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Key takeaways
Liraglutide is a generic GLP-1 receptor agonist available as brand-name Victoza for Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular risk reduction and as brand-name Saxenda for weight management.
Once you reach the maintenance dose, the average price of liraglutide for Type 2 diabetes or cardiovascular risk reduction costs about $1,023 per month without insurance, while the average price of liraglutide for weight management costs about $1,700 per month. This is because the dose for weight management is higher, and you will need to purchase more pens.
If you do not have insurance, or if your insurance does not cover liraglutide, you may still be able to save by using a SingleCare discount, comparing pharmacy prices, or purchasing a larger quantity upfront.
GLP-1 receptor agonists are very popular right now, and liraglutide is no exception. Liraglutide is available under two brand names manufactured by Novo Nordisk. The first is Victoza, which is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for blood glucose control in adults and children 10 years and older with Type 2 diabetes. It is also FDA approved for cardiovascular risk reduction in adults. The second is generic Saxenda, which is FDA approved for weight management. Saxenda is used in adults and pediatric patients 12 years and older with obesity, as well as adults who are overweight with at least one weight-related medical condition, such as high cholesterol.
How much does liraglutide cost without insurance?
The prices of liraglutide without insurance or discounts will vary based on which version of liraglutide you are prescribed, as well as the dosage and quantity you are receiving. The price will also vary by pharmacy.
If you are using liraglutide for weight loss (the generic version of Saxenda), the dose will be started lower (0.6 mg per day), and you will be gradually increased to a maintenance dose of 3 mg daily. At this dose, you will need to purchase five injection pens per month (each pen contains 18 mg per 3 ml), which costs about $1,700 without insurance. You can use a free SingleCare coupon to pay as low as $496 per month, a savings of about $1,200 per month.
If you are prescribed liraglutide for Type 2 diabetes or cardiovascular risk reduction (the generic version of Victoza), you will also start at the lowest dose of 0.6 mg daily, then gradually increase to 1.2 mg daily or 1.8 mg daily, at the direction of your healthcare provider. Because of the lower dose, you will purchase a lower quantity of medicine than you would if you were taking it for weight loss. For example, if your dose is 1.8 mg per day, you will need to purchase three 18 mg/3 ml pens, which cost about $1,023 without insurance. With a free SingleCare coupon, you could pay as low as $276 for this prescription, saving almost $750 per month.
Compare liraglutide prices to related drugs |
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| Drug name | Price without insurance of brand-name drug per month (at typical maintenance dose) | SingleCare price per month | Savings options |
| Liraglutide (generic for brand-name Victoza) | $1,023 per 3, 18 mg/3 mL pens ($341 per pen) | $276 per 3, 18 mg/3 mL pens of generic liraglutide at CVS ($92 per pen) | See latest prices |
| Victoza (liraglutide) | $1,438 per 3, 18 mg/3 mL pens | $799 per 3, 18 mg/3 mL pens of brand-name Victoza at Kroger | See latest prices |
| Liraglutide weight management (generic for the brand-name drug Saxenda) | $1,700 per 5, 18 mg/3 mL pens ($340 per pen) | $496 per 5, 18 mg/3 mL pens of generic liraglutide weight management at Walgreens | See latest prices |
| Saxenda (liraglutide weight management) | $1,895 per 5, 18 mg/3 mL pens | $1,216 for 5, 18 mg/3 mL pens of brand-name Saxenda at Walgreens | See latest prices |
| Ozempic (semaglutide) | $1,393 per 1, 2 mg/3 mL pen | $825 per 1, 2 mg/3 mL pen of brand-name Ozempic at CVS | See latest prices |
| Wegovy (semaglutide) | $1,842 per 4, 2.4 mg/0.75 mL pens | $1,225 per 4, 2.4 mg/0.75 mL pens of brand-name Wegovy at CVS | See latest prices |
| Zepbound (tirzepatide) | $1,523 per 4, 5 mg/0.5 mL pens | $950 per 4, 5 mg/0.5 mL pens of brand-name Zepbound at CVS | See latest prices |
| Mounjaro (tirzepatide) | $1,526 per 4, 5 mg/0.5 mL pens | $875 per 4, 5 mg/0.5 mL pens of brand-name Mounjaro at CVS | See latest prices |
Prescription drug prices often change. These are the most accurate medication prices at the time of publishing in ZIP code 23666 as of Dec. 9, 2025. The listed price without insurance references the price of brand-name drugs (unless otherwise specified). The listed SingleCare price references the price of generic drugs if available.
Is liraglutide covered by insurance?
Liraglutide insurance coverage varies by health insurance plan. The best way to find out whether your plan covers your liraglutide prescription is to contact your plan directly and ask for coverage and cost information, including copays or other out-of-pocket costs. You can also check your plan’s formulary (list of covered drugs and pricing tiers) online for more information. Even if liraglutide is covered by your insurance, your plan may require prior authorization before approving it.
Coverage often also depends on the reason you are using the medication. For example, plans that do not cover weight loss medication (including most Medicare prescription plans) may not cover liraglutide for weight loss (generic Saxenda), but they may cover liraglutide for Type 2 diabetes or cardiovascular risk reduction (generic Victoza), if you meet the plan’s criteria.
How to get liraglutide without insurance
Although liraglutide is available in generic form, it remains expensive. Depending on whether you are using liraglutide as a diabetes medication, for cardiovascular risk reduction, or for weight loss, the monthly quantity you will purchase will vary. Still, without insurance or discounts, you could be paying a retail price of over $1,000 per month, and up to more than $1,800 for the maintenance dose of weight-loss medicine. Manufacturer coupons and patient assistance programs are sometimes available, but not everyone is eligible for these discounts.
Fortunately, there are some ways to help you save hundreds of dollars on your liraglutide prescription:
- Take advantage of SingleCare discounts. Without insurance or discounts, you may have to pay $1,023 for liraglutide (for Type 2 diabetes or risk reduction)—or $1,675 for liraglutide for weight loss. Use a free SingleCare card to pay as low as $276 or $496, respectively. What’s more, you can use the SingleCare discount to save every month on your liraglutide prescription refills, too.
- Compare pharmacy prices. Pharmacies may offer liraglutide at different prices. SingleCare makes it easy to compare medication prices online or with the SingleCare app. If you end up using a different pharmacy for liraglutide than for your other medications, make sure both pharmacies have your full medication list so they can check for potential drug interactions.
- Ask about a three-month supply. Some pharmacies may offer a discount when you purchase a larger quantity of medicine up front. You can ask your pharmacist if you would save money by purchasing a three-month supply rather than a one-month supply. You may pay more upfront but less per month.
- Ask for advice. There may be resources available in your city or state that can help you save money on your prescriptions. Check with your pharmacist, prescribing healthcare provider, or local health department to see if they know of any other local resources for saving money on your medications.
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- FDA approves first generic of once-daily GLP-1 injection to lower blood sugar in patients with type 2 diabetes, Food and Drug Administration (2024)