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Does Medicare cover Mounjaro?

The Checkup by Singlecare

Mounjaro is a popular brand-name medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to improve blood sugar control in people with Type 2 diabetes, along with diet and exercise. One common side effect of Mounjaro is weight loss, which is why it may sometimes be prescribed off-label (for a non-FDA-approved use) for that purpose.

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Is Mounjaro covered by Medicaid?

The Checkup by Singlecare

That price could depend on where you get your Mounjaro prescription filled, though. A study published in 2022 found “significant price variation in community pharmacies,” and a Consumer Reports survey showed prices can vary by hundreds of dollars between pharmacies—even ones in the same town.