Wegovy savings card in Canada: what it’s actually worth
There is no card, only an assistance programme, to Wegovy in Canada. Cheapest cash price in Ontario right now is $380 at Costco Pharmacy. NovoCare publishes no fixed amount, so what you save depends on your circumstances.
The programme that applies to Wegovy
| Programme | Type | What it does | Excludes | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NovoCare semaglutide · Novo Nordisk | Assistance programme | There is no Wegovy savings card in Canada. NovoCare assistance is assessed case by case, so there is no counter price to publish. | — |
Enrolment is separate from the pharmacy price. Programmes can change terms without notice; confirm with the programme before you fill.
Your month, with and without
Cheapest Ontario pharmacy price at each strength, then the same month once the programme is applied.
| Strength | Cheapest pharmacy | Cash total | With the programme |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 mg Starting dose | Costco Pharmacy | $380 | Case by case |
| 0.5 mg | Costco Pharmacy | $380 | Case by case |
| 1 mg | Costco Pharmacy | $380 | Case by case |
| 1.7 mg | Costco Pharmacy | $380 | Case by case |
| 2.4 mg | Costco Pharmacy | $380 | Case by case |
Using it, step by step
Check the cash price first
Get the pharmacy’s cash price for your exact strength before you count on a programme. The table above shows the cheapest counter in Ontario; your own pharmacy may differ.
Apply before you fill
Assistance is assessed case by case, so start the application before you need the fill rather than at the counter.
Bring the card and your plan
If you have private coverage, hand over both. Manufacturer programmes are designed to sit alongside a plan. Public plans are usually excluded.
Ask for the number first
Have the pharmacist run the programme against the prescription before they dispense, so you see your out-of-pocket before you commit.
Common questions
Is there a Wegovy savings card in Canada?
Not a card. There is no Wegovy savings card in Canada. NovoCare assistance is assessed case by case, so there is no counter price to publish.
What if a generic is cheaper than Wegovy with the programme?
Then the generic wins on price. Generic semaglutide is approved in Canada and undercuts brand Ozempic at every chain we track. A card only earns its place when the discounted brand price beats the generic you would otherwise be handed; whether a switch is appropriate is a question for your prescriber.
Will the pharmacy apply it for me?
Assistance programmes are not applied at the counter. You apply to the programme, and the outcome determines what you pay.