Saxenda in Ireland
About Saxenda
Saxenda
6mg/ml
Liraaglutide
Injected once daily from a prefilled pen
Product information
- Saxenda is used daily for weight loss
- Saxenda contains 5 x 3ml pens in a box
- Each 3ml pen contains 18mg of liraglutide
- You will start on 0.6mg daily for one week and increase by 0.6mg each week until you reach your maintenance dose which is usually 3mg
- On maintenance dose of 3mg, each pen will last 6 days
- Each pen as a “Dial-a-dose” that can inject 0.6, 1.2, 1.8, 2.4 or 3mg
What does Saxenda cost in Ireland?
BMI 35 or over
As of 1st January 2023, if your BMI is 35 or over & you are a pre-diabetic at risk of cardiovascular disease, Saxenda is covered on the Drugs Payment scheme, capping the monthly cost at €80.
Note: Your GP will need to apply for approval. BMI under 35
If your BMI is under 35, you will need to pay in full for Saxenda.
Our Price
€299
5 x 3ml pens
Includes cold chain packaging, needles not included
BMI 35 or over
As of 1st January 2023, if your BMI is 35 or over & you are a pre-diabetic at risk of cardiovascular disease, Saxenda is covered on the Drugs Payment scheme, capping the monthly cost at €80.
Note: Your GP will need to apply for approval. BMI under 35
If your BMI is under 35, you will need to pay in full for Saxenda.
Our Price
€299
5 x 3ml pens
Includes cold chain packaging, needles not included
Supply issues – January 2024
Novo Nordisk are experiencing supply issues due to increased demand for Saxenda.
As a result, we do not have Saxenda in stock.
Notify me when Saxenda is back in stock
Prescription Information
A valid prescription is required before we supply any prescription medications.Â
Choice of treatment
Your GP or specialist will prescribe the most suitable product for you based on your medical history and other medications.Â
The information on this page has been written by our pharmacist team and is intended to be used in consultation with your doctor to make an informed treatment plan.