What's the best way to get Zepbound/tirzepatide when insurance doesn't cover it?
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Anonymous
| I'm very new to this. I asked my primary care doctor about GLP-1 and she gifted me the first month of Zepbound (2.5 mg) from her sample stock in the office. I easily need to lose 40+ lbs. so there's no doubt I could benefit from it. I have no problem getting a proper prescription from her but my insurance won't cover GLP-1 unless I'm diabetic, and I'm not. What is the easiest and cheapest way to continue with tirzepatide? Is it best to go through the Lilly online program where I pay $449 per month or is it easier/cheaper to sign up with one of the online diet sites that ship out compounded product? Are the compounded products safe and reliable or do people prefer the name-brand product? Which websites do you use and which one is easy and reliable? |
Anonymous
| I use Noom compounded tirzepatide and have had no issues. |
Anonymous
| Lily direct. $300 a month is the cheapest. |
Anonymous
OP. The last I checked, the first pack is $300 (which my doc gave me for free), the 5mg pack is $399, and doses larger than that are $449. Did the prices change or am I missing something? |
Anonymous
| Brello |
Anonymous
No you are correct. I am only on the starter dose 2.5mg which is $300 a month. |
Anonymous
| Brello. |
Anonymous
| Orderly Meds is the cheapest I've found. I get the compounded version for less than $100/month, given that I have never progressed beyond the starter dose and have lost 40+ pounds. |
Anonymous
This! Don’t use the cheap compounded drug. |
Anonymous
| Compounded from a reptuable pharmacy is just fine. |
Anonymous
| Some GPs work with a compounding pharmacy so you still have their medical guidance and oversight. Find a new GP that does this. |
Anonymous
| Can you get name brand in a vial that you draw yourself? Not a fan of using a pen |
Anonymous
Yes, that is the least expensive self pay option. I am doing that with LillyDirect through WeightWatchers. It’s still $300/month for the starting dose. |
Anonymous
| The compounded medicines are cheaper but not so much cheaper t make it worth it to me. And my doctor begged me not to use a compounded one. I'm on Wegovy because it is cheaper but not sure it will work -- not at highest dose yet -- so if it does not, I will switch to Zepbound. |
Anonymous
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Feds have announced they’re going to crack down on compounded GLP-1s. https://www.pharmacytimes.com/view/fda-moves-to-permanently-close-the-door-on-compounded-glp-1s
Personally, I’m on Zep and get it through Lilly Direct. My doc prefers the dual agonist, and I’ve been happy. |