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Short answer (U.S., uninsured): expect roughly $1,200–$1,400 per month at retail list/cash price for a 4‑week Wegovy (semaglutide 2.4 mg) supply. With coupons or the right pharmacy that can often be reduced to roughly $700–$1,000/month. Where it’s cheapest depends on coupons and local stores.
Details and practical places to check
- Manufacturer list price / typical cash: Novo Nordisk’s retail/list price has commonly been about $1,300–$1,400 per month (4 weekly pens). That’s the baseline if you pay full cash at many retail pharmacies.
- Coupon services (often cheapest out‑of‑pocket): GoodRx and SingleCare frequently show the lowest out‑of‑pocket prices when you present their coupon at the pharmacy. They can bring the cost down substantially (sometimes into the $700–$1,000 range), but exact amounts vary by zip code and pharmacy.
- Big-box/wholesale pharmacies: Costco Pharmacy and Walmart Pharmacy are commonly among the least expensive bricks‑and‑mortar options for cash patients. Costco often posts very competitive prices for specialty drugs (you need a membership for Costco warehouse pharmacy savings in some cases).
- Chain pharmacies: CVS, Walgreens, Kroger, and Rite Aid may be close to list price unless you use a coupon code (GoodRx / SingleCare) or the retailer has a promotion.
- Manufacturer assistance: Novo Nordisk has a Wegovy Savings Card program (primarily for commercially insured patients to reduce copays) and a patient assistance / free drug program for eligible low‑income, uninsured patients. These can dramatically reduce or eliminate cost for qualifying people — contact Novo Nordisk’s patient support (NovoCare) to apply.
- Telehealth services / clinics: Some telehealth weight‑loss services bundle care and offer negotiated pricing or discounts on prescriptions. Prices vary widely; always confirm they prescribe Wegovy legitimately and disclose the drug price.
- Cautions about cheaper routes: Compounded semaglutide from compounding pharmacies or buying from foreign internet pharmacies can be cheaper but raises safety, potency, and legal concerns. I don’t recommend this without verifying the pharmacy is reputable and the product tested.
If you want the cheapest current out‑of‑pocket price where you live, I can look up live pharmacy prices/coupons for your zip code (U.S.) — tell me your zip code and whether you have a Costco membership or want me to check GoodRx/SingleCare prices.