





Liraglutide
Victoza® · Saxenda®
FDA-approved for type 2 diabetes (Victoza®) and for chronic weight management in eligible adults and adolescents 12 and older (Saxenda®).
- Drug class
- GLP-1 receptor agonist
- How it is given
- Once-daily injection
- Prescription
- Required
- Dispensed by
- DiRx Inc. · licensed pharmacy
FDA status: Brand-name versions (Victoza® · Saxenda®) are FDA-approved. If your doctor prescribes a compounded version, it is prepared by a licensed pharmacy for you and is not itself FDA-approved; your doctor and pharmacist explain which version you receive.
Pricing is shared after you speak with our team and a licensed doctor approves treatment. Clinics see pricing after account verification.
Boxed warning: risk of thyroid C-cell tumors. Do not use with a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma or MEN 2. Common side effects include nausea, diarrhea and constipation.
This is not the complete list of risks. Read the full prescribing information and talk to your doctor. Official label (DailyMed) ↗
How to get started
- Call us at (954) 420-7747.
- Talk with a licensed doctor, who reviews your health history and decides if this medicine is right for you.
- If prescribed, our team shares pricing and a licensed pharmacy fills your order.
The molecule: Liraglutide
Drag to rotate. Every atom and bond below comes from the public PubChem database of the U.S. National Institutes of Health; nothing is drawn by AI.

- Formula
- C172H265N43O51
- Molar mass
- 3,751.0 g/mol
- Heavy atoms
- 266
- PubChem CID
- 16134956 ↗
Source: PubChem, National Library of Medicine (public domain).
Questions about Liraglutide
What is Liraglutide approved for?
FDA-approved for type 2 diabetes (Victoza®) and for chronic weight management in eligible adults and adolescents 12 and older (Saxenda®).
How is Liraglutide taken?
Once-daily injection. Your doctor explains how to use the medicine prescribed for you. EKO Labs does not publish dosing instructions.
What are the main safety risks of Liraglutide?
Boxed warning: risk of thyroid C-cell tumors. Do not use with a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma or MEN 2. Common side effects include nausea, diarrhea and constipation. This is not the complete list of risks. Read the full prescribing information and talk to your doctor.
Do I need a prescription for Liraglutide?
Yes. Liraglutide is a prescription medicine. A doctor licensed in your state reviews your health history and decides whether it is right for you. Booking a call does not guarantee a prescription.
Is a compounded version the same as the brand-name medicine?
Brand-name versions (Victoza® · Saxenda®) are FDA-approved. If your doctor prescribes a compounded version, it is prepared by a licensed pharmacy for you and is not itself FDA-approved; your doctor and pharmacist explain which version you receive.
How much does Liraglutide cost?
Pricing is shared after you speak with our team and a licensed doctor approves treatment. Clinics see pricing after account verification.
Videos: how it works and how it is used
Independent videos from doctors, hospitals and health educators on YouTube. They are for general education; your doctor gives the instructions for your treatment.
Liraglutide for Weight Loss EXPLAINED (Obesity Doctor)
Weight Medicine with Dr. Meghan MD · YouTubeRelated guides
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