Pricing guide · May 2026
How much do GLP-1 drugs actually cost?
Independent breakdowns of brand-name pricing, insurance coverage, manufacturer cash-pay programs, and compounded telehealth options. Updated monthly.
Cost guide
Wegovy
Wegovy costs about $1,349 per month at retail pharmacies in 2026. With insurance coverage, most patients pay $0–$25 per month after copay. Without insurance, Novo Nordisk's direct cash-pay program offers Wegovy at $349 per month. Compounded semaglutide — the same active ingredient — is available through telehealth providers from $99 per month.
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Ozempic
Ozempic costs approximately $968 per month at retail pharmacies in 2026 without insurance. With insurance and a type 2 diabetes diagnosis, most patients pay $25–$50 per month after copay. Walmart, Costco, and GoodRx prices range from $920–$1,030. Compounded semaglutide — the same active ingredient — starts at $99 per month through licensed telehealth providers.
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Semaglutide
Semaglutide costs $968–$1,349 per month for brand-name versions (Ozempic, Wegovy, Rybelsus) at retail pharmacies in 2026. With insurance, most patients pay $0–$50 per month. Direct manufacturer cash-pay programs start at $349 per month for Wegovy. Compounded semaglutide through telehealth providers is the cheapest legal pathway, starting at $99 per month.
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