Wegovy (semaglutide (weight management)) — How to Pay Less

Weight Management (GLP-1) · Last verified 2026-03-22

Current Pricing

Retail Price
$1,349
per month (estimated)
Copay Card Price
$0-$25
per month with commercial insurance
Patient Assistance (PAP)
FREE
if income-eligible

Savings Options by Insurance

🏢Commercial Insurance

  • Wegovy Savings Card: Pay as little as $0-$25/mo. (Max annual benefit: $100/month savings)

Many commercial plans do not cover weight management drugs at all. Check your formulary before assuming coverage.

🏥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 400% FPL. Call 1-866-310-7549.
  • GoodRx, RxSaver, or Amazon Pharmacy discount cards may offer additional savings

How to Enroll

Wegovy Savings Card

  1. Check eligibility (commercial insurance required)
  2. Complete the enrollment form online (takes ~2 minutes)
  3. Download or print your savings card
  4. Present at pharmacy with your insurance card
Enroll in Wegovy Savings Card

If plan covers Wegovy: $0/mo. If not: $500 off per fill. Government patients excluded even if self-paying.

NovoCare Patient Assistance Program

  1. Confirm income eligibility (below 400% FPL / ~$undefined/yr for individuals)
  2. Have your prescriber complete and sign the application
  3. Submit by fax, mail, or online
  4. Processing typically takes 2-4 weeks

Wegovy PAP eligibility is separate from Ozempic. Check NovoCare for current Wegovy coverage — it has historically been excluded but may change.

Key Facts

Category
Weight Management (GLP-1)
Generic Name
semaglutide (weight management)
Dosages
0.25mg, 0.5mg, 1mg, 1.7mg, 2.4mg
Generic Available
No (patent expires ~2031-2032)

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