Find out the cost for Ozempic®

Your out-of-pocket cost for your Ozempic® prescription depends on your insurance coverage. Find out your cost for Ozempic®.

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Red pen shown delivers doses of 0.25 mg or 0.5 mg. Blue pen delivers doses of 1 mg.

Find out the cost for Ozempic®

Your out-of-pocket cost for your Ozempic® prescription depends on your insurance coverage. Find out your cost for Ozempic®.

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What can I expect to pay?

Find out if your insurance plan covers Ozempic® and see your cost before getting your prescription.

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What can I expect to pay?

Find out if your insurance plan covers Ozempic® and see your cost before getting your prescription.

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What is the list price for Ozempic® and will it impact me?

List price is the original price set for a medication by a manufacturer before any discounts or rebates are applied. Although, most people don’t pay list price if they have health insurance.

The list price for Ozempic® depends on the product formulation your health care provider prescribes for you.

  • Ozempic® 0.25 or 0.5 mg (1 x 1.5-mL pen) = $772.43
  • Ozempic® 1 mg (2 x 1.5-mL pen) = $772.43

Have more questions about the cost of Ozempic®?

Call 1-888-693-6742 for more information.

Check the average cost of Ozempic® for different insurance scenarios

84% of people with private and/or employer-covered insurance pay less than $35.a

The amount you pay depends on your type of health insurance plan, your plan preferred-drug list, and the amount of your deductible. Out-of-pocket costs are often more expensive before the deductible amount has been met.

See what you can expect to pay

63% of people on a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan (Part D) pay less than $50 for Ozempic®.a

If you have Part D coverage and are eligible for the Low Income Subsidy (LIS)/Extra Help program, you can expect to pay $3.80-$8.50.b

See if you qualify for the LIS Extra Help program  

99% of people on Medicaid pay less than $35 for their Ozempic® prescription.a Co-pay amounts vary between states, and some are waived altogether.

Find out if you qualify for Medicaid and get information about co-payments in your state

If you do not have a health insurance plan, you may pay the list price and any other charges associated with your pharmacy. You may want to compare prices among retail and online pharmacies to find the lowest cost for Ozempic®.

See if you qualify to get your medicine free of charge through the Novo Nordisk Patient Assistance Program

aResults based on 12-month rolling period from IQVIA LAAD, October 2019.
bReference source based on CMS website. Please verify with the individual plan sponsors for coverage and updated information. Information is subject to change without notice.

Request a savings card

If eligible, you can pay as little as $25 per prescription for up to 24 refills.c

cMaximum savings of $150 per prescription.
Eligibility and other restrictions apply.

Apply for free medicine

If eligible, you may be able to get Ozempic® at no cost through the Patient Assistance Program.

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Ozempic® Selected Important Safety Information

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.
  • 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).

What is Ozempic® (semaglutide) injection 0.5 mg or 1 mg?

Ozempic® (semaglutide) injection 0.5 mg or 1 mg is an injectable prescription medicine used:

  • along with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar (glucose) in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
  • to reduce the risk of major cardiovascular events such as heart attack, stroke or death in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus with known heart disease.

It is not known if Ozempic® can be used in people who have had pancreatitis.
Ozempic® is not a substitute for insulin and is not for use in people with type 1 diabetes or people with diabetic ketoacidosis.
It is not known if Ozempic® is safe and effective for use in children under 18 years of age.

Ozempic® Important Safety Information

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.
  • 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).

Do not use Ozempic® if:

  • you or any of your family have ever had MTC or if you have MEN 2.
  • you are allergic to semaglutide or any of the ingredients in Ozempic®.

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 diabetic retinopathy.
  • are pregnant or breastfeeding or plan to become pregnant or breastfeed. It is not known if Ozempic® will harm your unborn baby or passes into your breast milk. You should stop using Ozempic® 2 months before you plan to become pregnant.

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 vomiting. 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.
  • kidney problems (kidney failure). In people who have kidney problems, diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting may cause a loss of fluids (dehydration), which may cause kidney problems to get worse. It is important for you to drink fluids to help reduce your chance of dehydration.
  • serious allergic reactions. Stop using Ozempic® and get medical help right away if you have any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including itching, rash, or difficulty breathing.

The most common side effects of Ozempic® may include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach (abdominal) pain, and constipation.

Please click here for 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.

If you need assistance with prescription costs, help may be available. Visit www.pparx.org or call 1-888-4PPA-NOW.

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