Frequently asked questions

Insurance and Ozempic®
How much is Ozempic® per month?

What you pay depends on your insurance situation. 

If you have insurance:  
For Ozempic® pill and pen: 
$25/monthb for up to a 3-month prescription 

If you don’t have insurance, or choose not to use it:

For Ozempic® pill: 
New self-paying patients, prices start at $149/monthc 
 
For Ozempic® pen:  
New self-paying patients, prices start at $199/monthd for a limited time  

Use the Ozempic® Savings Offer or text BEGIN to 21848e

You can also explore NovoCare® Pharmacyf.

You can download the full pricing guide here.

How much does Ozempic® cost without insurance?

If you don’t have insurance, or choose not to use it, you have self-pay options: 

For Ozempic® pill: 
New self-paying patients, prices start at $149/monthc
 
For Ozempic® pen:  
New self-paying patients, prices start at $199/monthd for a limited time 

Use the Ozempic® Savings Offer or text BEGIN to 21848e

You can also explore NovoCare® Pharmacyf.

You can download the full pricing guide here.

How much does Ozempic® cost with insurance?

Your copay could be as little as $25/monthb (with a maximum savings for of $100/month valid for 48 months) if you have commercial (non-government) insurance. Simply enroll using this form or text BEGIN to 21848e and take the offer to your pharmacist.

How can I get Ozempic® for $25 a month?

You could pay as little as $25/monthb (with a maximum savings for of $100/month valid for 48 months) by following these steps:  
 
First, you need an Ozempic® prescription and commercial (non-government) insurance. Check your benefits with this tool to see if you have coverage for Ozempic®.

Then, simply enroll using this form or text BEGIN to 21848e and take the offer to your pharmacist. 

When will insurance cover Ozempic®?

Ozempic® is typically covered by insurance when prescribed for its FDA-approved uses.

Use this tool to see if you have coverage for Ozempic®.

I have insurance, but the tool didn’t find it. What next?

If coverage information is not found, there is a prompt at the end of the form where you can request a representative to contact your health insurance company. Within 1 business day, we will send you an email with information about coverage.

What should I do if my insurance denies Ozempic®?

If your insurance denies Ozempic® coverage, your doctor can file an appeal or a peer-to-peer review request with your insurer. If you have employer-sponsored insurance, your doctor can also write a formal coverage request letter to your HR department. 

If coverage is not available through your plan, you can explore self-pay options using the Ozempic® Savings Offer or NovoCare® Pharmacy.

Medicare, Medicaid, and savings eligibility
Does Medicaid and Medicare cover Ozempic®?

Yes, Ozempic® is typically covered by Medicaid and Medicare when prescribed for its FDA-approved uses.

Use this tool to see if you have coverage for Ozempic®.

How can the Novo Nordisk Patient Assistance Program (PAP) help with Ozempic® cost?

The program can help with Ozempic® costs by providing free Ozempic® pen to eligible individuals. Check your eligibility for the Novo Nordisk patient Assistance Program (PAP) here.

Prior Authorization (PA)
 What is PA and how do I get it?

PA is when your doctor must ask your insurance company for permission before you can get a certain medicine, test, or treatment. Requests can take up to 10 business days, so ask your doctor’s office to submit the PA request as soon as your prescription is written.

How long does my PA last?

Your PA can be valid for anywhere between 30 days and over a year, depending on your coverage. When you get PA, check with your insurance company or doctor’s office for when you will need to renew.

Getting started with Ozempic®

If you have Type 2 diabetes, schedule a visit with a licensed health care provider and discuss your health history. If your provider believes Ozempic® is right for you, along with diet and exercise, they can write a prescription.

Use this tool to see if you have coverage for Ozempic®.

Once I have a Ozempic® prescription, how do I get it filled?

You have a few options.

To pick up your prescription:
Enroll in the Ozempic® Savings Offer and take it to your local pharmacy.

To have it delivered:
Your doctor can submit an electronic prescription to NovoCare® Pharmacy.

bPay as little as $25, subject to a maximum savings of $100/month. Eligibility and restrictions apply. Government beneficiaries excluded. One month defined as 1 box of 1 Ozempic® pen and 1 bottle of 30 tablets of Ozempic® pill. Novo Nordisk reserves the right to modify or cancel this program at any time. See full terms at SavingsCardEligibility.com and NovoCarePharmacyTerms.com.
cSelf-pay pricing varies by dose. Eligibility and restrictions apply. Government beneficiaries excluded. One month is defined as 1 bottle of 30 tablets. Novo Nordisk reserves the right to modify or cancel this program at any time. See full terms at SavingsCardEligibility.com and NovoCarePharmacyTerms.com.
dPatients new to the Ozempic® Savings Offer or NovoCare® Pharmacy pay $199 for each month of 0.25 mg and 0.5 mg. Offer for 2 monthly fills through June 30, 2026, then $349 per month for Ozempic® 0.25 mg, 0.5 mg, or 1 mg, and $499/month for Ozempic® 2 mg. Eligibility and restrictions apply. Government beneficiaries excluded. One month is defined as 1 box of 1 Ozempic® pen. Novo Nordisk reserves the right to modify or cancel this program at any time. See full terms at SavingsCardEligibility.com and NovoCarePharmacyTerms.com.
eText BEGIN to 21848 to receive your Ozempic® digital savings offer and optional refill reminders. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency varies. Text HELP for help. Text STOP to quit.
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Important Safety Information for Ozempic®

Do not share your Ozempic® pen with other people, even if the needle has been changed. You may give other people a serious infection or get a serious infection from them.

What is the most important information I should know about Ozempic®?

Ozempic® may cause serious side effects, including:

  • Possible thyroid tumors, including cancer. Tell your health care provider if you get a lump or swelling in your neck, hoarseness, trouble swallowing, or shortness of breath. These may be symptoms of thyroid cancer. In studies with rodents, Ozempic® and medicines that work like Ozempic® caused thyroid tumors, including thyroid cancer. It is not known if Ozempic® will cause thyroid tumors or a type of thyroid cancer called medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) in people.

What is Ozempic®?

Ozempic® (semaglutide) injection 0.5 mg, 1 mg, or 2 mg and Ozempic® (semaglutide) tablets 4 mg or 9 mg are prescription medicines used:

  • along with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar (glucose) in adults with type 2 diabetes

Ozempic® injection is used:

  • to reduce the risk of major cardiovascular events such as heart attack, stroke, or death in adults with type 2 diabetes and known heart disease
  • to reduce the risk of kidney disease worsening, kidney failure (end-stage kidney disease), and death due to cardiovascular disease in adults with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease

Ozempic® tablets are used:

  • to reduce the risk of major cardiovascular events such as heart attack, stroke or death in adults with type 2 diabetes who are at high risk for these events

It is not known if Ozempic® injection and Ozempic® tablets are safe and effective for use in children.

Important Safety Information

Do not use Ozempic® if:

  • you or any of your family have ever had MTC, or if you have an endocrine system condition called Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2) 
  • you have had a serious allergic reaction to semaglutide or any of the ingredients in Ozempic® injection or Ozempic® tablets

Before using Ozempic®, tell your health care provider if you have any other medical conditions, including if you:

  • have or have had problems with your pancreas or kidneys
  • have a history of vision problems related to your diabetes
  • have severe problems with your stomach, such as slowed emptying of your stomach (gastroparesis) or problems with digesting food
  • are scheduled to have surgery or other procedures that use anesthesia or deep sleepiness (deep sedation) 
  • are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if Ozempic® will harm your unborn baby. You should stop using Ozempic® 2 months before you plan to become pregnant 
  • are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. Breastfeeding is not recommended during treatment with Ozempic® tablets. It is not known if Ozempic® when received through an injection passes into your breast milk 

Tell your health care provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, herbal supplements, and other medicines to treat diabetes, including insulin or sulfonylureas.

What are the possible side effects of Ozempic®?

Ozempic® may cause serious side effects, including:

  • inflammation of your pancreas (pancreatitis). Stop using Ozempic® and call your health care provider right away if you have severe pain in your stomach area (abdomen) that will not go away, with or without nausea or vomiting. Sometimes you may feel the pain from your abdomen to your back
  • changes in vision. Tell your health care provider if you have changes in vision during treatment with Ozempic®
  • low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). Your risk for getting low blood sugar may be higher if you use Ozempic® with another medicine that can cause low blood sugar, such as a sulfonylurea or insulin. Signs and symptoms of low blood sugar may include: dizziness or lightheadedness, blurred vision, anxiety, irritability or mood changes, sweating, slurred speech, hunger, confusion or drowsiness, shakiness, weakness, headache, fast heartbeat, and feeling jittery
  • dehydration leading to kidney problems. Diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting may cause a loss of fluids (dehydration), which may cause kidney problems. It is important for you to drink fluids to help reduce your chance of dehydration. Tell your health care provider right away if you have nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea that does not go away
  • severe stomach problems. Stomach problems, sometimes severe, have been reported in people who use Ozempic®. Tell your health care provider if you have stomach problems that are severe or will not go away
  • serious allergic reactions. Stop using Ozempic® and get medical help right away if you have any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat; problems breathing or swallowing; severe rash or itching; fainting or feeling dizzy; or very rapid heartbeat
  • gallbladder problems. Gallbladder problems have happened in some people who take Ozempic®. Tell your health care provider right away if you get symptoms which may include: pain in your upper stomach (abdomen), fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), or clay-colored stools
  • food or liquid getting into the lungs during surgery or other procedures that use anesthesia or deep sleepiness (deep sedation). Ozempic® may increase the chance of food getting into your lungs during surgery or other procedures. Tell all your health care providers that you are taking Ozempic® before you are scheduled to have surgery or other procedures

The most common side effects of Ozempic® may include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach (abdominal) pain, and constipation. When taking Ozempic® tablets, they may also include decreased appetite. 

Please see Prescribing Information and Medication Guide for Ozempic®.

Ozempic® is a prescription medication.

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1‑800‑FDA‑1088.