Which is cheaper, Wegovy or Contrave?

Contrave is generally cheaper, starting at $280.00 per month compared to $400.00 per month for Wegovy.

What is the difference between Wegovy and Contrave?

Wegovy (semaglutide) and Contrave (naltrexone/bupropion) are different medications in the weight loss category. Wegovy is a weekly injection, while Contrave is an oral (twice daily).

Is Wegovy or Contrave covered by provincial drug plans?

Wegovy: Not Covered on the Ontario Drug Benefit formulary. Contrave: Not Covered on the Ontario Drug Benefit formulary.

Wegovy vs Contrave: Price Comparison in Canada (2026)

Name: Wegovy vs Contrave: Price Comparison in Canada (2026)
Creator: TeleTest
Published: 2026-02-26

Contrave starts at $280.00 per month, while Wegovy starts at $400.00 per month in Canada. Wegovy contains semaglutide, while Contrave contains naltrexone/bupropion. Last updated: 2026-02-26.

Head-to-Head Comparison

	Wegovy	Contrave
Price Range	$400–$570 per month	$280–$450 per month
Cheapest Pharmacy	N/A	N/A
Generic Name	semaglutide	naltrexone/bupropion
Route	Weekly injection	Oral (twice daily)
Category	Weight Loss	Weight Loss
ODB Coverage	Not Covered	Not Covered
Coverage Notes	Not covered	Not covered

Full Drug Pages

Wegovy semaglutide $400–$570 per month Contrave naltrexone/bupropion $280–$450 per month

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Wegovy or Contrave?: Contrave is generally cheaper, starting at $280.00 per month compared to $400.00 per month for Wegovy.
What is the difference between Wegovy and Contrave?: Wegovy (semaglutide) and Contrave (naltrexone/bupropion) are different medications in the weight loss category. Wegovy is a weekly injection, while Contrave is an oral (twice daily).
Is Wegovy or Contrave covered by provincial drug plans?: Wegovy: Not Covered on the Ontario Drug Benefit formulary. Contrave: Not Covered on the Ontario Drug Benefit formulary.

Last updated: 2026-02-26