Get Saxenda Liraglutide
Saxenda (liraglutide 6 mg/mL) is a prescription medicine used for chronic weight management in eligible adults and certain adolescents when prescribed by a qualified healthcare professional. It is supplied as a prefilled injection pen and is intended to be used alongside a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity.
This pack contains 5 prefilled injection pens, each containing liraglutide 6 mg/mL. Saxenda belongs to a group of medicines known as GLP-1 receptor agonists, which help regulate appetite and food intake. Treatment should always be part of a comprehensive weight management programme that includes healthy eating, regular exercise, and ongoing medical supervision.
Saxenda is available only with a valid prescription. Your healthcare provider will determine whether this treatment is appropriate based on your medical history, body mass index (BMI), and individual treatment goals.
Key Features
- Contains liraglutide 6 mg/mL
- Pack includes 5 prefilled injection pens
- Prescription-only GLP-1 receptor agonist
- Used for chronic weight management in eligible patients
- Daily subcutaneous injection
- Used together with diet and increased physical activity
- Dose is increased gradually according to your healthcare provider’s instructions
How Saxenda Works
Liraglutide mimics glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), a hormone naturally released after eating. This hormone helps regulate appetite by sending signals to the brain that promote feelings of fullness.
During treatment, many patients feel satisfied after eating smaller meals, which can help support reduced calorie intake as part of a medically supervised weight management programme. Saxenda also slows stomach emptying, contributing to longer-lasting satiety after meals.
The medicine is most effective when combined with long-term lifestyle changes rather than being used on its own.
Additional scientific information about GLP-1 receptor agonists is available through
NCBI scientific publications.
How to Use
- Use only as prescribed by your healthcare provider.
- Inject once daily under the skin of the abdomen, thigh, or upper arm.
- Rotate injection sites regularly.
- The dose is usually increased gradually over several weeks to improve tolerability.
- Do not change your dose or stop treatment without medical advice.
Read the patient information leaflet carefully before using the injection pen.
Who May Be Prescribed Saxenda
- Adults with obesity (BMI of 30 kg/m² or greater)
- Adults who are overweight (BMI of 27 kg/m² or greater) with at least one weight-related medical condition
- Certain adolescents aged 12 years and older with obesity, when considered appropriate by a healthcare professional
Your healthcare provider will decide whether Saxenda is suitable based on your individual medical assessment.
Safety Information
- Prescription-only medicine.
- Use only under the supervision of a qualified healthcare professional.
- Not intended for use during pregnancy unless specifically advised by your doctor.
- Tell your healthcare provider about all medicines and medical conditions before starting treatment.
- Store unused pens in a refrigerator according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Do not freeze the pens.
- Keep out of reach of children.
Common side effects may include nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, constipation, headache, and reduced appetite. Contact your healthcare provider if side effects become severe or persistent, or if you experience symptoms of a serious allergic reaction or severe abdominal pain.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Saxenda used for?
Saxenda is prescribed for chronic weight management in eligible patients alongside a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity.
How often is Saxenda injected?
Saxenda is administered once daily using a prefilled injection pen.
What is the active ingredient?
The active ingredient is liraglutide 6 mg/mL.
Do I need a prescription?
Yes. Saxenda is available only with a valid prescription from a licensed healthcare professional.
How should Saxenda be stored?
Unused pens should generally be stored in a refrigerator according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Do not freeze the product.
Can Saxenda be used without diet and exercise?
No. It is intended to be used together with healthy eating habits and increased physical activity as part of a comprehensive weight management programme.
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