PriceTracker GLP-1
Ozempic (Semaglutide)
Checked October 2026

Ozempic costs $199 to $499 a month without insurance

$199 to $499 is the manufacturer's own self-pay price, starting dose to top dose. Through the 3 programs we track: $408 to $1,299 all in.

Every way to pay for Ozempic, dose by dose

This page covers Ozempic's list price, savings card and doses. See the cheapest semaglutide programs, ranked by all-in price.

  • Insured, with the maker's savings cardas little as $25Novo Nordisk's own terms, when a commercial plan covers Ozempic
  • The manufacturer self-pay$199 to $499the maker's own price, starting dose to top dose, per month
  • What a pharmacy pays$996average acquisition cost for one multi-dose pen (3 mL), CMS survey for the week of September 2026
  • Cheapest program we track$408/moSesame Care, all in, membership included

The 3 cheapest Ozempic programs

  • 1Sesame Care: $408 a month, month to month
  • 2Wellorithm: $1,199 a month, month to month
  • 3Gala Health: $1,299 a month, month to month
Julian CaraulaniFounder, PriceTracker GLP-1Medically reviewed by Dr. A. Goher, MDWe track prices. Clinical facts on this site are quoted from the drug's label, the FDA or the published trial, with the source and the date beside each one. We do not write medical guidance and we do not tell anyone what to take.

We re-check 21 programs every week · 333 price checks since August 2026 · How we check

Cheapest of the 3 programs we track, all in

Sesame CareWellorithmGala Health3 verified sellers · membership fees included
$408/mo at Sesame Care on Sesame Care’s site ↗See every verified price
Read this first
  • Ozempic is approved for type 2 diabetes, not for weight loss*
  • Wegovy is the same molecule, from the same manufacturer, approved for weight management
  • If you do not have type 2 diabetes, Ozempic is an off-label prescription and plans generally will not cover it for weight loss
  • That is why 'Ozempic for weight loss' so often ends in a denial and a cash price

*The manufacturer's own indication wording is quoted verbatim in the receipts below.

About the ingredient
  • Semaglutide, a GLP-1 receptor agonist
  • The same molecule is sold as Wegovy for weight management
  • Sold as a weekly injection pen and, now, as a daily tablet
  • Tirzepatide, in Zepbound and Mounjaro, beat semaglutide in the only head-to-head weight-loss trial*

*SURMOUNT-5, quoted verbatim in the receipts below.

What it costs, plainly
  • $25/mo with commercial coverage and the savings offer, capped at $100/mo of savings
  • $199/mo self-pay for a new patient's first two fills, through December 31, 2026
  • $349/mo self-pay to 1 mg, $499/mo at 2 mg
  • $149 to $299/mo self-pay for the tablets, by dose (1.5, 4 and 9 mg)
  • Government beneficiaries are excluded from the savings offer
Safety, plainly
  • Boxed warning: risk of thyroid C-cell tumors
  • Most common side effects are gastrointestinal: nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, constipation
  • Not to be combined with other GLP-1 medicines
  • Prescription only: whether it is right for you is a clinician's call, not a price table's
On this page
  1. Every verified price
  2. The dose ladder
  3. Price per dose
  4. Every way to pay
  5. How to choose
  6. Common questions
  7. Why trust this page
  8. The price log

How much does Ozempic cost without insurance?

The manufacturer's own self-pay price runs $199 to $499 a month, starting dose to top dose (read October 2026).

How much does Ozempic cost with insurance?

With a commercial plan that covers it and Novo Nordisk's savings card, as little as $25 a month (Novo Nordisk's terms, read October 2026).

Where is Ozempic cheapest online?

As of October 2026, Sesame Care at $408 a month all in, month to month, the lowest of the 3 programs we track that sell it. The cheapest semaglutide programs, ranked

The work we do for you

Every Ozempic price, checked October 2026.

We check Ozempic at every program that sells it, weekly, and quote the price from their own page. Each number below is that program’s real Ozempic price, never a cheaper compounded teaser used to advertise.

This drug also appears insemaglutide20 sellers

Rank by3 listed
Sesame Care websiteCheapest verified

Trustpilot4.5 (4.4k reviews)Our score 6.0/10

Wegovy · Zepbound · Ozempic · Mounjaro +2

from $408/mosteady

$349 + $59/mo membership

What it costs
Medication
$349/mo · billed monthly
Membership
$59/mo
Consultation
Included in the $59/mo subscription
All in
$408/mo
Due on day one
$408

Read on sesamecare.com, October 2026

checked October 2026 · ozempic

$408/mo at Sesame Care on Sesame Care’s site ↗ · partner linkDetails
Wellorithm website

Trustpilot: too few reviews yet (2)Our score 7.8/10

Compounded sema · tirz + brand Wegovy, Zepbound +2

from $1,199/mosteady
What it costs
Medication
$1,199/mo · billed monthly
Membership
none
Consultation
Free
All in
$1,199/mo
Due on day one
$1,199

Read on wellorithm.com, October 2026

checked October 2026 · ozempic

$1,199/mo at Wellorithm on Wellorithm’s site ↗ · partner linkDetails
Gala Health website

Trustpilot4.6 (4.0k reviews)Our score 6.5/10

Compounded sema · tirz + brand Ozempic

from $1,299/mosteady

$2,148 due up front · 12-month plan

What it costs
Medication
$1,299/mo · billed monthly
Membership
none
Consultation
Included
All in
$1,299/mo
Due on day one
$1,299

Read on galaglp1.com, October 2026

checked October 2026 · ozempic

$1,299/mo at Gala Health on Gala Health’s site ↗ · partner linkDetails

What Ozempic does, beyond the scale

See every price

The cheapest Ozempic is usually the manufacturer's

Unusually for this site, the programs below are not the cheap route. Novo Nordisk self-pays Ozempic from $199/mo and the savings offer takes it to $25/mo with coverage, which almost no telehealth listing beats.*

It is a diabetes drug

Approved for adults with type 2 diabetes to improve blood sugar. Used for weight loss it is off-label, which is the single biggest reason coverage gets denied.*

Same molecule, cheaper elsewhere

If what you want is semaglutide rather than Ozempic specifically, compounded semaglutide starts far lower and Wegovy carries the weight-loss indication. Both are tracked here.

Ozempic carries a boxed warning for thyroid C-cell tumor risk and should not be combined with other GLP-1 medicines. The most common side effects are gastrointestinal: nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea and constipation. It is approved for type 2 diabetes; using it for weight loss is an off-label decision that belongs to a licensed clinician, not a price table.

Is Ozempic the right price for you?

Same appetite pathway, very different needles, prices, and evidence. Every column links to its live prices.

Worth knowing before you buy: Compounded semaglutide starts at $69/mo, $339 less than Ozempic on the same appetite pathway. Different medicine, different evidence, real saving.

OzempicOzempicThis pageStarts at$408/moon this pageHow to takeOnce-daily pillActive ingredientSemaglutideWegovy penWegovy penStarts at$208/mobrandHow to takeWeekly injectionActive ingredientSemaglutideSee prices →ZepboundZepboundStarts at$358/mobrandHow to takeWeekly injectionActive ingredientTirzepatideSee prices →Compounded semaglutideCompounded semaglutideStarts at$69/mocompoundedHow to takeWeekly injectionActive ingredientSemaglutideSee prices →

Your dose will climb.So will the bill.

Starting low isn’t a trick, it’s clinical practice: it eases the side effects in. But the advertised price is the starting-dose price. Budget for the tier you’ll maintain on, not the one you start on.

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Manufacturer self-pay, by dose

manufacturer price verified October 2026

0.25 / 0.5 mg$199/moa new patient's first two fills, through Dec 31, 2026
0.25 / 0.5 / 1 mg$349/mothe standard self-pay price
2 mg$499/mo

The climb, step by step

1Start0.25 mg
The lowest tier, and the one every advertised price quotes. Nobody's bill stays here.Manufacturer self-pay: $199/mo
2Step up0.5 mg
The second tier. The manufacturer's self-pay price is flat from here to 1 mg.Manufacturer self-pay: $349/mo
3Build1 mg
The third tier, and the same self-pay price as the one below it.Manufacturer self-pay: $349/mo
4Maximum2 mg
The top tier, and the only one that costs more: $499/mo self-pay against $349 below it.Manufacturer self-pay: $499/mo

Ozempic dosage and price per dose

The cheapest verified price at each dose, from the programs that publish dose-level prices, all in per month. The manufacturer's own self-pay price by dose is above. Your dose is set by your prescriber; this table is what each step costs.

DoseCheapest sellerAll inPlan
0.25 mg, 0.5 mg, 1 mgSesame Care$408/momonth to month
2 mgSesame Care$558/momonth to month

read from each seller’s own page · checked October 2026

A year of Ozempic, honestly.

Month one is the number everyone advertises. This is the other one: twelve months, your dose climbing, membership fees counted. The assumptions are yours to set.

How fast your dose climbs
Compared against

$642

is what a year costs you extra at the manufacturer’s published prices instead of Sesame Care’s, once your dose climbs and the membership fee is counted.

Manufacturer price that month Sesame Care $408/mo all in
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Each bar is one month at the manufacturer’s published price. The dark part is what you pay above Sesame Care's line. Reaching 2 mg by month 3.
Manufacturer, twelve months
$5,538

$462/mo average

Sesame Care, twelve months
$4,896

$408/mo with the $59 membership · if the price holds

Dose prices are the manufacturer’s published self-pay ladder, including the $299 offer that applies automatically at 14.5 mg and above while refills stay inside its 45-day window; the seller price is the one we last verified. Nobody can promise a price holds for a year, and how fast anyone climbs doses is a clinical decision, which is why both are controls here and not claims.

Every way to pay for Ozempic

If you have type 2 diabetes

As low as $25/mo

with commercial drug insurance and the savings offer, capped at $100/month of savings. This is the route Ozempic is priced for, and it is by far the cheapest one.

Cash, from the manufacturer

$199 to $499/mo

$199/mo covers a new patient's first two fills through December 31, 2026, then $349/mo to 1 mg and $499/mo at 2 mg. The tablets self-pay at $149/mo at 1.5 mg, $199/mo at 4 mg and $299/mo at 9 mg.

If you want it for weight loss

Ask about Wegovy

Wegovy is the same molecule with the weight-loss indication, so it is the prescription a clinician writes for that purpose and the one an insurer assesses. Compounded semaglutide is cheaper still, and is not FDA-approved.

What insurers publish about Ozempic

Aetna: generally not coveredAnthem: generally not coveredBCBS: generally not coveredCigna: generally not coveredHumana: generally not coveredKaiser Permanente: generally not coveredMedi-Cal: generally not coveredTRICARE: generally not coveredUHC: generally not coveredCVS Caremark: generally not coveredExpress Scripts: generally not coveredOptum Rx: generally not coveredAmbetter (Centene): generally not coveredMolina Healthcare: generally not covered

Coverage is decided by your specific plan, not just the insurer. Each sheet quotes the insurer’s own words and tells you exactly what to ask.

Every way to pay for Ozempic
How to choose a Ozempic program

How to choose a Ozempic program: 7 checks

Price ranks the list. These decide whether the cheapest is cheapest for you. Each count is from the programs on this page, today.

The price at your dose
0 of 1 hold one price at every dose
Advertised prices are usually the starting dose. A seller that charges more as you step up can end up dearer than one with a higher entry price.
How long you commit
3 of 3 sell Ozempic month to month
3 of 3 publish cancel-anytime terms. A low price that needs a 6 or 12-month prepay is a loan to the seller if you stop early.
Fees on top
1 of 3 add a membership fee
None charge a separate consultation. We rank on the all-in price so a fee cannot hide.
Insurance
1 of 3 take insurance
Most cash programs cannot bill your plan. If your plan covers a brand GLP-1, a copay can beat every cash price here.
Brand or compounded
1 of 3 also sell an FDA-approved brand
Compounded versions are cheaper and not FDA-approved. If you want the approved drug later, a seller that stocks both saves a switch.
Who stands behind it
3 of 3 say who does the prescribing
A real program names its clinician network and its pharmacy. LegitScript certifies telehealth sellers; check a certificate on legitscript.com, not on a badge the seller hosts.
Where you live
3 of 3 ship to all 50 states
State rules decide who can prescribe and dispense. Check your state before you pay an intake fee.

Ozempic price: common questions

How much does Ozempic cost without insurance?

The manufacturer lists Ozempic at $349 to $499 a month self-pay, depending on the dose. The cheapest program we track that sells it is Sesame Care at $408 a month all in, checked October 2026.

Where is the cheapest place to get Ozempic?

Sesame Care, at $408 a month all in month to month. We compare 3 programs on their own published prices, membership fees included, and re-check every week.

Does Ozempic cost more at a higher dose?

At the manufacturer, yes: 0.25 / 0.5 / 1 mg is $349, 2 mg is $499 a month self-pay. Some programs hold one price at every dose; each seller's terms are on this page.

Will insurance cover Ozempic?

It depends on your plan, not the drug: many plans cover GLP-1s for type 2 diabetes and exclude them for weight loss, and coverage changes by employer and year. Our coverage pages quote what each major insurer publishes; if your plan says no, the cash prices on this page are the fallback.

Can I pay for Ozempic with an HSA or FSA?

Usually, for the medication. The IRS counts "prescribed medicines and drugs" as medical expenses, and an HSA pays for "medical care" as defined in Code section 213(d) (IRS Publications 502 and 969, read October 2026). Program fees count when the weight loss is "a treatment for a specific disease diagnosed by a physician (such as obesity...)". Your plan administrator decides what it reimburses, so check before you pay; we track prices, not tax rules.

Do I need a prescription for Ozempic?

Yes. Every GLP-1 here is sold on a prescription from a licensed clinician after an intake; 3 of the 3 programs we track say who does the prescribing, and none charges a separate consultation fee. FDA says compounded drugs "should only be used in patients whose medical needs cannot be met by an FDA-approved drug", so a seller that ships without assessing you is a red flag.

Why trust this page, and our sources

Why trust this page

  • PricesRead from each seller’s own page and dated, weekly. 42 recorded checks across 3 sellers since August 2026. How we verify
  • OrderPrice only, all in. We earn a commission from some programs and it never moves a row. How we make money
  • Written byJulian Caraulani, Founder, PriceTracker GLP-1.
  • Clinical reviewDr. A. Goher, MD reviews the clinical statements only, never prices, rankings or which programs pay us.

We track prices. Every clinical and manufacturer claim about Ozempic on this page is quoted below in its source’s own words, with the date we read it. We do not write medical guidance and we do not tell anyone what dose to take.

Guides on Ozempic

References

  1. IRS Publication 502, Medical and Dental Expenses (Medicines; Weight-Loss Program), read October 2026
    You can include in medical expenses amounts you pay for prescribed medicines and drugs. A prescribed drug is one that requires a prescription by a doctor for its use by an individual. ... You can include in medical expenses amounts you pay to lose weight if it is a treatment for a specific disease diagnosed by a physician (such as obesity, hypertension, or heart disease).
  2. IRS Publication 969, Health Savings Accounts and Other Tax-Favored Health Plans, read October 2026
    In general, “qualified medical expenses” means amounts paid by the HSA beneficiary for “medical care” (as defined in Code section 213(d)) ... but only to the extent the amounts are not compensated for by insurance or otherwise. ... Qualified medical expenses are those specified in the plan that would generally qualify for the medical and dental expenses deduction.
  3. Novo Nordisk, Ozempic indication, read October 2026
    For adults with type 2 diabetes, along with diet and exercise, to improve blood sugar ... Only Novo Nordisk manufactures FDA-approved semaglutide medicines, like Ozempic.
  4. NovoCare, Ozempic savings offer and self-pay pricing, read October 2026
    Pay as little as $25, subject to a maximum savings of $100/month. Eligibility and restrictions apply. Government beneficiaries excluded. ... Patients new to the Ozempic Savings Offer or NovoCare Pharmacy pay $199 for each month of 0.25 mg and 0.5 mg. Offer for 2 monthly fills through December 31, 2026, then $349 per month for Ozempic 0.25 mg, 0.5 mg, or 1 mg, and $499/month for Ozempic 2 mg. ... Self-pay pricing varies by dose. ... One month is defined as 1 bottle of 30 tablets.
  5. NovoCare, Ozempic pill and pen price guide (PDF, May 2026), read October 2026
    Ozempic® pill ... Self pay ... 1.5 mg $149/mo ... 4.0 mg $199/mo ... 9 mg $299/mo ... Self-pay pricing varies by dose. Eligibility and restrictions apply. One month defined as 1 bottle of 30 tablets.
  6. American College of Cardiology on SURMOUNT-5 (tirzepatide vs semaglutide, head to head), read October 2026
    at 72 weeks, the least-squares mean percent change in body weight was −20.2% for tirzepatide users vs. −13.7% for semaglutide users (p<0.001)
  7. CMS National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC), data.medicaid.gov, published October 2026; package sizes from FDA's NDC Directory, read October 2026

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The price log

Each trail is one seller’s price over the year. The hairline is modeled: a plausible walk that ends on the price we verified. The solid green is our own record, checked weekly since September 2026 and never rewritten. Only real checks are counted or dated below.

14 checks · 3 sellers

Sesame CareLatest verified$349/moSeptember 2026verified since September 2026Since September 2026Steady
no change in 3 verified checks
WellorithmLatest verified$1,199/moSeptember 2026verified since September 2026Since September 2026Steady
no change in 6 verified checks
Gala HealthLatest verified$1,299/moSeptember 2026verified since September 2026Since September 2026Steady
no change in 5 verified checks

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