligibility conditions are met. These are 28-day supplies; the list-price reference is a different figure.
Is there a Zepbound savings card or copay program?
Yes, for insured patients. Lilly lists the single-dose Zepbound autoinjector pen at $25 a month when a commercial plan covers it and $499 when the plan doesn't. Eligibility rules apply and terms change, so confirm your copay with Lilly before you fill.
What's the difference between Zepbound and compounded tirzepatide?
Zepbound is Eli Lilly's FDA-approved brand-name tirzepatide — the exact product studied in the pivotal trials and reviewed by the FDA for safety, effectiveness and quality. Compounded tirzepatide is a different product prepared by a compounding pharmacy; it is not FDA-approved and not FDA-reviewed. Same active molecule, in most cases — different regulatory status, and a different price.
Which programs advertise branded GLP-1 access?
Some providers we track disclose FDA-approved brand-name access, which may include semaglutide or tirzepatide brands. Confirm the exact product and formulation; this flag alone does not establish Zepbound or Mounjaro availability. The first ones listed include Eden, Found, ShedRx (Shed), Sesame Care, RxSpan MD, Oak; the full list is in the brand-access section on this page.
How do compounded tirzepatide prices compare?
Compounded tirzepatide is not FDA-approved. FDA recommends compounding only when an approved drug cannot meet the patient's medical needs; a lower price alone does not establish that need. Our ranking compares disclosed compounded costs. Manufacturer self-pay options, insurance and prescribed formulation change the brand comparison.

The other rankings

Related reading: compounded vs brand-name GLP-1 cost, GLP-1 cost without insurance, is compounded medication legit and safe, or compare two finalists side by side.

Prices are each provider's and manufacturer's public disclosures at last check and move fast — confirm before you buy. Compounded medications are not FDA-approved. Not medical advice; see our medical disclaimer.