How to get Wegovy online

As a prescription weight loss drug, you can only get Wegovy online (or in person) if you have a valid prescription from a licensed healthcare professional. The process works similarly whether you get Wegovy online or in person, but buying Wegovy online can be more discreet, convenient, and affordable. 

Read on as we explain what you need to know about how to get the Wegovy pill and injection.

You can get Wegovy online through Ro and other telehealth platforms, many of which follow a similar process. First, you fill out an online assessment, which is then reviewed by a licensed healthcare provider. If appropriate, they’ll prescribe Wegovy or another GLP-1 medication that can be shipped directly to your door. 

Here’s a comprehensive breakdown of how to get a prescription for Wegovy online through Ro if it’s appropriate for you. (FYI, this process is the same for other GLP-1s offered by Ro, too!) 

1. Online visit. You’ll be guided through an online form where you’ll answer some questions about your health history and weight loss goals. 

2. Clinician evaluation. Within a few days, a Ro-affiliated provider will review your information and let you know whether Wegovy is a good fit for you. In some cases, they may order a metabolic lab test (included in your membership cost) to get a better idea of your hormone and metabolic health, which may also help with insurance coverage. 

3. Prescription and plan. If Wegovy is the right fit for you, your Ro-affiliated provider will write you an Rx (or they may recommend another GLP-1). They’ll walk you through what you can expect for your Wegovy dosing and titration schedule. If you’re paying cash, your meds will be shipped right to your door within a few days. If you’re using insurance, Ro will send the Rx to your preferred pharmacy for you to pick up. 

4. Insurance coverage and cash pay options. If you’re using insurance, Ro’s insurance concierge will take care of the process for you, communicating with your insurance provider, submitting paperwork for prior authorization, and exploring alternatives if coverage for Wegovy is denied. If you don’t have insurance or you’re not covered, you can still get your Rx (if appropriate) — and at a fraction of the list price through Ro. Ro offers Wegovy at the lowest costs when you pay cash, ranging from $149 per month to $349 per month, depending on the dose and form (i.e. oral vs. injectable).

5. Ongoing clinical care and support. Moving forward, you’ll have monthly check-ins with your healthcare provider where you can ask questions, discuss side effects, and get dosage adjustments. You’ll also have access to unlimited messaging and Ro app-based features, like educational materials and insurance process tracking. 

See if you qualify

Not interested in getting a Wegovy prescription online? You can also get Wegovy in person. The first step is to schedule an appointment with your primary care physician or a specialist in obesity medicine. 

During your appointment, your healthcare provider will likely perform a physical exam and ask questions about your weight loss goals, current lifestyle, and medical history. More specifically, they’ll likely want to know about your: 

• Current diet and eating habits

• Current level of physical activity

• History of dieting and weight loss 

• Other health conditions (if any)

• Current regimen of medications and/or supplements (if any)

• Weight loss strategies you’ve tried in the past

This information can help your provider determine whether Wegovy may be a good treatment option for you. 

If you are eligible to try Wegovy, they will then write you a prescription, which you can fill at your local pharmacy. Your provider may also suggest you speak to a registered dietitian who can help with weight loss alongside your medication for added support.

To qualify for Wegovy, you’ll need to be prescribed the medication for at least one of its uses approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). You’ll likely need to meet specific body mass index (BMI) criteria, as well.   

BMI criteria typically required for Wegovy include: 

• BMI of 30 or higher 

• BMI of 27 or higher with at least one weight-related medical condition (e.g. high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes)

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Wegovy is FDA-approved:

• For weight loss and maintenance in adults with obesity or adults with overweight and at least one weight-related medical condition (e.g. high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes)

• To reduce the risk of serious cardiovascular problems (e.g. heart attack, stroke) in adults with cardiovascular disease and either obesity or overweight

Injectable Wegovy, in particular, is also FDA-approved:

• For weight loss and maintenance in pediatric patients aged 12 years and older with obesity

• To treat metabolic dysfunction associated fatty liver disease in adults 

Just because you may qualify for Wegovy (maybe your BMI is 31 or you have fatty liver disease) doesn’t mean it’s a good fit for you. The GLP-1 is a safe and effective medication for many people, but certain individuals shouldn’t take Wegovy. This includes: 

• People with Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2) or a personal or family history of medullary thyroid cancer

• People who are pregnant 

• People who are interested in conceiving a child 

Some people may be eligible to try Wegovy at first but may experience side effects including uncommon but serious ones, such as medication-induced pancreatitis. This may make their healthcare provider want to decrease the dose or discontinue the medication. Check in with your healthcare provider regularly to make sure it is safe for you to be taking Wegovy. 

Insurance coverage of Wegovy varies by plan. In general, weight loss drugs are less likely to be covered by insurance than most other categories of medications. 

When Wegovy is covered, it’s usually as a higher-tier drug with higher co-pays. Prior authorization is also frequently required. This means your healthcare provider will need to submit paperwork to your insurance plan requesting that they cover Wegovy. (When you get Wegovy online through Ro, Ro’s insurance concierge will take care of this process for you.)

To find out if your insurance plan covers Wegovy, contact your insurance plan directly or refer to your plan’s drug formulary. You can also use Ro’s free GLP-1 Insurance Coverage Checker.

Have an insurance plan that covers Wegovy? You can still buy Wegovy online and receive insurance coverage. 

If you get a Wegovy prescription online through Ro, you can submit your insurance information. Then, Ro’s insurance concierge will contact your insurance plan on your behalf to understand what may be needed for coverage. 

Some plans, for example, require prior authorization. If that’s the case for you, Ro’s insurance concierge will complete the process and required paperwork for you. (They’ll also fight for you to get the lowest possible cost, which can make a big difference.) 

Once approved, your prescription will be sent to your pharmacy to get filled (usually within a week). Your out-of-pocket cost depends on your coverage and copay, and will be shared with you at the pharmacy.

Other telehealth platforms that offer Wegovy online may also accept insurance coverage. But the level of support, if any, varies. 

(Note: The Wegovy pen is eligible for insurance coverage when prescribed through Ro. At this time, Wegovy pills are cash-pay only.)

You can also buy Wegovy online without insurance so long as it’s prescribed by a healthcare provider. Instead of going through your insurance, you’ll simply pay out-of-pocket for your prescription.

So, what does this look like, exactly? 

If you get a Wegovy prescription online through Ro, you can get Wegovy at the lowest cost around, especially when you pay cash. Meaning, if prescribed, you can access Wegovy online for as little as $149 per month for the pill and $199 per month for the pen. The exact cash price depends on the dose and form (pen or pill) prescribed.

Another benefit of getting Wegovy without insurance and directly through Ro is that the medication can be shipped directly to your home.  

If you choose to fill your Rx at your local pharmacy instead of through Ro, you may have to pay at or around list price ($1,349.02) for a month’s worth of Wegovy upon pick-up. 

The cost of Wegovy online varies depending on various factors, including 

• Where you get your prescription (i.e. telehealth platform used)

• Whether you’re prescribed the Wegovy pill or the injection

• The dosage prescribed

• Insurance coverage, if any

• How you fill your prescription (e.g. free delivery through Ro or via pick up at a local pharmacy) 

Without insurance, you can buy Wegovy online through Ro for the cash price of $149–$349 per month, depending on the version and dose you are prescribed. Here are the self-pay prices for Wegovy through Ro: 

• Wegovy pill: 

  • 1.5 mg: $149 per month

  • 4 mg: $149 per month (through April 15, 2026), then $199 per month

  • 9 mg: $299 per month

  • 25 mg: $299 per month 

• Wegovy pen: 

  • 0.25 mg: $199 per month for the first two months (through March 31, 2026), then $349 per month

  • 0.5 mg: $199 per month for the first two months (through March 31, 2026), then $349 per month

  • 1 mg: $349 per month 

  • 1.7 mg: $349 per month

  • 2.4 mg: $349 per month 

If you choose to fill your Rx at a pharmacy, you won’t be eligible for Ro’s reduced price and may have to pay at or around Wegovy’s list price of $1,349.02. And if you go through another telehealth platforms, the cost of Wegovy online without insurance varies. 

Novo Nordisk, the manufacturer of Wegovy, offers a special program to help with cost. Though not everyone is eligible, people who qualify may be able to pay as little as $25 per month. 

The program is for people with commercial insurance or, in some cases, cash-paying customers with a valid Wegovy prescription who are using Wegovy for an FDA-approved use. The savings card can be used for up to 13 boxes. Restrictions apply, and people with federal, state, or government-funded insurance, such as Medicare, Medicaid, and VA, don’t qualify.

If you don’t qualify for the manufacturer’s savings offer but still have insurance coverage for Wegovy, the price for your prescription online will likely be less than $1,300. But how much you pay will depend on if you met your deductible and whether you have a copay. 

(FYI, when you get Wegovy through Ro, the Ro Body membership is billed separately: $45 for the first month, then $145 per month thereafter.)

See if you qualify

Buying Wegovy online generally follows the same rules as getting it in person. You’ll still need to get a prescription from a licensed healthcare provider who reviews your health information. But, getting Wegovy online is often a faster, simpler, and overall more convenient option.

• You need a prescription from a licensed healthcare provider to get Wegovy online or in person. Both the pill and injectable versions are only available with a valid prescription for the medication; they’re not available over the counter. 

• To qualify for Wegovy, you’ll most likely need to be prescribed the medication for an FDA-approved use. You’ll likely also need to have a BMI of 30 or more or 27 or more with at least one weight-related health condition. Sometimes, it is possible to prescribe Wegovy off-label. Speak to your healthcare provider for more information.

• Getting Wegovy online through Ro starts with a convenient online visit, followed by a provider review of your treatment plan. If they prescribe Wegovy, you can get the medication shipped to your home with free shipping  if you are paying cash. 

• Insurance coverage for Wegovy varies and often requires prior authorization. Ro’s insurance concierge handles the paperwork for you to make the process easier for you. Even with Ro’s help, coverage may not always be approved because it depends on your individual insurance plan.  

• If you don’t have coverage, you can still buy Wegovy online. Through Ro, for example, you can get Wegovy for the cash price of $149–$349 per month, depending on the dose and version prescribed (pill or pen).