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Ozempic injection cost
semaglutide · Novo Nordisk. Official self-pay prices by strength, what Medicare and savings offers cover, and the cost-related parts of the FDA label.
The short version
- Prefilled pen (injection): lowest listed self-pay price $349 per month (0.25 mg); highest regular price $499 per month.[1]
- New self-pay patients pay $199 for the first 2 monthly fills of the 0.25 mg and 0.5 mg strengths, in an offer window that ends Dec 31, 2026; then $349 per month.[1]
- Medicare GLP-1 Bridge: Ozempic injection is not on the program's list of covered drugs.[2]
- With commercial insurance: Novo Nordisk's savings offer lets you pay as little as $25, with at most $100 off per month, listed as "for up to 3 months".[3][4]
Ozempic Prefilled pen (injection): price by strength
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| Strength | Price per month | Conditions in the official listing | List price (WAC) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25/0.5 mg | $349 | New self-pay patients: $199 for the first 2 monthly fills, offer window Nov 17, 2025–Dec 31, 2026; then $349. | $1,027.51 |
| 0.5/0.5 mg | $349 | New self-pay patients: $199 for the first 2 monthly fills, offer window Nov 17, 2025–Dec 31, 2026; then $349. | $1,027.51 |
| 1/0.5 mg | $349 | — | $1,027.51 |
| 2/0.5 mg | $499 | — | $1,027.51 |
“Limited Time Offer – New self-pay patients pay $199* for the first two monthly fills of Ozempic® (semaglutide) injection 0.25mg or 0.5mg. Only available for 2 monthly fills between 11/17/2025 – 12/31/2026. For each fill after, pay $349/month for Ozempic® 0.25mg, 0.5mg or 1mg, and $499/month for Ozempic® 2mg. For eligible patients only.”
Price history
Tracking began Oct 17, 2026. A new row appears only after a person has checked a change against the official page. All changes · Download CSV
| Checked | Form | Strengths | Lowest | Highest regular |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | Prefilled pen (injection) | 0.25, 0.5, 1, 2 mg | $349 | $499 |
From the FDA label
Word for word from the label on DailyMed: what the drug is approved for, the strengths and pack sizes (how many doses come in one carton or bottle), and the label's dose schedule.
FDA-approved uses · label 1
OZEMPIC is indicated:
- •as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
- •to reduce the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (cardiovascular death, non-fatal myocardial infarction or non-fatal stroke) in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus and established cardiovascular disease.
- •to reduce the risk of sustained eGFR decline, end-stage kidney disease, and cardiovascular death in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus and chronic kidney disease.
Dosage forms and strengths · label 3
Injection: clear, colorless solution available as follows:
Single-Patient-Use Pens (with multiple weekly doses) | ||
Dose per Injection | Total Strength per Total Volume | Strength per mL |
0.25 mg | 2 mg / 3 mL | 0.68 mg/mL |
1 mg | 4 mg / 3 mL | 1.34 mg/mL |
2 mg | 8 mg / 3 mL | 2.68 mg/mL |
Single-Dose Prefilled Syringes | |
Dose per Injection | Total Strength per Total Volume |
0.25 mg | 0.25 mg / 0.5 mL |
0.5 mg | 0.5 mg / 0.5 mL |
1 mg | 1 mg / 0.5 mL |
Dose schedule in the label · label 2.2
Recommended Initiation Dosage
Initiate OZEMPIC with a dosage of 0.25 mg injected subcutaneously once weekly for 4 weeks. Follow the dosage escalation below to reduce the risk of gastrointestinal adverse reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7), Adverse Reactions (6.1)].
After 4 weeks on the 0.25 mg dosage, increase the dosage to 0.5 mg once weekly.
Recommended Maintenance and Maximum Dosages for Glycemic Control
The recommended maintenance dosage is 0.5 mg, 1 mg, or 2 mg, injected subcutaneously once weekly, based on glycemic control.
If additional glycemic control is needed after at least 4 weeks on the:
- •0.5 mg dosage, the dosage may be increased to 1 mg once weekly.
- •1 mg dosage, the dosage may be increased to 2 mg once weekly.
The maximum recommended dosage is 2 mg once weekly.
Recommended Maintenance Dosage in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Chronic Kidney Disease
Increase the dosage to the maintenance dosage, 1 mg once weekly, after at least 4 weeks on the 0.5 mg dosage.
How it is supplied (pack sizes) · label 16
How Supplied
Single-patient-use pens (with multiple weekly doses):
Injection: clear, colorless solution of 0.68 mg/mL, 1.34 mg/mL or 2.68 mg/mL of semaglutide available in the following packaging configurations:
Single-Patient-Use Pens (with multiple weekly doses) | |||||
Dose per Injection | Use For | Total Strength per Total Volume | Doses per Pen | Carton Contents | NDC |
0.25 mg | Initiation | 2 mg/3 mL | 4 doses of 0.25 mg and | 1 pen | 0169-4181-13 |
1 mg | Maintenance | 4 mg/3 mL | 4 doses of 1 mg | 1 pen | 0169-4130-13 |
2 mg | Maintenance | 8 mg/3 mL | 4 doses of 2 mg | 1 pen | 0169-4772-12 |
Each OZEMPIC multi-dose pen is for use by a single patient. An OZEMPIC pen must never be shared between patients, even if the needle is changed [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4)].
Single-dose prefilled syringes:
Injection: clear, colorless solution of 0.5 mg/mL, 1 mg/mL, 2 mg/mL of semaglutide available in the following packaging configurations:
Single-Dose Prefilled Syringes | |||||
Dose per Injection | Use For | Total Strength per Total Volume | Doses per Syringe | Carton Contents | NDC |
0.25 mg | Initiation | 0.25 mg / 0.5 mL | Single-dose | 4 Prefilled Syringes | 0169-1302-14 |
0.5 mg | Maintenance | 0.5 mg / 0.5 mL | Single-dose | 4 Prefilled Syringes | 0169-1305-14 |
1 mg | Maintenance | 1 mg / 0.5 mL | Single-dose | 4 Prefilled Syringes | 0169-1310-14 |
Recommended Storage Conditions for OZEMPIC
Single-patient-use pens (with multiple weekly doses):
Prior to first use, the OZEMPIC pen should be stored in a refrigerator between 2°C to 8°C (36°F to 46°F). Do not store in the freezer or directly adjacent to the refrigerator cooling element. Do not freeze OZEMPIC and do not use OZEMPIC if it has been frozen. OZEMPIC must be kept in the original carton until time of administration.
After first use of the OZEMPIC pen, the pen can be stored for 56 days at controlled room temperature 15°C to 30°C (59°F to 86°F) or in a refrigerator 2°C to 8°C (36°F to 46°F). Do not freeze. Keep the pen cap on when not in use. OZEMPIC should be protected from excessive heat and sunlight.
Always remove and safely discard the needle after each injection and store the OZEMPIC pen without an injection needle attached. Always use a new needle for each injection.
Single-Patient-Use Pens (with multiple weekly doses) | ||
Prior to first use | After first use | |
Refrigerated | Room Temperature | Refrigerated |
Until expiration date | 56 days | |
Single-dose prefilled syringes:
Store the OZEMPIC prefilled syringe refrigerated at 2°C to 8°C (36°F to 46°F). If needed, the syringe can be kept from 8°C to 30°C (46°F to 86°F) up to 28 days. Do not freeze OZEMPIC and do not use OZEMPIC if it has been frozen. Protect OZEMPIC from light. OZEMPIC must be kept in the original carton until time of administration. Discard the OZEMPIC syringe after use.
Single-Dose Prefilled Syringes | |
Refrigerated | Room Temperature |
Until expiration date | 28 days |
Which drug, which dose, and whether to start, stop or switch are medical decisions. Ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Official sources for this page
“Limited Time Offer – New self-pay patients pay $199* for the first two monthly fills of Ozempic® (semaglutide) injection 0.25mg or 0.5mg. Only available for 2 monthly fills between 11/17/2025 – 12/31/2026. For each fill after, pay $349/month for Ozempic® 0.25mg, 0.5mg or 1mg, and $499/month for Ozempic® 2mg. For eligible patients only.”
TrumpRx.gov: Ozempic Prefilled pen (injection) listing · as of Oct 17, 2026“Starting July 1, 2026, Medicare covers these GLP-1 drugs: Foundayo® (tablet) Wegovy® (injection or tablet) Zepbound® (KwikPen® only. The program doesn’t cover single-dose Zepbound® vials or pens).”
Medicare.gov: Weight loss drugs · as of Oct 17, 2026“Pay as little as $25, subject to a maximum savings of $100/month. Government beneficiaries excluded.”
NovoCare Pharmacy · as of Oct 17, 2026“Pay as little as $25 per month for up to 3 months”
NovoCare Pharmacy · as of Oct 17, 2026