Ozempic (semaglutide) — How to Pay Less
Diabetes (GLP-1) · Last verified 2026-03-22
Current Pricing
Retail Price
$935
per month (estimated)
Copay Card Price
$25
per month with commercial insurance
Patient Assistance (PAP)
FREE
if income-eligible
Savings Options by Insurance
🏢Commercial Insurance
- Ozempic Savings Card: Pay as little as $25/mo. (Max annual benefit: $100/month savings for up to 48 months)
🏥Medicare
- 2026 Part D out-of-pocket cap: $2,000/year. Ask about Extra Help/LIS for additional savings.
💵Uninsured / Cash Pay
- NovoCare Patient Assistance Program: FREE medication if income is below 200% FPL. Call 1-866-310-7549.
- GoodRx, RxSaver, or Amazon Pharmacy discount cards may offer additional savings
How to Enroll
Ozempic Savings Card
- Check eligibility (commercial insurance required)
- Complete the enrollment form online (takes ~2 minutes)
- Download or print your savings card
- Present at pharmacy with your insurance card
Must have commercial insurance for T2D. Cash-paying patients not eligible.
NovoCare Patient Assistance Program
- Confirm income eligibility (below 200% FPL / ~$31,300/yr for individuals)
- Have your prescriber complete and sign the application
- Submit by fax, mail, or online
- Processing typically takes 2-4 weeks
2026 CHANGE: Most Medicare Part D patients are NO LONGER eligible. Uninsured only. Cannot qualify for Medicaid, LIS, or VA.
Key Facts
- Category
- Diabetes (GLP-1)
- Generic Name
- semaglutide
- Dosages
- 0.25mg, 0.5mg, 1mg, 2mg
- Generic Available
- No (patent expires ~2031-2032)
- Typical Quantity
- 4 units/mo
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