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Frequently asked questions

Insurance and Wegovy®

Does insurance cover Wegovy®?

Wegovy® is covered by many insurance plans for patients who have a prescription and meet the criteria. Most plans require prior authorization (PA) from your doctor.

See if you have coverage for Wegovy®

For Medicare-specific guidance, check here.

What is prior authorization, how long does it take, and how do I get it?

A prior authorization (PA) is when your doctor has to ask your insurance company for permission before you can get a certain medicine, test, or treatment. Requests can take up to 10 business days. Ask your doctor's office to submit the PA request as soon as your prescription is written.

My insurance denied Wegovy®. What do I do next?

If your insurance denies Wegovy® 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 Wegovy® savings offer or NovoCare® Pharmacyb.

Is there a Wegovy® savings card or Wegovy® savings coupon I can use that works with insurance?

Yes. We call it a savings offer, and you can enroll here or text SAVE to 83757d and take the offer to your pharmacist.

What if I don’t have insurance? Can I still get Wegovy®?

Yes, patients without insurance who have a valid prescription can still get Wegovy® and save by enrolling in the savings offer or through NovoCare® Pharmacy.

Medicare, Medicaid, and savings eligibility

Does Medicaid cover Wegovy®?

Coverage varies by state for patients enrolled in Medicaid looking to be prescribed Wegovy® for weight loss alone. There may be more coverage available when it is prescribed for cardiovascular risk reduction in eligible patients.

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

Does Medicare cover Wegovy®?

Medicare and Medicare Part D generally do not cover Wegovy® for weight loss alone, but they may cover it when it is prescribed for cardiovascular event risk reduction in eligible patients.

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

For Medicare-specific guidance, check here.

Prior Authorization (PA)

What is PA and how do I get it?

PA is when your doctor has to ask your insurance company for permission before you can get a certain medicine, test, or treatment. Requests can take up to 10 business days. 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 GLP-1 medicines

How to get prescribed a GLP-1 medicine: What’s the process?

Schedule a visit with a licensed health care provider and discuss your health history, goals, and whether you meet prescribing criteria for a GLP-1 medicine. If your provider believes a GLP-1 medicine is appropriate for you, they can order a prescription.

How do I check my insurance for Wegovy® coverage?

You can check your benefits with the check coverage form.

How much does Wegovy® cost without insurance?

For Wegovy® pill:
New self‑paying patients, prices start at $149/monthe

For Wegovy® pen:
New self‑paying patients, prices start at $199/monthf
for a limited time

For Wegovy® HD pen:
New self‑paying patients, prices start at $399/monthf

Download the full pricing guide.

To pay these prices, you must fill your prescription using NovoCare® Pharmacy or use the savings offer. Enroll here or text SAVE to 83757 and take the offer to your pharmacist.

How much does Wegovy® cost with insurance?

Your copay could be as little as $25/monthg if you have commercial (non-government) insurance. Simply enroll using this form or text SAVE to 83757 and take the offer to your pharmacist.

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

You have a few options.

To pick up your prescription:
Enroll in the savings offer and take it to your local pharmacy.

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

bCoAssist Pharmacy d/b/a NovoCare® Pharmacy.
dText SAVE to 83757 to receive your Wegovy® digital savings offer and optional refill reminders. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency varies. Text HELP for help. Text STOP to quit. See Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy at WegovyTerms.com.
eSelf-pay pricing varies by dose. Patients pay $149 for each month of 1.5 mg and 4 mg. 4 mg offer only available until August 31, 2026, then $199 per month for 4 mg. Eligibility and restrictions apply. One month 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 WegovyTerms.com and NovoCarePharmacyTerms.com.
fPatients new to the Wegovy® Savings offer or NovoCare® Pharmacy pay $199 for each month of 0.25 mg & 0.5 mg. Offer for 2 monthly fills through June 30, 2026, then $349 per month for Wegovy® 0.25 mg, 0.5 mg, 1 mg, 1.7 mg, or 2.4 mg and $399 per month for Wegovy® HD 7.2 mg. Eligibility and restrictions apply. One month defined as 1 box of 4 pens of Wegovy®. Novo Nordisk reserves the right to modify or cancel this program at any time. See full terms at WegovyTerms.com and NovoCarePharmacyTerms.com.
gPay as little as $25, subject to a maximum savings of $100/month. Eligibility and restrictions apply. Government beneficiaries excluded. Month defined as 1 box of 4 pens of Wegovy® and 1 bottle of 30 tablets of Wegovy®. Novo Nordisk reserves the right to modify or cancel this program at any time. See full terms at WegovyTerms.com and NovoCarePharmacyTerms.com.

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Important Safety Information for Wegovy®

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

Wegovy® may cause serious side effects, including:

  • Possible thyroid tumors, including cancer. Tell your healthcare 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, Wegovy® and medicines that work like Wegovy® caused thyroid tumors, including thyroid cancer. It is not known if Wegovy® will cause thyroid tumors or a type of thyroid cancer called medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) in people
  • Do not use Wegovy® if you or any of your family have ever had a type of thyroid cancer called medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) or if you have an endocrine system condition called Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2)

What is Wegovy®?

Wegovy® (semaglutide) injection and Wegovy® (semaglutide) tablets are prescription medicines used with a reduced calorie diet and increased physical activity to:

  • reduce the risk of major cardiovascular events such as death, heart attack, or stroke in adults with known heart disease and with either obesity or overweight.
  • help adults with obesity, or some adults with excess weight (overweight) who also have weight-related medical problems to lose weight and keep the weight off.

Wegovy® contains semaglutide and should not be used with other semaglutide-containing products or other GLP-1 receptor agonist medicines.

It is not known if Wegovy® injection is safe and effective:

  • to reduce the risk of major cardiovascular events (death, heart attack, or stroke) in people under 18 years
  • to help children under 12 years of age lose weight and keep the weight off

It is not known if Wegovy® tablets are safe and effective for use in people under 18 years of age.

Important Safety Information

Do not use Wegovy® if:

  • you or any of your family have ever had a type of thyroid cancer called medullary thyroid carcinoma (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 Wegovy® injection or Wegovy® tablets. See symptoms of serious allergic reaction in “What are the possible side effects of Wegovy®?”

Before using Wegovy®, tell your healthcare provider if you have any other medical conditions, including if you:

  • have or have had problems with your pancreas or kidneys
  • have type 2 diabetes and a history of diabetic retinopathy
  • are scheduled to have surgery or other procedures that use anesthesia or deep sleepiness (deep sedation)
  • are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. Wegovy® may harm your unborn baby. You should stop using Wegovy® 2 months before you plan to become pregnant
  • are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. Breastfeeding is not recommended during treatment with Wegovy® tablets. It is not known if Wegovy® when received through an injection passes into your breast milk

Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Wegovy® may affect the way some medicines work and some medicines may affect the way Wegovy® works. Tell your healthcare provider if you are taking other medicines to treat diabetes, including sulfonylureas or insulin. Wegovy® slows stomach emptying and can affect medicines that need to pass through the stomach quickly.

What are the possible side effects of Wegovy®?

Wegovy® may cause serious side effects, including:

  • inflammation of your pancreas (pancreatitis). Stop using Wegovy® and call your healthcare 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
  • gallbladder problems. Wegovy® may cause gallbladder problems, including gallstones. Some gallstones may need surgery. Call your healthcare provider if you have symptoms, such as pain in your upper stomach (abdomen), fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), or clay-colored stools
  • increased risk of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), especially those who also take medicines for diabetes such as insulin or sulfonylureas. This can be a serious side effect. Talk to your healthcare provider about how to recognize and treat low blood sugar and check your blood sugar before you start and while you take Wegovy®. Signs and symptoms of low blood sugar may include dizziness or light-headedness, blurred vision, anxiety, irritability or mood changes, sweating, slurred speech, hunger, confusion or drowsiness, shakiness, weakness, headache, fast heartbeat, or 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 healthcare 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 Wegovy®. Tell your healthcare provider if you have stomach problems that are severe or will not go away
  • serious allergic reactions. Stop using Wegovy® 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
  • change in vision in people with type 2 diabetes. Tell your healthcare provider if you have changes in vision during treatment with Wegovy®
  • increased heart rate. Wegovy® can increase your heart rate while you are at rest. Tell your healthcare provider if you feel your heart racing or pounding in your chest and it lasts for several minutes
  • food or liquid getting into the lungs during surgery or other procedures that use anesthesia or deep sleepiness (deep sedation). Wegovy® may increase the chance of food getting into your lungs during surgery or other procedures. Tell all your healthcare providers that you are taking Wegovy® before you are scheduled to have surgery or other procedures

The most common side effects of Wegovy® may include: nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, constipation, stomach (abdomen) pain, changes in skin sensations, headache, tiredness (fatigue), upset stomach, dizziness, feeling bloated, belching, low blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes, gas, stomach flu, heartburn, and hair loss.

Please see Prescribing Information and Medication Guide for Wegovy®.

Wegovy® 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.

 

Please see Prescribing Information and Medication Guide for Wegovy®.

Wegovy® 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.