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Wegovy Cost Without Insurance
List price: approximately $1,300–$1,400 per month (around $1,349 is the commonly cited retail price as of 2024).
Where to Get It Cheapest
Best options:
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Novo Nordisk's Patient Assistance Program – The manufacturer offers Wegovy for $0 or very low cost if you qualify based on income. Check WegovyCare.com directly.
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Novo Nordisk Savings Card – If you have commercial insurance that partially covers it, this can reduce costs significantly. Even without full coverage, some savings apply.
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Mark Cuban's Cost Plus Drugs (costplusdrugs.com) – Doesn't carry Wegovy specifically, but worth checking for related medications.
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GoodRx – Can sometimes bring the price down to $1,200–$1,300, a modest but real savings at some pharmacies like Costco or Walmart.
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Compounding pharmacies – Compounded semaglutide (the active ingredient) has been available for $200–$500/month, but the FDA has moved to restrict this as supply improves, so availability is shrinking.
Bottom Line
Your cheapest legitimate path is likely Novo Nordisk's own savings programs. If cost is a major barrier, ask your doctor about Ozempic (same drug, different dose) which may have different coverage options.