💎 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 apply for first fill Some starter vials priced around $349
How It’s Ordered Direct from NovoCare Pharmacy (home delivery available) Direct through LillyDirect Self-Pay Program
Medication Type GLP-1 receptor agonist (Semaglutide) Dual GIP + GLP-1 agonist (Tirzepatide)
Average Weight Loss ~15% body weight over 12–18 months 20–22% body weight over 12–18 months
Insurance / Copay Option With coverage: many pay $0–$25/month With coverage: many pay $0–$25/month
Delivery Method Weekly injector pen Weekly injector pen
Best For Patients preferring steady, gradual progress Patients seeking faster or more pronounced results
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
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Lifestyle

A-la-carte program to match your lifestyle with moderate weight loss and maintenance.

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Consultation with medical provider

Top 5 FAQs

1. How does the self-pay option work?

Both Wegovy and Zepbound now offer direct cash-pay programs through their manufacturers — no insurance required. You pay a flat monthly price and the medication ships directly from the manufacturer’s pharmacy partner.

2. Are these the same as the compounded versions?

No. These are brand-name, FDA-approved medications from Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly. Compounded versions are custom-formulated alternatives prepared by licensed pharmacies, but not FDA-approved.

3. Can I use insurance later if my plan changes?

Yes. If your insurance begins covering GLP-1s, you can switch from self-pay to insurance billing at any time. Your provider or pharmacy can help with that transition.

4. Which medication works faster?

Both are effective, but Zepbound (tirzepatide) typically produces faster weight loss due to its dual-action mechanism. Wegovy (semaglutide) tends to have a gentler onset and may be better for first-time users.

5. What’s included in the Body Good self-pay branded program?

Your $49 program fee covers your medical consultation and prescription. Medications are not included — you’ll pay the manufacturer directly (Wegovy via NovoCare, Zepbound via LillyDirect) at current self-pay prices.