What the index tracks
- Manufacturer-published self-pay prices for FDA-approved weight-care products.
- Published savings-program terms and their stated exclusions.
- Common surrounding fees: consultation, program, shipping and labs.
- Access mechanics such as prior authorisation and appeal rights.
Our verification rule
Current snapshot
| Item | Published figure | Source type |
|---|---|---|
| Zepbound self-pay | About $299–$449 per month | Manufacturer |
| Wegovy self-pay | About $149–$499 per month | Manufacturer |
| Compounded GLP-1 regulatory status | Not FDA-approved | FDA |
| Payer negotiated rates | Published in machine-readable price files | Government |
| Appeal rights | Internal appeal plus external review | Government |
The live, filterable index sits at /price-index, and PriceWatch will email you when a tracked figure changes.
Truvela does not prescribe, dispense or provide medical advice. We publish what things cost, where the numbers come from, and when we checked.
Frequently asked questions
- Where do Truvela's prices come from?
- Manufacturer pricing pages, FDA publications and CMS transparency resources. Each figure is shown with its source and the date we verified it.
- How often is the index updated?
- Entries carry a verified date and a freshness window. When an entry passes its window it is re-verified against the source or removed.
- Does Truvela sell medication or provide care?
- No. Truvela publishes cost and access information. We do not prescribe, dispense, diagnose or provide medical advice.
Sources
Every figure above traces to one of these published sources.
- 1. Eli Lilly (LillyDirect) — Zepbound self-pay pricing and LillyDirect pharmacy solutions (Manufacturer, verified 2026-08-18)
- 2. Novo Nordisk (NovoCare Pharmacy) — Wegovy self-pay pricing and savings offer terms (Manufacturer, verified 2026-08-18)
- 3. U.S. Food & Drug Administration — Compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide: FDA's concerns (FDA, verified 2026-08-18)
- 4. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — Transparency in Coverage — machine-readable payer price files (Government, verified 2026-08-18)