The Mounjaro Savings Card brings the copay to as low as $25/month (commercial insurance, eligible) for commercially insured patients whose plan covers Mounjaro. Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE and VA patients cannot use it; federal anti-kickback law bars manufacturer cards for them.
Every way to pay for Mounjaro, compared
Same drug, 3 prices. Which one you pay depends on your insurance and which route you take, not on where you shop — and each carries a condition worth reading before you pick.
| Route | Monthly cost | Who it fits | The catch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail, no insurance | ~$1069/mo | Nobody, in practice | The list price a pharmacy bills someone who asks for no help. Almost everyone pays one of the rows below instead. |
| Manufacturer savings card | as low as $25/mo | Commercial insurance that already covers it | Commercial plans only. Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE and VA are excluded by federal anti-kickback rules, and every card caps what it pays. |
| Compounded version | $179–$450/mo | Cheapest route, with a trade-off | NOT FDA-approved — the agency reviews neither its safety nor its manufacturing. The low end of that range normally means paying a year up front. |
Mounjaro Savings Card: the terms
- Valid US prescription for type 2 diabetes
- Commercial insurance with Mounjaro coverage
- Maximum savings $150 per 1-month, $300 per 2-month or $450 per 3-month fill; $1,950 per calendar year; up to 13 fills
Covered by commercial insurance → $25/mo. With a commercial plan that covers Mounjaro, the Mounjaro Savings Card brings the copay to as little as $25 for a 1-, 2- or 3-month fill (maximum savings $150, $300 or $450 per fill, $1,950 per calendar year, up to 13 fills). Not covered → the card still applies, but you pay about $499. If your commercial plan does not cover Mounjaro, the card lets you pay as low as $499 for a 1-month fill (maximum savings $647 per month, $8,411 per year). Without insurance there is no card and the list price is about $1,112. Mounjaro is approved for type 2 diabetes only; for weight loss its sister drug Zepbound (same molecule, tirzepatide) has Lilly self-pay from $299/mo.
Terms last checked September 16, 2026. Confirm on Eli Lilly's page →
FAQ about Mounjaro discounts
How much is Mounjaro with the manufacturer savings card?
It depends on one thing: whether your insurance covers Mounjaro. With a commercial plan that covers Mounjaro, the Mounjaro Savings Card brings the copay to as little as $25 for a 1-, 2- or 3-month fill (maximum savings $150, $300 or $450 per fill, $1,950 per calendar year, up to 13 fills). If your commercial plan does not cover Mounjaro, the card lets you pay as low as $499 for a 1-month fill (maximum savings $647 per month, $8,411 per year). Without insurance there is no card and the list price is about $1,112. Mounjaro is approved for type 2 diabetes only; for weight loss its sister drug Zepbound (same molecule, tirzepatide) has Lilly self-pay from $299/mo. Medicare and Medicaid enrollees are excluded from the Mounjaro Savings Card by federal law. (Terms last verified 2026-09-16; confirm on Eli Lilly’s official page.)
How do I get Mounjaro cheap without insurance?
Without coverage the manufacturer copay card usually does not apply. If your commercial plan does not cover Mounjaro, the card lets you pay as low as $499 for a 1-month fill (maximum savings $647 per month, $8,411 per year). Without insurance there is no card and the list price is about $1,112. Mounjaro is approved for type 2 diabetes only; for weight loss its sister drug Zepbound (same molecule, tirzepatide) has Lilly self-pay from $299/mo. Compounded versions are often cheaper still, but they are not FDA-approved formulations — the FDA does not review them for safety, efficacy, or manufacturing quality.
Is there a new Mounjaro savings card this year?
Manufacturer savings cards renew on their own schedule, and the copay cap, maximum benefit, or eligibility can change when they do. The terms shown on this page were last verified 2026-09-16. Before relying on any figure, confirm the current card directly on Eli Lilly’s official Mounjaro Savings Card page — we link to it rather than issuing a card ourselves.
See also: Mounjaro cost breakdown · Mounjaro without insurance