Kroger Launches Zepbound KwikPen with Self-Pay Savings at Pharmacies
Zepbound KwikPen is now available at participating Kroger pharmacies, marking the first retail self-pay eligibility for Eli Lilly’s savings program on this GLP-1 weight-management pen. Kroger pharmacy associates will provide personalized counseling, virtual nutrition support and integrated care referrals to enhance patient adherence and long-term health outcomes.
1. Availability of Zepbound KwikPen
Zepbound KwikPen, Eli Lilly’s multi-dose GLP-1 weight-management pen, is now stocked at participating Kroger Family of Pharmacies, expanding the retailer’s high-demand therapy offerings.
2. Self-Pay Savings Program Inclusion
For the first time at retail, self-pay patients filling Zepbound KwikPen at Kroger pharmacies are eligible for Lilly’s KwikPen Self-Pay Savings Card, potentially lowering out-of-pocket costs under program terms.
3. Comprehensive Patient Support Services
Kroger pharmacy teams will deliver personalized pharmacist counseling, virtual dietitian sessions, integrated Little Clinic referrals and access to fresh, protein- and fiber-rich foods to support adherence and healthy lifestyles.
4. Strategic Impact on Kroger Health
This rollout bolsters Kroger Health’s strategy in specialty pharmacy, driving new foot traffic, cross-selling opportunities in retail stores and strengthening its position in the lucrative GLP-1 therapy market.