Stop overpaying for GLP-1 medications
Verified cash prices start at $149/month as of October 2026. Compare every pharmacy in one place.
Find your priceAs of October 2026, GLP-1 medications are available for cash pay from $149 to $699 per month through manufacturer-direct pharmacies, well below their list prices. CheckGLP compares verified self-pay prices across pharmacies and telehealth providers so you can find the lowest legitimate option.
Cash prices by medication
| Option | Pharmacy | Source | Price checked | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wegovy tablet · 1.5mg | $149/mo | — | NABP | View | 2026-10-09 |
| Foundayo tablet · 0.8mg | $149/moStarting dose (per manufacturer) | — | NABP | View | 2026-10-09 |
| Wegovy injection · 0.25mg & 0.5mg | $199/moNew patients, first 2 fills · Promotional price through 2026-12-31 · Regular price $349/mo | — | NABP | View | 2026-10-09 |
| Zepbound injection · 2.5mg | $299/moStarting dose (per manufacturer) | — | NABP | View | 2026-10-09 |
How to pay less for GLP-1 medications
Cash-pay prices for GLP-1 drugs have dropped sharply as manufacturers launched direct-to-patient pharmacies. Eli Lilly sells single-dose Zepbound vials through LillyDirect, and Novo Nordisk offers Wegovy through NovoCare — both far below the list prices insurers are billed. Telehealth providers add convenience but often charge a separate program fee on top of the medication. The cheapest legitimate option depends on the drug, the dose, and whether you need a prescription visit. Every price on CheckGLP is checked against the pharmacy's own published figure and re-verified regularly; anything we can't confirm within 21 days is marked "Verifying" rather than shown as a number.
Frequently asked questions
- Why are cash prices lower than what my pharmacy quotes?
- Manufacturer-direct pharmacies like LillyDirect and NovoCare sell at a flat self-pay price that skips insurance markups and middlemen. For many people without GLP-1 coverage, cash pay is cheaper than a copay.
- Are these prices verified?
- Yes. Each price is checked against the provider's own published figure and re-verified regularly. If we can't confirm a price within 21 days, it shows as "Verifying" instead of a number.
- What is the cheapest GLP-1 medication right now?
- As of October 2026, the lowest verified cash price is $149/month, for Wegovy tablet 1.5mg (semaglutide) through NovoCare Pharmacy, Foundayo tablet 0.8mg (orforglipron) through LillyDirect, and Foundayo tablet 2.5mg (orforglipron) through LillyDirect. Foundayo 0.8mg: Starting dose (per manufacturer). Foundayo 2.5mg: Promotional price through December 31, 2026. The best price for you depends on the specific drug and dose.
How we verify prices
Prices are self-pay (cash) figures gathered from each provider's public pricing page and re-checked on a regular cadence. We label the source and the date each price was last confirmed. Prices not confirmed within 21 days are suppressed and marked "Verifying".
CheckGLP is an independent price-comparison resource and is not a pharmacy, prescriber, or medical provider. Prices may change and are not a guarantee of cost. This is not medical advice — consult a licensed healthcare professional before starting or changing any medication.