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- $320.00 per pen$4,800 for 90 days (15 pens), shipping included · FDA-approved brand Saxenda 18 mg/3 mL pen · ships within the U.S.
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- $101.00 per pen$1,544.93 for 90 days (15 pens), shipping included · brand Saxenda 18 mg/3 mL pen, not FDA-approved · ships from Canada
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Quick answerAs of Nov 12, 2026, brand Saxenda costs from $1,544.93 for 90 days (15 pens) at licensed pharmacies abroad we compared, vs. $4,047.06 at the U.S. list price ($1,349.02 for 5 pens). Novo Nordisk's last U.S. shipments to wholesalers are in late January 2027.
Name check: Saxenda pens hold 18 mg; at the label's 3 mg daily dose a pen lasts 6 days, so 5 pens is 30 days. Victoza is liraglutide for type 2 diabetes.
Compare Saxenda prices from licensed online pharmacies
In short supply FDA lists liraglutide as in short supply in the U.S. (updated Sep 22, 2026). Comparing pharmacies can help you find it in stock. Your pharmacist can tell you about options. FDA drug shortages
Ships cold: Saxenda needs refrigerated shipping (36°F to 46°F, 2°C to 8°C) before first use, per its U.S. label. Check that the pharmacy ships it cold.
Source: U.S. prescribing information on DailyMed, checked Nov 14, 2026. Each price below says whether we confirmed cold shipping on the pharmacy's own shipping or FAQ page.
For comparison U.S. pharmacy list price: $4,047.06 for 90 days ($269.80 per pen), brand Saxenda before insurance. The prices below are from U.S. pharmacies that publish cash prices and from licensed online pharmacies outside the U.S.
| Pharmacy | Medication | Price | Shipping & delivery | Total (90 days) | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest per penLicensed Canadian pharmacy A | Saxenda Pen (Liraglutide), 18 mg/3 mL pens18 mg/3 mL pen · brand · Filled in CanadaProduct of CanadaCold shipping: not confirmed | $1,514.94for 15 pens$101.00 per pen | $29.99Delivery time not stated | $1,544.93 for 90 days= $1,544.93 for 90 daysSave 62%incl. $29.99 shippingChecked Nov 12 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest per penLicensed U.S. pharmacy B | Saxenda pens (listed as "Liraglutide 6mg/mL Prefilled Pen")18 mg/3 mL pen · brandMaker listed by pharmacy: Novo NordiskShips from United StatesShips within the U.S. (no customs) · checked Nov 12, 2026Cold shipping: not confirmed | $1,600per 5 pens · 3 packs = $4,800$320.00 per pen | FreePharmacy's estimate: 3–5 business days | $4,800 for 90 days= $4,800 for 90 daysincl. $0 shippingChecked Nov 12 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
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Buying from a pharmacy outside the U.S.? Read Is it safe to order Saxenda from Canada?
90-day cost = 15 pens at the usual dose of 5 a month, bought as one order of whole packs with one shipping fee. 90-day cost is worked out from each pharmacy's real order size so different pack sizes compare fairly. Orders are kept within a 3-month supply (92 days); a pack that is larger than that is marked and not used for the lowest price at the top of this page. Prices checked Nov 12, 2026 on each pharmacy's website, in U.S. dollars. Savings compare with the U.S. list price. The lowest price at the top of this page uses only packs whose maker the pharmacy names, or whose product country and ships-from country it states. Price is the pharmacy's own price for one pack, as shown on its website (converted to U.S. dollars when it prices in Canadian dollars). Delivery is the pharmacy's own estimate for the shipping option shown, not a promise; some pharmacies count from when they receive your prescription or ship the order. Total = the packs needed + shipping. When those packs don't add up to exactly 90 days, the row shows what that order costs and, under it, what it works out to for 90 days; we sort by the 90-day amount so pack sizes compare fairly. Prices change often; confirm at checkout. U.S. rows: the cash price a U.S. pharmacy published on its own website on the date shown, for whole fills, plus its standard shipping; no insurance or discount cards.
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| Strength | Lowest brand90 days | Price per pen |
|---|---|---|
| Saxenda 18 mg/3 mL pen | $1,544.93 | $101.00 |
Lowest 90-day cost with shipping at licensed pharmacies shipping to the U.S. now, counting only packs whose maker the pharmacy names, or whose product country and ships-from country it states. Price per pen is for that lowest pack, before shipping. Prices checked Nov 12, 2026.
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90-day prices from 1 licensed pharmacy abroad shipping to the U.S.: $1,544.93, any strength, shipping included.
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Saxenda (liraglutide 3 mg) daily pen for weight management: the U.S. list price, the savings card, Novo Nordisk's U.S. discontinuation, generic liraglutide and prices from licensed pharmacies abroad.
Saxenda cost at a glance
- U.S. list price: $1,349.02 for a box of 5 pens, a 30-day supply at 3 mg a day, or $4,047.06 for 90 days (NovoCare).
- Being discontinued in the U.S.: Novo Nordisk says its last shipments of Saxenda to wholesalers will be in late January 2027, and the decision is not due to safety or quality concerns (Novo Nordisk).
- With private insurance: the Saxenda Savings Card may lower your cost to as little as $25, or save up to $200 per prescription, for up to 12 months (NovoCare).
- Generic liraglutide 3 mg: the FDA has approved generic Saxenda pens (Teva, Biocon, Cipla), sold in the U.S. since August 2025.
- How we count: pens. At 3 mg a day one 18 mg pen lasts 6 days, so 90 days is 15 pens.
- From licensed pharmacies abroad: $1,544.93 for 90 days of brand Saxenda, refrigerated shipping included (checked Nov 12, 2026). Packs made for other countries are not FDA-approved.
How much does Saxenda cost in the U.S.?
| If you have | What Saxenda costs | Source |
|---|---|---|
| No insurance (list price) | $1,349.02 for 5 pens (30 days at 3 mg a day). Pharmacies may charge more. | NovoCare |
| Private or employer insurance | As little as $25, or up to $200 off per prescription, for up to 12 months with the Saxenda Savings Card, if your plan covers Saxenda. Many plans don't cover weight-loss medicines. | NovoCare |
| Medicare | Medicare drug plans generally can't cover medicines used only for weight loss, and Saxenda is not one of the drugs in Medicare's GLP-1 Bridge (Foundayo, Wegovy and Zepbound KwikPen). | Medicare.gov |
| Medicaid | Your state Medicaid program sets any copay. Ask your pharmacist or state Medicaid office. | Medicaid.gov |
Novo Nordisk lists Saxenda at $1,349.02 for a box of five 3 mL pens (NovoCare; same price in the Texas DSHS 2026 report). That's the maker's wholesale price before discounts. Novo Nordisk is discontinuing Saxenda in the U.S., with last shipments to wholesalers in late January 2027.
Saxenda cost with Medicare in 2026
By law, Medicare drug plans generally can't cover medicines used only for weight loss. Medicare's GLP-1 Bridge (July 1, 2026 to December 31, 2027) covers Foundayo, Wegovy and Zepbound KwikPen for eligible people for a $50 copay per month, but not Saxenda. The Saxenda Savings Card can't be used with Medicare.
| Medicare Part D | What Saxenda costs | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Weight-loss drugs | Medicare drug plans generally can't cover drugs used only for weight loss; the GLP-1 Bridge covers Foundayo, Wegovy and Zepbound KwikPen, not Saxenda | Medicare.gov |
Saxenda coupons and savings programs
We show the programs that usually fit, cheapest first where we know the price. Private insurance means a plan through work or one you buy yourself. Programs set their own rules, so check the terms before you count on one. We don't save this choice.
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eDrugSearch does not offer its own Saxenda coupons. eDrugSearch has no coupons of its own. These programs can help:
- Saxenda Savings Card: for people with commercial insurance. You may pay as little as $25, or save up to $200 per prescription, for up to 12 months. Not for Medicare, Medicaid or other government programs. (NovoCare)
- Medicare Prescription Payment Plan: a free Medicare option that spreads your drug costs into monthly payments across the year. It doesn't lower the total, but it can make costs easier to manage. (Medicare.gov)
Is there a generic Saxenda?
Yes. The FDA has approved generic liraglutide pens rated equivalent to Saxenda (AP2) from Teva, Biocon and Orbicular (sold by Cipla). FDA drug listings show Teva's on the market since August 28, 2025.
| Strength | U.S. generic | Makers | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 mg/3 mL pen | Yes | Teva, Biocon, Cipla (Orbicular) | Aug 28, 2025 |
Outside the U.S.: Licensed pharmacies abroad sell Novo Nordisk's Saxenda made for Canada. It is not FDA-approved for sale in the U.S., and the price table labels it that way.
Source: Drugs@FDA: liraglutide ANDAs. As of Nov 14, 2026.
Compare Saxenda with similar drugs
Other GLP-1 medicines with price pages here: Wegovy (semaglutide) and Zepbound (tirzepatide) are weekly injections for weight management, Victoza is liraglutide for type 2 diabetes, and Ozempic is semaglutide for type 2 diabetes.
| Drug | Type | Lowest price we found | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wegovysemaglutide | Weight-loss and heart-risk medicine (GLP-1 receptor agonist) | $7,716.25 for 90 days | See prices |
| Zepboundtirzepatide | Weight-loss and sleep apnea medicine (GIP and GLP-1 receptor agonist), once-weekly injection | $1,607.07 for 90 days | See prices |
| Victozaliraglutide | Type 2 diabetes medicine (GLP-1 receptor agonist), once-daily injection | $779.99 for 90 days | See prices |
| Ozempicsemaglutide | Diabetes medicine (GLP-1 receptor agonist), once-weekly injection | $642.78 for 90 days | See prices |
Lowest 90-day price including shipping, from licensed pharmacies shipping to the U.S., any strength. Only your doctor can decide whether another drug is right for you.
What is Saxenda used for?
Saxenda (liraglutide) is a once-daily GLP-1 injection. According to its FDA label (DailyMed), it is used with a reduced-calorie diet and more physical activity to reduce excess body weight and keep it off in:
- Adults and children 12 years and older with obesity (children must weigh more than 60 kg, about 132 pounds).
- Adults with overweight and at least one weight-related health problem.
The label says to start at 0.6 mg a day and raise the dose each week until reaching 3 mg a day, the recommended dose. Each pen holds 18 mg and can give 0.6, 1.2, 1.8, 2.4 or 3 mg doses. Unused pens are kept in the refrigerator; a pen in use can be kept up to 30 days. The label says using Saxenda with other liraglutide or GLP-1 medicines is not recommended. It has a boxed warning about thyroid C-cell tumors. Your prescriber decides which medicine is right for you.
Is it safe to order Saxenda from Canada?
Many Americans do, but U.S. law and customs rules apply, and for Saxenda, check the savings card and generic liraglutide first. Federal law generally doesn't allow individuals to import prescription drugs, though under its personal importation policy the FDA has long used enforcement discretion for some personal-use shipments, generally no more than a three-month supply (FDA). Congress has said enforcement against individuals should focus on imports that pose a significant threat to public health (Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act section 804(j)(1), 21 U.S.C. 384(j)(1)). You need a prescription from your doctor. New U.S. Customs rules for mailed orders start January 20, 2027. Saxenda it has to stay cold until first use, so pick a pharmacy that ships it refrigerated. Health Canada lists Saxenda from Novo Nordisk Canada as marketed (Health Canada Drug Product Database, checked 2026-11-14).
Read our guide to buying prescription drugs from Canada and what the 2027 customs rules mean. Compare licensed Canadian pharmacies.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Saxenda cost without insurance?
The U.S. list price is $1,349.02 for 5 pens, a 30-day supply at 3 mg a day, or $4,047.06 for 90 days. Licensed pharmacies abroad charged from $1,544.93 for 90 days (15 pens) of brand Saxenda in our latest check (Nov 12, 2026), refrigerated shipping included.
Is Saxenda being discontinued?
Yes, in the U.S. Novo Nordisk says its last shipments of Saxenda to wholesalers will be in late January 2027. It says the decision is not because of safety or quality concerns. Talk with your prescriber about other options.
Is there a generic Saxenda?
Yes. FDA-approved generic liraglutide pens rated equivalent to Saxenda are made by Teva (on the market since August 2025), Biocon and Cipla.
How many Saxenda pens do I need a month?
At the label's 3 mg daily dose, one 18 mg pen lasts 6 days, so 5 pens last 30 days and 15 pens last 90 days. During the first weeks, at lower doses, a pen lasts longer.
Does Medicare cover Saxenda?
Generally no. Medicare drug plans can't cover medicines used only for weight loss, and Medicare's GLP-1 Bridge covers Foundayo, Wegovy and Zepbound KwikPen, not Saxenda.
Can I buy Saxenda from Canada?
Saxenda is sold in Canada by Novo Nordisk Canada. Federal law generally doesn't allow individuals to import prescription drugs, though the FDA has long used enforcement discretion for some personal-use shipments of up to a three-month supply. You need a prescription, and the pens must ship refrigerated.
Sources
- Saxenda U.S. prescribing information (DailyMed) (Novo Nordisk label version 22, effective 2026-02-25: uses, 3 mg daily, 3 mL pens (18 mg), 3- and 5-pen packs, storage)
- NovoCare: Saxenda list price ($1,349.02; savings card terms (read 2026-11-14))
- Novo Nordisk: Saxenda discontinuation notice (last U.S. shipments to wholesalers late January 2027 (read 2026-11-14))
- Texas DSHS 2026 WAC report: Saxenda (NDC 0169-2800-15 (5 pens) $1,349.02)
- Drugs@FDA: generic liraglutide (ANDA) (AP2 generics: Teva ANDA 214568 (2025-08-27), Biocon ANDA 217063, Orbicular ANDA 217234)
- FDA NDC Directory: generic liraglutide (Teva 0480-7250 (5 pens) from 2025-08-28; Cipla 69097-910; Biocon 70377-095)
- Medicare.gov: weight-loss drugs and the GLP-1 Bridge (covered drugs: Foundayo, Wegovy, Zepbound KwikPen)
- Health Canada Drug Product Database: Saxenda (DIN 02437899, Novo Nordisk Canada, Marketed)
- Medicare.gov: Part D drug costs (deductible up to $615 and $2,100 out-of-pocket threshold in 2026)
- Medicaid.gov: cost sharing
- Social Security: Medicare Extra Help
- Medicare Prescription Payment Plan
- FDA: personal importation
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