The new GLP-1 pills: Wegovy pill prices by dose and how they compare to shots
The Wegovy pill costs $149 to $299 a month from the maker, by dose, with $299 at the dose you stay on. A weekly shot can cost less: the lowest compounded semaglutide on our chart is $59 a month, drug price.
Start here: Wegovy pill price. Every dose, every seller, from the maker's price guide.
Two cash programs to check.
No insurance needed.
Prices checked Nov 2, 2026.
Pill or shot: the monthly price
Maker prices and the lowest prices on our chart, read November 4, 2026.
| Route | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Wegovy pill, all doses | $149 to $299 a month | Maker's direct price |
| Wegovy pill, maintenance dose | $299 a month | 9mg or 25mg |
| Wegovy pen, from the maker | $349 a month | Weekly shot |
| Compounded semaglutide shot | $59 a month, drug price | Lowest on our chart |
| Compounded tirzepatide shot | $69 a month, drug price | Lowest on our chart |
How the pill is taken
The Wegovy pill is taken once a day on an empty stomach with a little water, then nothing to eat or drink for 30 minutes. The dose steps up every 30 days, so the first months cost the least.
Pill or shot
A pill suits people who do not want needles. A weekly shot can cost less and needs no daily routine. Both carry the same kind of stomach side effects early on.
The other pills
Foundayo (orforglipron) and the Ozempic pill are the other GLP-1 pills. Our guides track their prices.
Every guide for this reader
- Foundayo price
- GLP-1 pill cost
- Novo: Wegovy pill self-pay prices
- Tirzepatide vs semaglutide
- Side effects guide
Questions
How much is the Wegovy pill without insurance?
$149 to $299 a month from the maker, by dose, and $299 at the maintenance dose.
Is the pill cheaper than the shot?
Not always. The lowest compounded semaglutide shot on our chart is $59 a month, drug price.
Sources
Prices on GLP Chart are read from each program's own pricing page. How: how we check prices. Other readers: guides by reader.