Which is cheaper, Wegovy or Mounjaro?

Mounjaro is generally cheaper, starting at $301.00/mo compared to $400.00/mo for Wegovy.

What is the difference between Wegovy and Mounjaro?

Wegovy (semaglutide) and Mounjaro (tirzepatide) are different medications in the weight loss category.

Is Wegovy or Mounjaro covered by provincial drug plans?

Wegovy: Not Covered on the Ontario Drug Benefit formulary. Mounjaro: Limited Use on the Ontario Drug Benefit formulary.

Wegovy vs Mounjaro: Price Comparison in Canada (2026)

Name: Wegovy vs Mounjaro: Price Comparison in Canada (2026)
Creator: TeleTest
Published: 2026-02-26

Mounjaro starts at $301/mo, while Wegovy starts at $400/mo in Canada. Wegovy contains semaglutide, while Mounjaro contains tirzepatide. Last updated: 2026-02-26.

Head-to-Head Comparison

	Wegovy	Mounjaro
Price Range	$400–$570/mo	$301–$502/mo
Cheapest Pharmacy	N/A	N/A
Generic Name	semaglutide	tirzepatide
Route	Weekly injection	Weekly injection
Category	Weight Loss	Weight Loss
ODB Coverage	Not Covered	Limited Use
Coverage Notes	Not covered	Not covered for weight loss

Full Drug Pages

Wegovy semaglutide $400–$570/mo Mounjaro tirzepatide $301–$502/mo

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Wegovy or Mounjaro?: Mounjaro is generally cheaper, starting at $301.00/mo compared to $400.00/mo for Wegovy.
What is the difference between Wegovy and Mounjaro?: Wegovy (semaglutide) and Mounjaro (tirzepatide) are different medications in the weight loss category.
Is Wegovy or Mounjaro covered by provincial drug plans?: Wegovy: Not Covered on the Ontario Drug Benefit formulary. Mounjaro: Limited Use on the Ontario Drug Benefit formulary.

Last updated: 2026-02-26