Saxenda
Saxenda Prescription Online
Available
Insurance accepted
FDA-approved for weight management
Lose up to 8% of your body weight, on average*
Reduce food noise and regulate your appetite
Can lower cardiac risk in patients with diabetes^
Prescriptions require online consultation with a healthcare provider who will determine if a prescription is appropriate.
*Eligible patients without diabetes lost an average of 8% of their body weight (-18.5 lbs) in a 56-week clinical trial evaluating 3.0 mg liraglutide, when paired with diet and exercise.
^Marso et. al., Liraglutide and Cardiovascular Outcomes in Type 2 Diabetes. NEJM 2016; 375: 311-322.
All medical services are provided through our affiliated medical group, WeightWatchers Clinic.
What is Saxenda?
Saxenda (liraglutide) belongs to a class of medications known as glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1s). GLP-1 is a hormone produced naturally in the body that helps regulate appetite and food intake by working on both the gut and the brain. Saxenda is a once-daily injectable medication FDA-approved for weight management.
How does Saxenda work?
Saxenda mimics the effects of GLP-1, reducing hunger and cravings by targeting receptors in the gut and brain. This can help individuals eat less and lose weight.
Is Saxenda covered by insurance?
Your Clinic Care Team will work directly with your insurance provider to help you navigate your coverage of this GLP-1 medication. The cost of the medication is not included as part of the WeightWatchers Clinic membership and insurance coverage may vary.
At this time, our Insurance Coordinators can only work with commercial insurance plans.
This means that all members with government-sponsored insurance, on a Kaiser plan, or who do not have insurance will either have to pay out-of-pocket for a GLP-1 medication or use one of the prescription options that do not require insurance and are fully covered in the cost of WeightWatchers Clinic membership.
If you continue, you will be evaluated for the membership-included medications to see if your Clinician thinks you’re a good fit, or choose to pay without insurance for GLP-1 medications.
weight loss*
Saxenda mimics a natural hormone, GLP-1, to help you feel full and reduce hunger. This can help individuals eat less, leading to an average weight loss of 8% when combined with diet and exercise.
cardiac risk
The FDA has also approved Saxenda for cardiac safety, showing that it doesn’t increase the risk of major cardiovascular events in patients with heart disease and type 2 diabetes.
*Eligible patients without diabetes lost an average of 8% of their body weight (-18.5 lbs) in a 56-week clinical trial evaluating 3.0 mg liraglutide, when paired with diet and exercise. ^Marso et. al., Liraglutide and Cardiovascular Outcomes in Type 2 Diabetes. NEJM 2016; 375: 311-322.
After 1 year, WW Clinic members prescribed weight management medications who added the WW Points program lost 8% more weight than WW Clinic members who did not.**
**Based on observational study of 1400 Clinic members who added the WW Points program to their membership and lost -17.7% body weight on average, compared to 2606 Clinic members who did not start a WW membership during this timeframe and lost -16.4% body weight on average.
The power of pairing weight-loss meds
with WW Points Program
Science shows that weight-loss medications should be combined with lifestyle changes. Weight Watchers makes that easier.
Cost and comparisons
All the details on Saxenda’s price and how it stacks up against other weight-loss medications.
Insurance Accepted
With insurance you could pay as little as $74/month. Costs may vary depending on insurance.
WeightWatchers Clinic membership required
Membership starts at $25/month. Your Clinic Care Team will work directly with your insurance provider to help you navigate your coverage of Saxenda.
Getting started takes just a few steps.
Tell us about your medical history and weight journey to see if you medically qualify for medications.
After you join WW Clinic, your dedicated medical provider will review your assessment and, if eligible, develop your treatment plan.
Your provider will consider appropriate medications for you, which in many cases include GLP-1s.
Start the program in the WW app, meet with your Registered Dietitian, and join the Clinic community on Connect.
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