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Zepbound Now Available in Canada: Price, Dosages, and How It Compares

GLP1Prices Editorial(Updated March 23, 2026)6 min read
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Zepbound (tirzepatide injection) is now available at Canadian pharmacies. Manufactured by Eli Lilly, Zepbound contains the same active ingredient as Mounjaro — tirzepatide, a dual GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonist — and is the second tirzepatide product approved in Canada.

This page covers the factual details: what Zepbound is, when it was approved, current Canadian pricing across all dosages, and how those prices compare to other GLP-1 medications available in Canada.

What Is Zepbound?

Zepbound is a tirzepatide injection manufactured by Eli Lilly. Tirzepatide is a dual GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonist — the same active ingredient found in Mounjaro. It is administered as a subcutaneous injection once weekly via a single-dose prefilled pen.

Key facts:

  • Active ingredient: Tirzepatide
  • Drug class: Dual GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonist
  • Manufacturer: Eli Lilly Canada
  • Administration: Once-weekly subcutaneous injection
  • Same molecule as: Mounjaro

Health Canada Approval and Availability

Health Canada approved Zepbound on May 13, 2025. The product became available at Canadian pharmacies in July 2025.

Zepbound is the second tirzepatide product on the Canadian market, joining Mounjaro which was previously approved by Health Canada. Both are manufactured by Eli Lilly.

Zepbound Dosages

Zepbound is available in six dosage strengths, matching the same tirzepatide dosages as Mounjaro:

Strength Supply Notes
2.5 mg 4 pens (4-week supply) Starting dose
5 mg 4 pens (4-week supply)
7.5 mg 4 pens (4-week supply)
10 mg 4 pens (4-week supply)
12.5 mg 4 pens (4-week supply)
15 mg 4 pens (4-week supply)

Zepbound Prices at Costco Canada (British Columbia) — Verified March 2026

The table below reflects verified cash prices at Costco Pharmacy in British Columbia as of March 2026, including the Myzepbound Patient Support Program (PSP) discount applied at point of sale.

Dose Base Price Dispensing Fee Myzepbound PSP Discount Net Cost (After PSP)
2.5 mg $315.00 $4.49 -$40.56 $278.93
5 mg $315.00 $4.49 -$40.56 $278.93
7.5 mg $441.25 $4.49 -$114.55 $331.19
10 mg $441.25 $4.49 -$114.55 $331.19
12.5 mg $567.32 $4.49 -$171.42 $400.39
15 mg $567.32 $4.49 -$171.42 $400.39

Verified March 2026 — Costco Pharmacy, British Columbia. Prices may vary by pharmacy, province, and are subject to change. Dispensing fees may differ at other pharmacies.

How Zepbound Pricing Compares to Wegovy and Ozempic

To put Zepbound’s pricing in context, here is how it compares to other GLP-1 medications currently available in Canada:

Product Active Ingredient Approx. Monthly Cost (CAD)
Ozempic Semaglutide $220–$265
Wegovy Semaglutide $400–$500
Mounjaro Tirzepatide $300–$540
Zepbound Tirzepatide $300–$540

Prices are approximate ranges based on available data. Actual costs depend on dosage, pharmacy, and province. See our price comparison tool for verified pharmacy-specific pricing.

Zepbound and Mounjaro share the same pricing structure because they contain the same active ingredient (tirzepatide) from the same manufacturer (Eli Lilly). The December 2025 price cut applies to both products.

Myzepbound Patient Support Program Savings Breakdown

The Myzepbound PSP (Patient Support Program) offered by Eli Lilly Canada provides tiered monthly discounts based on the prescribed dose. Here is what you need to know before visiting the pharmacy:

  • 2.5 mg and 5 mg doses: Save $40.56 per month
  • 7.5 mg and 10 mg doses: Save $114.55 per month
  • 12.5 mg and 15 mg doses: Save $171.42 per month
  • Must enroll before purchase — pharmacies cannot apply the PSP discount retroactively after a transaction is completed
  • Self-enroll at myzepbound.ca or ask your pharmacist for an Express Card before picking up your prescription
  • Costco Pharmacies accept the Myzepbound PSP (confirmed by receipt, March 2026)
  • The previous offer of a free 7th dose has been discontinued; it has been replaced by the current tiered monthly savings structure
  • Insured patients: Copays may be as low as $1–$3/day (~$30–$90/month) depending on your plan

Prices may vary by pharmacy, province, and are subject to change. Always confirm the current PSP discount with your pharmacist before purchase. GLP1Prices.ca is not affiliated with the Myzepbound program.

Generic Tirzepatide: Not Expected for 7+ Years

Unlike semaglutide, where generic competition in Canada is expected in Q3 2026, generic tirzepatide is not expected to reach the Canadian market for at least seven years. Eli Lilly’s data exclusivity and patent protections on tirzepatide extend well into the 2030s.

This means that for the foreseeable future, Mounjaro and Zepbound will be the only tirzepatide products available in Canada, both from Eli Lilly at Eli Lilly’s pricing.

By contrast, semaglutide (the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy) has nine generic submissions under review at Health Canada, with initial approvals expected as early as Q3 2026. This could significantly reduce costs for semaglutide products while tirzepatide pricing remains fixed at the manufacturer’s list price.

Compare Zepbound Prices in Your Province

Pharmacy pricing for Zepbound varies by province and by pharmacy. Use the GLP1Prices.ca price comparison tool to find verified Zepbound prices from Canadian pharmacies, filtered by your province and sorted by cost.

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