Ozempic
by Novo Nordisk
Ozempic (semaglutide) can cost over $900/month without coverage. Learn how to afford Ozempic through manufacturer assistance programs, savings cards, and free programs for qualifying patients.
Ozempic (semaglutide) is a once-weekly injectable medication made by Novo Nordisk. It belongs to a class of drugs called GLP-1 receptor agonists and is FDA-approved to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes, as well as to reduce the risk of major cardiovascular events — such as heart attack or stroke — in adults with type 2 diabetes and established heart disease.
Without insurance, Ozempic can cost more than $900 per month, making it one of the most expensive diabetes medications on the market. But qualifying patients may be able to get Ozempic for free or at significantly reduced cost through patient assistance programs.
How to Afford Ozempic
If you're struggling to pay for Ozempic, you're not alone. Novo Nordisk offers several programs, and eligibility depends on your insurance status and income level:
- Uninsured patients who meet income limits may qualify for the Novo Nordisk Patient Assistance Program (PAP), which provides Ozempic at no cost.
- Commercially insured patients (employer or marketplace plans) can use the Ozempic Savings Card to reduce their out-of-pocket cost.
- Medicare Part D patients have access to the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan (M3P) to spread costs over the year. Note: as of 2026, Medicare Part D patients are no longer eligible for the manufacturer PAP.
ClariMeds handles the entire application process for you — at no cost to you. We identify which program you qualify for and submit everything on your behalf.
What Does Ozempic Treat?
Ozempic is prescribed for:
- Type 2 diabetes — to lower blood sugar levels alongside diet and exercise
- Cardiovascular risk reduction — for adults with type 2 diabetes who also have heart disease, to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, or cardiovascular death
Ozempic is not approved for type 1 diabetes or as a weight-loss drug (though a higher-dose version called Wegovy is approved for chronic weight management).
How Ozempic Works
Ozempic mimics a natural hormone called GLP-1 that is released after eating. It stimulates the pancreas to release insulin when blood sugar is high, slows the emptying of the stomach (helping you feel full longer), and signals the brain to reduce appetite. It's administered as a once-weekly subcutaneous injection, typically in the abdomen, thigh, or upper arm.
Patient assistance programs
Novo Nordisk Patient Assistance Program (PAP)
Manufacturer PAP- Eligibility
- Uninsured patients who meet income requirements. As of 2026, Medicare Part D patients are no longer eligible.
- Income limit
- < $31,300/year (single) or < $42,300/year (married couple)
- Insurance
- Must be uninsured. Not available for Medicare Part D, Medicaid, or VA-covered patients.
- How to apply
- Apply through ClariMeds and we'll submit the paperwork on your behalf at no cost
- Phone
- 1-844-668-6463
Ozempic Savings Card
Copay Card- Eligibility
- Commercially insured patients (employer or marketplace insurance)
- Income limit
- No income limit
- Insurance
- Must have commercial insurance. Not valid for Medicare, Medicaid, or government-funded plans.
- How to apply
- Apply through ClariMeds or sign up at ozempic.com/savings
Medicare Prescription Payment Plan (M3P)
Government- Eligibility
- Medicare Part D enrollees
- Income limit
- No income limit — helps spread out-of-pocket costs over the calendar year
- Insurance
- Must have Medicare Part D coverage
- How to apply
- Enroll through your Medicare Part D plan at open enrollment
- Phone
- 1-800-MEDICARE
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