Which is cheaper, Wegovy or Zepbound?

Wegovy is generally cheaper, starting at $400.00 per month compared to $435.00 per month for Zepbound.

What is the difference between Wegovy and Zepbound?

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

Is Wegovy or Zepbound covered by provincial drug plans?

Wegovy: Not Covered on the Ontario Drug Benefit formulary. Zepbound: Not Covered on the Ontario Drug Benefit formulary.

Wegovy vs Zepbound: Price Comparison in Canada (2026)

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

Wegovy starts at $400.00 per month, while Zepbound starts at $435.00 per month in Canada. Wegovy contains semaglutide, while Zepbound contains tirzepatide. Last updated: 2026-02-26.

Head-to-Head Comparison

	Wegovy	Zepbound
Price Range	$400–$570 per month	$435–$502 per month
Cheapest Pharmacy	N/A	N/A
Generic Name	semaglutide	tirzepatide
Route	Weekly injection	Weekly injection
Category	Weight Loss	Weight Loss
ODB Coverage	Not Covered	Not Covered
Coverage Notes	Not covered	Not covered

Full Drug Pages

Wegovy semaglutide $400–$570 per month Zepbound tirzepatide $435–$502 per month

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Wegovy or Zepbound?: Wegovy is generally cheaper, starting at $400.00 per month compared to $435.00 per month for Zepbound.
What is the difference between Wegovy and Zepbound?: Wegovy (semaglutide) and Zepbound (tirzepatide) are different medications in the weight loss category.
Is Wegovy or Zepbound covered by provincial drug plans?: Wegovy: Not Covered on the Ontario Drug Benefit formulary. Zepbound: Not Covered on the Ontario Drug Benefit formulary.

Last updated: 2026-02-26