
Novo Nordisk is cutting the out-of-pocket prices of its popular weight-loss drug Wegovy and diabetes drug Ozempic for some consumers.
Current customers who pay for the drugs out of pocket — without the help of health insurance — will now be charged $349 per month, down from $499, the Danish drugmaker said Monday.
Novo Nordisk also announced that it will charge $199 per month for new patients who pay for the drugs out of pocket, with the offer covering two months of the treatments. After that, the cost of the drugs will rise to $349 per month. The introductory $199 offer will be available through March 31, 2026, it said.
The new pricing for people who pay out of pocket for the two popular drugs comes amid a push from the Trump administration to lower their prices. In a deal announced earlier this month, the administration said people who rely on Medicare, Medicaid and the planned "TrumpRx" pharmaceutical website will get lower pricing for Novo Nordisk's GLP-1 drugs, as well as Eli Lilly's Zepbound.
At the time, administration officials said the drugs would cost an average of $245 to $350, a more accessible price point given they can retail for more than $1,000 per month.
Dave Moore, executive vice president of U.S. operations of Novo Nordisk, told CBS News in a statement that the company's new offer is intended to expand access to medicines for patients living with chronic diseases.
"Novo Nordisk is making it easier and more affordable for patients to access real FDA-approved treatments," he said.
Customers can get prescriptions at the new prices at wegovy.com or ozempic.com, at NovoCare Pharmacy or through other select providers such as Costco.
When the employed are pushed into homelessness
President Trump's pardon of crypto billionaire sparks concerns over his use of pardons
LATEST POSTS
- 1
The Best 20 Photography Instagram Records to Follow - 2
The Quadrantid meteor shower peaks tonight, but will the full 'Wolf Moon' outshine the show? - 3
Picking the Right Doctor prescribed Medication Inclusion in Senior Protection. - 4
Vote in favor of the handheld vacuum that you love for its strong attractions! - 5
Wait, it's 'Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone'? Why the new HBO series name is significant to Americans
U.S. to drop childhood vaccine recommendations as it looks to Denmark, Washington Post reports
Share your number one city visit transport that leaves a mark on the world wake up!
7 Espresso Machines for Home Baristas
My Enterprising Excursion: Building a Startup
A new mom skipped a routine appointment. An infected cut led to a devastating diagnosis
Doritos and Cheetos debut 'NKD' options, without artificial colors or flavors
Asia's Noteworthy Destinations: A Voyager's Aide
Parents who delay baby's first vaccines also likely to skip measles shots
'Outrageous and illegal' : UNRWA slams Israel for cutting off its water, comms and electric in Gaza













