Public record
Ozempic: the public record
Each table is computed from the named federal dataset as of its data date; the method is under each one.
Medicaid
Medicaid prescriptions for Ozempic by state
State Medicaid programmes paid for 3,695,001 Ozempic prescriptions in 2025, with $3.75B reimbursed before rebates. California reported the most (915,071), followed by New York (464,371) and Pennsylvania (234,731); 52 states and territories reported any.
| Measure | Value | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Prescriptions paid by Medicaid, 2025 | 3,695,001 | |
| Total reimbursed before rebates, 2025 | $3.75B | |
| States and territories reporting | 52 | with at least one count CMS did not suppress |
| California | 915,071 prescriptions | $888.9M reimbursed |
| New York | 464,371 prescriptions | $546.0M reimbursed |
| Pennsylvania | 234,731 prescriptions | $240.5M reimbursed |
| Kentucky | 176,529 prescriptions | $151.5M reimbursed |
| North Carolina | 156,494 prescriptions | $175.1M reimbursed |
How this was calculated
Matched each Medicaid product code to the FDA NDC Directory by labeler and product code, kept finished single-ingredient products, then summed prescriptions and reimbursement by state. National roll-up and suppressed rows dropped.
Ozempic only (brand-name semaglutide), fee-for-service and managed care, 2025
Counts under 11 are suppressed by CMS and left out, so totals are a floor. Amounts are before rebates. Differences between states reflect programme size and coverage rules. Compounded products are not included.
Articles on Ozempic
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