
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
Manhunt for Brown University shooter continues: FBI releases photos of suspect, announces $50K reward - 2
Mossad unveils network of Hamas terror infrastructure across Europe - 3
Step by step instructions to Contrast Lab Precious stones and Normal Jewels - 4
Iran denies launching ballistic missiles towards Kurdistan region of Iraq - 5
Between 600 to 800 aid trucks entering Gaza daily since start of ceasefire, COGAT confirms
'No middle ground' for tackling antisemitism after Bondi Beach mass shooting, deputy FM Haskel says
Map shows more than 1,900 measles cases across U.S.
Book excerpt: "Enough" by Dr. Ania Jastreboff and Oprah Winfrey
The Developing Nearby Food Development and Its Advantages
Do you lean your seat back on the plane? These travel pros — and real-life couple — won't do it.
Palestinians forced from West Bank refugee camps left in limbo as Israeli demolitions go on
Top 20 Wellbeing and Wellness Applications for a Sound Way of life
How food assistance programs can feed families and nourish their dignity
Pick Your #1 breakfast food












