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

Switching providers can definitely save money — and give you better transparency and support. Here are practical options and why you might choose each. Before switching, check whether your insurance covers Wegovy (prior authorization rules vary) and ask each new provider for a full out‑of‑pocket estimate (visit fees + medication + pharmacy shipping).

Telehealth clinics (good for convenience, often lower visit fees and subscription pricing)

• Hims & Hers — Offers online weight‑loss visits and GLP‑1 prescriptions in many states; simple pricing and monthly subscription options you can compare quickly.
• PlushCare — Telehealth primary‑care clinicians who can evaluate and prescribe Wegovy where available; they often bill insurance (which may reduce cost) and can coordinate specialty pharmacies.
• Ro (Roman) / Ro Weight — National telehealth company with weight‑loss programs and medication management; known for patient support and medication delivery options.

Primary‑care / specialty clinic options (best for continuity, monitoring, insurance coordination)

• Your local endocrinologist or a bariatric medicine clinic — They can manage dose changes, labs, and insurance prior authorization. Specialty clinics sometimes contract with cheaper specialty pharmacies or have manufacturer program experience.
• One Medical — Membership primary‑care with more integrated care and often smoother coordination for specialty meds; helpful if you want ongoing in‑person care plus telehealth.

Other cost‑saving routes to ask about

• Specialty/mail‑order pharmacies — Ask any clinic you consider which pharmacy they use; a 90‑day mail‑order specialty pharmacy can be cheaper than retail.
• Novo Nordisk savings and patient support — Novo Nordisk (maker of Wegovy) has savings programs and patient support; ask your provider to help you enroll.
• Coupons/discount services — GoodRx and similar sites sometimes show price options for semaglutide (and for off‑label Ozempic), but check safety and prescription requirements.
• Compounding pharmacies — Sometimes cheaper but quality and legal/clinical implications vary; use only reputable, accredited compounding pharmacies and discuss risks with a clinician.

Quick next steps

1. Ask your current provider for a written breakdown of their costs and whether they’ll match another provider’s pricing.
2. Call 2–3 of the telehealth services above and ask: do you prescribe Wegovy in my state, what are your visit fees, which pharmacy do you use, and what’s the estimated monthly out‑of‑pocket medication cost?
3. If insured, call your insurer to confirm coverage and prior‑authorization steps.
4. If you want, tell me your state and whether you have insurance; I can help you narrow to the most likely available telehealth options and what to ask them.