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Wegovy Cost: Pricing Plan, Affordability, and Insurance Coverage

Wegovy Cost and Weight Loss Medication

Explore Wegovy’s cost to determine if it fits your budget and how to plan for its affordability.

You might have heard about Wegovy’s weight loss medication. If not, and you‘re looking for something to help you lose weight, this new FDAapproved drug can be beneficial. Additionally, clinical trials showed Wegovy patients lost 1518% of their body weight; moreover, they witnessed considerable improvements in blood pressure and other areas of physical functioning.

What Medication is Wegovy?

Wegovy is not a new drug; it has been around for years under the name Ozempic and doctors use it to treat patients with type 2 diabetes. Interestingly, one of the warnings on Ozempic is “may cause weight loss” which is probably not something most patients using Ozempic would be concerned about since 90% of the individuals in the United States who have type 2 diabetes are also higher in weight.

Although, in 2017, the FDA approved Semaglutide for treating type 2 diabetes under the name Wegovy. Subsequently, in June 2021, authorities approved it in higher doses for treating obesity.

Equally important, wegovy is meant for use as part of a physician-supervised weight loss program that includes a low-calorie diet and exercise program.

What is the Cost of Wegovy?

Wegovy comes in different doses and patients start with a low dose and then each month the dose increases until the fifth month when it reaches the maximum where patients will remain.

Still, wondering how much Wegovy costs per month, the cost of Wegovy may vary depending on the strength of the dose. The doses are pre-loaded in a pen injector that is for one-time use and patients receive 4 injector pens to be used once each week for a month.

According to the manufacturer’s website, Wegovy has a list cost of approximately $1,349 for a month’s supply. Many pharmacy websites show the list price fluctuating from $1,500-$1,700 but patients can use discount coupons from sources such as GoodRx to bring the price down to around $1,332.

Check out the Wegovy prices listed on GoodRx.com

Some patients may be eligible to receive a lower price through the use of a savings card provided by the manufacturer.

Does Insurance Cover Wegovy?

Currently, most insurance carriers do not offer coverage for medical weight loss drugs. However, some insurance plans may cover Wegovy. Find out if your plan covers Wegovy.

Is Wegovy Cost Covered By Cigna Insurance?

Wegovy may be covered by Cigna insurance for eligible patients. Learn more about The Cigna Wegovy coverage.

Does Medicaid Approve Wegovy?

Generally, Medicaid does not cover any GLP-1 medications but prescription coverage varies by state. Moreover, contact your state Medicaid office to learn about weight loss options that may be covered.

How Much is Wegovy without Insurance?

Wegovy‘s avg. cost with a discount drug savings plan coupon, such as GoodRx, is approx. $1,400 monthly.

Is There a Generic for Wegovy?

There is not currently a generic for Wegovy. However, IBI Healthcare Institute offers SlimMed medication which contains Semaglutide and has the same results at a lower cost.

Where Can I Get Weight Loss Medication Like Wegovy?

Wegovy key ingredient is Semaglutide, which offers weight loss that is comparable to gastric sleeve surgery. Since the release of Wegovy, the manufacturer has had supply issues and only higher doses are available.

IBI Healthcare Institute offers a SlimMed weight loss shot. It also contains Semaglutide and delivers weight loss results similar to Wegovy. Nonetheless, SlimMed is readily available at IBI Healthcare Institute and SurgiCare Arts & Aesthetics. Both are accepting new patients for SlimMed, and the cost is significantly less than Wegovy. Though, the price of SlimMed is $550 per month for a lower dose. And $650 per month for a larger dose. Furthermore, prices are subject to change at any time.

Right now, an additional discount for SlimMed shots is available when you order online. Additionally, if you order online directly from IBI Healthcare Institute, your price for the first month is just $450. However, keep in mind that we may withdraw this special offer at any moment.

Nevertheless, to learn more about medical weight loss programs with Wegovy or SlimMed, contact IBI Healthcare Institute for a consultation.

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