How much does Saxenda cost per month?

Brand Saxenda runs about $1,000 to $1,349 a month at pharmacy retail. Generic liraglutide, available since August 2025, typically costs $135 to $200 less than brand. Actual cash prices vary by pharmacy and by state.

Is there a generic version of Saxenda?

Yes. A generic liraglutide was approved in August 2025. It typically costs $135 to $200 less per month than the brand. Availability varies by pharmacy, so ask before you assume it is on the shelf.

Why is Saxenda more expensive than the oral weight loss drugs?

It is a branded injectable GLP-1 taken every day, which sits at the higher end of the price range. The oral options on this site — including the generic combination pills — are considerably cheaper per month.

Will my insurance cover Saxenda?

That depends entirely on your plan. Coverage for weight loss medicines varies widely, and many plans require prior authorisation. Ask your insurer whether liraglutide is on the formulary, at what tier, and what documentation is needed.

Is the generic the same medicine?

A generic contains the same active ingredient at the same strength as the brand. Whether your pharmacy stocks it, and what it charges, is worth checking directly.

Saxenda cost: brand vs generic

What you'll actually pay

Brand Saxenda, before insurance

~$1,000–$1,349/mo

Pharmacy retail range

Generic liraglutide, from August 2025

$135–$200 less

Typical saving against brand — check your own pharmacy

If your plan covers it

Varies by plan

Depends on your formulary and any prior authorisation

Saxenda is one of the more expensive options on this site because it is a daily injection of a branded GLP-1. The generic is the single biggest lever on that price.

Where Saxenda sits

$0/mo$1,400/mo

Generic oral options $30–$80Oral GLP-1s $149–$349Branded injectable GLP-1s $1,000–$1,086

Detailed pricing

Saxenda and generic liraglutide

Saxenda and generic liraglutide
Option	Cost/Month	Notes
Brand Saxenda	~$1,000–$1,349/mo	Pharmacy retail range
Generic liraglutide	$135–$200 less than brand	Approved August 2025 — availability varies by pharmacy
With insurance	Varies by plan	Check whether your formulary lists brand, generic, or neither

List prices from the manufacturer and pharmacy pricing recorded in the site's cost data, last checked September 2026, covering the published brand range and the reported generic saving. Ask your own pharmacy for a current cash price.

Insurance coverage reality

Coverage for weight loss medicines varies widely from plan to plan, and many plans require prior authorisation before they will pay. Two things are worth checking before you assume a price: whether your formulary lists liraglutide at all, and whether it lists the brand, the generic, or both. Saxenda is sometimes the first GLP-1 an insurer will approve, so if you have been refused a newer drug it is worth asking what your plan does cover.

How to get the lowest cost

Ask for the generic

Generic liraglutide has been available since August 2025 and typically costs $135–$200 less per month than brand Saxenda. Ask your prescriber to write it generically.

Ring several pharmacies

Cash prices for the same prescription vary between pharmacies. It is worth a few phone calls before you fill.

Check the formulary before you fill

Ask your insurer whether liraglutide is listed, at what tier, and whether prior authorisation is needed. That determines your real price.

Ask about prior authorisation

If your plan refuses, ask your prescriber what clinical documentation the insurer needs. A refusal is not always the end of it.

Common questions

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Medical disclaimer: This website is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before starting, stopping, or changing any treatment. Prices shown are United States self-pay or list prices and vary by insurance and country.