Saxenda Cost Without Insurance: Brand vs Generic Liraglutide
Saxenda has a list price of $1,349.02 per 5 pens before insurance.
- List price
- $1,349.02 per 5 pens
Saxenda cost without insurance depends on where you get the medicine. Manufacturer self-pay programs and pharmacy coupons let you buy it without insurance.
A quick look at Saxenda
Its half-life is about 13 hours. After 13 hours, half is gone, and by five half-lives (2.7 d), about 3% is left.
In the SCALE Obesity and Prediabetes, 56 weeks trial, weight loss was 7.4% of body weight, compared with 3% on placebo.
Sources: FDA label (DailyMed).
Saxenda cost without insurance: the price table
| Route | Who it is for | What you pay |
|---|---|---|
| List price | Before insurance or any discount | $1,349.02 per 5 pens |
Prices checked November 2026. Each price links back to its source page.
Sources: Novo Nordisk pricing, NovoCare.
What changes the price of Saxenda
- Supply: The manufacturer plans to make its last shipments in January 2027.
Source: NovoCare.
Which Saxenda option is cheapest 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 where you can get a Saxenda prescription
Every price comes straight from the page where that program lists its prices. We earn no money from any of them.
Sources: Novo Nordisk pricing, henrymeds.com.