FROM DAILY MAIL: Groundbreaking weight loss drugs are coming to Costco pharmacies nationwide.
Novo Nordisk, the maker of Ozempic and Wegovy, announced Friday that Costco pharmacies will sell a four-week supply of the injectable pens for $499 out of pocket.
Many users lose 10 percent or more of their body weight in about six months, though the drugs come with disruptive side effects, including nausea, diarrhea, and abdominal pain.
Manufacturers of effective weight loss drugs, including Novo Nordisk, are competing with compounding pharmacies and clinics that offer cheaper, generic-style versions of their blockbuster weight-loss drugs.
Now, Costco members with a prescription will pay $499 for a one-month supply, while executive members and those with Costco Citibank credit cards will get an additional two percent discount. Typically, the cost of the popular drug cane be over $1,000 a month. Although the manufacturer has a cost-reducing program, the convenience of getting the medication at their local Costco, along with a steady price tag, may be appealing to the store’s members.
Members with insurance can still bring the cost of the drug down to $0 in some cases, but many insurance plans won’t cover the medications. They are typically only approved to treat specific illnesses under certain conditions.
David Moore, president of Novo Nordisk, said the partnership with Costco came in part from a desire to offer customers the “real, authentic” medications, adding that “we know Costco is a trusted brand.”
“Our collaboration with Costco is another step forward by Novo Nordisk in making real Wegovy and Ozempic easier to access and afford — right where people already shop,” Moore said. “By partnering with one of the country’s most trusted retailers, we are meeting people where they are and connecting them to real, FDA-approved medicines in our premium pen devices with our $499 self-pay offer.“
Costco out here selling Ozempic like it’s bulk paper towels 😂🔥
— Elara ✨🌙 (@HelloElara) October 4, 2025
With Costco selling Ozempic/Wegovy at half price, telehealth resellers like HIMS are about to get hammered.
Novo wisely avoids lawsuits for now – letting Prometheus & compounding players take the heat. https://t.co/p22AnZ9hNc
— Jan (@janthecurious1) October 4, 2025
Costco members with the Member Prescription Program can buy a month supply of the medications for $499 if they have a prescription. https://t.co/KMmzJbzTjH
— KARE 11 (@kare11) October 4, 2025
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