Diabetes / GLP-1
Ozempic cost with insurance.
Ozempic (semaglutide) costs $25–$200/month for most insured patients with diabetes diagnosis after deductible, classified as Tier 2 on most plans, with manufacturer savings cards available for commercially insured patients.
Sample data — not yet verifiedNo prior authTier 2
$998
List price (1 month)
$821
Cash discount
$762
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FAQ
Ozempic cost questions
Why is Ozempic so expensive?
Ozempic is a brand-name diabetes / glp-1 medication, list price ~$998/month, because it's still under patent — generics aren't yet available. Insurance can bring this down significantly once your deductible is met.
Does insurance cover it?
Most major insurance plans cover Ozempic as a Tier 2 drug. Coverage varies by plan — use the calculator above for a plan-specific estimate.
Is there a generic for Ozempic?
No generic for semaglutide is currently FDA-approved. The closest cost-saving options are manufacturer self-pay programs, which can drop the price to around $762/month for eligible patients.
What if my insurance denies it?
If your prior authorization is denied, options include: appealing with your prescriber, switching to a similar covered drug in the same therapeutic class, or using the manufacturer's self-pay program. The calculator above shows all four payment paths.
Data sources
Source URLs for Ozempic have not yet been verified. Estimates below are modeled from general public pricing patterns.
- • Manufacturer published pricing pages
- • NADAC National Average Drug Acquisition Cost
- • Carrier-published formulary tiers (where known)
- • Cost Plus Drugs / mail-order public pricing
- • FDA Orange Book (generic availability)