Some Americans have tried flocking to Canada to try to get Ozempic at a discounted price: Canada sells the drug at a whopping $700 less than in the U.S, where it can cost more than $1,000 a month.
saying thousands of U.S. residents have been filling their Ozempic prescriptions in its region. Out of all doses dispensed in British Columbia, 15% were sold to Americans in January and February.
But if you’re one of the lucky ones whose insurance covers the drug, it can be much cheaper. In fact, the difference could be “hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars per month for two different patients each with the same prescription,” said Mark Decerbo, PharmD, a Las Vegas-based pharmacist. Things are different for Annie Brown, 33, whose pharmacy charges her $1,000 per month, since her insurance does not cover her prescription.Getting Ozempic at a discounted rate depends on a number of things. People with private insurance will ultimately get Ozempic at a cheaper price. This could be as low as $25 for a month for a 1-, 2-, or 3-month supply, Oronsaye said.such
If you have private insurance, you can text “BEGIN” to 21848 to receive an Ozempic Savings Card from the drugmaker, according to Decerbo. “You see [patients] pay as little as $25 per month copay for the medication, with a maximum savings of up to $150 for a 1-month prescription, $300 for a 2-month prescription, and $450 for a 3-month prescription up to a total of 2 years.”First, you should schedule an in-person appointment with your doctor to see if Ozempic might be right for you.
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