Ozempic on Medicare: the savings card is barred and the Bridge does not cover it
Medicare bars you from the Ozempic savings card, and the CMS GLP-1 Bridge does not cover Ozempic either. The Bridge is Wegovy, Foundayo and the Zepbound KwikPen only, according to GLP Chart, checked August 10, 2026. That leaves the cash routes. Novo Nordisk publishes 5 cash prices for Ozempic by dose, checked August 10, 2026. The cheapest of them is a starter dose you leave behind, so price the dose you expect to stay on.
Every route, cheapest first
| Route | What you pay | Who it is open to | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strut Health, cheapest on our chart | from $149 a month | Anyone the program will prescribe for. That price buys compounded semaglutide, a pharmacy-made version that is not FDA-approved and is not Ozempic. | our reviewRead August 31, 2026 |
| Ozempic savings card | You do not qualify | Barred for Medicare, Medicaid, VA, TRICARE and all other federal or state government programs. | NovoCare Ozempic savingsRead August 10, 2026 |
| Novo Nordisk cash price | By dose | Anyone with a prescription. The NovoCare self-pay pill is $149 a month at 1.5mg, $199 at 4mg and $299 at 9mg. The pen is $199 a month for a new patient's first 2 fills at 0.25mg and 0.5mg through December 31, 2026, then $349 a month at 0.25mg, 0.5mg and 1mg and $499 a month at 2mg. | NovoCare Ozempic savingsRead August 10, 2026 |
| CMS GLP-1 Bridge | Not covered | Ozempic is not on the covered list. | CMSRead August 10, 2026 |
A compounded product in this table is not FDA-approved. The FDA does not review it for safety, effectiveness or quality, and its formulation can differ from the approved drug. Confirm the active ingredient and the pharmacy with the prescriber.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use the Ozempic savings card on Medicare?
No. The card is barred for Medicare, Medicaid, VA, TRICARE and all other federal or state government programs, and there is no appeal.
Does the CMS GLP-1 Bridge cover Ozempic?
No. The Bridge covers Wegovy, Foundayo and the Zepbound KwikPen only. The Zepbound vials do not qualify.
What does Ozempic cost without insurance?
The NovoCare self-pay pill is $149 a month at 1.5mg, $199 at 4mg and $299 at 9mg. The pen is $199 a month for a new patient's first 2 fills at 0.25mg and 0.5mg through December 31, 2026, then $349 a month at 0.25mg, 0.5mg and 1mg and $499 a month at 2mg.
Can I stack a savings card and a pharmacy discount coupon?
No. You use the manufacturer card or a discount coupon on one fill, never both. For anyone with commercial insurance the card almost always wins.
GLP Chart is an independent comparison site, not a pharmacy and not a medical provider. Card and cash terms are read at the manufacturer's own page and dated. They can change on any day, so confirm yours before your next fill. Chart prices are checked every Monday.
