Ozempic
Ozempic 3ML of 8MG/3ML
What is Ozempic?
Ozempic (semaglutide) is a prescription medication used to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes and reduce the risk of major cardiovascular events in certain patients with heart disease. As a GLP-1 receptor agonist, it helps lower blood sugar, slows digestion, and may lead to significant weight loss in many patients.
Side Effects
- Change in how much or how often you urinate, lower back or side pain, blood in your urine
- Unusual moods or behaviors, depression, thoughts of hurting yourself or others
- Blurred vision or any other change in vision
Warnings
- Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, pancreas problems, diabetes, digestion problems (including gastroparesis), or a history of diabetic retinopathy or depression. Tell your doctor if you are planning to have surgery or other procedures.
- Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
- This medicine may cause the following problems:Increased risk of thyroid tumorPancreatitis (swelling of the pancreas)Gallbladder problems, including cholelithiasis, cholecystitisLow blood sugar (when used with other diabetes medicine)Dehydration, which can lead to kidney problemsSevere stomach or bowel problemsEye or vision problems, including diabetic retinopathyIncreased heart rateIncreased risk for depression or thoughts of suicideIncreased risk of food or liquid getting into the lungs during surgery or other procedures
- Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. Do not use this medicine for at least 2 months before you plan to become pregnant.
- Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.
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What is Ozempic?
Ozempic (semaglutide) is a prescription medication used to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes and reduce the risk of major cardiovascular events in certain patients with heart disease. As a GLP-1 receptor agonist, it helps lower blood sugar, slows digestion, and may lead to significant weight loss in many patients.
- Change in how much or how often you urinate, lower back or side pain, blood in your urine
- Unusual moods or behaviors, depression, thoughts of hurting yourself or others
- Blurred vision or any other change in vision
- Sudden and severe stomach pain, constipation, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, fever, passing gas, stomach upset or bloating, yellow eyes or skin
- Shaking, trembling, sweating, fast or pounding heartbeat, lightheadedness, hunger, confusion
- Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
- Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, pancreas problems, diabetes, digestion problems (including gastroparesis), or a history of diabetic retinopathy or depression. Tell your doctor if you are planning to have surgery or other procedures.
- Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
- This medicine may cause the following problems:Increased risk of thyroid tumorPancreatitis (swelling of the pancreas)Gallbladder problems, including cholelithiasis, cholecystitisLow blood sugar (when used with other diabetes medicine)Dehydration, which can lead to kidney problemsSevere stomach or bowel problemsEye or vision problems, including diabetic retinopathyIncreased heart rateIncreased risk for depression or thoughts of suicideIncreased risk of food or liquid getting into the lungs during surgery or other procedures
- Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. Do not use this medicine for at least 2 months before you plan to become pregnant.
- Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.
Ozempic Coupon, Savings Card & Prices
Ozempic 3ML of 8MG/3ML
Ozempic prices by dosage
Lowest cash price with a free Rx.com coupon vs. the average retail price.
| Dosage | Quantity | Retail price | Rx.com price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3ml prefilled 8mg/3ml pen (2mg/dose) · Multidose Pen | 3 | $1,212.99 | $884.39 |
| 3ml prefilled 4mg/3ml pen (1mg/dose) · Multidose Pen | 3 | $1,212.99 | $922.67 |
| 3ml prefilled 2mg/3ml pen (0.25mg or 0.5mg/dose) · Multidose Pen | 3 | $1,212.99 | $859.97 |
Cash prices near ZIP 77433; updated regularly. Actual pharmacy price may vary.
Looking for an Ozempic coupon? Ozempic (semaglutide) is a brand-name GLP-1 medication with no generic version available, so cash price matters. Enter your ZIP above to see today's Rx.com cash price at pharmacies near you — our free discount coupon can lower your out-of-pocket cost whether you're uninsured, on Medicare, or your insurance doesn't cover it. Below we explain what Ozempic is, how the Rx.com coupon compares with the manufacturer's savings card, and important safety information to review with your provider.
What is Ozempic and how does it work?
Ozempic is the brand name for semaglutide, a once-weekly injectable medicine in the drug class known as GLP-1 receptor agonists (glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists). It is FDA-approved, along with diet and exercise, to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes. In adults with type 2 diabetes and established heart disease, it is also approved to reduce the risk of major cardiovascular events such as heart attack, stroke, and cardiovascular death. It is additionally approved to reduce the risk of kidney disease progression, kidney failure, and cardiovascular death in adults with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease.
Ozempic is not indicated for type 1 diabetes. The same molecule, semaglutide, is FDA-approved specifically for chronic weight management under a different brand, Wegovy. Whether Ozempic is right for you is a decision for you and your prescriber.
Ozempic cost: manufacturer savings card vs. Rx.com cash coupon
There is currently no generic version of Ozempic, which means the brand-name price is what drives your cost. Two main ways to save exist, and they work in different situations:
- Manufacturer savings card. Novo Nordisk offers an Ozempic savings offer, but manufacturer copay cards are generally limited to people with commercial (private) insurance and typically exclude those with Medicare, Medicaid, or no insurance. Terms and eligibility vary and can change — check the official page for current details: Ozempic savings offer at NovoCare. NovoCare is also where you can look into the manufacturer's patient-assistance options if you qualify.
- Rx.com cash coupon. Our free coupon is a cash-price discount, so it works when the manufacturer card does not — if you're uninsured, on Medicare, or if the copay card is declined at the pharmacy. Enter your ZIP above to see today's price at pharmacies near you and present the coupon at checkout.
It's worth comparing both. If you have commercial insurance, the manufacturer card may offer the lowest cost; if not, the Rx.com cash coupon is often the better route.
Ozempic alternatives and related medications
Ozempic is one of several GLP-1 and related medications. Others in or near this class include Rybelsus (oral semaglutide, the same molecule in pill form), Trulicity (dulaglutide), and Victoza (liraglutide). Mounjaro (tirzepatide) is another once-weekly injectable approved for type 2 diabetes.
For weight management specifically, Wegovy (semaglutide) and Zepbound (tirzepatide) are the brands FDA-approved for that use. These medications differ in their active ingredient, approved uses, and dosing, so only your prescriber can determine which is appropriate for you. You can look up the current cash price on any of these drug pages by entering your ZIP.
Important safety information
Ozempic carries a boxed warning about the risk of thyroid C-cell tumors, including medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC). In studies, semaglutide caused these tumors in rodents; it is not known whether it causes them in people. Ozempic is contraindicated if you have a personal or family history of MTC or Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2).
Other serious risks reported include pancreatitis, gallbladder disease, worsening of diabetic retinopathy, acute kidney injury (often from dehydration due to stomach upset), low blood sugar (especially when used with insulin or a sulfonylurea), serious allergic reactions, and a risk of aspiration during anesthesia or deep sedation because Ozempic slows stomach emptying — tell your care team you take it before any procedure. The most common side effects are nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and constipation. This is a summary and not medical advice; review the full safety information with your doctor or pharmacist before starting or stopping Ozempic.
This Ozempic information was written and reviewed against authoritative U.S. medical sources — MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine), DailyMed, and FDA prescribing information — and checked for accuracy. It is provided for education and is not a substitute for professional medical advice.
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Reviewed against FDA labeling · Last reviewed July 2026
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