Affordable Access to Zepbound?

[Anonymous]

My doc wants me to take zepbound but my insurance does not cover that class of drugs.
What is an affordable way to take this medication? It looks like there is a savings program which knocks $100 off monthly, but then it is still hundreds of dollars a month. Any tips?

[Anonymous]

Post in the dirt and exercise forum

[Anonymous]

There is not a more affordable option than "hundreds of dollars a month" for non-compound tirzepatide. You can order directly, cash pay, from Lily Direct, but I think that's in the neighborhood of $500.

[Anonymous]

for what reason does your doctor want you to take this that your ins is denying you?

[Anonymous]

Vials are cheaper, starting at $350 for 2.5mg and $499 for higher doses.

[Anonymous]

If you have sleep apnea, insurance will pay for zepbpund

[Anonymous]

I think Lilly direct is offering it a bit cheaper.

https://lillydirect.lilly.com/telehealth/obesity

[Anonymous]

I’m glad insurance isn’t covering this. I don’t want my premiums to go up even more so all my neighbors can be thin.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If you have sleep apnea, insurance will pay for zepbpund

Because every single insurance plan is exactly the same Just because your does doesn't mean someone else's will.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’m glad insurance isn’t covering this. I don’t want my premiums to go up even more so all my neighbors can be thin.

A lot of people who go on these medications are able to reduce their healthcare costs. My MIL was able to go off insulin after 20+ years thanks to Mounjaro

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I’m glad insurance isn’t covering this. I don’t want my premiums to go up even more so all my neighbors can be thin.

A lot of people who go on these medications are able to reduce their healthcare costs. My MIL was able to go off insulin after 20+ years thanks to Mounjaro

Insulin is $35/month for those on Medicare.

[Anonymous]

Mounjaro is the exact same medication. I've been on it for years. You can get a savings card from the manufacturer which reduces the cost to about $550 per month.

[Anonymous]

Try Fifty410.com. It is a bit cheaper than LillyDirect.

[Anonymous]

Lilly Direct

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’m glad insurance isn’t covering this. I don’t want my premiums to go up even more so all my neighbors can be thin.

No, instead they'll go up because of all the people with heart disease or who need knee replacements.