Novo Nordisk to Halve Ozempic and Wegovy Prices in the U.S. Starting 2027
Feb 24, 2026
Novo Nordisk has announced it will reduce the list prices of its popular diabetes and weight-loss drugs, Ozempic and Wegovy, by up to 50% in the United States. The new pricing will take effect in January 2027.
After the reduction, both medications will have a list price of $675 per month. Novo Nordisk aims to make these treatments more affordable, especially for people with insurance plans that base out-of-pocket expenses on the list price. This includes individuals with high-deductible health plans or those with co-insurance arrangements.
The company stated that lowering the list prices is meant to help more people access their innovative medicines.
Why is Novo Nordisk lowering the prices of Ozempic and Wegovy?
Novo Nordisk wants to make these drugs more affordable for people whose out-of-pocket costs are tied to the list price, such as those with high-deductible or co-insurance health plans.
When will the price cuts take effect?
The lower prices for Ozempic and Wegovy will start in January 2027.
How much will Ozempic and Wegovy cost after the price cut?
Both drugs will have a list price of $675 per month after the reduction.
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The reductions will take effect next January, and both Ozempic and Wegovy will list for $675 a month.
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