Zepbound® & Wegovy®
Book a 45-minute consultation with a licensed clinician to find out whether Zepbound® or Wegovy® is right for you. Your prescription is filled at the pharmacy or program that gives you the best price, with insurance, Medicare or a manufacturer coupon.
Medication is not included: its price depends on the brand, your pharmacy, coupons, insurance or Medicare. See the expected costs below. Prescribed only if appropriate after your clinician's review.
For adults 18 and older located in Florida.
Illustration only, not the actual products.What the medication costs, depending on how you pay
You pay the pharmacy or the manufacturer’s program directly, not Nutree. Here are the published prices, from the regular price to coupons, insurance and Medicare.
Medication prices are set by the manufacturers and pharmacies, not by Nutree Clinic, and are shown as published in October 2026. They can change at any time and vary by dose, pharmacy and plan. Savings cards are for commercially insured patients and cannot be used with Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE or VA coverage. Check the manufacturer’s site or your pharmacy for the current price before you fill your prescription.
Could your insurance or Medicare cover it?
Answer a few questions about your coverage and health to see whether Zepbound® or Wegovy® is likely to be covered, what you could expect to pay, and your next step.
- Based on the FDA labeling and Medicare’s GLP-1 Bridge criteria
- Covers employer, Marketplace, Medicare, Florida Medicaid, TRICARE/VA and no insurance
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Your consult, your brand, your pharmacy
You pay Nutree for your clinical care. Your medication is bought separately, from the pharmacy or program that gives you the best price.
Book your 45-minute consult
$120 for a full review of your health history, current medications and labs with a licensed Florida clinician.
Choose Zepbound® or Wegovy® together
Your clinician explains which one fits your health, goals and coverage, or tells you honestly if neither is right.
Prescription sent where you save most
If appropriate, your prescription goes to your pharmacy or the manufacturer’s self-pay program. We can also handle your insurance or Medicare prior authorization.
Follow-ups as your dose changes
$49 follow-up visits to review side effects and adjust your dose, with messaging between visits.
What you pay Nutree
The same for Zepbound® and Wegovy®, whatever pharmacy or coverage you use. Medication is not included.
Every fee, billing and cancellation term is listed on our Programs & pricing terms page.
Zepbound® and Wegovy®, side by side
Your clinician recommends the medication that fits your health history, goals and coverage. Individual results vary.
What's included
One 45-minute visit with a licensed Florida clinician, focused entirely on you, and support as you start.
- 1Before your visit
- Health records reviewYour history, current medications, prior treatments and any records you share.
- Lab reviewYour recent results, or the labs we order, to check safety and set a baseline.
- 2During your consultation
- Eligibility and brand choiceWhether Zepbound® or Wegovy® fits your BMI, health, goals and coverage, and why.
- Nutrition and activity planProtein, hydration, eating comfortably and realistic strength training to protect muscle.
- Side-effect planHow to manage nausea, constipation or reflux, dose timing, and the warning signs to watch for.
- What to expectHow treatment works, how your dose increases and when your progress is reviewed.
- 3After your visit
- Prescription where you save mostSent to your pharmacy or the manufacturer’s self-pay program, if appropriate.
- Ongoing supportSecure messaging with your care team, open 7 days a week, and $49 follow-ups as your dose changes.
We handle the prior authorization
Most insurance plans, and Medicare’s GLP-1 Bridge, only cover Zepbound® or Wegovy® after a prior authorization. If you add insurance help, our team does the paperwork for you.
Share your insurance details
Add your insurance or Medicare card and pharmacy when you book or after your consultation.
We check your coverage requirements
We look at what your plan needs before it will cover the medication.
We prepare and submit the request
Your clinician completes the prior authorization with the medical documentation your insurer asks for.
We follow up and keep you posted
We track the request and let you know the outcome and your next steps.
Coverage decisions are made by your insurance company or Medicare, and approval is not guaranteed. The prior authorization fee covers our work on your request, whatever the outcome. See our insurance and FSA/HSA guide for details.
Book my consult →Pick a time with your clinician
45-minute consultation · $120. Medication not included; its price depends on the brand, your pharmacy, coupons, insurance or Medicare.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get Zepbound® or Wegovy® through Nutree?
Yes. Book a 45-minute consultation ($120). If Zepbound® or Wegovy® is appropriate, your clinician sends the prescription to your pharmacy. Follow-ups are $49, and we can handle your insurance prior authorization for an additional $50. The medication itself is not included: its cost depends on your pharmacy, savings programs and insurance coverage.
What is the difference between Zepbound® and Wegovy®?
Zepbound® (tirzepatide) acts on two hormone receptors, GIP and GLP-1; Wegovy® (semaglutide) acts on the GLP-1 receptor. Both are once-weekly injections FDA-approved for chronic weight management, and Wegovy® also comes as a daily pill. Zepbound® is also approved for moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea in adults with obesity, and Wegovy® to reduce the risk of major cardiovascular events in adults with heart disease and obesity or overweight. Your clinician helps you choose based on your health, goals, side effects and coverage.
How much does the medication itself cost?
It depends on how you pay. Published prices in October 2026: Zepbound® lists at about $1,086 a month, or $299 to $449 a month self-pay through LillyDirect or major pharmacies (KwikPen); Wegovy® lists at about $1,349 a month, or $349 a month self-pay through NovoCare Pharmacy ($199 for the first two months for new patients) and $149 to $299 a month for the pill. With commercial insurance that covers it, the manufacturer savings card can bring your copay as low as $25 a month. Prices change, so check with your pharmacy before you fill.
Does Medicare cover Zepbound® or Wegovy®?
Medicare’s GLP-1 Bridge program, running from July 1, 2026 to December 31, 2027, lets eligible Part D members get Wegovy® (pen or pill), Zepbound® KwikPen or Foundayo for $50 a month, with prior authorization. Eligibility depends on your BMI and certain health conditions. If you have type 2 diabetes or obstructive sleep apnea, your regular Part D plan may cover a GLP-1 at its usual copay instead. Use the insurance pre-check on our Zepbound® and Wegovy® page (/zepbound-wegovy#check-coverage) for an estimate.
Will my insurance cover Zepbound® or Wegovy®?
Many employer and Marketplace plans cover them with a prior authorization when you meet the FDA criteria (a BMI of 30 or more, or 27 or more with a weight-related condition), but some plans exclude weight-loss medication entirely. Sleep apnea or a history of heart disease can open coverage even on some plans that exclude weight loss. The insurance pre-check on our Zepbound® and Wegovy® page (/zepbound-wegovy#check-coverage) gives you an estimate in a minute, and our team can submit the prior authorization for you.
How do the manufacturer savings cards work?
Lilly and Novo Nordisk offer savings cards for people with commercial insurance. If your plan covers the medication, the card can bring your copay as low as $25 a month, within the program’s monthly and yearly limits; for Zepbound®, it applies to the KwikPen. Savings cards cannot be used with Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE or VA coverage.
Does Florida Medicaid cover Zepbound® or Wegovy®?
Florida Medicaid does not cover Zepbound® or Wegovy® for weight loss. It covers some GLP-1 medications for type 2 diabetes with prior authorization. If you have Medicaid, the manufacturers’ self-pay programs are usually the most affordable way to get brand-name treatment.
What is a prior authorization and how long does it take?
A prior authorization is your insurer’s or Medicare’s approval before it will pay for a medication. Your clinician sends your diagnosis, BMI and medical history; insurers usually respond within a few days to two weeks. If you add our insurance help (+$50), we prepare, submit and follow up on the request for you. Approval is decided by your insurer and is not guaranteed.
Where is my prescription filled?
Wherever you get the best price: your local pharmacy, a major chain, LillyDirect for Zepbound® or NovoCare Pharmacy for Wegovy®. Your clinician sends the prescription where you choose. Nutree does not sell or ship brand-name medication.
Can I switch between Zepbound® and Wegovy®, or from another GLP-1 medication?
Yes, if your clinician decides it is appropriate. Switching usually means restarting at a dose chosen for your history and side effects rather than an exact equivalent dose. Your clinician plans the transition and follows up with you as your dose changes.
What should I have ready for my consultation?
Your current medications and allergies, your height and weight, any recent lab results, your insurance or Medicare card if you plan to use it, and the pharmacy you prefer. If you do not have recent labs, your clinician can order them.
Are Zepbound® and Wegovy® available now?
Both are available in the United States. Zepbound® is sold as single-dose pens, a multi-dose KwikPen and single-dose vials (vials through LillyDirect only); Wegovy® as single-dose pens and a daily pill. Pharmacies can occasionally be short on a dose, in which case your clinician can help you find another pharmacy or adjust the plan.
Do I need insurance?
No. You can pay through the manufacturer’s self-pay program or your pharmacy, or use insurance or Medicare if it covers the medication, usually after a prior authorization, which we can handle for an additional $50. Consultations are self-pay.
What side effects should I be aware of?
Common side effects of Zepbound® and Wegovy® include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation and stomach discomfort, especially when starting or increasing a dose. Serious risks include a Boxed Warning about thyroid C-cell tumors, pancreatitis, gallbladder problems, low blood sugar, kidney problems and serious allergic reactions. Read the FDA Prescribing Information for Zepbound® or Wegovy® and our Medication safety information page (/medication-safety), and contact your clinician about any concerning symptoms. Call 911 in an emergency.
What did the clinical trials of Zepbound® and Wegovy® show?
In clinical trials, adults taking Wegovy® along with a reduced-calorie diet and physical activity lost on average 14.9% of their body weight over 68 weeks (2.4% with placebo; Wegovy® prescribing information), and adults taking Zepbound® 15 mg lost on average 20.9% over 72 weeks (3.1% with placebo; SURMOUNT-1, Zepbound® prescribing information). Individual results vary. These results apply only to the FDA-approved brand-name medications.
Who qualifies for GLP-1 weight-loss treatment?
GLP-1 medications are generally considered for adults with a BMI of 30 or higher, or 27 or higher with a weight-related condition such as high blood pressure, prediabetes, or high cholesterol. Nutree currently treats adults who live in Florida. Your clinician reviews your full health history before deciding whether treatment is appropriate — eligibility is never guaranteed.
Who should not take tirzepatide or semaglutide?
These medications are not appropriate if you or a family member have had medullary thyroid carcinoma or Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN2), if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding, or if you have had a serious allergic reaction to either medication. A history of pancreatitis, gallbladder disease, kidney problems or diabetic eye disease needs careful review. Your clinician screens for all of this during your intake.
Do I need to speak with a clinician to get treatment?
A licensed Nutree clinician reviews your intake and health history. Depending on your treatment and Florida rules, a video or phone visit may be required before anything is prescribed. A prescription is issued only if your clinician determines treatment is appropriate. You can also message your care team through secure chat in your patient portal, open 7 days a week.
Will I definitely receive a prescription?
All prescriptions are issued at the sole clinical discretion of your licensed provider, based on your health profile and clinical evaluation. Your clinician's role is to determine what is medically appropriate for you.
Can I use my FSA or HSA card?
Yes. FSA/HSA cards are accepted at checkout. Whether a purchase is eligible is decided by your plan administrator.
Is Nutree licensed in Florida?
Nutree Clinic's clinicians are licensed in Florida, and care is delivered under Florida telehealth law. Nutree Clinic is LegitScript certified.
Important Safety Information
Prescription only. Treatment is prescribed only if a licensed provider determines it is medically appropriate after reviewing your health history. A prescription is never guaranteed.
Zepbound® (tirzepatide) and Wegovy® (semaglutide)
Zepbound® and Wegovy® are FDA-approved prescription medications, prescribed only if your clinician determines they are appropriate for you. The summary below is based on their FDA-approved labeling and does not replace it.
In studies in rodents, semaglutide and tirzepatide caused thyroid C-cell tumors, including medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC). It is not known whether they cause these tumors in people. Do not use these medications if you or any family member has ever had MTC, or if you have Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2). Tell your provider right away if you notice a lump or swelling in your neck, hoarseness, trouble swallowing, or shortness of breath.
Do not use if
- You or a family member have had medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC), or you have MEN 2
- You have had a serious allergic reaction to semaglutide, tirzepatide, or any ingredient in the medication
- You are pregnant or planning to become pregnant
Serious warnings and precautions
- Inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis): stop the medication and get medical help right away for severe stomach pain that will not go away, with or without vomiting; the pain may spread to your back.
- Gallbladder problems, including gallstones: symptoms can include pain in the upper stomach, fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes, or clay-colored stools.
- Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), especially if you also take insulin or a sulfonylurea. Signs include dizziness, shakiness, sweating, confusion, fast heartbeat, and hunger.
- Kidney problems: vomiting and diarrhea can cause dehydration that may worsen kidney function. Drink enough fluids.
- Serious allergic reactions: get emergency help for swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat, trouble breathing or swallowing, severe rash, fainting, or a very rapid heartbeat.
- Changes in vision in people with type 2 diabetes (diabetic retinopathy complications).
- Increased heart rate at rest.
- Depression or thoughts of suicide: watch for new or worsening mood changes and tell your provider right away.
- Severe stomach problems: not recommended if you have severe gastrointestinal disease, including severe gastroparesis.
- Food or liquid getting into the lungs during surgery or procedures that use anesthesia or deep sedation: tell every provider who treats you that you take a GLP-1 medication before any procedure.
Common side effects
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, stomach pain, indigestion, heartburn, burping, decreased appetite, headache, tiredness, dizziness, and injection-site reactions. Gastrointestinal side effects are most common when starting or increasing a dose.
Drug interactions
- These medications slow stomach emptying and may change how other oral medicines are absorbed.
- Tirzepatide may make birth control pills less effective. Use a non-oral method, or add a barrier method, for 4 weeks after starting tirzepatide and for 4 weeks after each dose increase.
- Tell your provider about all prescription and over-the-counter medicines and supplements you take, especially insulin or sulfonylureas.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Do not use during pregnancy. If you plan to become pregnant, talk with your provider; semaglutide labeling advises stopping at least 2 months before a planned pregnancy. Tell your provider if you are breastfeeding.
Read the full Prescribing Information, including the Boxed Warning, and the Medication Guide:
This is not a complete list of possible side effects or risks. Talk with your provider about the benefits and risks of any treatment, and tell them about all of your medical conditions and the medicines and supplements you take.
Nutree Clinic is not for medical emergencies. If you think you are having a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. If you are having thoughts of harming yourself, call or text 988.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
See Medication safety information for links to the FDA labels of the approved reference products.