How much does Mounjaro cost without insurance?
Mounjaro's list price is $1,112.16 for a 28-day supply, which is roughly the monthly cost without insurance or a savings program. With commercial insurance that covers Mounjaro, the Lilly savings card lets you pay as little as $25 for up to a 3-month fill. If you have commercial insurance that does not cover it, the card brings a 1-month fill to as low as $499. The card expires December 31, 2026, and does not work with Medicare or Medicaid.
Prices are national ranges from the sources listed below. Your price depends on your provider, location and case; confirm the cost with your provider before treatment. How we get these prices
| Item | Low | High | Typical | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| List price, 28-day supply[1] | $1,112.16 | Up to 4 pens; pharmacy prices may vary | ||
| Commercial insurance that covers Mounjaro, with savings card[2] | $25 | For a 1, 2 or 3 month fill, up to card limits | ||
| Commercial insurance that does not cover Mounjaro, with savings card[2] | $499 | 1-month fill of the single-dose pen | ||
| Savings card maximum per fill, plan covers Mounjaro[2] | $150 | $450 | $150 for 1 month, $300 for 2 months, $450 for 3 months; $1,950 a year |
Mounjaro cost without insurance
Without prescription coverage, Lilly says to expect to pay the full retail price, about the $1,112.16 list price for a 28-day supply of up to 4 pens, and actual prices vary with pharmacy terms, taxes and fees.[1] Lilly also sells Mounjaro through LillyDirect on a self-pay basis with a prescription, but its savings page does not list that price.[2] Get a quote from LillyDirect and your local pharmacy before you fill.
Mounjaro cost at pharmacies
Lilly says Mounjaro is available through LillyDirect (self-pay only) and other pharmacies, and that a commercially insured prescription has to go to an in-network pharmacy.[2] Ask each pharmacy for its cash price on your dose, since Lilly says the price you pay depends on pharmacy terms, taxes and fees.[1]
Mounjaro cost with insurance and the savings card
The Mounjaro Savings Card is for people with commercial drug insurance, and it works two ways:[2]
- If your plan covers Mounjaro: the card covers up to 13 fills a year of the single-dose pen, so a high copay can leave you paying more than $25.
- If your plan does not cover Mounjaro: the card takes up to $647 off a month and up to $8,411 a year, bringing a 1-month fill to as low as $499.
- Who qualifies: prescribed for an FDA-approved use, commercial drug insurance, age 18 or older, U.S. or Puerto Rico resident, not enrolled in Medicare, Medicaid or any government-funded health program.
- Expires: December 31, 2026.
Lilly says it may change or end the card at any time and that the program is not insurance.[1]
What Mounjaro is approved for
Mounjaro is an injection that improves blood sugar in adults and children 10 and older with type 2 diabetes. It is also used to lower the risk of heart attack, stroke or death in adults with type 2 diabetes who are at high risk. Lilly states that Mounjaro is not a weight loss drug.[1] Mounjaro and Zepbound are both tirzepatide injection products,[5] and Zepbound is the one Lilly sells for weight loss; see the Zepbound self pay cost guide for its prices. Talk with a clinician about which medicine fits you.
Mounjaro and Medicare
Mounjaro is not one of the drugs in the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge, which covers Foundayo, Wegovy and the Zepbound KwikPen. People with type 2 diabetes should check their Medicare drug plan, which may cover a GLP-1 drug for that condition.[3] The savings card cannot be used with Medicare.[2] TrumpRx did not list Mounjaro among its GLP-1 prices when we checked.[4]
How to pay less for Mounjaro
- Use the savings card with commercial insurance. It can bring a covered fill to $25 until December 31, 2026.[2]
- Ask for a 3-month fill. The card covers up to $450 off a 3-month fill, against $150 off a 1-month fill.[2]
- If your plan denies coverage, ask about an appeal. Without coverage, the card price is $499 for a month.[2]
- Compare diabetes GLP-1 prices. The Ozempic cost per month guide lists that drug’s self-pay prices, and your clinician can tell you whether another covered medicine fits your treatment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the monthly cost of Mounjaro?
At list price, a 28-day supply is $1,112.16. With the savings card, it is as little as $25 if your commercial plan covers Mounjaro and as low as $499 if your commercial plan does not.
Who can use the Mounjaro savings card?
You must be prescribed the Mounjaro single-dose pen for an FDA-approved use, have commercial drug insurance, be 18 or older and live in the U.S. or Puerto Rico. People enrolled in Medicare, Medicaid or any government-funded health program cannot use it. The card expires December 31, 2026.
Can Mounjaro be used for weight loss only?
Mounjaro is not approved for weight loss. It is approved to improve blood sugar in adults and children 10 and older with type 2 diabetes, and to lower the risk of major heart events in adults with type 2 diabetes at high risk. Zepbound, also from Lilly, contains the same ingredient, tirzepatide, and is the one sold for weight loss.
Does Medicare cover Mounjaro?
Medicare drug plans may cover GLP-1 drugs for type 2 diabetes, so check your Part D plan. Mounjaro is not on the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge list, which covers Foundayo, Wegovy and the Zepbound KwikPen.
Is Mounjaro on TrumpRx?
TrumpRx lists Wegovy, Ozempic and Zepbound among its GLP-1 prices. Mounjaro was not listed when we checked on October 30, 2026.
Sources
- Eli Lilly and Company. Mounjaro frequently asked questions. Accessed October 30, 2026.
- Eli Lilly and Company. Mounjaro savings and resources. Accessed October 30, 2026.
- Medicare.gov. Medicare GLP-1 Bridge: GLP-1 drugs for $50 a month (fact sheet, June 2026). Accessed October 30, 2026.
- TrumpRx.gov. TrumpRx GLP-1 prices. Accessed October 30, 2026.
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration. FDA clarifies policies for compounders as national GLP-1 supply begins to stabilize. Accessed October 30, 2026.