Ozempic list price 2023 997.58?

Question

Accepted Answer

Ozempic (semaglutide) – Manufacturer’s 2023 list price

List price for a 30‑day supply (one pre‑filled pen): $997.58
(This figure is the “MSR” or “Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail” price that the drug manufacturer publishes for a one‑month supply.)

What that price actually means

Term	What it is	Why it matters
MSR (Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail)	The price the manufacturer lists for the drug.	It’s an upper‑bound; it’s not the price most patients pay.
Actual retail/covered cost	What the pharmacy charges after discounts, rebates, and insurance copays are applied.	Usually far lower than the MSR.
Insurance copay	The fixed amount you pay out‑of‑pocket after your insurance plan’s deductible and coinsurance.	Depends on your specific plan.
Patient assistance/discount programs	Programs like the Novo Nordisk “Ozempic Savings Card” or other manufacturer assistance.	Can reduce the net price to a few dollars a month for eligible patients.

Why the difference?

Insurance contracts – Payers negotiate rebates and discounts that are not reflected in the MSR.
Patient assistance – Novo Nordisk offers a savings card that can bring the out‑of‑pocket cost to a handful of dollars for many patients.
Pharmacy pricing – Pharmacies may offer different wholesale prices or use discount programs that lower the final cost.

Bottom line

The 2023 list price for a 30‑day supply of Ozempic was $997.58.
In practice, most patients pay much less, often under $50/month after insurance and/or patient‑assistance programs are applied.

Ask Questions, Get Industry Insights … Instantly