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

Sorry that’s happening — price hikes for GLP‑1 care are common. A few practical, legitimate options to consider (with why they’re worth checking):

• Fill through your insurer at a retail or mail‑order pharmacy (CVS, Walgreens, Walmart, Costco, Express Scripts/OptumRx/CVS Caremark). Why: if your plan covers Wegovy, using the plan’s pharmacy network is often far cheaper than a clinic that dispenses directly.

• Digital/mail pharmacies that negotiate price and deliver (Alto Pharmacy, PillPack/Amazon Pharmacy, Capsule). Why: they handle refills/delivery and sometimes reduce out‑of‑pocket through PBM relationships.

• Telehealth weight‑loss services that write prescriptions and either partner with pharmacies or provide transparent pricing: Ro (Roman), Hims & Hers, PlushCare, Calibrate. Why: they’re built around ongoing GLP‑1 care and can often send a prescription that you can fill at a lower‑cost pharmacy.

• Coupons and price‑comparison tools: GoodRx, SingleCare, Blink Health. Why: can lower cash price or show which local pharmacy is cheapest right now.

• Manufacturer assistance: check Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy savings/copay programs and patient assistance program. Why: manufacturer programs can significantly reduce copays for eligible patients.

What to do next (recommended steps)

1. Ask your current provider for a written prescription you can take to any pharmacy (they must provide it).
2. Call your insurer to confirm coverage and preferred pharmacy/mail‑order vendor.
3. Check GoodRx/SingleCare and pharmacy websites (CVS/Walgreens/Walmart/Costco) for cash prices and copay estimates.
4. If you want a new clinician, call a telehealth service (Ro, Hims, PlushCare, Calibrate) and ask about their total monthly cost, refill/ship process, and whether they’ll prescribe Wegovy for you.
5. Avoid questionable international or compounding sources — they can be unsafe or illegal.

If you want, tell me your zip code and whether you have commercial insurance (and the plan name if you know it) and I can compare a few cash and copay options for Wegovy in your area.