Verbatim response from Perplexity
Without insurance, Wegovy’s list price is $1,349.02 per month for most doses, but the manufacturer (Novo Nordisk) offers a significantly reduced self-pay price of $349/month for standard injectable doses (0.25 mg–2.4 mg) and $399/month for the 7.2 mg dose [1][2]. It is cheapest when you use specific savings programs or pharmacies:
- New Self-Pay Intro Offer: If you are new to Wegovy, you can pay just $199/month for your first two months for 0.25 mg or 0.5 mg injectable doses [1][2][6].
- Wegovy Pills (Oral): The cheapest option is currently the oral version (pills), which costs $149/month for the first two months (1.5 mg and 4 mg doses) at Walgreens, then $299/month thereafter through August 31, 2026 [5][6][9].
- Pre-Pay Discounts: Buying in bulk lowers the monthly cost to $329/month (3 months), $299/month (6 months), or $249/month (12 months) [1].
- Medicare Patients: If you have Medicare Part D, the new GLP-1 Bridge program (effective July 1, 2026) allows you to get all dose strengths for just $50/month [6].
Where it is cheapest:
- Walgreens: For the lowest introductory price on pills ($149/month) and injectables ($199/month for 2 months) [5].
- GoodRx: Offers a similar intro price of $199/month for injections and $149/month for pills for new users [2].
- Direct Manufacturer Card: Novo Nordisk’s official savings card provides the $199/$349 pricing structure and bulk discounts [1].
Recommendation: For the absolute lowest monthly cost without insurance, start with Wegovy pills at Walgreens ($149/month for 2 months) or use the manufacturer's intro offer for injectables ($199/month for 2 months). If you qualify for Medicare, the GLP-1 Bridge ($50/month) is the definitive cheapest option.