Verbatim response from Perplexity
Without insurance, Zepbound pens typically cost about $1,060–$1,086 per month at list price, before any pharmacy fees.[1][3][11] Some retail pricing reports are even higher, with out-of-pocket prices above $1,300 at some pharmacies.[5][13]
Yes, vials are usually much cheaper than pens.[4][6][15] Lilly’s self-pay/LillyDirect pricing reported in the results is about $299 for 2.5 mg, $399 for 5 mg, and $449 for 7.5 mg, 10 mg, 12.5 mg, and 15 mg for single-dose vials or KwikPens in some programs.[2][6][11]
A few caveats matter:
- The exact cash price depends on the dose and pharmacy.[1][5]
- Some sources distinguish between single-dose pens, KwikPens, and vials, and the self-pay prices can differ by program and dose.[2][6][12]
- One source reports $349 for 2.5 mg and $499 for 5 mg vials through LillyDirect self-pay, which suggests pricing has changed or varies by program timing.[4][14]
If you want, I can break down the cheapest current option by dose (2.5 mg, 5 mg, 7.5 mg, etc.).