What is a substitute medication for Ozempic?

Ozempic belongs to a class of medications called [GLP-1 agonists](https://www.goodrx.com/glp-1-agonists) used for type 2 diabetes. Other GLP-1 agonist medications similar to Ozempic include [Trulicity](https://www.goodrx.com/trulicity), [Victoza](https://www.goodrx.com/victoza), [Bydureon](https://www.goodrx.com/bydureon), and [Adlyxin](https://www.goodrx.com/adlyxin).

Is Ozempic covered by my insurance?

Ozempic is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans (source: MMIT). If you have a Medicare Part D or Medicare Advantage plan, about 85% will cover this medication.

What is Ozempic used for?

Ozempic is an injection medication used to help control high blood sugar for people with type 2 diabetes.

Is Ozempic used for weight loss?

Ozempic is not FDA-approved for weight loss and is not considered a weight loss medication. However, people who take Ozempic for type 2 diabetes have reported losing weight over the past year.

Ozempic 2026 Prices, Coupons & Savings Tips

About Ozempic

Ozempic (semaglutide) is used to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes. Ozempic is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but some pharmacy coupons or cash prices could help offset the cost. Ozempic is a GLP-1 Agonist which works by increasing insulin release and reducing appetite. The most common form of Ozempic is a 2mg prefilled pen. Ozempic is also available as a 3mg prefilled pen. There are currently no generic alternatives for Ozempic.

Get Ozempic for as low as $199.00, which is 85% off the average retail price of $1,321.22 for the most common version, by using a GoodRx coupon.

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Default quantities vary by dosage and the displayed quantity represents the most commonly filled. Retail prices shown are the average costs that users pay for these drugs, and do not reflect pharmacy pricing in your specific location.
Dosage	Quantity	Retail price	GoodRx price
1 prefilled 2mg pen of 2mg/ 3ml	1 carton	$1,184.71	$199.00
1 prefilled 4mg pen of 4mg/ 3ml	1 carton	$1,182.91	$349.00
1 prefilled 8mg pen of 8mg/ 3ml	1 carton	$1,183.30	$499.00

Ozempic

Limited Time Offer – New self-pay patients pay $199* for the first two monthly fills of Ozempic® (semaglutide) injection 0.25mg or 0.5mg.

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