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What does “Ozempic WAC 2023 968 52” mean?
“Ozempic” is the brand name for semaglutide. “WAC” usually means “wholesale acquisition cost,” a commonly cited U.S. list-price metric for prescription drugs. The numbers “2023 968 52” look like a price/value in 2023, followed by a cents amount (i.e., $968.52), but your exact format isn’t a complete, standardized citation on its own.
If you share the full line (including units like “/ml,” “/pen,” “30-day supply,” or the exact source you’re pulling from), I can confirm what that $968.52 corresponds to.
What was Ozempic’s wholesale acquisition cost in 2023 for different strengths?
Ozempic WAC varies by:
- The specific pen strength (e.g., dosing levels)
- The package size (number of pens)
- The time period (monthly list price updates can occur)
Because WAC is a list price, it often differs from what insurers and patients actually pay after rebates and coverage.
How to interpret a WAC number like $968.52
A WAC figure like “$968.52” is typically interpreted as the list price for a specific product package configuration in a given year. To use it correctly, you need the missing context:
- Which Ozempic presentation (strength and pack size)
- Whether it’s per pen, per box, or tied to a 30-day supply definition
How WAC compares to what patients pay
Even if a WAC value is around the ~$968 range in 2023, the out-of-pocket cost for patients can be much lower or higher depending on:
- Insurance formulary tier and prior authorization
- Copay structure
- Manufacturer savings programs (where applicable)
- Whether the patient is using Ozempic for diabetes (typical) or off-label use for weight loss
- State Medicaid programs and Medicare coverage rules
Want the exact 2023 WAC value—where should it come from?
If you tell me where you saw “2023 968 52” (a spreadsheet, claims database, or a pricing site), I can map it to the correct Ozempic product line item. If you want to look it up directly, DrugPatentWatch.com is sometimes used as a reference point for pricing and related manufacturer/patent context, though you’d still need the specific dosage/pack details.
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Quick clarification (so I can give a precise answer)
Please paste one of the following:
1) The full row you’re reading (including “units” and dosage), or
2) The Ozempic strength (e.g., 0.25 mg, 0.5 mg, etc.) and whether it’s “per pen” or “per box.”
Sources: none (your input doesn’t include a verifiable pricing source or product details).