How Much Is Tirzepatide (Mournjaro) With and Without Insurance?
How Much Are Tirzapetide (Mounjraro) and Semaglutide (Ozempic) Without Insurance?
The table provides the average prices for a 28-day supply of various weight management medications along with their brand names. Tirzepatide, sold as Mounjaro, is the most expensive at $1,069.08. It is followed by Semaglutide, available in two forms: the injectable Ozempic at $1,070.46 and the oral Rybelsus at $999.04. More affordable options include Phentermine/topiramate branded as Qsymia at $223.44, and Bupropion/naltrexone known as Contrave at $175. For Orlistat, the prescription version, Xenical, is priced at $242.76, while the over-the-counter option, Alli, is considerably cheaper at $16.52.
Average Wholesale Price (AWP) of Branded Weight Loss Agents
| Medication | Average Price (28-day supply) |
|---|---|
| Tirzepatide (Mounjaro) | $1,069.08 |
| Semaglutide SC (Ozempic Injectable) | $1,070.46 |
| Semaglutide PO (Rybelsus Oral) | $999.04 |
| Phentermine/topiramate (Qsymia) | $223.44 |
| Bupropion/naltrexone (Contrave) | $175 |
| Orlistat (Xenical) | $242.76 |
| Orlistat (OTC Alli) | $16.52 |
Average Price for Compounded GLP-1
The cost for compounded GLP-1 ranges between $250-$400 a month with online providers like Henry and Mochi Health, and $60-$240 a month when getting directly from the pharmacy.
Can I Get GLP-1 Cheaper Overseas?
A comparison of the average daily cost at launch of different brands of semaglutide revealed that the daily cost of Wegovy was higher in the US compared to France and Germany. The price differences were significant, with the daily cost in France being 143% lower than in the US, and even lower in Germany, at 572% lower than the US.
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Khang T. Vuong received his Master of Healthcare Administration from the Milken Institute School of Public Health at the George Washington University. He was named Forbes Healthcare 2021 30 under 30. Vuong spoke at Stanford Medicine X, HIMSS conference, and served as a Fellow at the Bon Secours Health System.