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Short answer
- Typical US cash price for Wegovy (brand semaglutide for weight loss) is about $1,200–$1,600 per month (roughly $300–$400 per weekly dose) for the maintenance dose. Prices fluctuate by pharmacy and location.
Where it’s usually cheapest (and how to check)
- GoodRx and SingleCare — these coupon sites often show the lowest advertised cash prices and provide printable coupons you can use at many chains. Check both and compare.
- Blink Health — another price-comparison/coupon service that sometimes has lower cash pricing.
- Costco Pharmacy — Costco frequently has lower cash prices on specialty meds; you’ll need a membership for in-store discounts (some Costco pharmacies allow non-members to fill prescriptions, rules vary).
- Walmart, Kroger, and large regional chains — sometimes competitive on a given day; call or check their online price tools.
- Independent local pharmacies — occasionally beat national chains, so it’s worth calling a couple nearby.
Manufacturer and assistance programs
- Novo Nordisk support (NovoCare/Wegovy savings) — Novo Nordisk runs patient support programs and savings offers. Note: many manufacturer “savings cards” apply only to commercially insured patients (not to uninsured), but Novo also has a Patient Assistance Program for eligible low-income uninsured patients — check “Novo Nordisk Patient Assistance Program” for details and eligibility.
Other things to consider
- Coupons and cash prices change frequently; run price checks on GoodRx/SingleCare/Blink Health the day you fill.
- Talk to your prescriber or pharmacy about alternatives (for example, Ozempic or different doses) only if clinically appropriate — price and clinical suitability vary.
- Be cautious about overseas or unverified sources — importing or using unregulated products can be unsafe or illegal.
If you want, tell me your ZIP code and I can look up the current cash prices at nearby pharmacies (GoodRx/SingleCare listings) so you can see the cheapest local option.