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How Much Does Tirzepatide Cost?

Tirzepatide prices through cash-pay telehealth vary widely. Compounded tirzepatide is the cheapest route at most programs, and a few all-doses or microdose plans are priced under $100/month. Brand-name Zepbound bought at Eli Lilly's self-pay prices through LillyDirect costs roughly $299–449/month for vials or the KwikPen, depending on dose, compared with over $1,000/month for Zepbound or Mounjaro at retail list price without insurance.

Lowest telehealth price we track:$69/mo*

Prices last checked · each provider's date is under its price

* Prices are based on our most recent research and may not reflect current pricing. Verify directly with the provider.

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Tirzepatide Prices by Provider

Sorted by lowest starting price — the tracked range runs $69 to $1399/mo.

Prices shown are based on our most recent research and may not reflect current pricing. Telehealth providers update their pricing frequently. Always verify pricing directly with the provider before purchasing.

Tirzepatide price after the first month

Many tirzepatide offers are intro prices that renew higher. Sorted by the cheapest ongoing price, the number that decides what treatment really costs.

All-in prices: medication plus any required membership. Verified 2026-09-26. Model your own year →

ProviderPlanMonth 1Month 2+Year oneWhat to know
Collective logoCollectiveCompounded Tirzepatide (all doses)
Compounded
$69$86/mo$1,015
+$17 after month 1Same price at every dose

$69/mo medication + $199/yr membership (billed annually, amortized ~$17/mo); 21-day free membership trial

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WellmedrCompounded Tirzepatide
Compounded · Estimated
$269$89–$249/4 wk$1,337–$3,257
No price jump after month 1Same price at every doseBilled every 4 weeks (13×/yr)

$89/mo requires 12-month plan (fall sale); ~$249 month-to-month + $19.99 one-time fee; ships every 4 weeks

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Embody logoEmbodyCompounded Tirzepatide
Compounded · Estimated
$129$119–$129/mo$1,438–$1,548
No price jump after month 1Same price at every dose

$129/mo month-to-month; $119/mo equivalent on 12-month prepay ($1,428 upfront)

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SnagRx logoSnagRxCompounded Tirzepatide
Compounded
$149$119–$149/mo$1,458–$1,788
No price jump after month 1Same price at every dose

$119/mo requires 12-month prepay ($1,428, non-refundable); $149 month-to-month

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Brightmeds logoBrightmedsCompounded Tirzepatide (all doses)
Compounded · Estimated
$149$119–$499/mo$1,458–$5,638
Can rise to $499Same price at every dose

Promo pages: $149/mo month-to-month or $119/mo on 3-month pack ($357 upfront); other funnels report up to $499/mo month-to-month

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FeelGood logoFeelGoodCompounded Tirzepatide (price-locked offer)
Compounded
$149$125–$149/mo$1,524–$1,788
No price jump after month 1Same price at every dose

$149/mo month-to-month, $125/mo on 12-month prepay, via promotional landing page

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BiltRx logoBiltRxCompounded Tirzepatide
Compounded · Estimated
$129$129/mo$1,548
No price jump after month 1Same price at every dose

Medication price only; site says consultation and shipping are charged separately (amounts not published)

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Amble Health logoAmble HealthTirzepatide Flat-Rate Plan
Compounded
$179$135–$160/mo$1,664–$1,939
No price jump after month 1Same price at every dose

Same price regardless of dose; $179 for 1 month, $160/mo on 3-month, $145/mo on 6-month, $135/mo on 12-month commitment.

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Lttl logoLttlCompounded Tirzepatide
Compounded · Estimated
$139$139/mo$1,668
No price jump after month 1Same price at every dose

Advertised 'plans start at' $139/mo, same price every dose; prepay terms not disclosed

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Telos Rx logoTelos RxCompounded Tirzepatide
Compounded · Estimated
$399$139–$399/mo$1,928–$4,788
No price jump after month 1Same price at every dose

'As low as $139/mo' requires the longest plan; $399 shown as struck-through reference price

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Ozari Health logoOzari HealthCompounded Tirzepatide
Compounded
$125$140–$235/mo$1,665–$2,710
+$15 after month 1Same price at every dose

$125/mo first-time 3-month starter ($375 up front); $235 monthly, $199 quarterly, $175 semi-annual, $140 annual prepay ($1,680)

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altRxCompounded Tirzepatide
Compounded · Estimated
$149$149–$279/mo$1,788–$3,218
Can rise to $279Same price at every dose

$149/mo promo was advertised through Sept 30, 2026; once it lapses, expect the $279/mo standard rate cited by third-party reviews

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LIV BodyCompounded Tirzepatide
Compounded · Estimated
$149$149/mo$1,788
No price jump after month 1Same price at every dose

'Starting at' monthly-plan price; dose-level and renewal pricing not published

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ProlongMDCompounded Tirzepatide/B12
Compounded
$149$149–$229/mo$1,788–$2,668
Can rise to $229Price rises with dose

Beginner $149/mo, Experienced $189/mo, Advanced $229/mo, each sold as a 3-month prepay ($447/$567/$687). $79 consult credited toward first purchase

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CoreAge Rx logoCoreAge RxCompounded Tirzepatide (all doses)
Compounded · Estimated
$199$149–$199/mo$1,838–$2,388
No price jump after month 1Same price at every dose

$149/mo when paid annually; ~$199/mo month-to-month; no membership fee

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Lavender Sky Health logoLavender Sky HealthCompounded Tirzepatide (Hallandale monthly plan)
Compounded
$220$155–$209/mo$1,925–$2,519
No price jump after month 1Price rises with dose

Monthly plans $155–209 by dose; first month includes $65 consult; $40 follow-up every 6 months. 8–10 week tier plans from $195 are cheaper per month

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He & She MD logoHe & She MDCompounded Tirzepatide (injectable)
Compounded
$159$159–$299/mo$1,908–$3,448
Can rise to $299Same price at every dose

$159/mo requires annual prepay ($1,908); $199 on 6-month, $209 on 3-month, $299 month-to-month

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yourEra logoyourEraCompounded Tirzepatide
Compounded · Estimated
$239$159–$259/mo$1,988–$3,088
Can rise to $259Same price at every dose

From $159/mo on longer plans; $239 first month then $259 on monthly offers

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Mochi Health logoMochi HealthCompounded Tirzepatide (all doses)
Compounded
$129$169/mo$1,988
+$40 after month 1Same price at every dose

$90/mo medication (cut from $199) + $79/mo membership ($39 first month)

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MEDGm logoMEDGmCompounded GLP-1 Injections (tirzepatide)
Compounded · Estimated
$169$169/mo$2,028
No price jump after month 1Price rises with doseLabs included

'Starting at $169' for GLP-1 injections; tirzepatide-specific price not published

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Enhance.MD logoEnhance.MDMicrodose Tirzepatide
Compounded
$169$169/mo$2,028
No price jump after month 1Same price at every dose

Capped at 1mg/week; medication ships every 12 weeks

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Bodybuilding Health+ logoBodybuilding Health+Compounded Tirzepatide
Compounded
$209$174.67–$209/mo$2,130–$2,508
No price jump after month 1Same price at every dose

$209 month-to-month; $179 (3-mo), $174.67 (6-mo), $187.33 (12-mo bundle); no membership fee

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Gala HealthCompounded Tirzepatide (all doses)
Compounded
$179$179–$199/mo$2,148–$2,368
Can rise to $199Same price at every dose

$179/mo requires a yearly plan; $199/mo on a 3-month plan; microdose tier $149/mo

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bmiMD logobmiMDCompounded Tirzepatide (injectable)
Compounded
$179$179–$249/mo$2,148–$2,918
Can rise to $249Same price at every dose

$179/mo requires 12-month prepay; $249 month-to-month

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Effecty logoEffectyCompounded Tirzepatide
Compounded
$160$190–$235/mo$2,250–$2,745
+$30 after month 1Same price at every dose

No membership fee. $235 monthly ($160 first month); $190/mo requires 12-month prepay

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Curex logoCurexCompounded Tirzepatide
Compounded · Estimated
$199$199/mo$2,388
No price jump after month 1Price rises with dose

'From $199/mo', no membership fee; dose-tier pricing not published

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Oak Longevity logoOak LongevityCompounded Tirzepatide
Compounded · Patient-reported
$235$199–$285/mo$2,424–$3,370
Can rise to $285Same price at every dose

$285 on 1-month plan; ~$199/mo on longer prepaid plans; $50 off first order (OAKNEW50)

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Sprout Health logoSprout HealthCompounded Tirzepatide
Compounded · Estimated
$249$199–$299/mo$2,438–$3,538
Can rise to $299Same price at every dose

Site lists 'from $199/mo'; independent reviews report $299 month-to-month ($249 first month)

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Ivim Health logoIvim HealthCompounded Tirzepatide
Compounded
$133$208/mo$2,421
+$75 after month 1Same price at every dose

12-month prepay rate; $75/mo membership (free first month)

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Luvo Health logoLuvo HealthWeight Loss Program (compounded tirzepatide)
Compounded · Estimated
$105$209–$249/4 wk$2,613–$3,093
+$104 after month 1Same price at every doseBilled every 4 weeks (13×/yr)

Same $209–249 program band as semaglutide per pricing page; drug-specific price not broken out

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HealthRX logoHealthRXCompounded Tirzepatide
Compounded
$193$214/mo$2,547
+$21 after month 1Same price at every dose

$193 first month then $214/mo

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Precision Telemed logoPrecision TelemedCompounded Tirzepatide (Month to Month)
Compounded
$199$215–$250/mo$2,564–$2,949
+$16 after month 1Same price at every dose

$199 first month, then $249.99/mo all doses; $644.99 per 3-month supply (~$215/mo)

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Measured logoMeasuredCompounded Tirzepatide (medication included)
Compounded · Estimated
$219$219/mo$2,628
No price jump after month 1Same price at every dose

'From' price; membership included in compounded programs; dose tiers not published

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Emerge Weight Loss logoEmerge Weight LossTirzepatide Auto-Pilot Plan
Compounded
$224$224/4 wk$2,912
No price jump after month 1Same price at every doseBilled every 4 weeks (13×/yr)

Advertised as 'from $224/4 weeks, no hidden fees'; billed on a 4-week (not calendar-month) cadence, so 13 cycles/year. Sourced from named compounding partners Hallandale and Empower Pharmacy.

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Yucca Health logoYucca HealthCompounded Tirzepatide+
Compounded
$258$225–$258/mo$2,733–$3,096
No price jump after month 1Same price at every dose

$258 month-to-month; $248/mo on 3-month plan; $225/mo requires 6-month prepay ($1,350)

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Remote Pharmacy logoRemote PharmacyCompounded Tirzepatide (sublingual)
Compounded · Estimated
$230$230/mo$2,760
No price jump after month 1Price rises with dose

'As low as $229.99/mo'; higher doses cost more

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Josie logoJosieCompounded Tirzepatide (injection)
Compounded
$349$233–$349/mo$2,912–$4,188
No price jump after month 1Same price at every dose

$349 month-to-month; $233/mo equivalent requires 12-month prepay ($2,799)

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Tuyo HealthCompounded Tirzepatide
Compounded
$235$235–$279/mo$2,820–$3,304
Can rise to $279Price rises with doseLabs included

Site lists both $235 and $279 as the starting price; labs every 3 months included

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Pallas Health logoPallas HealthCompounded Tirzepatide (injectable)
Compounded
$179$239–$339/4 wk$3,047–$4,247
+$60 after month 1Same price at every doseBilled every 4 weeks (13×/yr)

$179 first month, then $339 every 4 weeks; annual plan averages $259/mo (≈$239 per 4-week cycle)

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Shed logoShedCompounded Tirzepatide (injectable)
Compounded
$299$239–$299/mo$2,928–$3,588
No price jump after month 1Same price at every dose

$239/mo requires 12-month plan

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MyDrHankCompounded Tirzepatide (injectable)
Compounded
$349$240–$349/mo$2,989–$4,188
No price jump after month 1Same price at every dose

$349 month-to-month; $297/mo quarterly, $267/mo 6-month, $240/mo annual prepay

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Fridays logoFridaysCompounded Tirzepatide
Compounded
$359$240–$359/mo$2,999–$4,308
No price jump after month 1Same price at every doseLabs included

$240/mo requires annual plan

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Raeliva logoRaelivaCompounded Tirzepatide Injections
Compounded
$299$242–$299/mo$2,961–$3,588
No price jump after month 1Same price at every dose

$299 month-to-month; $267/mo on 3-month ($800) and $242/mo on 6-month ($1,450) prepay

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AgelessRx logoAgelessRxCompounded Tirzepatide
Compounded · Estimated
$249$249–$349/mo$2,988–$4,088
Can rise to $349Price rises with dose

Independent reviews report 'from $249/mo'; upper range estimated

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DudeMeds logoDudeMedsCompounded Tirzepatide
Compounded · Estimated
$249$249/mo$2,988
No price jump after month 1Same price at every dose

$249/mo on 3-month kit; no membership fee (third-party checkout audit, Sept 2026)

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Nu Image MedicalCompounded Tirzepatide (injectable)
Compounded · Estimated
$269$269–$289/mo$3,228–$3,448
Can rise to $289Price rises with dose

"As low as" pricing ($269 homepage, $289 product page); term/dose conditions not published

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IVY RX logoIVY RXCompounded Tirzepatide (injectable)
Compounded · Patient-reported
$297$275–$297/mo$3,322–$3,564
No price jump after month 1Same price at every dose

$275/mo on a 6-month bundle, $297 month-to-month (third-party reported)

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MyDrHankCompounded Tirzepatide (oral, with ondansetron)
Compounded
$399$275–$399/mo$3,424–$4,788
No price jump after month 1Same price at every dose

Site lists monthly plan inconsistently ($399 total / '$329 per month'); $275/mo on annual prepay

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Enhance.MD logoEnhance.MDGLP-1 Advanced (compounded tirzepatide)
Compounded
$180$280/4 wk$3,540
+$100 after month 1Same price at every doseBilled every 4 weeks (13×/yr)Labs included

Renews every 28 days (13 charges/yr); labs every 6 months included

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RNK Health logoRNK HealthCompounded Tirzepatide
Compounded
$297$297/mo$3,564
No price jump after month 1Price rises with dose

Homepage 'from $297/mo'; higher-dose pricing not published

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Eden logoEdenCompounded Tirzepatide
Compounded
$238$298/mo$3,516
+$60 after month 1Same price at every dose

$199/mo medication + $99/mo membership ($39 first month)

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Noom logoNoomNoom GLP-1Rx Plus (compounded tirzepatide)
Compounded
$149$299/4 wk$3,737
+$150 after month 1Same price at every doseBilled every 4 weeks (13×/yr)

Billed per 4-week supply — about 13 charges per year

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OrderlyMeds logoOrderlyMedsCompounded Tirzepatide
Compounded
$149$299/mo$3,438
+$150 after month 1Price rises with dose

Starter $149/mo (or $299 for a 2-month promo bundle), then $299/mo ongoing.

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Direct Meds logoDirect MedsCompounded Tirzepatide (sublingual)
Compounded
$299$299/mo$3,588
No price jump after month 1Same price at every dose
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Hims & HersBranded Zepbound
Brand-name · Patient-reported
$299$299/mo$3,588
No price jump after month 1Same price at every dose

Vial or KwikPen; medication price only — Hims doesn't say whether its $149/mo GLP-1 membership applies to Zepbound

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SkinnyRxTirzepatide Injection
Compounded · Patient-reported
$299$299/mo$3,588
No price jump after month 1Same price at every dose

Single flat rate across doses per third-party pricing roundup.

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HumeCare+HumeCare+ Compounded Tirzepatide
Compounded · Estimated
$299$299/mo$3,588
No price jump after month 1Same price at every dose

Third-party reported rate; not shown before intake

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UrWay HealthCompounded Tirzepatide + B12 (monthly)
Compounded · Estimated
$299$299/4 wk$3,887
No price jump after month 1Same price at every doseBilled every 4 weeks (13×/yr)

Includes consult, supplies and overnight shipping; ships every 4 weeks. 12-week plans are discounted

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HeallyBranded Tirzepatide (Zepbound)
Brand-name · Estimated
$299$299–$449/mo$3,588–$5,238
Can rise to $449Price rises with dose

Free consult, no membership; 'from $299/mo' — higher doses cost more

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Care Bare RxCompounded Tirzepatide
Compounded · Patient-reported
$379$299/mo$3,668
No price jump after month 1Same price at every dose

$299/mo + $80 initial consult

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Lavender Sky Health logoLavender Sky HealthZepbound Vials (brand, LillyDirect pricing)
Brand-name
$389$324–$474/mo$3,953–$5,603
Can rise to $474Price rises with dose

Vials $299–449 + $25/mo plan fee; first month includes $65 consult

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RxSpan MD logoRxSpan MDCompounded Tirzepatide
Compounded · Estimated
$329$329–$399/4 wk$4,277–$5,117
Can rise to $399Same price at every doseBilled every 4 weeks (13×/yr)

$329 first month per brand press material; renewal price unpublished

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BMI Doctors logoBMI DoctorsCompounded Tirzepatide (injectable)
Compounded
$440$330–$470/mo$4,070–$5,610
Can rise to $470Same price at every doseLabs included

$330/mo on quarterly billing; $470 month-to-month ($440 first month with coupon)

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Measured logoMeasuredMembership + Branded Zepbound
Brand-name · Estimated
$348$348–$578/mo$4,176–$6,706
Can rise to $578Price rises with dose

Membership $49/mo promo ($129 list) + Zepbound $299–449 cash; insurance copay path also available

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Synergy RxCompounded Tirzepatide (injectable)
Compounded · Estimated
$249$349/mo$4,088
+$100 after month 1Same price at every dose

$100 welcome credit on first order

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WellorithmCompounded Tirzepatide
Compounded
$249$349/4 wk$4,437
+$100 after month 1Same price at every doseBilled every 4 weeks (13×/yr)

$249 first 28 days, then $349 per 28-day cycle (about 13 charges a year)

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Invigor MedicalGLP-1 + GIP Treatment (compounded tirzepatide)
Compounded
$350$350/mo$4,200
No price jump after month 1Price rises with dose

'Starting at' price incl. consult and supplies; higher doses likely cost more

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TruForma HealthCompounded Tirzepatide (all-inclusive)
Compounded
$284$359/mo$4,233
+$75 after month 1Same price at every dose

$359/mo; $75 off first month (promo)

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Healthspan logoHealthspanZepbound with Ongoing Care
Brand-name · Estimated
$398$398–$548/mo$4,776–$6,426
Can rise to $548Price rises with doseLabs included

$299+/mo Zepbound + membership from $99/mo (includes coaching and periodic labs)

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Synergy RxCompounded Tirzepatide (oral tablet)
Compounded · Estimated
$299$399/mo$4,688
+$100 after month 1Same price at every dose

$100 welcome credit on first order

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TrimRxCompounded Tirzepatide (oral)
Compounded
$330$399/mo$4,719
+$69 after month 1Price rises with dose

$330 is first-month promo; renews at $399

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MEDVi logoMEDViCompounded Tirzepatide (injectable)
Compounded · Estimated
$349$399–$499/4 wk$5,137–$6,337
+$50 after month 1Price rises with doseBilled every 4 weeks (13×/yr)

Billed on 28-day cycles — about 13 charges per year; prices unverified

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Remedy Meds logoRemedy MedsCompounded Tirzepatide
Compounded · Estimated
$399$399/mo$4,788
No price jump after month 1Same price at every doseLabs included

No price published on the site since Remedy removed public pricing (Mar–Jun 2026); $399 appears only in the vendor's shipped code, and a figure is quoted after intake. Labs bundled

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Direct Meds logoDirect MedsCompounded Tirzepatide (injectable)
Compounded
$399$399/mo$4,788
No price jump after month 1Same price at every dose
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Willow logoWillowCompounded Tirzepatide
Compounded · Patient-reported
$399$399/mo$4,788
No price jump after month 1Same price at every dose

Per third-party review (AllyRx); not directly confirmed on Willow's own pricing page this session.

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Fella Health logoFella HealthGLP-1 Program (compounded tirzepatide)
Compounded
$449$399–$449/mo$4,838–$5,388
No price jump after month 1Same price at every doseLabs included

Semaglutide plan + $150/mo tirzepatide upgrade; 'starts from $399' with prepay

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Ro logoRoRo Body + Branded Zepbound
Brand-name
$338$448–$598/mo$5,266–$6,916
+$110 after month 1Price rises with doseLabs included

$149/mo membership (labs included; from $74/mo with prepay) + Zepbound $299–449 by dose

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LifeMD logoLifeMDLifeMD Program + Branded Zepbound
Brand-name
$338$448/mo$5,266
+$110 after month 1Price rises with dose

$149/mo program fee ($39 first month) + Zepbound vials from $299 (cut from $349 in Sept 2026); higher-dose vial prices not listed

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MEDGm logoMEDGmMembership + Branded Zepbound
Brand-name · Estimated
$448$448–$598/mo$5,376–$7,026
Can rise to $598Price rises with doseLabs included

$99/mo membership + Zepbound vials via LillyDirect ($349-$499)

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TrimRxCompounded Tirzepatide (injectable)
Compounded
$349$449/mo$5,288
+$100 after month 1Price rises with dose

$349 is first-month promo; renews at $449

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Shed logoShedShed Membership + Branded Zepbound
Brand-name
$474$474–$624/mo$5,688–$7,338
Can rise to $624Price rises with dose

$125/mo membership + medication $349–499 paid to pharmacy

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Tuyo HealthBranded Zepbound (cash)
Brand-name
$498$498/mo$5,976
No price jump after month 1Price rises with doseLabs included

Zepbound from $399/mo + $99/mo membership; from $25/mo if insurance covers

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RxSpan MD logoRxSpan MDBranded Zepbound
Brand-name
$500$500/mo$6,000
No price jump after month 1Same price at every dose

Listed at $500 in the site's product data

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GoodLife Health logoGoodLife HealthDPC Membership + Branded Zepbound
Brand-name · Estimated
$648$648–$798/mo$7,776–$9,426
Can rise to $798Price rises with doseLabs included

$299/mo membership (first two months $598 up front) + Zepbound at LillyDirect cost ($349-$499); quarterly labs included

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TelyRx logoTelyRxBranded Zepbound
Brand-name
$722$700–$1,200/mo$8,422–$13,922
Can rise to $1,200Price rises with dose

Zepbound KwikPen from $699.99, other Zepbound listings from $1,199.99; plus one-time $22 review fee

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Pallas Health logoPallas HealthBranded Zepbound Pen (cash-pay)
Brand-name
$1,069$1,069/mo$12,828
No price jump after month 1Same price at every dose
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Josie logoJosieBranded Zepbound
Brand-name
$1,099$1,099/mo$13,188
No price jump after month 1Same price at every dose

Consult and medication included; no separate membership

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Effecty logoEffectyBranded Zepbound
Brand-name · Estimated
$1,400$1,400–$1,600/mo$16,800–$19,000
Can rise to $1,600Price rises with dose

"Starting at $1,400/mo"; branded GLP-1s listed at $1,300–$1,600/mo

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Brand-name pricing (Zepbound, Mounjaro)

Zepbound's list price is over $1,000/month, but Eli Lilly sells Zepbound vials and the KwikPen directly to self-pay patients through LillyDirect at roughly $299–449/month depending on dose, and several telehealth platforms prescribe at or near that price (some add a membership fee). Mounjaro (the same molecule, approved for diabetes) is often covered by insurance for diabetic patients with prior authorization.

Compounded tirzepatide pricing

Compounded tirzepatide pricing spans a wide range: a few programs start under $100/month, while full-dose plans at others run $400 or more, and most sit somewhere in between. As with semaglutide, it's prepared by compounding pharmacies and isn't individually FDA-approved, and pricing patterns vary between dose-tiered and flat. Because tirzepatide doses escalate substantially, dose-tiered pricing hits harder here than with most medications.

Tirzepatide vs. semaglutide cost

Tirzepatide often costs $50–150/month more than semaglutide at the same provider, reflecting its newer patent position and higher trial-demonstrated weight loss (up to 22.5% vs. 15–17% of body weight). Whether the premium is worth it is a clinical conversation — some patients respond better to one than the other regardless of averages.

How to Pay Less for Tirzepatide

  • ✓Check Lilly's self-pay pricing for Zepbound vials and the KwikPen (roughly $299–449/month by dose) — several telehealth platforms prescribe at or near it.
  • ✓If you have type 2 diabetes, ask about Mounjaro insurance coverage before paying cash for Zepbound.
  • ✓Prefer flat, dose-agnostic pricing; tirzepatide's dose escalation makes tiered pricing expensive by maintenance.
  • ✓Compare against semaglutide honestly — if it works for you, it's meaningfully cheaper.

Tirzepatide Cost — Frequently Asked Questions

Why does tirzepatide cost more than semaglutide?

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Newer drug, stronger trial results, and no meaningful price competition yet. Tirzepatide's dual-hormone mechanism produced the largest weight loss ever recorded for an obesity medication in trials, and Eli Lilly prices accordingly. Compounded versions narrow the gap, but a premium of roughly $50–150/month over semaglutide at the same provider is common.

Is Zepbound covered by insurance?

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Some commercial plans cover it for weight loss with prior authorization; many exclude weight loss medications entirely, and standard Medicare Part D plans don't cover them. The exception is the time-limited Medicare GLP-1 Bridge (July 2026 through December 2027), which prices the Zepbound KwikPen — not vials or the single-dose pen — at $50/month for Part D members who meet its eligibility rules. Mounjaro — identical medication approved for diabetes — is more frequently covered for diabetic patients. Always run the insurance check before committing to cash pay.

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What does a year of tirzepatide cost?

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From roughly $1,500 to over $5,000 through cash-pay telehealth, depending on branded vs. compounded, dosing, and bundling. At full retail without any program it would exceed $12,500/year, which is why virtually all cash-pay patients use either Lilly's direct pricing or a telehealth program.

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