GLP-1 Cost Estimator
Estimate what a GLP-1 medication will actually cost you each month. Pick your medication and plan and the estimator starts from that plan's published formulary position in our plan directory, then applies your deductible, copay or coinsurance, out-of-pocket maximum and any manufacturer savings card.
Estimates only
Your details
Only plans that list Zepbound in the directory are shown.
Left blank we use $60, a typical copay for a covered with prior auth drug.
Once you hit this, covered drugs cost you nothing for the rest of the year.
Zepbound Savings Card (commercial insurance only)
First month
$25
Plan copay
Typical month later
$25
After the deductible is met
12-month total
$300
$25 average per month
Where the savings come from
Retail cash price for a year
$13,032
You save $12,732 versus paying full retail.
Manufacturer self-pay for a year
$5,988
Your plan saves $5,688 versus self-pay.
Savings card applied
The card covers about $420 of your cost this year (annual card maximum $1,950, lowest monthly cost $25). Terms come from the manufacturer and can change. Program terms
What this estimate is based on
Added back as an additional preferred option effective Oct 1, 2026.
- Formulary
- Standard Control / template commercial formularies
- Effective
- Zepbound returns as a preferred option Oct 1, 2026
- Last verified
- September 2026
- Where it is filled
- CVS Pharmacy retail, CVS Caremark Mail Service Pharmacy, CVS Specialty
Requirements that affect your cost
- Prior authorization for weight-management indications
- BMI and comorbidity documentation typical
- Plan sponsors may customize or exclude weight-loss coverage entirely
Month-by-month breakdown
| Month | Before card | Card savings | You pay | Why |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $60 | − $35 | $25 | Plan copay |
| 2 | $60 | − $35 | $25 | Plan copay |
| 3 | $60 | − $35 | $25 | Plan copay |
| 4 | $60 | − $35 | $25 | Plan copay |
| 5 | $60 | − $35 | $25 | Plan copay |
| 6 | $60 | − $35 | $25 | Plan copay |
| 7 | $60 | − $35 | $25 | Plan copay |
| 8 | $60 | − $35 | $25 | Plan copay |
| 9 | $60 | − $35 | $25 | Plan copay |
| 10 | $60 | − $35 | $25 | Plan copay |
| 11 | $60 | − $35 | $25 | Plan copay |
| 12 | $60 | − $35 | $25 | Plan copay |
Need help reading your benefit? Ask on the coverage Q&A page or check your titration schedule in the dosing calculator.
How to find the lowest GLP-1 cost for your coverage
What is the cheapest GLP-1?
There is no single cheapest GLP-1 for everyone. Your lowest monthly cost may come from a covered formulary drug, a manufacturer savings card if you qualify, or a direct self-pay program. Compare the same medication across those options rather than choosing treatment by price alone.
Does insurance cover GLP-1 medication?
Coverage depends on the exact brand, diagnosis, plan formulary, and requirements. Select a medication and plan above to estimate copays and savings, then verify the result with your insurer and pharmacy before filling a prescription.