different strengths of semaglutide weight loss dosage chart Ozempic® (semaglutide) and Mounjaro™ (tirzepatide),

Patients taking higher maintenance doses often experience more noticeable appetite return

Manufacturer self-pay programs now put brand-name GLP-1s within reach for many patients without insurance: Wegovy pill (oral semaglutide): from $149/mo through Walgreens Wegovy injection: from $349/mo (Novo Nordisk NovoCare self-pay) Zepbound: from $399/mo (LillyDirect self-pay) Compounded semaglutide: from $199/mo through telehealth (not FDA-approved) Ozempic / Mounjaro retail: $968$1,023/mo without savings programs A comprehensive 2026 breakdown lives in our GLP-1 cost guide, and we maintain dedicated pages for Wegovy without insurance and Ozempic pricing

Tips that consistently help across both switches: Eat smaller portions, particularly on injection day

Conversely, many patients may experience improved sexual function with weight loss