{"id":632777,"date":"2025-07-08T10:53:34","date_gmt":"2025-07-08T14:53:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=632777"},"modified":"2026-01-28T13:47:30","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T18:47:30","slug":"victoza-and-ozempic-cost","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/victoza-and-ozempic-cost\/","title":{"rendered":"Victoza and Ozempic: Costs, coverage, and key differences"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/victoza\/what-is\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Victoza<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/ozempic\/what-is\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ozempic<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are both brand-name injectable medications FDA-approved to treat <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/conditions\/type-2-diabetes-treatment-and-medications\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Type 2 diabetes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and lower the risk of heart attack or stroke in adults with both Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Since they are both injectable GLP-1 agonists used to lower blood sugar levels, it\u2019s common to wonder which brand-name drug is cheaper. The answer is complicated because even if one has a higher retail price, the actual out-of-pocket cost depends on several factors, including insurance coverage.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-s-the-difference-between-victoza-and-ozempic\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What\u2019s the difference between Victoza and Ozempic?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Victoza<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and Ozempic have a lot in common. They both belong to a class of drugs known as glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/drug-classes\/glp-1-agonists\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GLP-1 RAs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). They are both FDA-approved for blood sugar control in people with Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular risk reduction in specific populations. Ozempic is also FDA-approved for<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/news\/ozempic-kidney-disease-fda-approval\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">kidney disease risk reduction<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in people with chronic kidney disease and Type 2 diabetes. Because they also suppress appetite, leading to weight loss, both their active ingredients are available under different brand names, Saxenda and Wegovy, as FDA-approved<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/save-on-weight-loss-medication\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">weight loss medications<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, these drugs have key differences in their active ingredients, dosage, generic availability, side effect profile, and, in some cases, insurance coverage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/does-kaiser-cover-ozempic\/\">Does Kaiser cover Ozempic?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"active-ingredient\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Active ingredient<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The biggest difference between Victoza and Ozempic is that they have different active ingredients. Victoza contains liraglutide, whereas Ozempic contains semaglutide. Both liraglutide and semaglutide are classified as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/glp-1-benefits\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GLP-1s<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. That means they both stimulate insulin secretion and slow gastric emptying, which <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/lower-blood-sugar-fast\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lowers blood sugar<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and reduces appetite.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"dosage-and-frequency\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dosage and frequency<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dosage and frequency are the other key differences between Victoza and Ozempic. They are both administered as subcutaneous (under-the-skin) injections, but Victoza must be injected daily, whereas Ozempic is injected weekly. This means they have very different dosages. Victoza is started at<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/victoza\/dosage\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">0.6 mg per day<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and gradually increased to 1.2 to 1.8 mg daily. Ozempic is started at<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/ozempic\/dosage\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">0.25 mg per week<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and then gradually increased to 0.5 mg to 2 mg weekly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/best-time-to-inject-ozempic\/\">When is the best time to inject Ozempic?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"generic-availability\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Generic availability<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/victoza-generic\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A generic version of Victoza<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> became available in June 2024. In contrast,<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/when-will-ozempic-go-generic\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">generic Ozempic<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will not be available until at least 2033. Generic liraglutide contains the same active ingredient, dosage, and injection method as Victoza. That means that essentially the same drug as Victoza (sold under a different name,<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/liraglutide\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">liraglutide<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) is available at a much lower cost than brand-name Victoza.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"side-effect-management\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Side effect management<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most common side effects of both Victoza and Ozempic are gastrointestinal issues such as abdominal pain, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/ozempic-nausea-causes\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nausea<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, vomiting, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/ozempic-sulfur-burps-and-diarrhea\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">diarrhea<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/ozempic-constipation\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">constipation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. However, Barbara Sparacino, MD, a triple-board-certified physician and founder of<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theagingparentcoach.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Aging Parent Coach<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, suggests that the daily versus weekly administration of Victoza might help patients manage side effects more easily compared to Ozempic. \u201cI consider Victoza for patients who prefer a daily routine to help ease nausea, or if they need a slower titration to help with tolerability,\u201d she explains.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Related: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/victoza-side-effects\/\"><b>Victoza side effects<\/b><\/a><b> | <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/ozempic-side-effects\/\"><b>Ozempic side effects<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"insurance-coverage\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Insurance coverage<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Commercial insurance coverage, Medicare coverage, and<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/does-medicaid-cover-ozempic\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medicaid coverage<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of Victoza versus Ozempic vary by policy, but Dr. Sparacino says her patients often get better insurance coverage for Ozempic. \u201cOzempic tends to be the more affordable option for many of my patients,\u201d agrees <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theinclusivedietitian.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amna Haq, MS, RD, LDN<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, owner of The Inclusive Dietitian in Chicago, Illinois. \u201cIt generally has broader insurance coverage for Type 2 diabetes.\u201d This is especially true for people with both diabetes and kidney problems, since Ozempic is approved for kidney disease risk reduction and Victoza is not.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Related: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/ozempic-vs-victoza\/\"><b>Ozempic vs. Victoza: Key differences and side effects<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-much-does-victoza-cost-without-insurance\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How much does Victoza cost without insurance?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Without insurance or other discounts, the average retail price of Victoza is<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/victoza\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$1,440<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for 3, 3 mL of 18 mg\/3 mL prefilled pens. The drug manufacturer, Novo Nordisk, sets the list price of Victoza, but actual prices vary by pharmacy and location.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/victoza-without-insurance\">out-of-pocket cost can be reduced<\/a> due to insurance coverage, patient assistance programs, prescription discount cards, or income-based prescription drug payment programs. You can also pay less by switching to a generic version of Victoza,<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/news\/victoza-generic-approval\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">liraglutide<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which has an average retail cost of<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/liraglutide#coupons\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$343<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> per 1, 3 mL of 18 mg\/3 mL prefilled pen.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-much-does-ozempic-cost-without-insurance\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How much does Ozempic cost without insurance?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The average retail price of Ozempic is<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/ozempic\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$1,387<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> per 1, 3 mL of 2 mg\/3 mL multi-dose prefilled pen. Ozempic\u2019s list price is determined by Novo Nordisk, but retail prices vary by pharmacy and location.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your final out-of-pocket cost can also be lowered because of insurance coverage, patient assistance programs, prescription discount cards, or income-based prescription drug payment programs.<\/span><\/p>\n<table class=\" singlecare-table\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th colspan=\"3\">\n<h2 id=\"victoza-vs-ozempic-insurance-and-cost-comparison\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Victoza vs. Ozempic insurance and cost comparison<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"header-row\">\n<td><\/td>\n<td><b>Victoza<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Ozempic<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Typically covered by insurance?<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Varies<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Varies<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Typically covered by Medicare Part D?<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Varies<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Usually for diabetes<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Quantity<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 prefilled injection pens (3 mL of 18 mg\/3 mL)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 prefilled injection pen (3 mL of 2 mg\/3 mL)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Typical Medicare copay<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Varies<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Varies<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Cost without insurance<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $1,440<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $1,387<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>SingleCare cost<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $108 (for one 3 mL of 18 mg\/3 mL pen)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $825<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Savings<\/b><\/td>\n<td><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/victoza\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">See latest prices<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/ozempic\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">See latest prices<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 id=\"does-insurance-cover-victoza\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Does insurance cover Victoza?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Insurance coverage of GLP-1 medications like Victoza varies by policy. Some plans may cover brand-name Victoza for Type 2 diabetes, but it is more likely that the plan would cover the generic version of this drug. Even if your policy covers Victoza, the plan may require<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/prior-authorization\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">prior authorization<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (documentation between the insurance company and the prescriber) or<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/step-therapy\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">step therapy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (trying lower-cost drugs first and \u201cfailing\u201d these) before approval and coverage of a more expensive medication takes effect.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medicare and Medicaid coverage is also plan-specific. But again, insurance policies typically opt to cover generic drugs over their brand-name counterparts.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"does-insurance-cover-ozempic\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Does insurance cover Ozempic?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Insurance coverage of Ozempic varies by policy.<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/does-blue-cross-blue-shield-cover-ozempic\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some health plans<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> cover it for Type 2 diabetes, but rarely for weight loss. Because Ozempic is so expensive, you might also need prior authorization or step therapy before getting help paying for the drug.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ozempic coverage from government-funded programs like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/does-medicare-cover-ozempic\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medicare<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and Medicaid also varies. Some<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.congress.gov\/crs-product\/IF12758\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medicare Part D plans<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> cover it for diabetes management. The only way to know if your insurance policy covers Ozempic is to contact the insurance company or review your plan\u2019s current year\u2019s<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/what-is-a-formulary\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">drug formulary<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cThere are occasional cases where a patient&#8217;s insurance does not cover Ozempic, [and] Victoza may become the more accessible and affordable option, but this has been relatively uncommon in my experience,\u201d Haq says.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"bottom-line\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bottom line<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Insurance coverage has the biggest impact on which of these diabetes medications will be more affordable for you. \u201cIn my experience, patients tend to find <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/ozempic-savings\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ozempic more affordable<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in practice because it often has better insurance coverage and manufacturer savings programs, even though the list price is higher,\u201d Dr. Sparacino says.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the end, these are prescription medications, and only a healthcare provider familiar with your health condition(s), medical history, other medications you\u2019re taking, and financial limits can recommend whether Victoza or Ozempic is the better choice. If you are uninsured or underinsured, you can also use <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription-discount-card\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SingleCare coupons<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to help lower the cash price of your prescription.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Victoza and Ozempic are both brand-name injectable medications FDA-approved to treat Type 2 diabetes and lower the risk of heart attack or stroke in adults with both Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Since they are both injectable GLP-1 agonists used to lower blood sugar levels, it\u2019s common to wonder which brand-name drug is cheaper. 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