Patient assistance

Free help paying for Zepbound.

Tell us your insurance and household details. We’ll show you every Zepbound assistance program you may qualify for - the real manufacturer and foundation programs, not a discount card - with sources and a direct link to apply. About a minute, no login.

Zepbound help that still works on Medicare or Medicaid - the programs copay cards leave out.

Zepbound (tirzepatide) is a dual gip/glp-1 receptor agonist made by Eli Lilly and Company. It is commonly prescribed for: Chronic weight management (BMI >=30, or >=27 with comorbidity), Obstructive sleep apnea in obesity. Without financial assistance, Zepbound typically costs around $1,100 per month.

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Eligibility inputs

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Reference

All Zepbound programs we know about

This is the full list before we filter by your situation. Use the calculator above to see only the ones you may qualify for.

Direct-pay program
Source confirmed May 2026

Zepbound KwikPen / Vial Self-Pay (LillyDirect)

Eli Lilly and Company (LillyDirect) · Zepbound

Patient pays: $299/month for 2.5 mg dose KwikPen; $449/month for 7.5 mg, 10 mg, 12.5 mg, and 15 mg single-dose vial or KwikPen (starting Feb 23, 2026) when refilled within 45 days

uninsured · self-pay

Common questions

Zepbound assistance, answered plainly

Is there a Zepbound patient assistance program?
The manufacturer does not currently run a traditional patient assistance program for Zepbound, but 2 verified options are listed above, including the Zepbound Savings Card (commercial insurance with coverage). The calculator shows which ones fit your situation.
Is there a Zepbound copay card, and who can use it?
Yes - the Zepbound Savings Card (commercial insurance with coverage) from Eli Lilly and Company. Eligible patients pay as little as $25 for a 1-, 2-, or 3-month fill. It works for patients with commercial (private) insurance. Patients on Medicare or Medicaid cannot use the card itself.
How much does Zepbound cost without insurance?
Without insurance or assistance, Zepbound typically costs around $1,100 per month in the US. The programs listed above exist to bring that number down - use the calculator to check your situation.
Does Zepbound assistance work if I am on Medicare or Medicaid?
None of the Zepbound programs we track currently accept Medicare or Medicaid. If that changes, we will update this page.
Is the Zepbound patient support program the same thing as patient assistance?
Manufacturers like Eli Lilly and Company use "patient support program" as an umbrella term for nurse lines, insurance navigation, and financial help. The financial help is what we track here. The support phone line is listed on the official program site linked above.