Current Cash Price for Ozempic
Ozempic (semaglutide) pens typically cost $900 to $1,400 without insurance for a 4-week supply (one box of 4 pens), depending on dose (0.25mg, 0.5mg, 1mg, or 2mg) and pharmacy. A single 2mg/3mL pen averages $935 cash price nationwide.[1][2]
Prices by Dose and Pharmacy Chain
- 0.25mg or 0.5mg starter pens: $900-$1,100 per box.
- 1mg pens: $1,000-$1,300.
- 2mg pens: $1,100-$1,400.
At major chains (October 2024 data):
| Pharmacy | 0.5mg/1.5mL Pen | 1mg/3mL Pen | 2mg/3mL Pen |
|----------|------------------|-------------|-------------|
| Walmart | $935 | $975 | $1,025 |
| CVS | $1,025 | $1,100 | $1,200 |
| Walgreens | $1,050 | $1,125 | $1,250 |
| Costco | $900 | $950 | $1,000 |
Prices fluctuate by location; check GoodRx or PharmacyChecker for real-time quotes.[1][3]
Ways to Lower the Cost Without Insurance
Discount cards cut prices 30-50%:
- GoodRx: $875-$1,050 for most doses (e.g., 0.5mg pen at $875).[3]
- SingleCare: $850-$1,000.
- Novo Nordisk Savings Card: Up to $25 copay for cash payers on 1-3 pens/month (income limits apply).[4]
Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drugs sells semaglutide (generic ingredient) compounded versions for $150-$300/month, but not branded Ozempic.[5]
Why Prices Stay High Without Coverage
List price is $1,000+/month due to no generic competition; Novo Nordisk sets it amid shortages and demand for weight loss. Patents block generics until at least 2031-2032.[6] Insurance often negotiates down to $25-$100/month with coupons.
Ozempic vs. Similar Drugs Cash Prices
| Drug | Monthly Cash Price | Notes |
|------|---------------------|-------|
| Ozempic | $900-$1,400 | Branded semaglutide for diabetes/weight loss |
| Wegovy (same drug, higher dose) | $1,300-$1,500 | Weight loss only |
| Mounjaro (tirzepatide) | $1,000-$1,300 | Eli Lilly competitor |
| Zepbound (tirzepatide) | $1,100-$1,400 | Weight loss version |
| Rybelsus (oral semaglutide) | $900-$1,100 | Pill alternative |
Compounded semaglutide: $200-$400/month from telehealth like Henry Meds, but FDA warns of risks post-shortage.[7]
Sources
[1]: GoodRx Ozempic Prices
[2]: Drugs.com Ozempic Price Guide
[3]: SingleCare Ozempic Discounts
[4]: Novo Nordisk Savings Card
[5]: Cost Plus Drugs Semaglutide
[6]: DrugPatentWatch Ozempic Patents
[7]: FDA Compounded Semaglutide Alert