How much does Wegovy cost without insurance?

Without insurance, Wegovy's list price is approximately $1,349 per 28-day supply, regardless of dose. Novo Nordisk runs a self-pay program (NovoCare) that lowers the cost to $349/month, with no insurance required (new patients pay $199/month for the first two fills of 0.25 mg and 0.5 mg through December 31, 2026). The Wegovy pill is $149-299/month by dose. S

What GLP-1 medications does Medicare cover?

Medicare currently covers GLP-1 medications only when prescribed for FDA-approved indications other than weight loss. Ozempic, Mounjaro, and Trulicity are covered for type 2 diabetes when medically indicated. Wegovy and Zepbound — both FDA-approved specifically for chronic weight management — are not covered by Medicare. The Treat and Reduce Obesity Act has

Does insurance cover Wegovy?

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Content current as of July 2026; updated when guidance or availability changes.

Wegovy coverage depends on three things: your insurance plan's formulary, your BMI and comorbidities, and whether your plan covers weight-loss drugs at all. Many commercial plans require BMI ≥30 (or ≥27 with a weight-related comorbidity like hypertension or sleep apnea) and prior authorization. Medicare does not currently cover anti-obesity medications including Wegovy, though coverage has been proposed under the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act. Medicaid coverage varies by state. If denied, your prescriber can submit an appeal documenting medical necessity. Even with coverage, prior authorization can take 1-4 weeks; many patients use NovoCare self-pay in parallel during the wait.

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