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Semaglutide in Fort Lauderdale: clinics and prices

In Fort Lauderdale, semaglutide costs $349 to $499 a month as Ozempic and $149 to $399 as Wegovy pills or pens at Novo Nordisk's self-pay prices [1] [2]. With 13.5% of Broward adults living with diabetes [3], many local prescriptions are for Ozempic rather than Wegovy.

Updated Oct 17, 2026By the Wellchosen Health editorial team

Medical review: pending. A licensed clinician has not yet reviewed this page.

Semaglutide is a once-weekly or once-daily GLP-1 medicine; Ozempic treats type 2 diabetes and Wegovy treats obesity and lowers heart risk in certain adults.

Adult diabetes, Broward
13.5% [3]
Ozempic self-pay
$349 (0.25 to 1 mg), $499 (2 mg) [1]
Wegovy self-pay
$149 to $399 [2]
City population
188,677 [4]

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Ozempic or Wegovy in a high-diabetes county

Broward's adult diabetes rate is 13.5%, and Fort Lauderdale's is 12.8% [3] [5]. Ozempic is approved for type 2 diabetes, including blood sugar control and lowering cardiovascular and kidney risks in that group; it is not approved for weight loss [1]. Wegovy is the semaglutide brand approved for weight management [6]. Insurance often follows the label, so a diabetes diagnosis can open coverage for Ozempic. See Ozempic vs Wegovy and Ozempic insurance.

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Self-pay price list

Semaglutide prices, checked Oct 17, 2026
ProductMonthly priceSource
Ozempic 0.25, 0.5 or 1 mg$349 ($199 intro for two fills)[1]
Ozempic 2 mg$499[1]
Wegovy pill$149 to $299[2]
Wegovy pen / Wegovy HD 7.2 mg$349 / $399[2]
Drug only. More in semaglutide cost and Ozempic cost.

Where to fill it

Novo's self-pay prices apply at NovoCare Pharmacy with home delivery, at CVS pickup locations, and at over 70,000 pharmacies using its savings offer, plus partners such as Costco and GoodRx [7]. TrumpRx lists Ozempic and the Wegovy pen from $199 and passes buyers to the manufacturer [8]. A prescription is always required.

Prices are moving

Novo says it will cut the list price of Wegovy and Ozempic to $675 a month starting January 1, 2027 [9]. List price mainly affects people paying through insurance deductibles. The $199 introductory self-pay price for new patients runs through December 31, 2026 [2]. A Novo executive said about half of Wegovy business now comes through self-pay channels [10].

Compounded vials in Broward

A compounded vial is not Wegovy or Ozempic: it is unapproved, FDA does not check it for safety, effectiveness or quality, and FDA has hospitalization reports tied to dosing errors with compounded injections [11]. Routine 503A copies lost FDA's allowance April 24, 2025 [12]. Florida physicians are licensed by the Florida Board of Medicine [13]. More at compounded semaglutide.

More South Florida pages: Miami, Boca Raton and Fort Lauderdale weight loss. Start broad at semaglutide.

Lows and other warnings

Hypoglycemia gets more likely when semaglutide is paired with insulin or a sulfonylurea [6]. A boxed warning based on rodent thyroid C-cell tumors rules it out for anyone with MTC or MEN 2 in their own or family history [6]. Persistent severe stomach pain or allergic swelling needs care. Stop 2 months or more before a planned pregnancy. Dial 911 if it is severe.

Questions people ask

What does Ozempic cost a Fort Lauderdale cash buyer?

NovoCare lists $349 a month for 0.25, 0.5 or 1 mg and $499 for 2 mg; newcomers pay $199 for two low-dose fills through Dec 31, 2026 [1].

What is the diabetes rate in Fort Lauderdale and Broward?

CDC PLACES put diagnosed diabetes at 12.8% of city adults and 13.5% of Broward adults in 2023 [5] [3].

Does Florida Medicaid cover Wegovy for weight?

No. Florida was outside KFF's January 2026 list of Medicaid programs paying for obesity GLP-1s [14].

Will Novo's 2027 price change lower my cash price?

Novo plans a $675 monthly list price for Wegovy and Ozempic from January 1, 2027; list price mainly affects insurance and deductibles [9].

How many people live in Fort Lauderdale?

188,677 in 2025, by Census estimates [4].

Is compounded semaglutide reviewed by FDA?

No. FDA does not review it for safety, effectiveness or quality and has received 990 adverse event reports tied to it [11].

Sources

14 cited
  1. Ozempic self-pay, NovoCare Pharmacy. Novo Nordisk (NovoCare), Oct 17, 2026.
  2. Wegovy self-pay offer, NovoCare Pharmacy. Novo Nordisk (NovoCare), Oct 17, 2026.
  3. PLACES county data, 2025 release: Broward County, FL. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2025 release (2023 BRFSS).
  4. QuickFacts: Fort Lauderdale city, Florida. U.S. Census Bureau, 2025 estimates and 2020-2024 ACS; accessed 2026-10-17.
  5. PLACES place data, 2025 release: Fort Lauderdale, FL. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2025 release (2023 BRFSS).
  6. Wegovy label (injection and tablets). DailyMed, National Library of Medicine, Jun 2026.
  7. Novo Nordisk launches introductory self-pay offer for Wegovy and Ozempic. Novo Nordisk via PR Newswire, Nov 17, 2025.
  8. TrumpRx.gov GLP-1 listings. TrumpRx.gov (US government), Oct 17, 2026.
  9. Novo Nordisk announces reduction in US list price for Wegovy, Ozempic and Rybelsus. Novo Nordisk via PR Newswire, Feb 24, 2026.
  10. Wegovy self-pay now about half of business, Novo says. Medical Daily, Sep 23, 2026.
  11. FDA's concerns with unapproved GLP-1 drugs used for weight loss. U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Oct 1, 2026.
  12. FDA clarifies policies for compounders as national GLP-1 supply begins to stabilize. U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Apr 1, 2026.
  13. Florida Board of Medicine. Florida Department of Health, accessed 2026-10-17.
  14. Medicaid coverage of and spending on GLP-1s. KFF, Jan 16, 2026.

This page is general information, not medical advice. Talk with a licensed clinician about your own care.

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