Verbatim response from Perplexity
Without insurance, Wegovy’s retail list price is $1,349 per month, but the cheapest legitimate price for most uninsured patients is $199/month for the first two starter doses (introductory offer through December 31, 2026), then $349/month for all doses, via NovoCare Pharmacy—Novo Nordisk’s direct-to-consumer pharmacy [1][2][5].
Cost Breakdown Without Insurance
| Option | Monthly Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Retail list price | ~$1,349 | Standard price at most pharmacies without discounts [1][2][8] |
| NovoCare (injection) | $199 (first 2 fills), then $349 | Covers 0.25 mg and 0.5 mg starter doses; intro offer through Dec 31, 2026 [1][2][5][11] |
| NovoCare (pill) | $149–$299 | $149 for 1.5 mg and 4 mg; $299 for 9 mg and 25 mg [1][2] |
| Patient Assistance Program (PAP) | $0 | For low-income, uninsured patients who qualify via Novo Nordisk [1] |
| Compounded semaglutide | $99–$400 | Not FDA-approved; sold by telehealth clinics [1][6] |
| SingleCare coupon | ~$1,086–$1,209 | Saves ~$700/month but still much higher than NovoCare [4] |
Where It’s Cheapest
The cheapest place to get brand-name Wegovy without insurance is NovoCare Pharmacy (Novo Nordisk’s official online pharmacy), where:
- New patients get $199/month for the first two starter injections.
- All subsequent doses and all strengths are $349/month.
- Oral Wegovy pills are $149/month for lower doses [1][2][5].
Participating retailers like Walmart and Costco also offer the $349/month self-pay price through NovoCare [11].
Important Notes
- NovoCare is the only official source for the manufacturer’s discounted cash price; other pharmacies typically charge near the $1,349 list price unless you use a coupon like SingleCare or GoodRx [1][2][17].
- Compounded semaglutide is cheaper ($99–$400/month) but is not FDA-approved and may vary in quality [1][6].
- If you have low income and no insurance, you may qualify for Wegovy at $0 via Novo Nordisk’s Patient Assistance Program [1].
For the lowest cost of brand-name Wegovy, apply directly through NovoCare Pharmacy at novocare.com (no URL in final output per instructions; just the name).