Saxenda Cost: With and Without Insurance, Cheapest Route
Saxenda has a list price of $1,349.02 per 5 pens before insurance.
- List price
- $1,349.02 per 5 pens
Three numbers show Saxenda cost: the list price, rates from self-pay programs, and what your insurance or Medicare pays.
A quick look at Saxenda
Its half-life is about 13 hours. After 13 h, half is gone, and about 3% remains after five half-lives (2.7 d).
The SCALE study of Obesity and Prediabetes, 56 weeks, showed 7.4% of body weight, compared with 3% on placebo.
Sources: FDA label (DailyMed).
Saxenda cost: the price table
| Route | Who it is for | What you pay |
|---|---|---|
| List price | Before insurance or any discount | $1,349.02 per 5 pens |
| Saxenda Savings Offer | Closed to new enrollees | Closed since June 30, 2023 |
Prices checked November 2026. Every price takes you to the page where it comes from.
Sources: Novo Nordisk pricing, NovoCare.
What changes the Saxenda price
- The manufacturer plans final shipments for January 2027.
Source: NovoCare.
The cheapest Saxenda route for your coverage
| If you have | Cheapest route | You pay |
|---|---|---|
| Medicaid | Your state's Medicaid drug list decides | Saxenda and Medicaid by state |
Telehealth programs for prescribing Saxenda
Prices appear on each program's own pricing page. We do not earn money from any of them
Sources: Novo Nordisk pricing, henrymeds.com.