If you have type 2 diabetes or are considering taking a weight loss medication, keep in mind that Ozempic costs can vary greatly depending on whether or not you have health insurance coverage.
In Canada, the cost of managing type 2 diabetes can vary significantly, particularly when comparing medications like Rybelsus and Ozempic, both of which contain the active ingredient semaglutide.
The company charges U.S. residents $969 a month for Ozempic, but the same drug costs $155 in Canada, $122 in Denmark, and $59 in Germany. For the weight-loss drug Wegovy, Americans pay $1,349 a month.
Senators contend the cost of the life saving drug is too high for many patients. Senators grilled Novo Nordisk CEO Lars Jørgensen Tuesday at a hearing over the costs of Ozempic, Wegovy and ...