Verification note: prices below were checked on September 5, 2026 against public listings at Watsons, MedsGo, Southstar Drug, St. Joseph Drug, PatientFirst and Jan Medical Group, plus Manila Bulletin and Inquirer reporting. Pharmacy prices change with supply and they differ by branch, so treat these as the going rate, not a quote. Registration status can be checked at fda.gov.ph.
Quick answer
One Ozempic pen is about ₱7,599 to ₱9,280 depending on dose. One Wegovy pen is ₱9,900 to ₱13,546. One Mounjaro KwikPen runs from ₱11,650 at 2.5 mg to ₱35,500 at 15 mg. Every pen holds four weekly doses, so the pen price is roughly your monthly cost. Nothing is covered by PhilHealth. Buy only from licensed pharmacies.
| Medication | Dose | Price per pen (4 doses) | Where listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ozempic | 0.25 mg / 0.5 mg | ₱7,599 to ₱7,650 | MedsGo, Southstar Drug |
| Ozempic | 1 mg | ₱9,280 | Watsons |
| Wegovy | 0.25 / 0.5 / 1 mg | ₱9,900 | Watsons, St. Joseph Drug, MedsGo |
| Wegovy | 1.7 mg | ₱11,660 to ₱12,556 | Pulse Clinic, pharmacies |
| Wegovy | 2.4 mg | ₱12,650 to ₱13,546 | Pulse Clinic, pharmacies |
| Mounjaro KwikPen | 2.5 mg | ₱11,650 to ₱12,618 | Watsons, PatientFirst |
| Mounjaro KwikPen | 10 mg | ₱25,500 | Jan Medical Group |
| Mounjaro KwikPen | 12.5 mg | ₱33,500 | Jan Medical Group |
| Mounjaro KwikPen | 15 mg | ₱35,500 | Jan Medical Group |
All three are registered with the FDA Philippines and available on private prescription. Getting a prescription is not the hard part. Cost is, and so is making sure the pen you buy is real.
How much does Ozempic cost in the Philippines?
The 0.25 mg and 0.5 mg starter pen lists at ₱7,599 at MedsGo and ₱7,650 at several leading chains as of mid-2026, up from ₱7,560 a year earlier. The 1 mg pen is ₱9,280 at Watsons, and reported prices for it run from ₱8,734 to a little over ₱11,000 depending on the pharmacy.
Each pen holds four weekly doses, so for most people one pen is one month. On the 0.25 mg starting dose the same pen technically holds eight doses, which is why your first pen lasts longer than the rest.
Supply has been tight. Manila Bulletin reported shrinking stock and rising prices in June 2026, and specific strengths still come and go by branch. Hospital pharmacies tend to hold stock more consistently than retail chains. If you are in Metro Manila, calling St. Luke’s or Asian Hospital before your first pickup saves a wasted trip.
How much does Mounjaro cost in the Philippines?
This is the one where the dose changes everything. The 2.5 mg KwikPen is about ₱11,650 at Watsons and ₱12,618 at PatientFirst. From there the price climbs steeply: Jan Medical Group lists the 10 mg pen at ₱25,500, 12.5 mg at ₱33,500 and 15 mg at ₱35,500. A KwikPen holds four weekly doses.
So a starting month on Mounjaro costs about the same as Wegovy, but a maintenance month at 10 mg or above costs two to three times more. Worth knowing before you start, because most people end up on 10 mg or higher.
Mercury Drug does not publish prescription prices online. Call 8MERCURY (8637-2879) or use the price inquiry form on mercurydrug.com with the strength you need, and use the Watsons listing as your benchmark.
Mounjaro’s dual GIP/GLP-1 mechanism has made it popular in private weight-management clinics in Metro Manila. Several clinics bundle the consultation, prescription renewal and medication into a monthly programme. If you would rather not deal with the hospital each month, that structure is worth a look, but compare the bundled price to the pharmacy price first.
How much does Wegovy cost in the Philippines?
Wegovy launched in the Philippines in 2026 and it is cheaper than the early clinic pricing suggested. The 0.25 mg, 0.5 mg and 1 mg pens are ₱9,900 at Watsons and St. Joseph Drug and ₱9,890 at MedsGo. The 1.7 mg pen is ₱11,660 to ₱12,556 and the 2.4 mg maintenance pen is ₱12,650 to ₱13,546. Each pen holds four weekly doses.
Wegovy and Ozempic are the same molecule, semaglutide. Wegovy is the higher-dose version approved for weight management. At the starting doses they now cost about the same, so if your prescriber recommends one over the other, ask them to explain the dose difference and why it fits you rather than assuming one is the budget option.
From the community: Mounjaro is often easier to find than Wegovy right now. If your usual pharmacy cannot get Wegovy, most weight-management clinics can get you Mounjaro within a few days.
Does PhilHealth or insurance cover any of this?
No. GLP-1 medications are not on the standard PhilHealth formulary, and there is no government programme subsidising them for weight management. All weight-management prescriptions are private, full stop.
For type 2 diabetes it is not much better. Even T2DM patients pay out of pocket at most hospitals and pharmacies. Victoza (liraglutide) has limited PhilHealth coverage for confirmed T2DM at some accredited hospitals, but it is formulary-dependent and not guaranteed. Confirm with your prescriber and PhilHealth benefit coordinator before counting on it.
Pro Tip
If you have corporate health insurance and are managing type 2 diabetes, ask HR or your benefits coordinator whether the plan covers semaglutide or liraglutide. Many large employers, BPOs and banks updated their formularies in 2024 and 2025 as GLP-1 demand grew. It is a five-minute check that can change the price completely.
Where to buy safely
This is the most important practical section for the Philippines. A counterfeit GLP-1 market exists here and it is active. The Philippine FDA has issued repeated warnings about fake or badly stored pens sold through Facebook Marketplace, Instagram and Telegram, and the Philippine College of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism advises against buying compounded or unregistered semaglutide from unauthorised sellers.
Safe sources:
- Mercury Drug: the largest chain in the country. Prices on request only, but reliable stock in Metro Manila and major cities.
- Watsons: lists Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro online with prices, click-and-collect at select branches.
- Southstar Drug, MedsGo, St. Joseph Drug: online pharmacies with published prices and nationwide delivery. MedsGo offers two-hour delivery in Metro Manila.
- Rose Pharmacy: widely available in the Visayas and Metro Manila.
- Hospital pharmacies: St. Luke’s, Makati Medical Center, Asian Hospital, The Medical City and PGH. The most consistent stock.
Unsafe: anyone selling through social media. Real Mounjaro and Ozempic are not sold through Facebook groups, Instagram or Telegram. If the price is well below the pharmacy listing or the seller does not operate a licensed pharmacy, it is not the real thing.
Warning
The Philippine FDA has documented counterfeit Ozempic circulating through social media channels. Only buy from licensed pharmacies, and only with a prescription. A pen that has been stored warm in transit can be useless even if it is genuine.
How to get a GLP-1 prescription in the Philippines
- Book with an internist, endocrinologist or weight-management specialist. All major hospitals in Metro Manila, Cebu and Davao have them. Private clinics such as &you and Jan Medical Group prescribe regularly.
- Telehealth works too: KonsultaMD, HealthNow and Doctor Anywhere PH all offer GLP-1 consultations without a hospital visit.
- Bring your most recent bloodwork. HbA1c for a diabetes context, or BMI and a metabolic panel for weight management. Be ready to discuss weight history and any related conditions such as hypertension or dyslipidaemia.
- If you are a candidate, the prescriber issues a private prescription that day.
- Fill it at a hospital pharmacy or a licensed retail pharmacy.
Getting the prescription is not the hard part. The most consistent experience reported by Filipino GLP-1 users is that the difficulty is making sure the pen you pick up is genuine. Stick to the list above.
Outside Metro Manila
Availability is thinner but workable. Cebu and Davao have hospitals with endocrinology departments that prescribe GLP-1 medications. The telehealth platforms issue prescriptions nationwide, and MedsGo, Southstar Drug and several courier pharmacies deliver to provincial addresses. Call ahead on stock for your specific strength before relying on a branch.
Tracking your GLP-1 protocol
Weekly injections come with a titration schedule, a dose that changes every four weeks, and a price that changes with it. Regimen tracks Ozempic, Mounjaro and Wegovy with injection reminders, a titration calendar, weight logging and Apple Health or Google Health Connect sync, so your full protocol from starting dose to maintenance sits on one timeline. Free for one compound on iOS and Android.
Ready to track your protocol?
- Smart reminders so you never miss a dose
- Progress tracking with photos and weight
- Medication level curves for every compound
Use the GLP-1 dose calculator to map your titration and per-dose volume, and the GLP-1 titration planner for the calendar. If you prefer reading in Filipino, the Tagalog GLP-1 guide covers the same ground. For the rest of the region, see GLP-1 access by country, and for the wider Philippines cluster, the Philippines TRT guide and Philippines peptides guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Ozempic cost in the Philippines?
About ₱7,599 to ₱7,650 for the 0.25 mg and 0.5 mg pen and about ₱9,280 for the 1 mg pen at licensed pharmacies such as MedsGo, Southstar Drug and Watsons, as of September 2026. One pen holds four weekly doses, so that is roughly your monthly cost. Prices move with supply, so check the pharmacy listing on the day.
How much is Mounjaro in the Philippines?
It depends heavily on the dose. The 2.5 mg KwikPen is about ₱11,650 at Watsons and ₱12,618 at PatientFirst. Higher strengths cost far more: Jan Medical Group lists the 10 mg pen at ₱25,500, 12.5 mg at ₱33,500 and 15 mg at ₱35,500. Each KwikPen holds four weekly doses.
How much is Mounjaro at Mercury Drug?
Mercury Drug does not publish prescription prices online. Call 8MERCURY (8637-2879) or use the price inquiry form on mercurydrug.com with the strength you need. For a benchmark, the same 2.5 mg KwikPen lists at ₱11,650 at Watsons. You will need a prescription to buy it anywhere.
How much does Wegovy cost in the Philippines?
About ₱9,900 for the 0.25 mg, 0.5 mg and 1 mg pens at Watsons and St. Joseph Drug, ₱11,660 to ₱12,556 for 1.7 mg, and ₱12,650 to ₱13,546 for the 2.4 mg maintenance pen, as of September 2026. Each pen holds four weekly doses. At the starting doses Wegovy costs about the same as Ozempic, not double.
Is Mounjaro available in the Philippines?
Yes. Mounjaro KwikPen is registered with the FDA Philippines and stocked at Watsons, Southstar Drug and hospital pharmacies, by prescription only. It is not sold legitimately through social media or online resellers; anyone offering it that way is selling something else.
Is Wegovy available in the Philippines?
Yes. Novo Nordisk launched Wegovy in the Philippines in 2026 for chronic weight management in adults with a BMI of 30 or higher, or 27 or higher with a weight-related condition. Private prescription only. It is stocked at Watsons, St. Joseph Drug, MedsGo and hospital pharmacies.
Does PhilHealth cover Ozempic, Mounjaro or Wegovy?
No. GLP-1 medications are not on the standard PhilHealth formulary, and there is no government subsidy for weight management. Some corporate health plans cover Ozempic or Rybelsus for confirmed type 2 diabetes, so if you have employer coverage, ask HR to check the formulary before assuming you pay full price. Victoza has limited PhilHealth coverage for T2DM at some accredited hospitals.
Where is it safe to buy Ozempic or Mounjaro in the Philippines?
Licensed pharmacies only: Mercury Drug, Watsons, Southstar Drug, MedsGo, St. Joseph Drug, Rose Pharmacy, and hospital pharmacies such as St. Luke’s, Makati Medical Center, Asian Hospital and The Medical City. The Philippine FDA has issued repeated warnings about counterfeit GLP-1 pens sold through Facebook, Instagram and Telegram. If the price is well below the pharmacy listing or the seller is not a licensed pharmacy, walk away.
Who can prescribe GLP-1 medications in the Philippines?
Any licensed physician. In practice that is endocrinologists, internists and weight-management specialists at major hospitals, plus clinics such as &you and Jan Medical Group. Telehealth platforms including KonsultaMD, HealthNow and Doctor Anywhere PH can issue prescriptions without a hospital visit.
Are GLP-1 medications available outside Metro Manila?
Yes, though stock is thinner. Cebu and Davao have hospitals with endocrinology departments that prescribe them, telehealth platforms issue prescriptions nationwide, and MedsGo, Southstar Drug and several courier pharmacies deliver to provincial addresses.
Is Rybelsus available in the Philippines?
Yes. Rybelsus is the oral tablet form of semaglutide and is available by prescription at the same pharmacies. Pricing is not published consistently online, so ask the pharmacy for the current price for your dose.
Regimen is a tracking tool, not a medical service. We do not provide medical advice. Always consult your healthcare professional before starting, changing, or stopping any medication protocol.
