Can you get Wegovy for $25 a month? Wegovy price, saving tips and where to find the cheapest options in the U.S.
Wegovy can be expensive, but there are ways to make it more affordable. This quick guide tells you how much it really costs in the U.S., and practical ways to lower your out-of-pocket expenses.
What Wegovy actually costs (real numbers)
🔸Manufacturer/list price: Wegovy’s sticker price is about $1,349 per 28-day box (this is the gross list price most patients never actually pay).
🔸NovoCare / manufacturer direct option: Novo Nordisk offers a $499/month self-pay option for people whose commercial insurance does not cover Wegovy, and it’s an official, verifiable route to the brand product. For commercially insured patients the manufacturer savings card can reduce copays — sometimes to $1 — but that benefit is subject to program caps (e.g., a stated maximum savings of around $225/month) and excludes government beneficiaries (Medicare/Medicaid).
🔸Coupon platforms (GoodRx, SingleCare): Coupon sites frequently list $499 as a common cash/coupon price; actual pharmacy acceptance and final price vary by ZIP and pharmacy, so always confirm at the counter.
Is $25/month possible?
Novo Nordisk used to advertise a savings offer where you could get Wegovy for $1 for one year and then pay as little as $25 per month after that. However, the details of the program have changed. There is still a Wegovy savings card through NovoCare, though, and the offer applies to any dosage of Wegovy. Here are the details.
If you have commercial insurance that provides coverage for Wegovy, you can pay as little as $1 or pay $650 for a 28-day supply (one box) of Wegovy. The amount you will pay depends on your specific insurance coverage:
🔹If your out-of-pocket cost after insurance is $849 or less, you can pay as little as $1, with a maximum benefit of $225 per box of Wegovy. (Or you could pay $450 per two boxes or $675 per three boxes). For example, if your copay is $100, you will pay $1 since the maximum benefit is $225. However, if your copay is $300, the savings plan would contribute the maximum benefit of $225, and you would pay the difference of $75 per box of Wegovy.
🔹If your out-of-pocket cost after insurance is more than $849 per box, you can use this offer separately from your insurance and pay $650 per box. If you use this option, though, the money you pay will not count toward your deductible.
🔹If your insurance company does not cover Wegovy or if you pay out of pocket without insurance, you can pay $650 for one box of Wegovy, $1,300 for two boxes, or $1,950 for three boxes.
If you’re eligible for the savings card, the manufacturer allows you to enroll in WeGoTogether support. WeGoTogether is personalized support to help people lose weight and keep it off. This online resource gives you access to a health coach, a portal to track your progress, and more.
Eligibility criteria for Wegovy savings
To obtain the savings card for Wegovy, you must not be enrolled in a federal or state health care program with prescription drug coverage, including Medicaid, Medicare, Medigap, Tricare, or VA programs.
In addition, you cannot receive this benefit if a commercial insurance plan or if other health or pharmacy benefit programs can reimburse you for the entire cost of Wegovy treatment.
How to legitimately lower what you pay — practical saving tips
​1.Check the Wegovy savings/care pages first. Novo’s official site shows both the $499 self-pay option and the commercial-insurance savings card details. Enroll and read the terms carefully (caps, exclusions, whether pharmacy fills count toward deductibles).
2.Use coupon aggregators (GoodRx/SingleCare) — then call the pharmacy. Coupon sites often show the lowest advertised cash price (commonly $499). Prices fluctuate by location and pharmacy, so confirm acceptance before you leave home.
3.If you have commercial insurance, pursue prior authorization and the manufacturer copay card. Ask your prescriber to submit clinical documentation; if approved, the savings card may reduce your copay dramatically (subject to monthly caps).
4.Consider telehealth programs carefully. Some telehealth weight-management services bundle clinical care with access to lower-priced fills (often routed through partner pharmacies). Vet the provider, confirm pharmacy licensure and check whether the price counts toward insurance deductibles.
5.Avoid gray-market or unregulated supplies. Lower-cost “compounded” or overseas semaglutide sources may be cheaper but carry safety, authenticity and legal risks — stick to licensed U.S. pharmacies or NovoCare.
Bottom line & quick checklist
​Wegovy’s sticker price is high, but realistic, legitimate saving paths exist — most commonly the NovoCare $499 self-pay option, coupon sites (GoodRx), and manufacturer savings for commercially insured patients who qualify. The $25/month headline is not a dependable route for most people today. If you want to lower your cost right now:
1.Call your insurer and check whether Wegovy is on your formulary and what prior authorization is needed.
2.Ask your prescriber to submit prior authorization if required.
3.Compare GoodRx / SingleCare prices at local pharmacies (call to confirm coupon acceptance).
4.If uninsured or excluded by insurance, consider NovoCare’s $499 option via the official site.
5.Never buy from an unlicensed overseas seller or an unverified compounder — safety matters.