Tirzepatide (Mounjaro/Zepbound) cost
How much Tirzepatide (Mounjaro/Zepbound) typically costs at U.S. pharmacies, with and without insurance.
Brand, cash price
$1000-$1300 / month (Zepbound/Mounjaro)
With insurance: Often requires prior authorization.
No generic available.
Ways to lower your cost
- Use a discount card (GoodRx, SingleCare, RxSaver) — often cheaper than insurance for generics.
- Ask your prescriber about 90-day fills, which usually have a lower per-dose price.
- Check the manufacturer's website for a copay card if a brand-name version is needed.
- Mail-order pharmacies are typically 10-30% cheaper than retail for chronic medications.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Ikechukwu Ogbu, MD
MD · Board-Certified, Internal Medicine · Last reviewed June 2026