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Novo Nordisk slashes Wegovy prices through direct-to-consumer pharmacy

Novo Nordisk is cutting the price of Wegovy to $499 per month, which is a 60% discount from the list price of $1,349.02.
The new pricing applies to uninsured patients or those with commercial insurance that does not cover obesity treatments, effective immediately.
Eli Lilly reduced the price of Zepbound to $399 for its lowest dose, through a similar program.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has removed semaglutide, the active ingredient in both drugs, from its drug shortage list, allowing for more supply availability.

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thedailyupside.com

Coming Soon to an Internet Near You: Half-Price, Direct-to-Consumer Wegovy

Novo Nordisk said on Wednesday that it’s trimming the price tag for slimmer waistlines. The Danish pharmaceutical giant will sell its blockbuster weight-loss drug Wegovy for under half its normal price via a new direct-to-consumer online pharmacy. Christened NovoCare, the site will let people pay $499 per month for the weekly drug, compared with a current list price of roughly $1,350 before insurance. It follows a similar move by rival Eli Lill…

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USA Today

Wegovy price cut: Novo Nordisk cuts the price of the weight-loss drug for the uninsured

After Zepbound-maker Eli Lilly reduced the price of the weight-loss drug, competitor Novo Nordisk has cut the price of weight-loss drug Wegovy.

7 days ago·United States

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The Hill

Novo Nordisk slashes Wegovy prices through direct-to-consumer pharmacy

Pharmaceutical manufacturer Novo Nordisk on Wednesday announced it will be offering a direct-to-patient program for uninsured and underinsured individuals to be able to pay cash for its weight loss product Wegovy at a significantly reduced cost. The drugmaker has named its new program NovoCare® Pharmacy, which will sell all dose strengths of Wegovy at $499…

7 days ago·Washington, United States

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CNBC

Novo Nordisk goes direct to consumer with Wegovy. What it means for obesity rival Eli Lilly

Shares of Eli Lilly rose Wednesday despite its rival's announcement.

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PBS NewsHour

Novo Nordisk cuts Wegovy prices, following Eli Lilly on Zepbound

The new monthly price of $499, down from $650, takes effect immediately.

7 days ago·Washington, United States

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Fox Business

Novo Nordisk cuts Wegovy prices in half for cash-paying consumers

Novo Nordisk is cutting the cost of its blockbuster weight-loss drug Wegovy in half for U.S. patients paying cash through its direct-to-patient online pharmacy, as competition in the highly lucrative market stiffens. With NovoCare Pharmacy, uninsured patients or eligible patients with commercial insurance who do not have coverage can access all dose strengths of Wegovy, the brand name for semaglutide, for $499 per month. This includes 0.25 mg, 0…

7 days ago·United States

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