Is Wegovy available in Switzerland?

Is Wegovy available in Switzerland?

dim, Jan 7th 2024

Yes, Wegovy is available in Switzerland. It was approved 1.5 years ago, however shortages and supply issues hindered sales.

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Currently there are a few places to get Wegovy in Switzerland.

Firstly I’ve found an online retailer that claims to ship Wegovy to Switzerland without problems.

However it looks expensive. Starting at €459.

As a cost reference for Wegovy; a monthly dose costs CHF 300 in Germany.

Active Ingredient: Contains Semaglutide, higher in dosage than in Ozempic.

The Ozempic & Wegovy brands offer different products and solutions. Both, spring from Semaglutide.

Wegovy in Geneva

Service Offered: Semaglutide Injections Subscription in Geneva. Drip Hydration are based in Geneva. They offer Semaglutide Weight Loss Shots. In home, at location or shipped to your home.

Their injections are actually also in the same price range of $499.

Insurance Coverage: Uncertain if Wegovy will be included in the list of medicines reimbursed by health insurance.

Wegovy Cost Comparison

  1. Daily Cost at Launch in the US:
    • Ozempic: $16.77
    • Wegovy: $45.55
  2. Daily Cost at Launch in France:
    • Ozempic: $4.56 (183% to 267% lower than in the US)
  3. Daily Cost at Launch in Germany for Wegovy: 572% lower than in the US.
  4. Price Change in France for Ozempic: -3.69%, compared to the overall average for all diabetes/obesity medicines of -9.68%.
  5. Price Change in Spain for Ozempic: -6%, compared to the overall average of -13.84%.
  6. Price Change in Germany for Ozempic: -21.17%, compared to the overall average for diabetes/obesity drugs of -11.87%.
  7. Price Increase in Italy for Ozempic: +5.27%, while on average, weight loss medicines typically saw a price reduction of 7.47% for their first price change.
  8. Price Increases in the US for Rybelsus and Ozempic: +5.33% and +6.36% respectively.

How to Find Wegovy in Switzerland

If online options don’t satisfy you. The first place to go would be your doctor to ask about a prescription. I highly recommend this if you are looking for Wegovy in Switzerland, you will save money and you will be under the guidance and administration of a professional.

While you may find cheaper options outside the country, you won’t find it in the US. There has been concern about this drug being used as a ‘lifestyle’ drug. Find out more about that here.

References:

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Watt, A. 09/10/23. Semaglutide: price and HTA comparison US and European markets. Pharmaceutical Technology. https://www.pharmaceutical-technology.com/analyst-comment/semaglutide-price-comparison-us-europe/?cf-view

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