Costco to sell Ozempic and Wegovy at a discount for people without insurance
20 hours ago
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- Novo Nordisk will sell Ozempic and Wegovy at Costco pharmacies for $499 per four-week supply.
- The same $499 price is available on Novo Nordisk's direct-to-consumer website, CVS, and Walmart.
- Costco members with prescriptions can purchase the drugs; executive members and Citibank credit card holders get cash back rewards.
- Insurance coverage affects the final price for insured members.
- The discounted prescriptions will be available at over 600 Costco pharmacies nationwide.
- Recent research highlights the drugs' potential benefits, including reducing stroke risk and treating liver disease.
- Accessibility remains an issue for uninsured or underinsured individuals despite the new availability at Costco.
- In 2024, 13 states cover GLP-1 drugs for obesity treatment, but many private insurance plans do not cover weight loss versions.
- Experts emphasize the need for broader access to these medications for lower socioeconomic groups.