Data Sources & Methodology

Last updated: 2026-07-15

List prices

• Novo Nordisk published list prices for Ozempic (semaglutide) and Wegovy (semaglutide)
• Eli Lilly published list prices for Mounjaro (tirzepatide) and Zepbound (tirzepatide)

Cash & savings programs

• NovoCare savings card eligibility ranges for commercial patients
• LillyDirect / Lilly savings-card cash and copay assistance ranges where publicly disclosed

Insurance & Medicare notes

Coverage vignettes reflect common commercial prior-authorization patterns and CMS / Part D educational materials. Your plan’s formulary controls actual copays.

State modifiers

State pages apply a regional pharmacy cost index so cash-pay vibes can differ by market. Modifiers are educational — not pharmacy invoices.

Limitations

Estimates are ranges, not quotes. Actual cost depends on indication, dose, pharmacy, deductible status, and manufacturer program eligibility. Compounded products are a separate market and are labeled as such when shown.