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The Checkup by Singlecare
JUNE 6, 2025
Zepbound (tirzepatide) is a medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat obesity and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in combination with a reduced-calorie diet and increased exercise. With Zepbound’s retail prices averaging $1,524 per month, having insurance coverage can help significantly.
The Checkup by Singlecare
JUNE 5, 2025
Zepbound (tirzepatide) is a once-weekly injectable GIP/glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist that’s been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to promote weight loss in adults with obesity or who are overweight with a weight-related health condition. It was later approved to treat sleep apnea in adults with obesity.
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The Checkup by Singlecare
APRIL 24, 2025
It is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treating Type 2 diabetes. Mounjaro is not generally covered for weight loss since its not FDA approved for weight loss. Zepbound and Mounjaro are virtually the same drug with similar dosages but different FDA-approved uses.
The Checkup by Singlecare
JUNE 5, 2025
Mounjaro (tirzepatide) is a brand-name prescription medication that’s approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to lower blood sugar levels in people with Type 2 diabetes. However, tirzepatide, the active ingredient in Mounjaro, is an FDA-approved weight loss medication under the brand name Zepbound.
BuzzRx
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
With health insurance under the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare), a wide range of FDA-approved birth control is typically covered by health plans, meaning you can get birth control for free or at a very low cost. However, your health insurance plan may only cover specific brands or their generic versions.
The Checkup by Singlecare
NOVEMBER 30, 2023
Prescription drug coverage Under the New York State Medicaid Pharmacy program (NYRx), FDA-approved and medically necessary drugs are eligible for coverage. You can also call and speak to the Marketplace Customer Service Center at (855)355-5777 or the Medicaid Helpline at (800)541-2831.
The Checkup by Singlecare
OCTOBER 15, 2024
But its effectiveness and versatility come at a price that leaves many patients hoping for health insurance coverage. Fortunately, insurance coverage, patient assistance programs, and other savings options can help people avoid paying that full out-of-pocket cost. We’ve got details on all that and more below.
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