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Wegovy pill cost in October 2026: $149–$299 a month without insurance

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As of October 19, 2026, a 30-tablet bottle of the Wegovy pill costs $149 at 1.5 mg, $199 at 4 mg and $299 at 9 mg or 25 mg without insurance, through NovoCare Pharmacy or the Wegovy savings offer. With commercial coverage it can be as little as $25 a month. Source: Novo Nordisk (NovoCare).

Self-pay, 1.5 mg $149 per month (30 tablets) [1]
Self-pay, 9 or 25 mg $299 per month (30 tablets) [1]
Commercial insurance $25 as little as; max savings $100/month [1]
Medicare (GLP-1 Bridge) $50 per month, eligible patients [2]
Wegovy pill self-pay prices (NovoCare Pharmacy or savings offer)Price per 1 month = 1 bottle of 30 tablets. Checked Oct 19, 2026.
DosePriceNotesSource
1.5 mg $149 [1]
4 mg $199 [1]
9 mg $299 [1]
25 mg $299 [1]

How much is the Wegovy pill without insurance?

Novo Nordisk prices the Wegovy pill by strength: $149 for each month of 1.5 mg, $199 for 4 mg and $299 for 9 mg and 25 mg, where one month is one bottle of 30 tablets[1]. The same prices appear on NovoCare Pharmacy’s home-delivery page[3].

There is no separate new-patient intro price for the pill; the $199 intro offer applies to the Wegovy pen[1].

What does a year of the Wegovy pill cost?

Twelve 30-tablet bottles at a single strength would cost $1,788 at 1.5 mg, $2,388 at 4 mg and $3,588 at 9 or 25 mg. Real costs depend on the strengths your prescriber chooses and how long you stay on each; this is arithmetic, not a plan. Because a pill month is 30 days, twelve bottles cover 360 days.

Is the Wegovy pill cheaper than the Wegovy pen?

At the lowest strengths, yes. The 1.5 mg pill is $149 a month against $349 for any standard pen dose ($199 for a new patient’s first two pen fills)[1]. At 9 mg and 25 mg the pill is $299, still $50 under the $349 pen. Clinical equivalence between pill strengths and pen doses is a question for your prescriber, not a price table.

How much is the Wegovy pill with insurance or Medicare?

With commercial coverage, the savings offer can bring the pill down to as little as $25 a month (maximum savings $100 a month)[1]. For Medicare, Novo says eligible patients pay $50 a month for the Wegovy pen and pill under the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge[2], which KFF says runs July 1, 2026 to December 31, 2027[4].

Where else can I buy the Wegovy pill?

TrumpRx.gov lists the Wegovy pill at $149 a month next to an "Original Price" of $1,349[5]. Ro shows the same $149 starting price against a $1,349 list price[6]; Hims and Hers, WeightWatchers, LifeMD and Mochi also advertise it from $149[7][8][9][10]. Telehealth programs add their own membership fees on top of medication; see programs for each fee.

Is there a cheaper GLP-1 pill?

Lilly’s Foundayo (orforglipron) pill also starts at $149 a month self-pay, and through December 31, 2026 its 2.5 mg strength is temporarily $149 and 5.5 mg $199[11]. The Ozempic pill, approved for type 2 diabetes, starts at $149[12]. See Foundayo cost and the cheapest GLP-1 page.

Where Wegovy pill is sold, and the published price

Total it in the builder
Sorted by lowest published starting price. Sorting is arithmetic, not a recommendation. Memberships are billed separately where noted.
ProgramOfferFromMembershipSource
NovoCare Wegovy pill 1.5 mg“Patients pay $149 for each month of 1.5 mg” $149/30 tablets None [3]
TrumpRx Wegovy pill“Wegovy® Pill $149/mo (Original Price $1,349)” $149/month None [5]
Ro Wegovy pill“Starting at $149 /mo (list $1,349)” $149/month $39 first month, then $74–$149/mo depending on plan ($74/mo on a 12-month prepaid plan) [6]
Hims & Hers Wegovy pill“From $149/mo” $149/month $39 for the first month, auto-renews at $149/month [7]
Mochi Wegovy pill“As low as $149” $149/month $199 for 12 months (about $17/mo) on the "With insurance" plan tab; medication extra [10]
WW Med+ Wegovy pill“Self pay starting at $149/mo” $149/month $25 for the first month on a 12- or 6-month plan, then $74/mo (12-month) or $84/mo (6-month) [8]
LifeMD Wegovy pill“$149 (Wegovy® pill) is for new patients eligible for prescription without insurance coverage” $149/month $39 first month, then $149/month program & provider fee [9]
NovoCare Wegovy pill 4 mg“$199 per month for 4 mg” $199/30 tablets None [3]
NovoCare Wegovy pill 9 mg or 25 mg“$299 per month for 9 mg and 25 mg” $299/30 tablets None [3]

What should I do next?

  1. Check your coverage first. If a commercial plan covers Wegovy pill, a manufacturer savings card can cut the copay to as little as $25. See GLP-1 savings cards.
  2. On Medicare? Savings cards don’t apply; the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge sets a $50 copay for some weight-loss GLP-1s.
  3. Paying cash? Compare the self-pay routes in the table above, including membership fees, in the cost builder.
  4. Ask your prescriber which drug and dose fit you. GLP Observer compares prices only.

Questions people ask

How much does the Wegovy pill cost per month?

Without insurance: $149 for 1.5 mg, $199 for 4 mg and $299 for 9 mg or 25 mg per 30 tablets (checked October 19, 2026). With commercial coverage, as little as $25.

Is there a $199 intro price for the Wegovy pill?

No. The $199 intro offer is for the first two fills of the 0.25 and 0.5 mg Wegovy pen. The pill starts at $149 for 1.5 mg.

Does Medicare cover the Wegovy pill?

Eligible Medicare patients pay $50 a month for the Wegovy pill under the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge, July 1, 2026 to December 31, 2027, with prior authorization.

Where can I get the Wegovy pill for $149?

Through NovoCare Pharmacy, the Wegovy savings offer at a retail pharmacy, or programs such as Ro, Hims and Hers, WeightWatchers, LifeMD and Mochi that pass through the manufacturer price (plus their membership fee). TrumpRx.gov lists the same $149.

How many tablets are in a month of the Wegovy pill?

Novo defines one month as one bottle of 30 tablets.

Is the Wegovy pill cheaper than Foundayo?

Both start at $149 a month self-pay. At the highest strengths, the Wegovy pill is $299 and Foundayo is $299 with on-time refills ($349 otherwise).

Sources

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  1. Wegovy savings offer and self-pay prices (pen, HD pen and pill) . Novo Nordisk (NovoCare). Checked .
    https://www.novocare.com/obesity/products/wegovy/savings-offer.html
  2. Wegovy cost and coverage (incl. Medicare GLP-1 Bridge note) . Novo Nordisk. Checked .
    https://www.wegovy.com/coverage-and-savings/save-on-wegovy.html
  3. NovoCare Pharmacy home delivery prices . Novo Nordisk (NovoCare). Checked .
    https://www.novocarepharmacy.com/
  4. What to Know About the BALANCE Model for GLP-1s in Medicare and Medicaid and the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge . KFF, published May 11, 2026. Checked .
    https://www.kff.org/medicare/what-to-know-about-the-balance-model-for-glp-1s-in-medicare-and-medicaid/
  5. TrumpRx.gov — listed GLP-1 prices ("Lowest Presidential Deal") . U.S. Government (TrumpRx.gov). Checked .
    https://trumprx.gov/
  6. Ro weight loss program pricing . Ro. Checked .
    https://ro.co/weight-loss/pricing/
  7. Hims weight loss: medications and prices . Hims & Hers Health. Checked .
    https://www.hims.com/weight-loss
  8. WeightWatchers Med+ (clinic): medication prices and membership . WeightWatchers. Checked .
    https://www.weightwatchers.com/us/clinic
  9. LifeMD weight management program . LifeMD. Checked .
    https://lifemd.com/weight-management
  10. Mochi Health: medications, prices and membership . Mochi Health. Checked .
    https://joinmochi.com/
  11. Foundayo coverage and savings (self-pay terms) . Eli Lilly and Company. Checked .
    https://foundayo.lilly.com/coverage-savings
  12. Ozempic savings offer and self-pay prices (pen and pill) . Novo Nordisk (NovoCare). Checked .
    https://www.novocare.com/diabetes/products/ozempic/savings-offer.html