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Saxenda

Liraglutide
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Liraglutide is the active ingredient anchor for this record. Use the ingredient name before comparing brand, country, or pharmacy prices.

active moietyLiraglutide
administration routeInjection
price comparison status2 snapshots
safety signal rating78 / 100
GLP-1 receptor agonistolder GLP-1 comparatorpinned-popular-watchlist
price index

Price Comparison

$1,830USvsCA$514.79CA

Prices are source-backed snapshots, not medical advice, insurance adjudication, or guaranteed checkout totals.

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Price Trend Index

Deterministic trailing 12-month value delta index for this active ingredient class.

Moderate Growth3M: +1.2%12M: +6.2%
Jul 2025
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Jun 2026
Jan 2026$1776.93
Feb 2026$1784.25
Mar 2026$1804.38
Apr 2026$1811.70
May 2026$1819.02
Jun 2026$1826.34
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Ingredient Breakdown

active moietyLiraglutide
formulationInjection GLP-1 receptor agonist
mechanism of action

GLP-1 receptor agonist

available strengths
Strength varies by package/NDC; inspect source label before comparing prices.

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Excipients / Maker Notes

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Manufacturer Notes

  • This record is normalized from the openFDA NDC seed. Add DailyMed label extraction before treating manufacturer details as complete.
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Steps To Take Safely

  1. Confirm the exact ingredient, brand, dose strength, and schedule with the prescribing clinician.
  2. Review storage, needle/device instructions, and missed-dose rules from the official medication guide.
  3. Track dose date, site rotation, side effects, and refill timing before comparing prices.
  4. Escalate severe allergic, breathing, chest-pain, fainting, or persistent abdominal symptoms urgently.

Side-Effect Signals

  • nausea / vomiting
  • diarrhea or constipation
  • abdominal pain
  • low blood sugar risk with insulin/sulfonylureas
  • rare pancreatitis/gallbladder warning
Summary of index signals. Not active medical advice. Consult official labels and clinicians.

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Frequently Asked Questions

> What active ingredient is in Saxenda?

Saxenda is a brand-name prescription drug formulated with the active chemical substance Liraglutide. It belongs to the class hint group GLP-1 receptor agonist and is designed for Injection administration.

> How does the US price for Saxenda compare to Canada?

Reference price notes index Saxenda with a US cash/retail cost of approximately $1830.00 (recorded via PharmaServe reference) and a Canadian provincial formulary cost of $514.79 (recorded via PharmaServe Canada). Comparative gaps fluctuate depending on packaging quantity, pharmacy checkouts, and local benefit tables.

> Can I buy a generic alternative for Saxenda?

Yes, Liraglutide represents the active molecule identifier. While generics utilize the same active ingredient, clinicians and pharmacists must verify specific bioequivalence boundary configurations before initiating substitution.

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