Common Questions about Saxenda

What does Saxenda do in your body?

Saxenda (liraglutide) helps the pancreas release insulin when blood glucose levels are high. It also slows stomach emptying. This keeps food in the stomach for longer and results in lowering feelings of hunger. The result is decreased calorie intake and weight loss. Saxenda has been approved by the FDA and European Medicines Agency to be used as an adjunct to a reduced calorie diet and increased physical activity for chronic weight management in obese and overweight adolescent and adult patients. Liraglutide is sold under the brand name Victoza for diabetes management.

What is the best time of day to take Saxenda?

You can take Saxenda at any time of the day, with or without food. However, try to take the medicine at around the same time every day. This will help you remember and also maintain steady drug levels in your body.

How much weight can you lose on Saxenda in a month?

A clinical trial sponsored by Novo Nordisk, the manufacturer of Saxenda, compared the primary end point of average percentage weight change between patients receiving Saxenda versus placebo. The majority (85%) of patients on Saxenda achieved clinically significant weight loss of at least 5% of their initial body weight. The average weight loss was 11 lbs from the baseline weight. 

The clinical trial showed liraglutide (Saxenda) 3 mg was superior to placebo with a mean change in baseline body weight at week 56 of -7.46% on liraglutide treated patients versus -4.01% in placebo treated patients, with an estimated treatment difference of -3.45%.

How quickly do you lose weight on Saxenda?

The initial low doses of Saxenda during weeks 1 through 4 are for escalation purposes to help your body get used to the medicine. They typically do not result in significant weight loss. You will likely start noticing more rapid weight loss once you are on the maintenance dose of Saxenda (3 mg daily) from the 5th week onwards.

Is Saxenda the same as Ozempic?

Saxenda and Ozempic are both GLP-1 drugs but they contain a different active ingredient. Saxenda contains liraglutide and Ozempic contains semaglutide. Also, Saxenda is approved for weight loss and Ozempic is approved to treat diabetes.

How much does Saxenda cost?

The list price of Saxenda (liraglutide for chronic weight management) is $1,349.02 for a month’s supply. However, most patients do not pay the full price. Call the Saxenda Hotline on 1-844-845-6913 for more information on how to get Saxenda at discounted prices. You can also use a free BuzzRx Saxenda coupon to save money. 

What is the price of Saxenda without insurance?

Without insurance, Saxenda can be as high as $792.91, but with a free BuzzRx prescription discount coupon, you could pay as low as $457.73 for the most common version of this medication. Use the BuzzRx drug price look-up tool to find the lowest discounted price, and be sure to enter the correct dosage, form, and quantity for the most accurate pricing. While generics tend to have the best savings, you can also use your BuzzRx card and coupons to purchase brand-name versions. It never hurts to ask your pharmacist to try BuzzRx when filling or refilling any of your prescription drugs, whether you have insurance or not.

What is the price of Saxenda with insurance?

Ask your pharmacist or insurance provider for your copay price on Saxenda—Copay amounts vary depending on the type of insurance plan you have and if there is a deductible to reach before prescription drug coverage begins.

You could save up to 80% on your prescription medication with a free BuzzRx discount coupon for Saxenda. When using the BuzzRx lookup tool to find the price of your medicine, be sure to enter the correct dosage, form, and quantity to receive the most accurate discounted pricing. It never hurts to ask your pharmacist to try BuzzRx when filling or refilling any of your prescriptions, whether you have insurance or not.