Key takeaways

  • The cost of Victoza may vary based on your insurance, treatment plan, and chosen pharmacy. Check with your pharmacist or insurance provider to understand your expenses.
  • You might qualify for free medication through the manufacturer’s Patient Assistance Program. Explore online resources for additional financial aid options.
  • Victoza is only available as a brand-name drug, with no generic option to reduce costs. Understanding your Medicare or private insurance coverage is crucial for managing expenses.

Victoza is a prescription drug used to:

Victoza comes as a liquid solution that you’ll inject under your skin using a prefilled pen.

The price you pay for Victoza may depend on factors such as the form you take, whether you have health insurance, and the pharmacy you use. Financial assistance may be available to help you with the cost of Victoza.

Victoza retail price
$544
Save up to $20 per fill off of the retail price
The retail price of Victoza is $544. Save up to $20 per fill off of the retail price.

Several factors affect the price you’ll pay for Victoza. These include:

  • your treatment plan
  • your insurance coverage
  • available financial assistance for the drug

Here are a few things to consider regarding cost:

  • Comparing pharmacies: The price of Victoza may vary depending on which pharmacy you use, so it can help to compare prices across pharmacies to find the lowest cost.
  • Your location: Where you live can can affect your drug prices. For example, different states have different states may have different drug pricing laws and assistance programs that influence what you pay out of pocket for your prescription.
  • Drug coupons: You may be able to find drug coupons on prescription discount websites that can reduce the cost of your medication. These coupons cannot be used with insurance copays or benefits, but the discounted price may be lower than what you would pay through insurance.
  • Financial assistance: The manufacturer of Victoza has a Patient Assistance Program (PAP) for people in financial need. To see if you qualify for this program, visit this Novo Nordisk webpage or call 866-310-7549.

Also, some websites provide details about drug assistance programs, ways to make the most of your insurance coverage, and links to savings cards and other services. Two such websites are:

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Victoza is available as the generic drug liraglutide. A generic contains an exact copy of the active ingredient in a brand-name medication. (The active ingredient is what makes a medication work.)

A generic is considered just as safe and effective as the original drug but tends to cost less. To find out how the costs of Victoza and liraglutide compare, talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or insurance provider.

If you’ve been prescribed Victoza and you’re interested in trying liraglutide instead, talk with your doctor. They may recommend that you take one version instead of the other. You’ll also need to check with your insurance provider, as it may only cover one drug or the other.

Why is there such a cost difference between brand-name drugs and generics?

Years of research and testing are needed to ensure that brand-name drugs are safe and effective. This testing can make the drugs expensive. The manufacturer of a brand-name drug can sell the drug for up to 20 years. After that, other drugmakers can create generic versions. This competition in the market can lead to lower costs for generics. And because generics have the same active ingredients as brand-name drugs, they don’t need to be studied again. This can also lead to lower generic costs.

If you use Victoza long term, you may be able to lower your costs in the following ways:

  • Look into getting a 90-day supply: You may be able to get a 90-day supply of Victoza if approved by your insurance company. This could reduce your number of trips to the pharmacy and help lower the cost of the drug. If you’re interested in a 90-day supply of Victoza, talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or insurance provider.
  • Use a mail-order pharmacy: Using a mail-order pharmacy might help lower your cost for Victoza. Plus, you could get your medication without leaving home. Some Medicare plans may help cover the cost of mail-order drugs. You may also be able to get a 90-day supply of the drug through mail order. If you don’t have health insurance, talk with your doctor or pharmacist. They may be able to suggest online pharmacy options that could work for you.

Here are answers to some commonly asked questions about the cost of Victoza.

How much do Victoza injections cost with insurance and without insurance?

Your cost for Victoza may depend on several factors, including whether you are paying for Victoza with insurance. In general, you may pay more if you don’t have insurance.

To find out what Victoza may cost you, visit the NovoCare cost navigator.

If you have other questions about how much you’ll pay for Victoza, talk with your doctor or pharmacist. If you have insurance, talk with your plan provider.

Does Medicare cover the cost of Victoza?

If you have Medicare, the amount you’ll pay for Victoza will depend on your specific plan. For example, Medicare Advantage plans and Medicare Part D plans have different copay options for brand-name drugs such as Victoza. At this time, Victoza doesn’t offer coupons that can be used with Medicare.

If you have a private insurance plan with prescription drug coverage, your cost will depend on your specific plan’s benefits. Some plans have set costs for drugs, while others may require you to pay a percentage of the drug’s cost. Keep in mind that not all insurance plans cover Victoza.

If you have questions about what you’ll pay for Victoza with Medicare or other insurance, talk with your doctor or pharmacist or contact your insurance provider.

Disclaimer: Healthline has made every effort to make certain that all information is factually correct, comprehensive, and up to date. However, this article should not be used as a substitute for the knowledge and expertise of a licensed healthcare professional. You should always consult your doctor or another healthcare professional before taking any medication. The drug information contained herein is subject to change and is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, warnings, drug interactions, allergic reactions, or adverse effects. The absence of warnings or other information for a given drug does not indicate that the drug or drug combination is safe, effective, or appropriate for all patients or all specific uses.