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Short answer
- Retail (no insurance) for a full Wegovy maintenance dose (2.4 mg/week) is typically in the ballpark of $1,000–$1,400 per month as of mid‑2024.
- With discount programs you can often lower that to roughly $700–$1,000/month — exact prices vary a lot by pharmacy, dose, and coupon.
Why prices vary
- Wegovy is a branded drug (semaglutide) with a high list price; actual out‑of‑pocket depends on the local pharmacy, available coupons/discount cards, and the pen strength you need. Dosing and packaging (starter vs maintenance pens) change the per‑month cost.
Where to look for the cheapest out‑of‑pocket price (specific services/pharmacies)
- GoodRx — large coupon/search engine that often shows the lowest cash prices you can present at most pharmacies.
- SingleCare — competitor to GoodRx; worth comparing the two because one will sometimes be cheaper.
- Blink Health — prepaid discounts for some meds; compare it too.
- Big retail pharmacies (Walmart, Costco, Kroger, CVS, Walgreens) — call or check online prices; Walmart and Costco often have lower cash prices. Costco usually gives good prices if you have membership.
- Novo Nordisk (manufacturer) — check its savings options: there may be a copay card (often for commercially insured) and a Patient Assistance Program for eligible uninsured/low‑income patients. Contact Novo Nordisk or ask your prescriber to help apply.
- Your prescriber/clinic — some weight‑loss clinics or telemedicine services have negotiated pricing or patient assistance programs and can point you to the cheapest local option.
Other things to consider
- Ozempic (same active ingredient, different indication) or newer GLP‑1/GIP drugs (tirzepatide brands) may be priced differently or be an option for some patients — discuss safety, legality (on‑ vs off‑label), and cost with your clinician.
- Coupons and discount cards change frequently; always check multiple sources before filling a script.
- If cost is a major barrier, ask your prescriber about manufacturer assistance, samples, split fills, or alternative treatment plans.
If you want, I can:
- Look up current prices for a specific ZIP code and pharmacy (I’ll need your ZIP), or
- Walk you through how to check GoodRx/SingleCare/Blink Health and what search terms to use. Which would you prefer?