Ozempic/Wegovy Price Drop?

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Novo Nordisk is reportedly planning to decrease the list prices of Wegovy and Ozempic in the US by as much as 50% starting next year. (subscription required: https://www.wsj.com/health/pharma/n...wegovy-by-up-to-50-f1b038fb?mod=hp_lista_pos2)

The article mentions that both Ozempic and Wegovy could be listed for around $675 a month, starting Jan 1, 2027. This is supposedly half the current cost for Wegovy and about a 34% reduction for Ozempic. The price drops are supposed to apply to the pill forms too, like Rybelsus.

Apparently, this move is aimed at lowering out-of-pocket costs, particularly for those with high-deductible plans or coinsurance based on the list price.

It also mentions existing cash prices, which are already lower (in the range of $149 to $499 a month, depending on the specific drug and dosage) and that Lilly's Zepbound has cash prices from $299 to $449. The article refers to a government site, TrumpRx, for price comparisons.

Even if it's not a huge change for everyone, any price reduction is welcome. Hopefully, this is just the beginning.
 
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Still seems pricey. Are those without insurance generally eligible for a cash discount? I wonder if this will affect insurance coverage at all.
 
Strangely enough, the price at my local pharmacy has increased by around $300 compared to last year. My insurance still covers most of it, so it's only a small increase for me out of pocket, but the total cost went from about $1600 to almost $2000. It's just crazy.
 
Just FYI, in Australia, Wegovy 2.4mg is about $460 AUD, which is about $326 USD retail. But you can usually find it for about $400 AUD, which is $327 USD. And that includes tax.
 
It's progress, I guess, but the old list price was unbelievably expensive. I'm not even sure that's what people actually paid with all the different deals and coupons.

Hopefully, this means lower prices in general, and maybe it'll encourage more insurance plans to cover it if list prices keep dropping.

It's not bad news, but I still can't afford it without insurance.
 
They are not decreasing prices bc they are altruistic. Why would a large pharmaceutical corporation do this? Because newer drugs are being developed that will be deemed more effective, this allows them to continue to profit from products considered less effective. Welcome to capitalism.
 
BusyBee_1988 said:
Still seems pricey. Are those without insurance generally eligible for a cash discount? I wonder if this will affect insurance coverage at all.
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The discounts from the manufacturer's site are usually available regardless of insurance status, but it's worth checking their specific terms. As for insurance, this might encourage them to be more willing to cover it, but who knows.
 
It's interesting to see the pricing differences around the world. I saw a post about Wegovy costing only €145 a month in Belgium for doses up to 1mg, and €220 for higher doses.
 
Georgie_73 said:
It's interesting to see the pricing differences around the world. I saw a post about Wegovy costing only €145 a month in Belgium for doses up to 1mg, and €220 for higher doses.
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Why is the USA always last? :(
 
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