My Wegovy provider keeps raising prices. Who should I switch to?

Short answer: it depends whether your main cost is the drug price (Wegovy itself) or the telehealth/clinic fee. Good, lower-cost alternatives to consider:

1. Use Novo Nordisk’s support first

• Novo Nordisk (maker of Wegovy) offers a savings/copay program and a patient support line. If you haven’t checked their program or patient assistance (if uninsured), contact them — it can substantially reduce out‑of‑pocket drug cost.

1. Telehealth clinics that often cost less than subscription weight‑loss programs

• Hims & Hers (Hers) — low telemedicine visit fees and straightforward Rx fulfillment.
• Ro (Roman) — simple telehealth evaluation and competitive pricing, often uses in‑network specialty pharmacies.
• PlushCare — flat telehealth visit fees and can coordinate prescriptions through your insurance/specialty pharmacy. Why: these services typically charge a one‑time or modest visit fee and then send prescriptions to a pharmacy (so you aren’t paying high monthly program fees).

1. Pharmacy savings/discount aggregators

• GoodRx (and GoodRx Care), SingleCare, Blink Health — check coupon prices; sometimes they provide meaningful savings on the pharmacy charge. Why: they’ll show multiple price options and coupons you can use if insurance or specialty pharmacy pricing is high.

1. Use your insurer’s in‑network specialty pharmacy

• Common specialty pharmacies: Accredo, OptumRx Specialty, Avella, Diplomat/BriovaRx. Call your insurer and ask which specialty pharmacy they require for Wegovy to avoid out‑of‑network markups. Why: insurers often have negotiated prices and will steer you to a lower‑cost specialty pharmacy.

1. Programs/clinics that bundle care (if you want coaching plus Rx)

• Calibrate, Profile by Sanford — may be pricier overall but include coaching and medical management; check total monthly cost vs your current plan.

1. Don’t use sketchy online sources

• Avoid unknown international/compounding pharmacies or services that won’t verify a licensed clinician in your state.

How to proceed (quick checklist)

• Call Novo Nordisk for savings/copay and patient assistance info.
• Call your insurer to confirm coverage, need for prior authorization, and in‑network specialty pharmacy.
• If you’re mainly bothered by a high telehealth/clinic fee, compare visit fees at Hims/Hers, Ro, PlushCare (you can get a new evaluation and transfer prescription).
• Compare pharmacy prices on GoodRx/SingleCare/Blink Health for the exact Wegovy script and ask the new prescriber to send the script to the cheapest appropriate pharmacy.
• Before switching, ensure continuity of care: get your current records, ask the new provider how they’ll manage follow‑ups and side effects.

If you want, tell me:

• your current monthly total (drug + clinic fees) and whether you have commercial insurance or are uninsured/Medicare — I can compare likely cheaper options and next steps.