How much does Wegovy cost per month without insurance, and where is it cheapest?

Short answer

• Branded Wegovy (semaglutide 2.4 mg weekly) has a U.S. list price of roughly $1,300–$1,450 per 28‑day supply (about one month) without insurance (prices vary by dose pack and pharmacy).
• The cheapest options are usually: (1) using pharmacy discount coupons (GoodRx, SingleCare), (2) shopping big‑box/costco pharmacies or chain pharmacies and comparing prices, or (3) qualifying for Novo Nordisk’s patient assistance if you’re uninsured/low income. Couponed retail prices are often lower than list price but still typically in the high hundreds to low thousands per month.

More detail and practical steps

1. Typical price

• List/retail: about $1,300–$1,450/month for a maintenance supply (this is the commonly reported list price as of mid‑2024). Expect variation by pharmacy and by which Wegovy pen strengths are dispensed.

1. Ways to get it cheaper (and what to expect)

• GoodRx / SingleCare / Blink Health: these price‑compare/coupon services often show the lowest cash price at local pharmacies. Couponed prices can sometimes bring the cost down several hundred dollars; typical couponed retail prices have ranged roughly $800–$1,200/month, depending on pharmacy and location.
• Costco Pharmacy: Costco frequently has lower cash prices on many medications — it’s worth calling your local Costco pharmacy for a quote (you do not always need a warehouse membership to fill prescriptions, but check locally).
• Large chains (Walmart, CVS, Walgreens): prices vary widely—use GoodRx or call for a cash price. Walmart is often competitive on cash prices.
• Manufacturer assistance: Novo Nordisk has a Patient Assistance Program (for uninsured, low‑income patients) that can provide Wegovy at no cost for eligible people. There’s also a Wegovy Savings Card for insured patients (but that typically isn’t available to the uninsured).
• Telehealth programs and mail‑order services (Ro, Hims, PlushCare, Everlywell, etc.): some telehealth companies offer semaglutide subscriptions or help source medication; many times these programs prescribe generic/alternative semaglutide products or compounded versions rather than branded Wegovy and include ongoing fees. These can be less expensive but be careful to confirm which product you’re getting and that the supplier is legitimate.
• Compounded semaglutide: some compounding pharmacies sell lower‑cost semaglutide. This is not the FDA‑approved Wegovy product; there are quality and safety differences and you should discuss risks with your prescriber.

1. What I recommend you do now

• Use GoodRx/SingleCare to compare pharmacies for your ZIP code (enter the prescription there) — this usually finds the lowest local cash price.
• Call or check prices at Costco, Walmart, CVS and your local independent pharmacies.
• Ask your prescriber about Novo Nordisk’s Patient Assistance Program if you’re uninsured/low income, or if they have any manufacturer coupons available.
• If a telehealth program or compounding option looks much cheaper, verify exactly which product (Wegovy vs Ozempic vs compounded semaglutide), the pharmacy’s accreditation, and discuss safety with your clinician.

If you want, tell me your ZIP code and I can look up current retail coupon prices (via GoodRx/SingleCare estimates) and name a few pharmacies near you that currently show the lowest cash price.