Navigating GLP-1 affordability at CVS Pharmacy®
If you have a prescription for GLP-1 medication, we can help you navigate the most affordable pricing for you. Learn more about affordability.
Using commercial insurance
Speak with your pharmacy team or health plan about your copay. You may be able to reduce your copay with a manufacturer coupon.
Paying out of pocket
Speak with your pharmacy team about self-pay options. You may be able to reduce the cost of GLP-1s with a manufacturer coupon.
Have Medicare Part D coverage
Through the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge program, eligible Medicare patients meeting clinical criteria may be able to receive select GLP-1 weight-loss medications for $50 per month after approval.*
Understanding GLP-1 medications
This article explains what GLP-1s are, the different types of medications available and what to expect along the way.*
Here for you every step of the way
Pharmacist support
Get help filling GLP-1 prescriptions and understanding costs, plus advice from pharmacists who know your care.
MinuteClinic® consultations
Access 24/7 online weight-loss care starting at only $29.* Check your GLP-1 eligibility with a licensed provider virtually and find out if a GLP-1 prescription is right for you.*
Products to support your goals
Find products* you may need along your journey, from snacks and supplements to hydration, digestive support and more.
Where you get your medicine matters®
GLP-1 and weight-loss resources at CVS and MinuteClinic
Yes. CVS Pharmacy® fills prescriptions for FDA-approved GLP-1 medications, subject to a valid prescription, insurance requirements and local inventory. Your health care provider determines whether a GLP-1 is appropriate for you.
Yes. MinuteClinic offers virtual weight-loss care in eligible states. A licensed clinician can evaluate you through a virtual or asynchronous visit and, if clinically appropriate, prescribe a GLP-1 medication. A prescription is not guaranteed and depends on your medical evaluation. Patients can then fill the prescription at a pharmacy of their choice.
Not always. Many patients can be evaluated through a virtual or asynchronous visit, but a clinician may recommend an in-person visit, physical exam or lab work based on your health history, symptoms or state requirements. Patients can then fill the prescription at a pharmacy of their choice.
Have your photo ID, insurance card, current medication and supplement list, allergies, medical history, recent weight and any recent lab results available. Be ready to discuss your health goals, prior weight-management efforts and any history of diabetes, pancreatitis, gallbladder disease or thyroid conditions.
CVS Pharmacy® can fill prescribed GLP-1 medications in the dosage forms that are FDA-approved and available, including injections and certain oral products. The right option depends on the condition being treated, clinical eligibility, insurance coverage and product availability.
Cost, insurance and savings
Your cost depends on the medication, dose, insurance coverage and eligibility for savings programs. CVS can compare your insurance price and available self-pay or savings options. Some eligible patients may pay as little as $25 per month with commercial insurance and a manufacturer coupon, or $149 per month without insurance and with an eligible manufacturer offer. Actual costs vary.
Coverage varies by plan, diagnosis, health history and the specific medication. Check your plan’s formulary or contact your insurance company to confirm whether the medication is covered, what clinical criteria apply and what your out-of-pocket cost may be.
Prior authorization is an insurance review that may be required before your plan will cover a medication. If it is required, your prescriber submits clinical information to your insurance company for review. CVS Pharmacy® can help communicate with your prescriber and track the prescription status, but your insurer makes the coverage decision.
Yes, depending on the medication and your eligibility. Manufacturers may offer savings cards for people with eligible commercial insurance, patient-assistance programs for those who meet financial or coverage criteria and some self-pay offers. Terms, limits and exclusions apply, and government-insured patients may not be eligible for manufacturer coupons.
Practical questions and monitoring
Your clinician will set a follow-up plan based on your medication and health needs. Monitoring may include weight, side effects, nutrition, activity, blood sugar and other health measures. Your clinician may adjust the dose, order lab work or change treatment based on how you respond.
Sometimes, but only under a clinician’s direction. Using a GLP-1 with insulin or certain diabetes medicines can increase the risk of low blood sugar, so doses and glucose monitoring may need to be monitored and adjusted. Do not change or stop any medicine without speaking with your prescriber.
Possibly, but switching requires a new prescription and treatment plan from your prescriber. GLP-1 products are not interchangeable and they can have different approved indications. Your clinician will consider your condition, response, side effects, coverage and availability and will tell you when and how to start the new medication.
Contact your CVS Pharmacy®. The pharmacy can check whether the medication has been ordered and discuss available options, which may include checking another CVS® location or contacting your prescriber. Do not change doses, skip ahead or switch products without clinical guidance.
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*FOR $29: For weight-loss-related consultation at MinuteClinic® only. Does not include the price of laboratory tests required.
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*FOR AS LOW AS $25: Terms and conditions apply. As low as $25 copay with manufacturer coupon for eligible commercial insurance patients on qualifying dose. Pricing does not reflect cash price. Availability subject to change.
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*FOR AS LOW AS $149: Terms and conditions apply. As low as $149 with manufacturer coupon for eligible self-pay patients on qualifying dose and brand prescriptions. Pricing does not reflect cash price. Availability subject to change.
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*FOR PRESCRIPTION IS RIGHT FOR YOU: MinuteClinic® providers can prescribe GLP-1 agonists to patients who meet clinical eligibility criteria. GLP-1 supplies are not guaranteed to be available at a patient’s pharmacy of choice and the medication may not be covered by insurance. GLP-1 prescribing may not be available in all states. Compounded GLP-1 and controlled substance medications for weight loss are not prescribed at MinuteClinic (includes phentermine, among others).
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*FOR $50 PER MONTH AFTER APPROVAL: Terms and conditions apply. $50 payment does not count toward Medicare deductible or out-of-pocket limit and does not reflect cash price at CVS®. Only applies to select GLP-1 medications. Check eligibility and coverage requirements at https://www.medicare.gov/coverage/weight-loss-drugs.
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*FOR WHAT TO EXPECT ALONG THE WAY: Information provided does not cover all information relevant to the use of GLP-1 medications. For questions about GLP-1 medications, speak with a health care provider. GLP-1 prescriptions are based on medical evaluation and are not appropriate for all patients. GLP-1 medications may cause serious side effects. Consult the pharmaceutical packaging for each GLP-1 medication for a complete list of drug side effects, warnings, safety information, interactions and additional information. Insurance coverage for GLP-1 medications varies widely by plan, and some GLP-1 medications may not be covered by insurance.
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*FOR FIND PRODUCTS YOU MAY NEED ALONG YOUR JOURNEY: Talk to your health care provider if you have questions about GLP-1 medication and before starting any side effect support products. Consult your health care provider before taking any vitamins or supplements. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
