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LillyDirect vs NovoCare Pharmacy
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| LillyDirect | NovoCare Pharmacy | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Manufacturer direct | Manufacturer direct |
| Pricing | Self-pay pricing for Zepbound starts at $299/month for the 2.5 mg starting dose, $399/month for 5 mg, and $449/month for 7.5 mg and higher when refilled within 45 days of the previous delivery. Outside that refill window, higher doses cost more. | Flat self-pay price of $499/month for Wegovy injection at any dose with no insurance involved. Separately, the Wegovy Savings Offer (for commercially insured patients) prices intro doses at $199/month then $349–$399/month by dose, and the Wegovy pill at $149–$199/month. |
| Medications listed | Zepbound (tirzepatide) self-pay access across all FDA-approved doses, available as a multi-dose KwikPen, a single-dose pen, or a single-dose vial. LillyDirect also connects patients with independent telehealth providers who can write a prescription. | Ozempic and Wegovy (semaglutide) are shipped directly to patients' homes through NovoCare Pharmacy. The broader NovoCare patient-support program also covers Saxenda, Victoza, and Rybelsus. |
| Membership terms | No recurring membership fee. Pricing applies per fill. The discounted rate for 7.5 mg and higher doses requires refilling within 45 days of the previous shipment. | The Wegovy Savings Offer (copay card) is limited to patients with commercial, non-government insurance and reduces copay to as low as $25/month up to a stated monthly maximum. Self-pay through NovoCare Pharmacy requires no insurance, but the card discount does not apply. |
| Verified | Aug 1, 2026 | Jul 31, 2026 |
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LillyDirect (Zepbound)
Manufacturer directVerified Aug 1, 2026·2 official sources
PenInjection- Pricing
- Self-pay pricing for Zepbound starts at $299/month for the 2.5 mg starting dose, $399/month for 5 mg, and $449/month for 7.5 mg and higher when refilled within 45 days of the previous delivery. Outside that refill window, higher doses cost more.Source: lilly.com
- Medications listed
- Zepbound (tirzepatide) self-pay access across all FDA-approved doses, available as a multi-dose KwikPen, a single-dose pen, or a single-dose vial. LillyDirect also connects patients with independent telehealth providers who can write a prescription.Source: lilly.com
- Membership terms
- No recurring membership fee. Pricing applies per fill. The discounted rate for 7.5 mg and higher doses requires refilling within 45 days of the previous shipment.Source: pricinginfo.lilly.com
NovoCare Pharmacy
Manufacturer directVerified Jul 31, 2026·2 official sources
PillInjection- Pricing
- Flat self-pay price of $499/month for Wegovy injection at any dose with no insurance involved. Separately, the Wegovy Savings Offer (for commercially insured patients) prices intro doses at $199/month then $349–$399/month by dose, and the Wegovy pill at $149–$199/month.Source: novocare.com
- Medications listed
- Ozempic and Wegovy (semaglutide) are shipped directly to patients' homes through NovoCare Pharmacy. The broader NovoCare patient-support program also covers Saxenda, Victoza, and Rybelsus.Source: novocare.com
- Membership terms
- The Wegovy Savings Offer (copay card) is limited to patients with commercial, non-government insurance and reduces copay to as low as $25/month up to a stated monthly maximum. Self-pay through NovoCare Pharmacy requires no insurance, but the card discount does not apply.Source: novocare.com