How much does semaglutide cost?

Semaglutide (Wegovy) injection for weight loss treatment costs about $1418 per month if you are paying cash without insurance or manufacturer's copay cards. Semaglutide for treatment of type 2 diabetes costs $1051 per month for either the Ozempic pen injection or 30 oral tablets of Rybelsus.

Related: Drugs.com Pricing, Online Coupons and Manufacturer’s Savings

• Wegovy Price Guide
• Ozempic Price Guide
• Rybelsus Price Guide

Semaglutide comes as a single dose pen for subcutaneous (under the skin) injection or as an oral tablet. You, or a caregiver, can administer the injections at home after training from your healthcare provider.

The usual recommended adult dose of Wegovy (semaglutide) for weight loss is either 1.7 mg or 2.4 mg given once weekly. Your doctor will slowly increase your dose over a 3 to 4 month period to help lessen stomach side effects. It is also approved for use in adolescents 12 years and older with obesity.

Semaglutide is also approved by the FDA to treat type 2 diabetes under the brand names Ozempic (a weekly subcutaneous injection) or Rybelsus (an oral tablet taken by mouth once daily).

Ozempic and Rybelsus can also help with weight loss, and in some cases, your healthcare provider may prescribe one of the products “off-label” for weight loss instead of Wegovy. “Off-label” use of a drug is when it is prescribed for a different condition than those approved by the FDA. Be aware that your insurance may not pay for "off-label" use of medications.

Semaglutide injection (Ozempic, Wegovy) is also approved to help protect the heart and prevent events like a heart attack, stroke or heart-related death in adults with established heart disease and either obesity or overweight. Semaglutide is used in addition to diet and increased physical activity for both weight loss and treatment of type 2 diabetes.

In January 2025, Ozempic became the first medicine in the GLP-1 agonist class to reduce the risk of kidney disease worsening (eGFR decline), kidney failure (end-stage kidney disease), and death due to cardiovascular disease in adults with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease (CKD).

Note: In the Drugs.com Price Guide, coupon costs are for cash-paying customers and are not valid with insurance plans. The price guide is based on the Drugs.com discount card which is accepted at most U.S. pharmacies. Prices are subject to change.

Can I get semaglutide for $25?

Yes, you may pay as little as $0 per 28‑day supply of semaglutide (Wegovy). With the Wegovy savings, you may also enroll in the the WeGoTogether support program that offers free personalized support to manage your condition. If you have questions about the Savings Offer may call 1‑888‑793‑1218.

The Novo Nordisk copay card is for commercially insured, eligible patients who have been prescribed semaglutide. This card may help to lower your copay expenses at the pharmacy. Copays cards are available online for the Wegovy, Ozempic and Rybelsus brands of semaglutide. You must have a valid prescription.

Commercial insurance is the type of health insurance you typically get through your employer or that you buy through the Health Insurance Marketplace in the US. It does not include government-sponsored insurance like Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE or Veteran's Administration (VA).

How does the copay card for semaglutide (Wegovy) work?

With the Novo Nordisk copay card, you could pay as little as $0 for a 28-day supply of Wegovy injection, if you qualify and have commercial insurance. This is subject to a maximum savings of $225 per 28-day supply (1 box) for up to 13 fills. After the 13th fill, you may pay as little as $25 per 28‑day supply, which is subject to a maximum savings of $200 per 28‑day supply (1 box).

If you pay cash for your prescription (and do not have government insurance) or your commercial prescription insurance does not cover Wegovy under your benefit plan, you can expect to pay $650 per 28-day (1 box) supply.

This offer is available for all of the 5 different strengths of Wegovy (0.25 mg, 0.5 mg, 1 mg, 1.7 mg and 2.4 mg). Savings may also be available if your doctor prescribes a lower dose in the first 21 days of treatment or if your prescription is written for 2 or 3 boxes of Wegovy.

The copay cards are not eligible if you are paying cash or if your prescription benefit is covered by a federal or state government insurance plan, such as Medicare, Medicaid, DOD, VA or TRICARE.

You can access the Wegovy copay savings card online and can find a link here. If you have questions about the Novo Nordisk Savings offer call 1‑888‑793‑1218.

If you are paying cash, an online coupon, such as those found in The Drugs.com Price Guide may also help you save you money.

Related: How do you get Wegovy covered by insurance?

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Is there a copay card for Ozempic or Rybelsus?

Yes, for other brands of semaglutiide there is a $25 copay card for Ozempic injection and a $10 copay card for Rybelsus tablets. They are both available online for download and immediate use. Commercially insured patients whose benefit plans cover these medications are typically eligible.

With the Ozempic Savings card you may pay as little as $25 for 1 month supply with a maximum savings of $150 per fill.

• This offer is valid for the 0.5 mg, 1 mg, or 2 mg strengths and can be used for up to 24 months after you activate your card online.
• Savings are also offered for a 2-month and 3-month supply when covered by your insurance and your prescription is written for this amount, with a maximum savings of $300 or $450 per fill.

With the Rybelsus Savings card you may pay as little as $10 for a 1-month prescription with a maximum savings of $300 per fill.

• This offer is currently valid for the 7 mg or 14 mg strengths and can be used for up to 48 months after you activate your card online.
• Savings are also offered for a 2-month and 3-month supply. Maximum savings are equal to $300 per 1‑month supply, $600 per 2‑month supply, or $900 per 3‑month supply.
• For 3 mg dose, pay as little as $10 each month.
• Rybelsus is available as formulation R1 (3 mg, 7 mg and 14 mg tablets) and formulation R2 (1.5 mg, 4 mg and 9 mg). Doses differ between the R1 and R2 formulations and can be viewed here.

This is not the full terms and conditions for the these Co-Pay programs. For additional information and the full terms and conditions call NovoCare at 1-877-304-6855 for Ozempic and Rybelsus and 1‑888‑793‑1218 for Wegovy. Contact NovoCare for additional information about savings on the new R2 tablet doses (1.5 mg, 4 mg and 9 mg).

This savings information for Novo Nordisk is subject to change or may be canceled at any time. Eligibility and other restrictions apply.

This is not all the information you need to know about Wegovy, Ozempic or Rybelsus for safe and effective use and does not take the place of your doctor’s directions. Review the full product information and discuss this information and any questions you have with your doctor or other health care provider.