Published programs
| Manufacturer | Program type | Published effect | Common exclusions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eli Lilly | Direct self-pay pharmacy pricing | Self-pay pricing from about $299 per month | Not combinable with federal program coverage |
| Novo Nordisk | Self-pay pharmacy pricing and savings offer | Self-pay from about $149 per month for eligible customers | Excludes Medicare, Medicaid and other federal programs |
Conditions that quietly change your price
- Annual benefit caps that reset or exhaust mid-year.
- Offer expiry dates that require re-enrolment.
- Presentation-specific pricing — vials and pens are priced differently.
- Coverage changes that move you between the self-pay and insured tracks.
- Fill-cadence requirements, where a longer supply carries a different rate.
How to keep your price stable
- 1.Note the offer's expiry date the day you enrol.
- 2.Re-check the manufacturer page before each refill.
- 3.Keep a record of the price you were quoted and what it included.
- 4.Set a PriceWatch alert so a published change reaches you instead of surprising you at checkout.
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
- Are manufacturer savings programs available with Medicare?
- Generally no. Manufacturer savings offers for these products typically exclude Medicare, Medicaid and other federal healthcare programs. Read the offer terms directly.
- Do savings programs expire?
- Yes. Programs commonly carry expiry dates, annual caps and re-enrolment requirements, and manufacturers can change terms without notice.
- Can I use two savings programs at once?
- Usually not for the same fill. Program terms normally prohibit combining offers, and pharmacy systems apply one at a time.
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)