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Weight loss / GLP-1

Wegovy costs $75–$200/month.

Wegovy (semaglutide) costs $0–$455/month for most insured patients depending on plan tier and deductible status, with prior authorization typically required and NovoCare Pharmacy self-pay available for eligible patients.

Estimates only. Verify with your pharmacy and insurer before filling. Not medical, financial, or insurance advice.

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$1,349
Manufacturer list
$499
NovoCare Pharmacy self-pay
$75–$200
Typical with insurance
Tier 3
Most formularies
Where to fill

Wegovy prices by source

Manufacturer list (cash, no insurance)
Published list price · 30-day supply
$1,349
NovoCare Pharmacy
Eligible commercial-insured patients
$499
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Costplus Drug Company
Brand-only; no generic available yet
Not stocked
Walmart $4 generic list
Brand-only; no generic available yet
Not eligible
GoodRx
Coupon-based pricing varies by pharmacy and ZIP
~$642

Sources: manufacturer published pricing · Costplus Drug Co. catalog · Walmart $4 list · GoodRx public pricing.

Commercial insurance

Your cost by plan

Tier from each carrier’s 2026 formulary — source documents linked on each plan card below. Use the calculator above for a personalized estimate based on your deductible state.

Blue Cross Blue Shield Employer PPO
Illinois Blue Choice PPO
Tier 3PA required
~$60/mo
See formulary ↗
Blue Cross Blue Shield Employer HMO
Texas Blue Advantage HMO
Tier 3PA required
~$75/mo
See formulary ↗
Aetna HDHP / HSA
Choice POS II HSA
Tier 3PA required
~$0/mo
See formulary ↗
UnitedHealthcare Employer PPO
Choice Plus PPO
Tier 3PA required
~$70/mo
See formulary ↗
Kaiser Permanente Employer HMO
Signature HMO
Tier 3PA required
~$50/mo
See formulary ↗
Cigna Employer PPO
Open Access Plus
Tier 3PA required
~$65/mo
See formulary ↗
Anthem Marketplace Silver
Silver 4500/40 Marketplace
Tier 3PA required
~$95/mo
See formulary ↗
Blue Shield of California Employer HMO
Access+ HMO
Tier 3PA required
~$60/mo
See formulary ↗
Anthem BCBS New York Employer HMO
Pathway HMO
Tier 3PA required
~$55/mo
Carrier page ↗
Florida Blue Marketplace HMO
myBlue HMO
Tier 3PA required
~$65/mo
Carrier page ↗
BCBS Michigan Employer PPO
Community Blue PPO
Tier 3PA required
~$65/mo
See formulary ↗
Independence Blue Cross Employer PPO
Personal Choice PPO
Tier 3PA required
~$70/mo
See formulary ↗
Humana Employer PPO
ChoiceCare PPO (Commercial)
Tier 3PA required
~$75/mo
Carrier page ↗
Ambetter (Centene) Marketplace Silver
Balanced Silver
Tier 3PA required
~$80/mo
See formulary ↗
Oscar Health Marketplace Bronze
Bronze Classic
Tier 3PA required
~$90/mo
Carrier page ↗
Kaiser Permanente Employer HMO
Mid-Atlantic HMO (MD/VA/DC)
Tier 3PA required
~$45/mo
Carrier page ↗
CareFirst BCBS Employer HMO
BlueChoice HMO (DC/MD/VA)
Tier 3PA required
~$60/mo
See formulary ↗
Savings program

NovoCare Pharmacy for Wegovy

What you pay

$499/mo
Subject to eligibility · 30-day supply

Eligibility

  • Commercial insurance covering Wegovy
  • Not eligible: Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, VA
  • US residents 18+
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FAQ

Wegovy cost questions

How much does Wegovy cost with insurance?
Most commercially insured patients pay $0–$455/month for Wegovy. Tier 2 plans average $25–$75/month; Tier 3 plans $95–$200/month after deductible. Coverage for weight loss varies significantly by employer plan.
What is the Wegovy savings card?
The Wegovy Savings Card caps eligible commercially insured patients at $0–$200/month depending on coverage status, with a maximum of $225 in savings per 28-day supply. Patients with no coverage may qualify for NovoCare Pharmacy at $499/month.
Is there a generic for Wegovy?
No. Wegovy (semaglutide) is brand-only with no generic competition before patent expirations begin in 2031. Compounded semaglutide is not FDA-approved and not the same product.
How does Wegovy compare to Zepbound?
Wegovy (semaglutide) and Zepbound (tirzepatide) are both FDA-approved weight-loss medications dosed weekly. Zepbound has shown larger average weight loss in head-to-head trials. Wegovy has a wider real-world track record from prior diabetes use (as Ozempic). Coverage varies by plan.
Why is Wegovy hard to get covered?
Most employer-sponsored plans exclude weight-loss drugs as a category, regardless of whether the specific drug is on the formulary. Coverage is improving in 2026 as more employers add weight-management benefits, but you should check your plan's coverage policy specifically.
What pharmacy fills Wegovy cheapest?
Without insurance, NovoCare Pharmacy (the manufacturer's direct channel) offers Wegovy at $499/month for eligible patients. Retail cash prices average $1,200–$1,400/month. With insurance + savings card, Tier 2 patients can pay $0–$25/month.
Does Medicare cover Wegovy?
Traditional Medicare Part D plans do not cover weight-loss medications. As of 2026, some Medicare Advantage plans may cover Wegovy for FDA-approved cardiovascular risk reduction in patients with established heart disease, separately from weight loss.
What if my Wegovy PA is denied?
Options: (1) appeal with BMI ≥30 (or ≥27 with comorbidity) documentation, (2) switch to Zepbound if covered, (3) use NovoCare Pharmacy at $499/month direct-pay, or (4) ask your prescriber about coverage for cardiovascular risk reduction if you have established heart disease.
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Data sources

Source URLs for Wegovy have not yet been manually verified. Estimates above are modeled from public pricing patterns and manufacturer-published list prices.

  • • 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)
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