{"id":630414,"date":"2024-11-13T14:51:09","date_gmt":"2024-11-13T19:51:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=630414"},"modified":"2026-04-28T18:27:54","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T22:27:54","slug":"when-will-ozempic-go-generic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/when-will-ozempic-go-generic\/","title":{"rendered":"When will Ozempic go generic?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Many people are interested in a generic version of <\/span>Ozempic<\/span><\/a> (semaglutide), especially since the brand-name drug can cost <\/span>over $1,300 per month<\/span><\/a> without insurance. Ozempic is approved to manage Type 2 diabetes, reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes in people with heart disease, and reduce the risk of worsening kidney disease. It is also commonly prescribed off-label for weight loss. A true generic version of Ozempic isn’t expected in the U.S. until at least 2033 due to patent protection, although compounded versions of semaglutide have been available as lower-cost options that are not approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Ozempic generic availability<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n

Generic name<\/b><\/td>\nSemaglutide<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Is there a generic available for sale in the U.S.?<\/b><\/td>\nNo<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
When will a generic be available?<\/b><\/td>\nEarly 2030s after patents expire<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Generic Ozempic: A misleading term<\/span><\/h2>\n

When people talk about “generic Ozempic,” it can be confusing. Generic drugs usually come into the market after the original drug’s patent expires, allowing competition. However, Novo Nordisk still has patent exclusivity for Ozempic, at least until 2033. This means no drugmakers are producing a true generic version of Ozempic that’s approved by the FDA.<\/span><\/p>\n

Some products might claim to be generic versions, but they aren’t FDA-approved. These are often sold as compounded drugs containing the same active ingredients as brand-name drugs. Compounding involves customizing medications for specific needs, potentially in different strengths and dosage forms. But the result isn’t the same as having a <\/span>generic option<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Without FDA approval, there is no guarantee that these medications will offer the same safety and effectiveness as the brand-name drug. Therefore, it\u2019s important to use caution and consult a healthcare provider when considering these alternatives.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\t\tOzempic 2 mg\/3 mL (1 Pen)\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t23666 - Hampton, VA\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\"Kroger\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t$791.97\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\ti<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\tPrice with signup<\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\tGet free coupon<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\"Harris\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t$791.97\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\ti<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\tPrice with signup<\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\tGet free coupon<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\tSee Ozempic prices at all pharmacies<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n

What are the differences between semaglutide and Ozempic?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Semaglutide is the active ingredient in Ozempic, which can cause some confusion. The confusion arises because semaglutide is often mentioned as if it were the same as Ozempic, leading people to mistakenly think they are the same or that a generic version of Ozempic is available. Although semaglutide is the generic name for Ozempic, there is currently no approved generic version of Ozempic available.<\/span><\/p>\n

Semaglutide is part of a class of drugs called <\/span>glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists<\/span><\/a>. These drugs help manage blood sugar levels in people with Type 2 diabetes and support weight loss. While Ozempic may be a well-known GLP-1 agonist that contains semaglutide, it\u2019s not the only brand-name drug that contains semaglutide.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The following brand-name medications contain semaglutide that is given in different dosages or dosage forms:<\/span><\/p>\n