How to Save on Mounjaro (Tirzepatide) 5 mg/dose

Current lowest price

The lowest cash price we track for Mounjaro 5 mg/dose is about $632.40. Prices update as pharmacies change them — see the full live table below.

Generic vs brand

The FDA requires generic medications to demonstrate bioequivalence, meaning the same active ingredient, strength, dosage form, and route of administration as the brand-name product. A generic version of Tirzepatide works the same way in the body as brand Mounjaro.

Because generics don't carry the original research and marketing costs, they usually cost far less while meeting the same FDA quality, strength, and purity standards. Read our generic vs. brand explainer →

Manufacturer assistance

Mounjaro has an official manufacturer savings program, Lilly Mounjaro Savings Card. Eligibility rules apply (manufacturer copay cards typically require commercial insurance). Check the official program page for current terms.

Cheapest pharmacies for Mounjaro

• Costco Pharmacy$632.40
• Publix Pharmacy$703.80
• Meijer Pharmacy$724.20

Steps to save on Mounjaro

1. 1. Compare cash prices

   Compare Mounjaro cash prices across every US pharmacy before you fill — the same drug can cost several times more at one counter than another.

2. 2. Check for a generic

   Ask whether a generic or therapeutic alternative is available — generics are FDA-rated therapeutically equivalent and usually cost far less.

3. 3. Apply a pharmacy coupon

   Use a free discount coupon (such as GoodRx) at the pharmacy counter. Coupons and insurance cannot be combined, so compare the cash-coupon price against your copay.

4. 4. Ask about patient assistance

   Mounjaro has a manufacturer program (Lilly Mounjaro Savings Card) that may lower or cover your cost if you qualify.

5. 5. Try mail-order

   Mail-order pharmacies like Mark Cuban Cost Plus often price 90-day generic supplies below retail. Confirm the drug is in their catalog first.

FAQ