GLP-1 Cost Estimator
Pick a medication and your coverage situation for an approximate monthly cost. Prices change often and vary by plan, pharmacy and product, so treat these as ballpark ranges.
Estimates only — prices change often and vary by plan, pharmacy and product.
Why GLP-1 costs vary so much
The headline "list price" of around $1,000–$1,350 a month is what very few people actually pay. What you pay depends almost entirely on coverage: whether your insurance includes the drug, whether you qualify for a manufacturer savings card, or whether you use a cash self-pay program. The same medication can cost one person $25 and another person over a thousand dollars.
How to lower what you pay
The biggest levers are insurance coverage (often gated behind prior authorization) and manufacturer programs. Savings cards can dramatically cut cost for people with commercial insurance, but they exclude government plans like Medicare and Medicaid. Our cost & insurance guide walks through each route, and how to get a prescription covers prior authorization.
Frequently asked questions
How much do GLP-1 drugs cost without insurance?
The cash list price runs roughly $1,000–$1,350 a month for brand GLP-1s. Manufacturer self-pay programs can lower it for some products.
Do manufacturer savings cards work with Medicare?
Generally no — manufacturer copay cards usually exclude Medicare and Medicaid, and are aimed at people with commercial insurance.
Sources & further reading
- Manufacturer list prices and savings-program terms (Novo Nordisk, Eli Lilly) — figures change frequently; confirm current pricing.
- ThinkGLP cost & insurance guide — coverage routes, prior authorization and savings options.