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Ozempic® tablets (oral semaglutide) — 1.5 mg

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$149 /month

NovoCare Pharmacy self-pay

Verified Aug 27, 2026 · novocare.com

Per year at 12 fills
$1,788
Before your next appointment: at 4 mg your cheapest route (NovoCare Pharmacy self-pay) goes to $199/month — $50/month more than your current dose. WalletNoise shows the cost of a dose change, never whether to make one — that's your prescriber's call. Verified Aug 27, 2026 ·novocare.com
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    NovoCare Pharmacy self-pay

    $149/mo
    • Novo's direct channel. Free home delivery. Intro offers for new patients are time-limited.

    Verified Aug 27, 2026 · novocare.com

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