How much does Victoza cost per month?

In this article:

• How much does Victoza cost per month?
• Victoza cost per month by dosage
• Is Victoza covered by insurance?
• Victoza side effects
• How to get Victoza without insurance

In this article

• How much does Victoza cost per month?
• Victoza cost per month by dosage
• Is Victoza covered by insurance?
• Victoza side effects
• How to get Victoza without insurance

Victoza (liraglutide) is a prescription GLP-1 receptor agonist that is injected once daily. Victoza is a brand-name drug made by the pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk, and there is a generic version available. As a Type 2 diabetes medication, Victoza is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to improve blood sugar control in adults and children 10 years and older. It is also FDA-approved to reduce the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (such as heart attack and stroke) in adults who have both Type 2 diabetes and heart disease. Victoza is typically used along with lifestyle changes like increased physical exercise and a reduced-calorie diet. If your healthcare provider has prescribed Victoza, you’ll want to know how much you will have to pay per month. 

How much does Victoza cost per month?

Your cost of Victoza will vary, based on factors such as whether you fill your prescription with brand-name Victoza or generic liraglutide. Other factors include the dosage and quantity, as well as the pharmacy you use. 

While dosing can vary, the typical dosing is as follows: 

• For adults, healthcare providers will recommend a starting Victoza dose of 0.6 mg injected subcutaneously (under the skin) once a day for one week. After that time, your provider will instruct you to increase the dose to 1.2 mg daily. After a week (or sometimes longer), your healthcare provider may increase the dose to 1.8 mg daily if needed to help control blood sugar levels, or they may decide to continue the 1.2 mg dose if it is sufficient. 
• Pediatric patients ages 10 years and older will start at 0.6 mg injected daily for at least one week. After this time, if additional blood sugar control is needed, the healthcare provider may recommend increasing the dose to 1.2 mg daily. After at least one week at this dose, if necessary, the healthcare provider may increase the dose to 1.8 mg daily.

Victoza cost per month by dosage
Dosage prescribed	Cost without insurance per month	SingleCare cost per month*	How to save
0.6 mg injected daily	$479 for 1, 18 mg/3 mL pen	$92 for 1, 18 mg/3 mL pen of generic liraglutide at CVS	Get Victoza coupons
1.2 mg injected daily	$719 for 2, 18 mg/3 mL pens	$163 for 2, 18 mg/3 mL pens of generic liraglutide at CVS	Get Victoza coupons
1.8 mg injected daily	$1,438 for 3, 18 mg/3 mL pens	$234 for 3, 18 mg/3 mL pens of generic liraglutide at CVS	Get Victoza coupons

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 Victoza covered by insurance?

According to Novo Nordisk, Victoza is typically covered by most insurance plans, including Medicare prescription plans and Medicaid. However, coverage and out-of-pocket costs can vary depending on the details of your specific health insurance plan. 

You can find out more about insurance coverage by calling your plan’s member services department or by checking your formulary (list of covered drugs and copay tiers). You can also visit the manufacturer’s website to check your insurance coverage. 

Because a Victoza generic (liraglutide) is available, your plan may require you to fill your Rx with the generic. Or they may charge more if you opt for brand-name Victoza. GLP-1s like Victoza often require prior authorization, which means your healthcare provider will have to submit information to your insurance plan as to why you need the medication, in order for them to approve coverage. 

Novo Nordisk makes another liraglutide product (Saxenda) that is approved for weight management in people with obesity (or overweight with weight-related health conditions), but many insurance plans do not cover weight loss medications.

Victoza side effects

GLPs like Victoza, as well as others, like Trulicity (dulaglutide), Ozempic (semaglutide), and Wegovy (semaglutide), commonly affect the stomach and intestines. Common side effects of Victoza include:

• Nausea 
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea or constipation
• Stomach pain
• Indigestion 
• Decreased appetite 

More serious side effects, such as pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas), kidney problems, and gallbladder problems, are less common but may occur in some cases.  

How to get Victoza without insurance

As a brand-name drug, the retail price of Victoza is about $1,438 per month without insurance. Even if you opt for generic liraglutide, the monthly cost is around $1,023 without insurance or discounts. Manufacturer options and patient assistance programs are sometimes offered, but not everyone will fit the eligibility criteria. The good news is that there are some ways to save money on your Victoza (or generic liraglutide) prescription:

1. Use a SingleCare discount. Using SingleCare is easy and free. Your prescription discount card provides you with access to coupons you can use at pharmacies near you. With a SingleCare discount, you could pay as little as $234 for generic liraglutide, whether it’s your initial prescription or refills.   
2. Choose generic. Not all GLP-1s are available in generic form. Fortunately, Victoza has a generic version available. As mentioned above, your cost for Victoza can go from $1,438 to $234 by using SingleCare and ensuring your pharmacist fills your prescription with generic liraglutide. Generic drugs are required by the FDA to be just as safe and effective as their brand-name counterparts, so you can fill your generic liraglutide prescription with confidence. 
3. Compare pharmacy prices. Pharmacy prices vary, and differences in prices can be significant. It’s worth taking the time to compare prices, which is easy to do with the SingleCare app or on SingleCare.com. Additionally, some pharmacies may offer a better price when you purchase three months up front, rather than one month at a time. 
4. Ask your healthcare team for advice. Ask your pharmacist, healthcare provider, or local health department if there are any local resources that can help you save money on your medications.