Novo Nordisk slashes out-of-pocket prices for Wegovy and Ozempic
The Danish drugmaker said it's cutting the price of Wegovy and Ozempic from $499 to $349 per month for some customers who buy the drugs directly.
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The Danish drugmaker said it's cutting the price of Wegovy and Ozempic from $499 to $349 per month for some customers who buy the drugs directly.
The deal, with Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk, is expected to lower the price of obesity drugs to between $149 and $350 per month in some cases, officials said.
A one-month supply of Ozempic and Wegovy will now cost $499 out of pocket for Costco shoppers.
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The warning about scams comes as sales have boomed for Ozempic, Wegovy and other drugs used for weight loss.
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