Ozempic Cost Calculator
Ozempic (semaglutide) has a US list price of $998 per month, about $11,976 per year. Self-pay through NovoCare runs $349 to $499 per month by dose. Pick how you pay below to estimate your real cost.
$349/month for 0.25mg to 1mg doses via NovoCare, $499 for 2mg.
Protect your $4,188 investment
of rapid weight loss can be muscle, not fat, when protein intake is low: a slower metabolism and easier regain.
Get your daily protein number with the free GLP-1 protein calculator, then hit it every day with Protein Pal.
Pricing disclaimer: Figures are estimates from manufacturer published pricing as of September 2026 and change frequently. Eligibility rules apply to savings offers and self-pay programs; government program beneficiaries are typically excluded. This page is not medical or financial advice. Confirm current pricing with NovoCare, your pharmacy or your insurer.
How Much Does Ozempic Cost in the US?
Ozempic's list price is $998 per month ($11,976 per year) as of September 2026. Very few people should pay that:
- NovoCare self-pay: Novo Nordisk sells Ozempic direct for $349 per month at the 0.25mg, 0.5mg and 1mg doses, and $499 for 2mg. No insurance needed.
- Commercial insurance plus savings card: copays can drop as low as $25 per month for eligible patients. Ozempic is approved for type 2 diabetes, so coverage is far more common when prescribed for diabetes than for weight loss.
- Medicare and Medicaid: government program beneficiaries are excluded from the self-pay and savings card offers; your plan's formulary decides your price.
At $349 per month self-pay, a year on Ozempic costs about $4,188. The same semaglutide molecule is sold as Wegovy for weight management, at the same $349 NovoCare price for most doses.
Protect What Ozempic Costs You
Rapid weight loss without enough protein can take muscle with it, which lowers your metabolism and makes regain more likely once you stop paying. The fix costs nothing: hit a daily protein floor of 0.54g per lb (1.2g/kg). Get your number with the Ozempic protein calculator, and read how much protein you need on Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro.
Pricing source: NovoCare's Ozempic pharmacy page, checked September 2026. Prices change often; confirm with the source before making decisions.