How much does Wegovy cost without insurance?

List price runs ~$1,350/mo at retail. NovoCare Pharmacy cash-pay direct from Novo Nordisk is $499/mo for all dose strengths. The Wegovy Savings Offer caps copay at $0-$225/mo for commercially insured patients depending on coverage status (not a flat $225 for everyone).

Does insurance cover Zepbound?

Most commercial insurance plans cover Zepbound with prior authorization for adults with BMI ≥30 (or ≥27 + a weight-related comorbidity). Medicare Part D excludes anti-obesity drugs by federal law, so Medicare patients pay cash unless they qualify for Lilly Cares.

Is Ozempic the same as Wegovy?

Same active molecule (semaglutide), different FDA indications and maximum doses. Ozempic = type 2 diabetes, max 2 mg/week. Wegovy = chronic weight management, max 2.4 mg/week. Insurance pathways are very different.

Can I still get compounded GLP-1 in 2026?

For semaglutide: no — FDA declared the shortage resolved February 21, 2025 and 503A compounding is no longer broadly permitted. For tirzepatide: shortage resolved October 2024 (re-affirmed December 2024), with a wind-down enforcement window that ended in 2025. Some clinics still market "compounded" formulations with added ingredients (B12, glycine) as personalized prescriptions; the legal status is contested.

How does Wegovy compare to Saxenda?

Both are GLP-1 agonists from Novo Nordisk. Wegovy (semaglutide, weekly) produces ~15% mean weight loss; Saxenda (liraglutide, daily) produces ~6-8%. Wegovy is also cheaper per kg-lost, more convenient, and has cardiovascular outcome data (SELECT trial). Saxenda was first approved for adolescents (2020); Wegovy followed in 2022 — both are available for ages 12-17.

Provider review

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Rating: 4.3
Author: Dr. Jane Novak

Full primary-care telehealth with GLP-1 — the pick for patients who want ongoing PCP integration.

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4.30/5 rating
From $249.00/mo
51 states
3 GLP-1s
Accepts insurance

Medically reviewed by Dr. Jane Novak, MD, MPH on July 15, 2026

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How this provider scored, per dimension

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Overall: 4.3/5
Pricing: 4.0/5
Patient experience: 4.4/5
Delivery speed: 4.3/5
Customer support: 4.5/5
Billing clarity: 4.2/5

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What we liked

Full primary-care model — same provider handles GLP-1 + BP + labs
Insurance-accepting for the PCP visit component (drug still cash-heavy)
Part of Novo Nordisk Wegovy-subscription cohort (2026)

What gave us pause

Membership fee stacks on top of the medication cost
Not the cheapest headline; positioning is care depth, not price
GLP-1 access via primary-care wrapper, so slower than pure-med telehealth

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Common questions readers ask

How much does Wegovy cost without insurance?: List price runs ~$1,350/mo at retail. NovoCare Pharmacy cash-pay direct from Novo Nordisk is $499/mo for all dose strengths. The Wegovy Savings Offer caps copay at $0-$225/mo for commercially insured patients depending on coverage status (not a flat $225 for everyone).
Does insurance cover Zepbound?: Most commercial insurance plans cover Zepbound with prior authorization for adults with BMI ≥30 (or ≥27 + a weight-related comorbidity). Medicare Part D excludes anti-obesity drugs by federal law, so Medicare patients pay cash unless they qualify for Lilly Cares.
Is Ozempic the same as Wegovy?: Same active molecule (semaglutide), different FDA indications and maximum doses. Ozempic = type 2 diabetes, max 2 mg/week. Wegovy = chronic weight management, max 2.4 mg/week. Insurance pathways are very different.
Can I still get compounded GLP-1 in 2026?: For semaglutide: no — FDA declared the shortage resolved February 21, 2025 and 503A compounding is no longer broadly permitted. For tirzepatide: shortage resolved October 2024 (re-affirmed December 2024), with a wind-down enforcement window that ended in 2025. Some clinics still market "compounded" formulations with added ingredients (B12, glycine) as personalized prescriptions; the legal status is contested.
How does Wegovy compare to Saxenda?: Both are GLP-1 agonists from Novo Nordisk. Wegovy (semaglutide, weekly) produces ~15% mean weight loss; Saxenda (liraglutide, daily) produces ~6-8%. Wegovy is also cheaper per kg-lost, more convenient, and has cardiovascular outcome data (SELECT trial). Saxenda was first approved for adolescents (2020); Wegovy followed in 2022 — both are available for ages 12-17.

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