Wegovy: what it is, cost and alternatives
Wegovy is the brand name for semaglutide — a glp-1 receptor agonist — FDA-approved for chronic weight management. Typical cost: $349/month self-pay via NovoCare — cut from $499 in November 2025 ($199 for the first two fills). Wegovy HD 7.2 mg is $399. The oral Wegovy tablet is $149. List price about $1,349. As low as $25/month with commercial coverage; $50/month for eligible Medicare Part D members under the GLP-1 Bridge.. Because it shares an active ingredient with other brands and with compounded preparations, patients often compare pathways on price and access.
What is Wegovy, and who is it for?
Semaglutide is a GLP-1 receptor agonist that lowers blood sugar and reduces appetite by mimicking the incretin hormone GLP-1. It is FDA-approved as Ozempic and Rybelsus for type 2 diabetes and as Wegovy for chronic weight management. In trials, weight-management dosing produced roughly 15% average body-weight reduction over 68 weeks.
For the molecule-level detail — mechanism, trial evidence, side effects and warnings — see our full semaglutide guide.
What does Wegovy cost?
$349/month self-pay via NovoCare — cut from $499 in November 2025 ($199 for the first two fills). Wegovy HD 7.2 mg is $399. The oral Wegovy tablet is $149. List price about $1,349. As low as $25/month with commercial coverage; $50/month for eligible Medicare Part D members under the GLP-1 Bridge.
| Product / dose | Self-pay price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 0.25 mg / 0.5 mg (first 2 fills, new patients) | $199/mo | Introductory offer through Dec 31, 2026 |
| 0.25–2.4 mg (standard, after intro) | $349/mo | Cut from $499 in November 2025 |
| Wegovy HD 7.2 mg | $399/mo | |
| Wegovy tablets 1.5 mg / 4 mg (oral) | $149/mo | 4 mg at this price through Aug 31, 2026, then $199 |
Our GLP-1 cost guide normalizes every cash and insured pathway side by side.
What are the alternatives to Wegovy?
Depending on eligibility and budget, patients weigh other brand GLP-1 drugs, compounded preparations where lawfully available, and lifestyle-plus-clinical programs. Compare options in our best GLP-1 programs ranking and most affordable compounded tirzepatide guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is Wegovy used for?
Wegovy is FDA-approved for chronic weight management. Its active ingredient is semaglutide.
How much does Wegovy cost?
$349/month self-pay via NovoCare — cut from $499 in November 2025 ($199 for the first two fills). Wegovy HD 7.2 mg is $399. The oral Wegovy tablet is $149. List price about $1,349. As low as $25/month with commercial coverage; $50/month for eligible Medicare Part D members under the GLP-1 Bridge.. See our cost comparison for cash and insurance pathways.
What is the difference between Wegovy and compounded semaglutide?
Wegovy is an FDA-approved finished drug. Compounded semaglutide is prepared by a pharmacy, is not FDA-approved, and its routine compounding is now restricted. See our compounded semaglutide guide.
Sources
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration — Wegovy prescribing information and label.
- Manufacturer pricing and savings program pages (verify current terms).
- Our normalized cost analysis, prices verified August 4, 2026.