How Much Does Semaglutide Cost Without Insurance?

There is no single cash price for semaglutide. The product, formulation, prescribed dose, purchase channel, and offer eligibility all affect the amount you pay. Manufacturer self-pay offers can differ substantially from a pharmacy’s undiscounted price. A medication-only offer also differs from a program that includes clinical care.

The examples below were checked on September 14, 2026. They are selected published offers, not a national average or a ranking of the cheapest providers. Boca sells compounded semaglutide and has a commercial interest in this comparison.

Current Manufacturer Self-Pay Examples

These prices identify particular products and offers. Dose strengths identify the offer; they are not instructions for choosing or changing a dose. Confirm eligibility and the final pharmacy quote before paying.

Product and offer	Published price	Supply or condition
Wegovy injection, standard self-pay, 0.25–2.4 mg	$349	28-day fill
Wegovy HD injection, 7.2 mg	$399	28-day fill
Wegovy tablets, 1.5 mg	$149	30-day fill
Wegovy tablets, 4 mg	$199	30-day fill
Wegovy tablets, 9 or 25 mg	$299	30-day fill
Ozempic pen, 0.25, 0.5, or 1 mg	$349	Offer defines a month as one box containing one pen
Ozempic pen, 2 mg	$499	Same box-based offer definition

Sources: NovoCare Wegovy offer terms and Ozempic savings and coverage. These are medication offers, not quotes for all clinical care. The products have different labeling and should not be treated as interchangeable treatment choices.

Introductory offers are temporary

Eligible new Wegovy savings-offer patients can pay $199 for each of the first two 28-day injection fills at 0.25 or 0.5 mg through December 31, 2026; subsequent fills use standard pricing. The terms define new-patient eligibility and restrict reimbursement and use toward insurance spending totals. Wegovy terms.

Ozempic advertises a separate $199 offer for two initial monthly pen fills at 0.25 or 0.5 mg for eligible new patients through December 31, 2026. The ongoing pen prices are in the table. Check the Ozempic offer and restrictions. Manufacturers can change or end offers.

Boca’s Compounded Semaglutide Plans

Boca’s semaglutide program page lists its current monthly and three-month plans, included services, and billing amounts. A per-month equivalent displayed on a three-month plan is not the price of the monthly plan. Use the selected plan’s full amount and renewal terms when budgeting.

Read the terms of service and refund policy before enrolling. Cancellation of a future renewal and a refund for care or medication already provided are different questions; do not assume “cancel anytime” means every charge is refundable. Check state availability and provider information as well.

Compounded semaglutide is not FDA-approved. FDA does not verify compounded drugs’ safety, effectiveness, or quality before marketing. Compounded drugs are not FDA-approved generics. FDA says they should be used only when an approved drug cannot meet a patient’s medical needs. A price difference alone does not establish that need. FDA compounding questions and answers.

A clinician must determine whether treatment is appropriate. For background, read compounded semaglutide safety and how to verify a compounding pharmacy.

How to Compare the Total Cost

Ask each provider for a written quote for the exact product and plan. Check these items separately:

• Medication price, formulation, quantity, and supply duration.
• Initial consultation and required follow-up fees.
• Membership fees and whether medication is included in that membership.
• Required testing, supplies, and shipping.
• Price changes at the prescribed dose or after an introductory period.
• Upfront payment, renewal date, commitment, cancellation, and refund terms.

An unknown fee is not a zero-dollar fee. Do not add a membership price twice if it already represents the bundled program charge. Ask whether a quoted “month” means 28 days, 30 days, a calendar month, or an installment on a longer plan.

A budgeting example with explicit assumptions

At a hypothetical medication-only price of $350 per 28-day fill, six fills cost $2,100 and cover 168 days. That is not six calendar months. Visits, membership, testing, and supplies would need to be added if billed separately. This arithmetic example is not an offer, a treatment-duration recommendation, or a forecast of future prices.

Avoid multiplying a temporary starter offer by 12 and presenting the result as an annual treatment cost. Use the expected number of fills at each applicable price, and verify continued eligibility and terms.

Insurance and Savings Are Separate Questions

Ask your insurer whether the specific prescribed product and use are covered, whether prior authorization is required, and what your deductible and out-of-pocket amount would be. A diagnosis or prescription does not by itself establish coverage. Ask the pharmacist to compare your actual covered price with any self-pay option for which you qualify.

A commercial-insurance savings card is different from an uninsured self-pay offer. Read the terms before assuming a cash payment can be reimbursed or counted toward your deductible. Do not rely on a generic copay estimate for your own plan.

Medical Considerations Before Comparing Prices

Cost does not establish which medicine is appropriate or safe for you. Wegovy’s labeling includes a boxed warning about thyroid C-cell tumors in rodents; the human relevance is unknown. It is contraindicated with a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma or MEN 2. Important warnings also include pancreatitis, gallbladder disease, serious allergic reactions, severe gastrointestinal reactions, and kidney injury from volume depletion. This is not a complete safety summary. Review the exact product’s information and your medical history with your prescriber. Wegovy prescribing information.

Do not select, switch, or adjust medication based on the cheapest dose in a price table. Discuss pregnancy plans, other medicines, and adverse symptoms with your clinician. Read our semaglutide overview and medication comparison for additional background.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does semaglutide cost without insurance?

Use the dated product-specific offers above as examples, then obtain a current quote. There is no verified national average in this article. Formulation, supply period, eligibility, and separately billed care affect the total.

Is the lowest advertised price the ongoing cost?

It may be a starter offer, a particular dose, or a monthly equivalent requiring a larger payment. Check the regular price and all required charges before comparing plans.

Are compounded semaglutide and Wegovy the same product?

No. Compounded drugs are not FDA-approved and are distinct from approved products. A price comparison does not establish clinical equivalence. See the FDA explanation.

Can I lower my dose to spend less?

Ask your prescriber. A price table is not a dosing guide, and you should not change treatment yourself to fit an advertised offer.

Where can I find Boca’s current price?

See the monthly and three-month semaglutide plans and read the payment and refund terms for your selected plan.

Medical and pricing disclaimer: Educational information, not individualized medical advice. Confirm current eligibility, product details, and total charges before purchasing. Prices can change; no treatment outcome is guaranteed.