Mounjaro
Mounjaro 0.5ML of 5MG/0.5ML
Is there a Mounjaro coupon?
Yes. With insurance that covers Mounjaro, Lilly’s savings card can lower your cost to as little as $25 for a 1-, 2- or 3-month fill (savings capped at $150 a month and $1,950 a year). If your plan does not cover it, the card can bring Mounjaro down to as low as $499 a month. The card is not for Medicare, Medicaid or other government plans and ends December 31, 2026. On Medicare, Mounjaro for type 2 diabetes is covered through your Part D plan’s formulary. There is no generic. Compare the pharmacy coupon prices below before you pay.
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What is Mounjaro?
Mounjaro (tirzepatide) is a prescription medication used to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes and is widely recognized for its significant weight loss effects. As a dual GIP and GLP-1 receptor agonist, Mounjaro helps regulate appetite, slow digestion, and support healthy blood sugar levels. Learn about Mounjaro uses, dosage, side effects, weight loss results, cost, and treatment options available through Rx.com.
Side Effects
- Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
- Changes in mood, behavior, or thoughts
- Blurred vision or any other change in vision
Warnings
- Zepbound„¢: It is not safe to take this medicine during pregnancy. It could harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant. If you are using birth control pills, your doctor may recommend another type of birth control for 4 weeks after you start using this medicine and after each increase in your dose.
- Mounjaro®: Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
- This medicine may cause the following problems:Increased risk of thyroid tumorPancreatitis (swelling of the pancreas)Low blood sugar (when used with other diabetes medicine)Kidney problemsEye or vision problems, including diabetic retinopathyGallbladder problems, including cholelithiasis, cholecystitisIncreased risk for depression or thoughts of suicide
- If you are using birth control pills, your doctor may recommend another type of birth control for 4 weeks after you start using this medicine and after each increase in your dose.
- Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, pancreas problems, diabetes, digestion problems (including gastroparesis), gallbladder disease, or a history of diabetic retinopathy or depression.
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What is Mounjaro ?
Mounjaro (tirzepatide) is a prescription medication used to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes and is widely recognized for its significant weight loss effects. As a dual GIP and GLP-1 receptor agonist, Mounjaro helps regulate appetite, slow digestion, and support healthy blood sugar levels. Learn about Mounjaro uses, dosage, side effects, weight loss results, cost, and treatment options available through Rx.com.
- Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
- Changes in mood, behavior, or thoughts
- Blurred vision or any other change in vision
- Change in how much or how often you urinate, lower back or side pain, blood in your urine
- Shaking, trembling, sweating, fast or pounding heartbeat, lightheadedness, hunger, confusion
- Sudden and severe stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, fever, passing gas, stomach upset or bloating, yellow eyes or skin
- Zepbound„¢: It is not safe to take this medicine during pregnancy. It could harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant. If you are using birth control pills, your doctor may recommend another type of birth control for 4 weeks after you start using this medicine and after each increase in your dose.
- Mounjaro®: Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
- This medicine may cause the following problems:Increased risk of thyroid tumorPancreatitis (swelling of the pancreas)Low blood sugar (when used with other diabetes medicine)Kidney problemsEye or vision problems, including diabetic retinopathyGallbladder problems, including cholelithiasis, cholecystitisIncreased risk for depression or thoughts of suicide
- If you are using birth control pills, your doctor may recommend another type of birth control for 4 weeks after you start using this medicine and after each increase in your dose.
- Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, pancreas problems, diabetes, digestion problems (including gastroparesis), gallbladder disease, or a history of diabetic retinopathy or depression.
- Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.
- Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
Mounjaro Savings Card, Coupon & Prices
Mounjaro 0.5ML of 5MG/0.5ML
Is there a Mounjaro coupon?
Yes. With insurance that covers Mounjaro, Lilly’s savings card can lower your cost to as little as $25 for a 1-, 2- or 3-month fill (savings capped at $150 a month and $1,950 a year). If your plan does not cover it, the card can bring Mounjaro down to as low as $499 a month. The card is not for Medicare, Medicaid or other government plans and ends December 31, 2026. On Medicare, Mounjaro for type 2 diabetes is covered through your Part D plan’s formulary. There is no generic. Compare the pharmacy coupon prices below before you pay.
Compounded Tirzepatide, prescribed online
*on a 12-month plan
Licensed U.S. providers · No insurance needed · Shipped to your door
Compounded Tirzepatide, prescribed online
Licensed U.S. providers · No insurance needed · Shipped to your door
Mounjaro prices by dosage
Lowest cash price with a free Rx.com coupon vs. the average retail price.
| Dosage | Quantity | Retail price | Rx.com price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5mg/0.5ml · 0.5Ml Pen | 2 | $1,311.99 | $990.48 |
| 5mg/0.5ml · 0.5Ml Pen | 2 | $1,311.99 | $990.48 |
| 7.5mg/0.5ml · 0.5Ml Pen | 2 | $1,311.99 | $990.48 |
| 10mg/0.5ml · 0.5Ml Pen | 2 | $1,310.99 | $990.48 |
| 12.5mg/0.5ml · 0.5Ml Pen | 2 | $1,311.99 | $990.48 |
| 15mg/0.5ml · 0.5Ml Pen | 2 | $1,336.09 | $990.48 |
Cash prices near ZIP 77433; updated regularly. Actual pharmacy price may vary.
Looking for a Mounjaro coupon? Mounjaro (tirzepatide) is a brand-name injectable used with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes, and there is currently no generic version available. Because the brand can be expensive without coverage, an Rx.com cash coupon can lower what you pay at the pharmacy counter. Enter your ZIP above to see today's price at pharmacies near you, and compare that with the manufacturer's savings card to find your best option.
What Is Mounjaro and How Does It Work?
Mounjaro is the brand name for tirzepatide, a once-weekly injection that Eli Lilly makes. It belongs to a drug class called dual GIP and GLP-1 receptor agonists (also known as incretin mimetics). By activating two gut hormone pathways, it helps your body release insulin when blood sugar is high, slows how quickly the stomach empties, and reduces appetite.
Mounjaro is FDA-approved as an add-on to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes. It is not approved for weight loss. Tirzepatide is approved for chronic weight management under a different brand name, Zepbound which is the same molecule. Your prescriber can explain which product fits your diagnosis.
Mounjaro Coupon: Manufacturer Savings Card vs. Rx.com Cash Coupon
The cheapest way to pay for Mounjaro depends on your insurance. Here is how each path compares, using Eli Lilly's published terms (checked October 2026; terms can change, so confirm on the official page before you fill).
| Your situation | Best place to start | What you may pay |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial insurance that covers Mounjaro | Lilly Mounjaro Savings Card | As little as $25 for a 1, 2 or 3-month fill (Lilly pays up to $150 per month, $1,950 per year, 13 fills) |
| Commercial insurance that does not cover Mounjaro | Lilly Mounjaro Savings Card | As low as $499 for a 1-month fill |
| Medicare, Medicaid or other government coverage | Your plan's drug coverage | The savings card cannot be used. Check your Part D or Medicaid formulary, since Mounjaro is a type 2 diabetes medicine. |
| No insurance | Rx.com cash coupon, or ask about LillyDirect | The savings card does not apply. Compare today's Rx.com price above; Lilly points uninsured patients to its LillyDirect self-pay pharmacy. |
The savings card ends 12/31/2026 and excludes anyone in a state or federal health program. A cash coupon is used instead of insurance, not with it, so use whichever price is lower. Full card terms: mounjaro.lilly.com.
Mounjaro Alternatives and Related Medications
Mounjaro is one of several injectable and oral medications used for type 2 diabetes and, in some cases, weight management. Which one is right for you depends on your diagnosis, your other health conditions, and what your insurance covers. Related medications people often compare include:
- Ozempic and Rybelsus (semaglutide) for type 2 diabetes
- Trulicity (dulaglutide), another once-weekly GLP-1 injection for diabetes
- Wegovy (semaglutide) and Zepbound (tirzepatide) for chronic weight management
- semaglutide, the active ingredient in several of these brands
These are not interchangeable, and only your prescriber can decide which medication is appropriate. You can look up any of them on Rx.com to compare cash prices in your area.
Mounjaro Safety and Side Effects
Mounjaro carries a boxed warning about the risk of thyroid C-cell tumors, including medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC), which was seen in rodent studies. It should not be used by people with a personal or family history of MTC or Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2). Other serious risks include acute pancreatitis, acute kidney injury (often from dehydration caused by stomach side effects), low blood sugar (especially when combined with insulin or a sulfonylurea), diabetic retinopathy complications, gallbladder disease, and allergic reactions. Mounjaro may also make oral birth control less effective, so a nonoral or barrier method is advised for 4 weeks after starting and after each dose increase.
The most common side effects are gastrointestinal: nausea, diarrhea, decreased appetite, vomiting, constipation, indigestion, and abdominal pain. These often ease over time. This information is not medical advice. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about your full health history and any medications you take before starting or changing Mounjaro.
This Mounjaro information was written and reviewed against authoritative U.S. medical sources — MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine), DailyMed, and FDA prescribing information — and checked for accuracy. It is provided for education and is not a substitute for professional medical advice.
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