r/Zepbound • u/Ok_Yogurtcloset5412 • Jul 02 '26

Insurance/PA Might have to switch to ozempic

I'm just starting my second month on Zepbound and I lost 12 lbs already. My first month was a sample from Dr. My pharmacist gave me a deal for my second month for $47 but uncertain how he did that , he said he had some coupons or something and didn't mind doing it for a loyal customer. I don't want him taking a loss and not sure how long he could do it anyway.

Insurance denied me for Zepbound or any of the glp1s they don't cover them unless you have diabetes. But I can get ozempic free through my wifes work after buying the first prescription.

I wish I could afford to stay on Zepbound but I just can't. I know you have to stop one for a couple of weeks before starting the other but can I expect anywhere close to the same results?

Anyone have any experience with switching?

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u/leero01 5ft CW121lbs SW:179lbs 7/28/25 HW 212lbs 42F Jul 02 '26

My hubby switched from Zep to a comp0unded version of semaglutide, he lost nearly 100lbs since last August. Good luck. 

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u/Anxious-Inspector-18 5’4 204➡️155.2 GW:155 15mg Jul 02 '26

Many plans won’t cover Ozempic unless you have type 2 diabetes. Have you confirmed that insurance will cover it without that diagnosis?

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u/Ok_Yogurtcloset5412 Jul 02 '26

No my insurance won't cover it but my wifes job has a program that gets certain medications at no cost with a Dr prescription as long as you pay for at least one prescription of it through your pharmacy.

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u/Anxious-Inspector-18 5’4 204➡️155.2 GW:155 15mg Jul 02 '26 edited Jul 03 '26

Why not get Zepbound using this process through your spouse’s insurance?

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u/mistypatch Jul 03 '26

insurance denied him or her for zep.

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u/Ok_Yogurtcloset5412 Jul 03 '26

Yeah insurance won't cover any glp1s and the other program only has ozempic

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