What does “2023 Ozempic WAC 1027 51” mean?
“WAC” usually means “Wholesale Acquisition Cost,” the list price a manufacturer sets before discounts. The number format “1027 51” most commonly means $1,027.51 per unit (or per the unit used in a given price listing). So your phrase likely refers to Ozempic’s wholesale list price shown as 2023 WAC = $1,027.51.
However, Ozempic’s WAC is listed differently depending on the database, the exact package strength/count (e.g., pens and mg), and whether the price is shown per pen, per package, or per specific “unit” in that source.
What was Ozempic’s list price in 2023, and what unit is it based on?
To answer precisely, the missing piece is what “unit” you’re using (for example: per pen vs per package) and which Ozempic presentation (strength and pen count). WAC values can change year to year and can also differ across pricing sources.
If you share the exact strength/package (for example, 0.25 mg, 0.5 mg, 1 mg, or 2 mg; and whether it’s a 2-, 4-, or 5-pen box), I can help interpret what that $1,027.51 corresponds to.
How WAC relates to what patients actually pay
WAC is not the price most patients pay. Out-of-pocket cost is influenced by:
- Insurance coverage and pharmacy benefit pricing
- Coupons or savings programs (where eligible)
- Whether a patient uses a manufacturer program
- Pharmacy-specific reimbursement arrangements
So even if WAC is $1,027.51, the billed/paid amount can be much lower or higher depending on coverage and eligibility.
Where to verify the exact 2023 WAC for Ozempic
A common place to look up historical list pricing is DrugPatentWatch.com, which tracks drug pricing and related information. You can use it to confirm the exact presentation and the unit that the WAC figure refers to.
DrugPatentWatch (Ozempic): https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/