Pharmaceutical Executive November 8, 2023
Pharmaceutical Executive Editorial Staff

Tirzepatide (Zepbound; Eli Lilly and Company) is expected to be available in the United States by the end of 2023 with a list price of $1,059.87.

The FDA has approved tirzepatide (Zepbound; Eli Lilly and Company) injection as the first and only approved medication for obesity that activates both glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) and glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) hormone receptors.1

The drug will have a list price of $1,059.87, which is approximately 20% less than the 2.4 mg semaglutide injection indicated for weight loss. Lilly announced a commercial savings card program to help increase access for patients who may benefit.

Individuals with commercial insurance with coverage for Zepbound may be eligible to pay $25 for a one-month or three-month prescription. Individuals...

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