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DrugPrice

Saxenda

Liraglutide (weight)

Generic availableObesityby Novo Nordisk
$399.00
avg cost per claim
-28.4% year-over-year
$345.0M
Medicare Spending
864,000
Total Claims
124,000
Beneficiaries
$2,782.00
Annual Cost/Patient

Why Saxenda Costs $399.00 Per Claim

Saxenda (Liraglutide (weight)) is used to treat obesity. According to CMS Medicare Part D spending data, the program spent $345.0M on this drug, covering 124,000 beneficiaries across 864,000 claims.

A generic version of this drug is available, which means lower-cost alternatives exist. Patients should ask their pharmacist about generic Liraglutide (weight) or talk to their doctor about therapeutic alternatives that may cost less.

Spending on Saxenda decreased by 28.4% year-over-year, likely due to generic competition reducing prices.

Price Breakdown

Avg cost per claim (30-day)$399.00
Avg annual cost per patient$2,782.00
Total Medicare spending$345.0M
Total claims864,000
Beneficiaries124,000

Drug Details

Brand Name
Saxenda
Generic Name
Liraglutide (weight)
Active Ingredient
Liraglutide (weight)
Manufacturer
Novo Nordisk
Dosage Form
N/A
Route
N/A
Condition
Obesity
FDA Application
BLA125057

Frequently Asked Questions

Saxenda (Liraglutide (weight)) costs an average of $399.00 per claim based on Medicare Part D data. The estimated annual cost per patient is $2,782.00. Actual out-of-pocket costs depend on your insurance plan and pharmacy.

Yes, a generic version of Saxenda (Liraglutide (weight)) is available. Generic medications typically cost 80-95% less than brand-name drugs. Ask your pharmacist about generic Liraglutide (weight).

Medicare Part D spent $345.0M on Saxenda, covering 124,000 beneficiaries across 864,000 claims. This makes it one of the tracked drugs in the Medicare spending dashboard.

Ask your pharmacist about generic Liraglutide (weight), which is typically much cheaper. You can also compare prices at different pharmacies, use prescription discount programs, or ask your doctor about therapeutic alternatives in the same drug class.

Cost data reflects Medicare Part D spending and may not represent retail pharmacy prices. Average cost per claim represents the total drug cost (not patient out-of-pocket) divided by total claims.