Key takeaways

  • The monthly cost of Mounjaro (tirzepatide) can vary depending on your insurance coverage, treatment plan, and the pharmacy you choose.
  • If you have private or commercial insurance, the Mounjaro Savings Card may be available to help you with the cost of Mounjaro.
  • Without insurance, you can still save money on Mounjaro by using coupons on prescription discount websites.

Mounjaro is used with a balanced diet and exercise to help manage blood sugar levels in adults with type 2 diabetes.

Mounjaro retail price
$1080
Save up to $42 per fill off of the retail price
The retail price of Mounjaro is $1080. Save up to $42 per fill off of the retail price.

The price you pay for Mounjaro can vary. Your cost per month may depend on the following factors:

  • your treatment plan
  • your insurance coverage
  • the pharmacy you use
  • available financial assistance for Mounjaro (see the “Financial and insurance assistance” section)

To find out how much you’ll pay for Mounjaro, talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or insurance provider.

Coupons and savings

You may be able to find drug coupons on prescription discount websites that can reduce the cost of your medication. These coupons cannot be used with insurance copays or benefits, but the discounted price may be lower than what you’d pay through insurance.

Here are answers to some commonly asked questions about Mounjaro and cost.

What’s Mounjaro’s monthly cost? Can I get Mounjaro for $25?

Mounjaro’s monthly price will depend on your insurance coverage (if you have it), whether you qualify for savings offers or coupons, and other factors. If you have commercial insurance, the Mounjaro Savings Card may cover part of your copay, and you may be able to get Mounjaro for as little as $25. (A copay is a set amount you pay for each prescription based on the tier the drug is in.)

Does insurance cover Mounjaro? How much does Mounjaro cost with insurance?

It’s possible for insurance to cover Mounjaro, depending on the insurance plan you have. The cost of Mounjaro with insurance depends on various factors. These include:

  • your specific plan benefits
  • any prior authorization requirements for your plan
  • whether you qualify for a savings program, such as the Mounjaro Savings Card

The cost may also depend on other factors, such as your copay (your share of the cost of a medication).

To learn about the cost of Mounjaro with insurance, talk with your insurance provider or doctor. They can let you know what you can expect to pay for Mounjaro.

Do Medicare and Medicaid cover Mounjaro?

It’s possible. To find out whether your Medicare or Medicaid plan covers the cost of Mounjaro, call your plan provider. There are many different types of Medicare and Medicaid plans available, and your cost and coverage depend on your individual plan benefits.

Keep in mind that your plan may require prior authorization before it covers Mounjaro. For more information, see the “Insurance considerations” section.

You can also ask your doctor about the cost of Mounjaro if you have Medicare or Medicaid.

Mounjaro only comes as a brand-name drug. It’s not currently available in a generic version. A generic drug contains an exact copy of the active drug in a brand-name medication but tends to cost less.

Why is Mounjaro so expensive? And why is there such a cost difference between brand-name drugs and generics?

Years of research and testing are needed to ensure that brand-name drugs such as Mounjaro are safe and effective. This testing can make the drugs expensive. The manufacturer of a brand-name drug can sell the drug for up to 20 years. After that, other drugmakers can create generic versions. This competition in the market can lead to lower costs for generics. And because generics have the same active ingredients as brand-name drugs, they don’t need to be studied again. This can also lead to lower generic costs.

There are various ways to save on the price of Mounjaro. What’s best for you may depend on your insurance coverage, the pharmacy or service you use to purchase the medication, and other factors. Be sure to talk with your doctor about your options.

Check whether you’re eligible for the Mounjaro Savings Card: Mounjaro’s manufacturer offers a Mounjaro Savings Card for people who have private or commercial insurance. This card may help reduce the cost of Mounjaro treatment.

Search for coupons in your area: You may be able to find drug coupons on prescription discount websites that can reduce the cost of your medication. These coupons cannot be used with insurance copays or benefits, but the discounted price may be lower than what you’d pay through insurance.

Look into getting a 3-month supply of your medication: You may be able to get a 3-month supply of Mounjaro if approved by your insurance company. This could reduce your number of trips to the pharmacy and help lower the cost of the drug. If you’re interested in getting a 3-month supply of Mounjaro, talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or insurance provider.

Check with your area pharmacies: Different pharmacies may have different pricing for Mounjaro. You could contact your local pharmacies to discuss their pricing to find the lowest cost.

Use a mail-order pharmacy to get your medication: Using a mail-order pharmacy might help lower your cost for Mounjaro. Plus, you could get your medication without leaving home.

Some Medicare plans may help cover the cost of mail-order drugs. You may also be able to get a 3-month supply of the drug through mail order. If you don’t have health insurance, talk with your doctor or pharmacist. They may be able to suggest online pharmacy options that could work for you.

If you need help covering the cost of Mounjaro or understanding your insurance, check out these resources:

On these sites, you can find insurance information, details on drug assistance programs, and links to savings programs and other services.

If you have questions about how to pay for your prescription, talk with your doctor or pharmacist.

If you have insurance, you may need to get prior authorization before your insurance provider will cover Mounjaro. This means your insurer and your doctor will discuss Mounjaro in regard to your treatment. Then, the insurance company will determine whether the drug is covered. If Mounjaro requires prior authorization, but you don’t receive it before you start treatment, you could pay the full cost of the drug.

Be sure to ask your insurance company whether Mounjaro requires prior authorization.

If you still have questions about the cost of Mounjaro per month, talk with your doctor or pharmacist. They may be able to give you a better idea of what you’ll pay for this drug. But if you have health insurance, you’ll need to talk with your insurance provider to learn the actual cost you’d pay for Mounjaro.

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