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Wegovy Price in South Africa

What Wegovy (semaglutide) actually costs in SA across pharmacies, by dose — reviewed 2026-05-30.

Pricing

Wegovy prices (indicative)

PharmacyItemPrice
Pharmacy (indicative)2.4 mg maintenance (1 month)R3 700
Pharmacy (indicative)Starting dose (after recent price cut)R2 000

Wegovy titrates up through five dose strengths to a 2.4 mg weekly maintenance dose. Lower starting doses cost less per month, and Novo Nordisk's recent SA price cut brought the entry doses down further. The figures above are indicative — Clicks, Dis-Chem and independent pharmacies each set their own prices and stock.

Prices last reviewed 2026-05-30. Confirm the current price for your dose before buying.

Cover

Medical aid

Not typically covered — obesity is not classified as a chronic condition by most SA schemes.

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How to get Wegovy

Wegovy is a Schedule 4 medicine. You need a prescription from a registered doctor, filled at a pharmacy — in person or via a licensed online-doctor service.

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FAQ

Wegovy price — frequently asked questions

How much does Wegovy cost in South Africa?
Indicatively R1 800–R3 700 per month. The full 2.4 mg maintenance dose sits at the top of that range; lower starting doses are cheaper, especially after Novo Nordisk's recent SA price cut. Prices vary between Clicks, Dis-Chem and other pharmacies.
Did Wegovy get cheaper in South Africa?
Yes — Novo Nordisk cut its SA Wegovy prices, making the lower starting doses more competitive than at launch. Confirm the current price for your dose at the pharmacy.
Is Wegovy cheaper than Ozempic or Mounjaro?
They are broadly similar at maintenance doses. Wegovy and Ozempic are the same molecule (semaglutide); Mounjaro (tirzepatide) tends to sit at the higher end. See our price-comparison page for current figures.
Does medical aid cover Wegovy?
Generally not — most SA schemes don't classify obesity as a chronic condition, so Wegovy is usually paid out of pocket for weight loss.

Sources: South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) registration data, the approved package inserts, and public pharmacy price listings. Last reviewed 2026-05-30. No information here is medical advice.