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Liraglutide

Saxenda

Saxenda contains liraglutide, a GLP-1 receptor agonist that is injected daily. It is a weight-loss medication (weight-loss injection) approved for weight management and is prescription only.

What is Saxenda?

  • Active substance: liraglutide
  • Administration: daily injection
  • Prescription only: yes

How does Saxenda work?

Liraglutide reduces appetite via the GLP-1 receptor. Because it is given daily, its convenience differs from weekly medicines.

What are the side effects?

  • Nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea
  • Low blood sugar (especially with other medication)

Cost and insurance coverage

In specific cases (after an approved combined lifestyle intervention, known in the Netherlands as a GLI programme), Saxenda may be reimbursed under certain conditions; check with your insurer. See the coverage page.

Frequently asked questions

How often do you need to inject Saxenda?
Saxenda is injected daily, unlike weekly medicines such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro.

Official sources on this topic

Independent, authoritative information from official bodies:

Saxenda is prescription-only. Whether it is suitable and safe for you is always assessed by a doctor. Not medical advice.