Semaglutide
medicationA GLP-1 medication that reduces appetite, approved for weight management and type 2 diabetes.
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How much does Wegovy cost without insurance?
As listed on October 7, 2026, NovoCare Pharmacy self-pay prices are $349 a month for the Wegovy pen, or $199 for a new patient’s first two fills, and $149 to $299 a month for the Wegovy pill. The list price is $1,349.02 a package. With commercial coverage, the savings offer can bring it to $25.
What does the Wegovy pen cost without insurance?
As listed on October 7, 2026, NovoCare Pharmacy self-pay is $349 a month for the standard Wegovy pen strengths. Patients new to the offer pay $199 a month for their first two fills at the two lowest strengths, through December 31, 2026. The highest-strength Wegovy HD pen is $399 a month. NovoCare
NovoCare says its pricing will be updated after December 31, 2026, so check the date on any price you see. NovoCare
| Product | Strength tier | Self-pay price a month |
|---|---|---|
| Wegovy pen | Two lowest strengths, first two fills for new patients | $199 |
| Wegovy pen | All standard strengths after that | $349 |
| Wegovy HD pen | Highest strength | $399 |
| Wegovy pill | Lowest strength | $149 |
| Wegovy pill | Second strength | $199 |
| Wegovy pill | Two highest strengths | $299 |
How much does the Wegovy pill cost without insurance?
As listed on October 7, 2026, NovoCare self-pay prices for the Wegovy pill are $149 a month for the lowest strength, $199 for the second, and $299 for the two highest. The pill is FDA-approved for weight management, and the pill vs injection guide compares the two forms. NovoCare
What is the list price of Wegovy?
NovoCare gives the list price of the Wegovy pill, pen and HD pen as $1,349.02 a package. Novo Nordisk has announced that the list price falls to $675 a month from January 1, 2027, and says that change does not affect its direct-to-patient self-pay prices. NovoCare
Novo Nordisk described the January 2027 change as a reduction of about 50%. Novo Nordisk (Feb 24, 2026)
Is there a Wegovy coupon or savings card?
Yes. With commercial insurance that covers Wegovy, the savings offer lets eligible patients pay as little as $25, with savings capped at $100 a month. The program is open to people with commercial insurance and to uninsured or self-paying patients. NovoCare
What is Wegovy’s price on TrumpRx?
On October 7, 2026, TrumpRx.gov listed the Wegovy pill from $149 a month and the Wegovy pen from $199 a month, for self-pay patients. The pen price applies to the first two monthly fills for new patients, then $349 a month, matching NovoCare. TrumpRx.gov
The TrumpRx home page listed both products against a $1,349 original price. TrumpRx.gov
Is compounded semaglutide a cheaper alternative?
It is not an equivalent. Compounded semaglutide is not FDA-approved, FDA warns some uses salt forms that are different active ingredients, and with the shortage over FDA says pharmacies should not make copies of approved drugs. FDA
What should you ask before paying for Wegovy?
Compare the routes you actually qualify for before the first fill, since prices differ by form, strength and insurance.
- Does my plan cover Wegovy, and does it need prior authorization?
- Is the pill or the pen better for me, given how each must be taken? Wegovy label
- Does a government plan rule out the savings offer for me? NovoCare
- Does a telehealth program charge a membership on top of the medication? Hims
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Is there a Wegovy coupon?
Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy savings offer lets eligible patients with commercial coverage pay as little as $25, with savings capped at $100 a month, as listed on October 7, 2026. Self-pay prices through NovoCare Pharmacy are available to uninsured patients too.
How much is the Wegovy pill without insurance?
As listed on October 7, 2026, NovoCare self-pay prices are $149 a month for the lowest strength, $199 for the second and $299 for the two highest.
Is the Wegovy pill cheaper than the pen?
At most strengths, yes, as listed on October 7, 2026: the pill costs $149 to $299 a month through NovoCare self-pay, against $349 a month for standard pen strengths after the new-patient offer.
Will the Wegovy list price drop?
Novo Nordisk has announced a list price of $675 a month from January 1, 2027, and says self-pay prices are not affected by that change.
Sources
- NovoCare: Wegovy savings offer and self-pay pricing (as listed Oct 7, 2026)
- NovoCare: Explaining the Wegovy list price (as listed Oct 7, 2026)
- Novo Nordisk (Feb 24, 2026): US list price reduction for Wegovy from January 2027
- TrumpRx.gov: Wegovy (as listed Oct 7, 2026)
- TrumpRx.gov: home page price list (as listed Oct 7, 2026)
- FDA: Concerns with unapproved GLP-1 drugs used for weight loss
- DailyMed: Wegovy (semaglutide) prescribing information, revised June 2026
- Hims: Weight loss
Last reviewed October 7, 2026. Every source above was checked on or before that date. Educational information only, not medical advice; it does not replace a conversation with a licensed clinician. DiscoverMedica does not employ clinicians.