Eligibility Requirements
Covered Medications
The following medications are covered by Novo Nordisk PAP (NovoCare):
How to Apply
- Speak with your healthcare provider about Novo Nordisk PAP (NovoCare). Your doctor, nurse, or social worker can help determine if you qualify.
- Gather required documents: proof of income (tax return, pay stubs, or Social Security statement), valid prescription, and proof of U.S. residency.
- Submit your application online or by mail. Visit the program website below or call the program hotline for assistance.
- Wait for approval (typically 2 to 6 weeks). Once approved, medications will be shipped to your provider's office or a designated pharmacy.
Check If You Qualify
Use our free Assistance Finder tool to check eligibility for Novo Nordisk PAP (NovoCare) and other programs that may help reduce your medication costs.
Open Assistance FinderSources and standards behind this page
Drug coverage in the United States is governed by published rules rather than by any one insurer's summary, and the sources below are the primary ones. They are linked so a reader can check a claim without taking this page's word for it.
- FDA Orange Book publishes the therapeutic-equivalence ratings that decide whether a generic may be substituted for a brand-name drug.
- FDA generic drug facts sets out what "generic equivalent" means and what a manufacturer must prove.
- CMS prescription drug coverage defines the rules a Medicare drug plan formulary must follow and how it may change mid-year.
- Medicare.gov drug coverage (Part D) states what a Part D plan is required to offer a member.
- CMS prescription drug appeals documents the coverage-determination and exception process when a drug is denied.
- Medicare Plan Compare is the official tool for checking what a specific plan charges for a specific drug at a specific pharmacy.
- Drugs@FDA is the federal database of approved drug products, which establishes whether a covered product exists and in what form.
- DailyMed carries the current FDA labeling for every marketed drug product, including approved strengths and forms.
- MedlinePlus drug information is the National Library of Medicine's consumer reference for what a medication is and how it is used.
- FTC report on pharmacy benefit managers documents how the middlemen between an insurer and a pharmacy shape what a plan actually covers.
- National Library of Medicine maintains the drug and health databases the sources above draw on.
This page describes how coverage and formularies work. It is not medical advice, and a reader's own plan documents and prescriber decide what applies to them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, Novo Nordisk offers free Ozempic through their patient assistance program for eligible uninsured patients who meet income guidelines. You will need a valid prescription and income documentation to apply.
Yes, Wegovy (semaglutide for weight management) is included in the Novo Nordisk PAP. Eligibility requirements are the same as for other covered medications, including income limits and lack of insurance.
Visit novocare.com or call 1-866-310-7549. Your healthcare provider will need to complete an enrollment form and submit it along with your proof of income and prescription.
Related Resources
- Compare pharmacy prices for Ozempic on RxGrab
- Ozempic supplement guide on Health Britannica
- Check drug interactions for Ozempic on OmniRx
- Browse all patient assistance programs
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