Victoza Coupons & Prices

Looking for a Victoza coupon? Victoza (liraglutide) is a once-daily GLP-1 receptor agonist injection used to improve blood sugar control in type 2 diabetes and to lower the risk of heart attack, stroke, and cardiovascular death in adults who also have heart disease. Whether you have insurance or are paying cash, you can use a free Rx.com discount coupon at the pharmacy counter. Enter your ZIP above to see today's price at pharmacies near you.

What is Victoza and how does it work?

Victoza is the brand name for liraglutide, a GLP-1 receptor agonist (an incretin mimetic). It is given as a once-daily injection under the skin. Victoza works by mimicking a natural gut hormone that helps the body release insulin when blood sugar is high, slows the emptying of the stomach, and reduces appetite. It is FDA-approved as an addition to diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in type 2 diabetes in adults and children 10 years and older, and to reduce the risk of major cardiovascular events (heart attack, stroke, and cardiovascular death) in adults with type 2 diabetes and established heart disease.

Victoza is not insulin and is not used for type 1 diabetes. The same active ingredient, liraglutide, is sold at a higher 3 mg dose under the brand name Saxenda for chronic weight management. Victoza itself is approved only for diabetes and cardiovascular risk reduction.

Victoza cost: manufacturer savings card vs. Rx.com cash coupon

Novo Nordisk, the maker of Victoza, offers an official savings program through its NovoCare site. Manufacturer copay cards like this are generally limited to people with commercial (private) insurance, and the terms, eligibility, and expiration can vary, so read the fine print. If you have Medicare, Medicaid, or no insurance, or if the manufacturer card is declined at the pharmacy, that card usually will not help you.

That is where a free Rx.com cash coupon comes in. Our discount works whether or not you have insurance, including for people on Medicare or paying entirely out of pocket. You simply show the coupon at the pharmacy and pay the discounted cash price instead of your plan copay when the cash price is lower. Enter your ZIP above to compare today's Victoza price at pharmacies near you. If cost is a barrier, you can also ask your provider about Novo Nordisk's patient assistance program for those who qualify.

The big savings lever: generic liraglutide

An FDA-approved generic version of Victoza, sold simply as liraglutide, is now available in the United States. Generic liraglutide is the same medicine at the same strength and is typically far less expensive than the brand. Ask your prescriber or pharmacist whether generic liraglutide is right for you, and use an Rx.com coupon on top of it to see how low your cash price can go.

Victoza vs. other GLP-1 medicines

Victoza is one of several GLP-1 receptor agonists used for type 2 diabetes. It is not the same medicine as Ozempic (semaglutide) or Trulicity (dulaglutide), which are dosed once weekly rather than once daily. All three are injectable GLP-1 medicines, but they use different active ingredients and dosing schedules.

• Victoza (liraglutide) — once-daily injection; generic available.
• Ozempic (semaglutide) — once-weekly injection.
• Trulicity (dulaglutide) — once-weekly injection.
• Saxenda (liraglutide 3 mg) — the same molecule as Victoza, but approved for chronic weight management, not diabetes.

Only your healthcare provider can decide which option fits your health needs. Whichever your provider prescribes, you can check its price with an Rx.com coupon.

Safety, warnings, and side effects

Victoza carries a boxed warning, the FDA's strongest warning: in rodent studies, liraglutide caused thyroid C-cell tumors, including medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC); whether this risk applies to humans is not known. Because of this, Victoza should not be used by anyone with a personal or family history of MTC or with Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2). Tell your provider right away if you notice a lump or swelling in your neck, hoarseness, or trouble swallowing.

Other serious but less common risks include acute pancreatitis, gallbladder problems, low blood sugar (especially when Victoza is combined with insulin or a sulfonylurea), acute kidney injury (often from dehydration after vomiting or diarrhea), and allergic reactions. The most common side effects are digestive: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, decreased appetite, and headache. This information is not medical advice; talk with your doctor or pharmacist about your full medical history before starting or changing any medication.