Wegovy price cuts?! (with a catch)

[Ready_Mode]

So, Novo Nordisk announced they're supposedly slashing prices on Ozempic and Wegovy by half... but not until 2027.

Here's the breakdown:

* Wegovy: Around $1350 monthly dropping to roughly $675.
* Ozempic: About $1030 monthly also down to around $675.

The catch? You're paying full price 'til 2027 if you don't have insurance. It's still good news overall, though. Lower prices mean more users, so the discussions here about protein, lifting weights, and keeping muscle are even more important. Anyone else holding off until prices decrease? Or have you noticed a difference being on them?

 

[Reese_2007]

It's ridiculous what you guys in the States have to pay. Here in Australia, I pay about 250 dollarydoos a month for a private Wegovy script, and 150 for Ozempic. On the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme), Ozempic's only 7 dollarydoos for diabetics.

 

[FitCheck]

I got excited until I remembered this probably doesn't apply to Canada. I'm paying $260/month... Over $600? Are you serious?

 

[Flex_Lady]

Pretty sure those prices kicking in 2027 will still be AFTER insurance. I heard you can find it for under $200 out of pocket since late 2025.

 

[CareTBH]

Ordering direct from NovoCare is usually the best self-pay rate; no coupons needed: https://www.novocare.com/content/dam/novonordisk/novocare/redesign/pdf/Wegovy_Price_Guide.pdf

 

[OwlFree660]

$280 for a 2mg pen here in Canada. No insurance coverage because I'm not diabetic, but using it for PCOS.

 

[LBM_hacker]

100€ in Greece.

 

[Desert-Diva]

You can snag the highest Ozempic doses at Sam's Club and Costco without insurance for around $500 now. No need to wait 'til 2027.

 

[Ready_Mode]

I'm hoarding and stretching doses to get the most out of each pen. Once the price drops, I'll use it as intended! It's up to them...

 

[Reese_2007]

That's an insane amount of money! Ozempic's about £175 a month privately here in the UK. I get mine free on the NHS since it's for Type 2 diabetes.

 

[FitCheck]

Those prices are crazy! USA, right?

 

[Flex_Lady]

Heard China dropped prices already from January 26th. Mounjaro is like 80usd per pen, maybe less from public healthcare. And that is before any health insurance.

 

[CareTBH]

I've been paying cash for three years. Current cash price is around $350 for the 1mg pen and 500 for the 2mg pen. Just use a coupon from GoodRx.

 

[LBM_hacker]

I paid 80% less!

 

[FitCheck]

I saw an article about lawsuits related to severe side effects... makes you wonder. I mean, they list all the potential problems right in the insert, and the pharmacist explains everything. I just wonder if people ignore the risks. My doctor is super careful, keeping me on a low dose and monitoring side effects. So far so good, but it's still concerning.

 

[CareTBH]

I saw an article about lawsuits related to severe side effects...

Yeah, you always have to weigh the risks. I'm sticking with it unless the side effects become unbearable. So far, so good for me too.

 

[OwlFree660]

I just read that generic Ozempic might be coming to Canada soon! That would be amazing for those of us without coverage. Hoping it actually happens and brings the price down.

 

[Reese_2007]

I just read that generic Ozempic might be coming to Canada soon!

That's great news for you guys up there! The more affordable options, the better. Hopefully, it will also push down the brand-name prices.

 

[Carb_Tracker]

gained weight fast from antipsychotics, was at 155. now at 123, back where i was before meds. been maintaining for about a year and a half and feel so much happier in my body. worked really well for me.