Wegovy on Medicare: the card is barred and the Bridge is $50 a month
Medicare bars you from the Wegovy savings card. Federal law closes every manufacturer card to a government plan, and no appeal changes that. The CMS GLP-1 Bridge charges $50 a month for Wegovy, Foundayo and the Zepbound KwikPen, according to GLP Chart, checked August 10, 2026. NovoCare sells Wegovy for $299 a month at the maintenance dose, checked August 31, 2026.
Every route, cheapest first
| Route | What you pay | Who it is open to | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMS GLP-1 Bridge | $50 a month | Part D members in one of three BMI bands. BMI 35 and over on its own. BMI 30 and over with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction, uncontrolled hypertension or CKD stage 3a and up. BMI 27 and over with pre-diabetes, a prior heart attack, a prior stroke or symptomatic peripheral artery disease. Prior authorization required. Runs July 1, 2026 to December 31, 2027. | CMSRead August 10, 2026 |
| 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 Wegovy. | our reviewRead August 31, 2026 |
| NovoCare cash price | $299 a month | Anyone with a prescription. No insurance needed and none accepted. Wegovy pill $299/mo at the 9mg and 25mg maintenance doses, bought direct from Novo Nordisk. Starter doses cost less for the first months ($149 at 1.5mg, $199 at 4mg). Wegovy injection $349/mo ($199/mo intro on the first 2 fills). | NovoCareRead August 31, 2026 |
| Wegovy savings card | You do not qualify | Barred for Medicare, Medicaid, VA, TRICARE and all other federal or state government programs. | NovoCare Wegovy savingsRead 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 Wegovy 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 Wegovy?
Yes, at $50 a month.
What does Wegovy cost without insurance?
The NovoCare self-pay pill is $149 a month at the starter dose and $299 a month at maintenance. The injection is $199 a month for a new patient's first 2 fills through December 31, 2026, then $349 a month.
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.
