Ozempic costs $349 a month without insurance in 2026
Novo Nordisk sells Ozempic for $349 a month at the 0.25 mg, 0.5 mg and 1 mg doses through its NovoCare Pharmacy, and $499 at 2 mg. New patients on the starting doses pay $199 a month for their first 2 fills.
Ozempic prices from Novo Nordisk
| 0.25 mg or 0.5 mg, first 2 fills for new patients | $199 a month |
|---|---|
| 0.25 mg, 0.5 mg or 1 mg | $349 a month |
| 2 mg | $499 a month |
| Ozempic pill | Also sold by NovoCare, price varies by dose |
| First 12 fills for a new patient at 1 mg (2 at $199, then 10 at $349) | $3,888 |
|---|---|
| 12 fills at 2 mg | $5,988 |
Novo counts one month of Ozempic as 1 box with 1 pen. The $199 offer runs through December 31, 2026. Sources: Novo Nordisk, Ozempic Savings Offer (NovoCare); Novo Nordisk, NovoCare Pharmacy self-pay prices.
What this price covers
Ozempic is semaglutide, the same medicine as Wegovy. Ozempic is approved for type 2 diabetes, while Wegovy is approved for weight management. NovoCare Pharmacy sells both at cash prices and does not bill insurance. You need a prescription.
What changes your price
- Your dose. Up to 1 mg is $349. The 2 mg dose is $499.
- New or returning. New patients get 2 months at $199.
- Insurance. Ozempic is a type 2 diabetes medicine, so many plans cover it for diabetes. Check your plan first.
Ways to pay less
- Check if your insurance covers Ozempic before paying cash.
- If you are new, start before December 31, 2026 to get 2 months at $199.
How we got these numbers
Every price on this page comes from the drug maker's own website: Eli Lilly for Zepbound and Novo Nordisk for Wegovy and Ozempic. These are the cash prices the makers sell at through their own pharmacy programs, and the savings card prices they post for people with insurance. Where we show a total, we only multiply the maker's monthly price by months, so you can see a yearly cost. We do not add our own guesses. We leave out list prices that other websites report differently. Drug prices in this area change often, so check the maker's page before you buy. We last checked on September 26, 2026.
Common questions
How much is Ozempic without insurance?
$349 a month for 0.25 mg to 1 mg, and $499 for 2 mg.
Is there a cheaper start price?
Yes. New patients pay $199 a month for their first 2 fills of the starting doses.
Are Ozempic and Wegovy the same?
Both are semaglutide. Ozempic is for type 2 diabetes and Wegovy is for weight management.