Wegovy Pills Prices, Discounts & Coupons
Used for Weight Loss
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*You can pay as little as $0 per fill using Drug Coupons or Patient Assistance Programs. Subject to applicability & eligibility requirements.
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MEDICAL INFORMATION
Wegovy Pills Key Facts
What is Wegovy Pills?
Wegovy Pills (semaglutide) is the first and only FDA-approved GLP-1 pill for weight loss, developed by Novo Nordisk. It’s a prescription medicine containing semaglutide that is taken once daily, as opposed to the injectable, once-weekly, version of Wegovy.
What dosages is Wegovy Pills available in?
The Wegovy pill uses a gradual dose escalation schedule. Your health care professional will start you on the 1.5 mg once-daily dose and gradually increase the dose every 30 days until you reach the 25 mg maximum dose. The dosing schedule includes: 1.5 mg, 4 mg, 9 mg, and 25 mg strengths.
What is Wegovy Pills used for?
Wegovy Pills are used for:
- Weight Loss & Long‑Term Weight Management
Wegovy Pills help adults with obesity or who are overweight (with at least one weight‑related medical problem such as high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, or high cholesterol) to lose weight and maintain that weight loss. - Cardiovascular Risk Reduction
In adults who have established cardiovascular disease and obesity or overweight, Wegovy can be prescribed to reduce the risk of major cardiovascular events (like heart attack, stroke, or death) when used alongside diet and exercise.
How does Wegovy Pills work?
Wegovy Pills contain semaglutide, a GLP-1 receptor agonist. The FDA-approved Wegovy® pill has technology designed to facilitate absorption of semaglutide.
The medication works as part of a GLP-1 class mechanism to help with weight management.
In clinical trials, adults lost on average 33 lb (14% weight loss) based on an average starting weight of 235 lb with Wegovy Pills, compared to 6 lb (2.4% weight loss) with placebo.
How do I take Wegovy Pills?
Wake up and take one WEGOVY PILL with a sip of water (up to 4 ounces) on an empty stomach. Start your morning while waiting at least 30 minutes before eating or drinking or taking other oral medications.
Key instructions include:
- Take one pill by mouth with water (4 oz max) and not with other liquids. Don’t crush, cut, chew, or dissolve the pill
- Wait at least 30 minutes before eating, drinking, or taking other oral medications to give Wegovy® pill time to absorb
- Store pills in the closed Wegovy® bottle until you are ready to take one, not in another container
- Do not take more than 1 pill per day
- If you miss a dose, the missed dose should be skipped, and the next dose should be taken the following day
Is it safe for me to take Wegovy Pills?
Do not use Wegovy Pills if:
- You or any of your family have ever had a type of thyroid cancer called medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) or if you have an endocrine system condition called Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2)
- You have had a serious allergic reaction to semaglutide or any of the ingredients in WEGOVY INJECTION or Wegovy Pills
Tell your healthcare provider if you:
- Have or have had problems with your pancreas or kidneys
- Have type 2 diabetes and a history of diabetic retinopathy
- Have or have had depression, suicidal thoughts, or mental health issues
- Are scheduled to have surgery or other procedures that use anesthesia or deep sleepiness (deep sedation)
Wegovy Pills contain semaglutide and should not be used with other semaglutide-containing products or other GLP-1 receptor agonist medicines.
Wegovy Pills Common Side Effects
The most common side effects of Wegovy Pills may include:
- nausea
- diarrhea
- vomiting
- constipation
- stomach (abdomen) pain
- headache
- tiredness (fatigue)
- upset stomach
- dizziness
- feeling bloated
- belching
- low blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes
- gas
- stomach flu
- heartburn
- runny nose
- sore throat
Wegovy Pills Serious Side Effects
Serious side effects include:
- Thyroid tumors: In studies with rodents, Wegovy Pills and other medicines that work like Wegovy® caused thyroid tumors, including thyroid cancer. It is not known if Wegovy Pills will cause thyroid tumors or a type of thyroid cancer called medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) in people.
- Pancreatitis: Stop using Wegovy Pills and call your healthcare provider right away if you have severe pain in your stomach area (abdomen) that will not go away, with or without nausea or vomiting.
- Gallbladder problems: Wegovy Pills may cause gallbladder problems, including gallstones. Some gallstones may need surgery.
- Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia): Increased risk of low blood sugar, especially those who also take medicines for diabetes such as insulin or sulfonylureas.
- Kidney problems: Diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting may cause a loss of fluids (dehydration), which may cause kidney problems.
- Severe stomach problems: Stomach problems, sometimes severe, have been reported in people who use Wegovy Pills
- Serious allergic reactions: Stop using Wegovy Pills and get medical help right away, if you have any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat; problems breathing or swallowing; severe rash or itching.
- Vision changes: Change in vision in people with type 2 diabetes.
- Increased heart rate: Wegovy Pills can increase your heart rate while you are at rest.
- Mental health effects: Depression or thoughts of suicide. You should pay attention to any mental changes, especially sudden changes in your mood, behaviors, thoughts, or feelings.
- Aspiration risk: Food or liquid getting into the lungs during surgery or other procedures that use anesthesia or deep sleepiness (deep sedation).
Effects of other drugs, drug classes and over-the-counter products on Wegovy Pills
Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Wegovy Pills may affect the way some medicines work and some medicines may affect the way Wegovy Pills works.
Tell your healthcare provider if you are taking other medicines to treat diabetes, including sulfonylureas or insulin. Wegovy Pills slows stomach emptying and can affect medicines that need to pass through the stomach quickly.
Who makes Wegovy Pills?
Wegovy Pills is manufactured by Novo Nordisk.
Is Wegovy Pills safe in pregnancy?
No. Wegovy Pills may harm your unborn baby. You should stop using Wegovy Pills, 2 months before you plan to become pregnant.
Regarding breastfeeding: Breastfeeding is not recommended during treatment with Wegovy Pills.
What is the generic name for Wegovy Pills?
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How can NowPatient help me to lower the cost of my Wegovy Pills prescription?
After you create a FREE account with NowPatient, you will have access to 4 programs that can help lower the cost of your Wegovy Pills prescription
Applicability to each program will be dependent on your insurance status.
How do the NowPatient Wegovy Pills savings programs work?
After you have created your FREE account with NowPatient, you can access the various programs from your account dashboard. Each program has clear instructions on how to check your eligibility. You can see how the process works by clicking on the feature link below and seeing the ‘How it works’ steps.
Drug Coupon and Patient Assistance Programs require an eligibility quiz to be completed.
Are the NowPatient Wegovy Pills savings programs suitable for everyone, regardless of insurance status?
No. Each program has its own eligibility and applicability requirements. The table below shows if a program is available to you, based on your insurance status.
| Rx Advantage Card* for Wegovy Pills | Canadian Prescription Savings* for Wegovy Pills | Wegovy Pills Drug Coupon* | Wegovy Pills Patient Assistance Program* | |
| Insured (federal, state or government) | Available | Available | Not Available | Available If Offered by Pharmaceutical Company |
| Insured (Commercial or Private) | Available | Available | Available If Offered by Pharmaceutical Company | Available If Offered by Pharmaceutical Company |
| Uninsured | Available | Available | Not Available | Available If Offered by Pharmaceutical Company |
| Insured but without pharmacy benefit or drug coverage | Available | Available | Not Available | Available If Offered by Pharmaceutical Company |
*This is not insurance.
Are the NowPatient drug savings programs suitable for brand and generic versions of Wegovy Pills?
No. Each program has applicability requirements. Please see below
| Rx Advantage Card* for Wegovy Pills | Canadian Prescription Savings* for Wegovy Pills | Wegovy Pills Drug Coupon* | Wegovy Pills Patient Assistance Program* | |
| Brand | Yes | Yes | Yes, If Offered by Pharmaceutical Company | Yes, If Offered by Pharmaceutical Company |
| Generic | Yes | Yes | No | No |
*This is not insurance.
If you have Medicare Part D or Medicare Advantage and none of the Wegovy Pills savings options are applicable or affordable for me, what can you do?
If you are insured with Medicare and the Wegovy Pills drug savings options are not applicable to you and still remain unaffordable, then you can check Medicaid eligibility in your state by following the instructions at HealthCare.gov.
The government site is easy to use and after you have selected your state, it will navigate you to the appropriate contact point to make the application. State Medicaid programs may cover the full cost of your medication.
People who qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid are called ‘dual eligibles’.
If you are denied Medicaid for Wegovy Pills, and you are still unable to afford your copay or co-insurance element (for example if you are in the coverage gap or Donut Hole) then you may be eligible for a federal support program like Low Income Subsidy. To be eligible for Low Income Subsidy, you need to be a resident in one of the 50 States or the District of Columbia. You can check eligibility online at SSA Medicare D Extra Help. You can also call Social Security at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778).
I am uninsured or underinsured and none of the Wegovy Pills prescription saving options are applicable or affordable for me, what can I do?
If you are uninsured or underinsured (for example, Wegovy Pills is not covered by your plan) and the drug savings options are not applicable or still unaffordable, then you can check Medicaid eligibility in your state by following the instructions at HealthCare.gov.
The government site is easy to use and you can select your state and it will navigate you to the appropriate contact point to make the application. State Medicaid programs may cover the full cost of your medication.
If you are denied and all else fails, and if you have been prescribed Wegovy Pills for an FDA-approved indication, you can call the pharmaceutical company to see if they have any other assistance programs.
I am commercially or privately insured and none of the Wegovy Pills prescription saving options are applicable or affordable for me, what can I do?
If your medication is not covered by your plan, you can you can appeal your insurance company’s decision. Sometimes, a formal appeal can result in the drug being covered if it is deemed medically necessary.
If you cannot afford your copay, then you can check Medicaid eligibility in your state by following the instructions at HealthCare.gov.
However, being privately insured might complicate your eligibility for Medicaid, as having private insurance may be considered in the financial eligibility assessment.
The government site is easy to use and you can select your state and it will navigate you to the appropriate contact point to make the application. If you qualify, state Medicaid may cover the full cost of your medication.
If I have federal, state or commercial insurance and none of the Wegovy Pills prescription saving options are applicable or affordable for me, are there any other support organisations that can help me with my co-insurance or copay?
If you have already tried Medicaid and received a denial letter or if you are insured with Medicare and have been denied Low-Income Subsidy, then you can try one of the following organizational support programs:
1. Patient Access Network Foundation (PAN) assistance for Wegovy Pills
If you are having trouble paying for your Wegovy Pills medication due to unaffordable copays or deductibles, the Patient Access Network Foundation (PAN), may be able to assist you. To qualify for PAN assistance for Wegovy Pills you will need to meet one or all of the following criteria:
- Your income is below 400% of the federal poverty level
- Wegovy Pills is prescribed for an approved FDA indication
- You live in and receive treatment in the United States or U.S. territories, even if you do not have U.S. citizenship
- You have Medicare insurance coverage that covers Wegovy Pills
- If Wegovy Pills is listed on PAN’s list of covered medications
You can check the Patient Access Network Foundation Website for more information.
2. HealthWell Foundation Copay Program for Wegovy Pills
If you are having trouble paying for your Wegovy Pills medication due to unaffordable copays or deductibles, the HealthWell Foundation Copay Program may be able to assist you. To qualify for assistance for Wegovy Pills you will need to meet the following criteria:
- You live in and are being treated in the United States
- You are insured and your plan covers Wegovy Pills
- If Wegovy Pills is listed on the HealthWell Foundation’s list of covered medications
You can check the HealthWell Foundation Website for more information.
3. Patient Advocate Foundation Co-Pay Relief Program for Wegovy Pills
Patient Advocate Foundation’s Co-Pay Relief program exists to help reduce the financial distress you or your family may face when paying for your Wegovy Pills treatment. If you qualify and can demonstrate the need, the foundation will provide you with direct payment covering co-pays, co-insurance, and deductibles. To qualify for assistance for Wegovy Pills you will need to meet the following criteria:
- You must be currently insured and have coverage for Wegovy Pills
- You must have a confirmed diagnosis and treatment plan
- You must reside and receive treatment in the United States
- Your Income must fall at or below 300% or 400% of the Federal Poverty Guideline (FPG) with consideration for the Cost of Living Index (COLI) and number in the household
- Applications can also be completed by contacting the program sponsor, toll-free at 866-512-3861.
You can check the Patient Advocate Foundation Website for more information.
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The information provided here about medications is subject to change and is not meant to include all uses, precautions, warnings, directions, drug interactions, allergic reactions, or negative effects. The absence of warnings or other information for a particular medication does not imply that the medication or medication combination is appropriate for all patients or for all possible purposes.
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