Frequently Asked Questions What are GLP-1 medications and their primary purpose
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for obesity management, have shown efficacy not only in weight reduction but also in improving metabolic 10,11,12,13,14,15 and cardiovascular outcomes 16
Below is a list of approximate cash prices for a one-month supply of GLP-1 drugs as of early 2026 using a free discount card (self-pay): Byetta 10 mcg/0.04 mL: $686 (only generic version available) Foundayo: $149-$349 depending on dose and refill time Mounjaro 5 mg/0.5 mL: $1,094 Ozempic 2 mg/3 mL (0.25 mg or 0.5 mg dose): $1,011 (limited time offer of $199-$499 through the manufacturer) Rybelsus 7 mg: $1,011 Saxenda 18 mg/3 mL: $1,325 (generic liraglutide available for $402.26) Trulicity 1.5 mg/0.5 mL: $991 Victoza 18 mg/3 mL: $576.67 (a generic version is also available for $442.97) Wegovy 1.7 mg/0.75 mL: $538 Zepbound 10 mg/0.5 mL: $690 These prices are based on using the Drugs.com discount card
Phase 3 trial discontinuation rates are useful, but real-world data tend to show different patterns once a drug is widely prescribed
FDA Approves Foundayo: The New Daily GLP-1 Pill There's a new GLP-1 you just swallow no needle required
While Lilly and Novo have invested heavily to increase production, shortages persist, particularly for the lower starter doses of Wegovy, the only formulation still listed in shortage by the FDA
