Brand medications (self pay)
💎 Self-Pay Branded: Wegovy vs Zepbound
| Feature | Wegovy (Semaglutide) | Zepbound (Tirzepatide) |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost (Cash Pay) | $499/month for all doses via NovoCare Pharmacy | $499/month for 7.5 mg or 10 mg vials via LillyDirect |
| Starter Dose Option | Promotional rates may be available for the first prescription fill (varies by NovoCare offer). | Some starter vials may be priced around $349 through LillyDirect introductory offers. |
| How It’s Ordered | Direct from NovoCare Pharmacy with home delivery options. | Direct through LillyDirect Self-Pay Program with coordinated pharmacy fulfillment. |
| Medication Type | GLP-1 receptor agonist (Semaglutide) | Dual GIP + GLP-1 agonist (Tirzepatide) for an enhanced metabolic effect. |
| Average Weight Loss | ~15% body weight over 12–18 months when combined with healthy habits. | 20–22% body weight over 12–18 months when combined with healthy habits. |
| Insurance / Copay Option | With insurance coverage, many pay $0–$25/month after copay cards and plan benefits. | With insurance coverage, many pay $0–$25/month through Lilly cost-savings programs, depending on eligibility. |
| Delivery Method | Weekly injector pen | Weekly injector pen |
| Best For | Patients preferring steady, gradual progress with a single-hormone GLP-1 medication. Zepbound: | Patients seeking faster or more pronounced results with dual-hormone (GIP + GLP-1) therapy. |
Wegovy (Semaglutide)
- Monthly Cost (Cash Pay)
- $499/month for all doses via NovoCare Pharmacy
- Starter Dose Option
- Promotional rates may apply for first fill
- How It’s Ordered
- Direct from NovoCare Pharmacy (home delivery available)
- Medication Type
- GLP-1 receptor agonist (Semaglutide)
- Average Weight Loss
- ~15% body weight over 12–18 months
- Insurance / Copay Option
- With coverage: many pay $0–$25/month
- Delivery Method
- Weekly injector pen
- Best For
- Patients preferring steady, gradual progress
Zepbound (Tirzepatide)
- Monthly Cost (Cash Pay)
- $499/month for 7.5 mg or 10 mg vials via LillyDirect
- Starter Dose Option
- Some starter vials priced around $349
- How It’s Ordered
- Direct through LillyDirect Self-Pay Program
- Medication Type
- Dual GIP + GLP-1 agonist (Tirzepatide)
- Average Weight Loss
- 20–22% body weight over 12–18 months
- Insurance / Copay Option
- With coverage: many pay $0–$25/month
- Delivery Method
- Weekly injector pen
- Best For
- Patients seeking faster or more pronounced results
*Information on this page is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always talk to your licensed healthcare provider about which option is right for you.



