Last updated: March 2026
How Much Does Victoza (Liraglutide) Cost?
Cost Breakdown by Type
| Type / Procedure | Without Insurance | With Insurance |
|---|---|---|
| Victoza 1.8mg Pen (2-pack) | $900 – $1,200 | $25 – $350 |
| Victoza 1.2mg Daily Dose | $900 – $1,200 | $25 – $350 |
What Affects the Cost
- Brand-name vs. generic availability
- Insurance formulary tier placement
- Pharmacy choice (retail vs. mail-order vs. Costco)
- Manufacturer savings cards and coupons
- Dosage and quantity prescribed
- Geographic location
Insurance Coverage
Typical coverage: Preferred brand — GLP-1 receptor agonist; daily injection
Most insurance plans use a tiered formulary: Tier 1 (generic) $0-$15 copay, Tier 2 (preferred brand) $25-$75, Tier 3 (non-preferred brand) $50-$150, Tier 4 (specialty) $100-$500+. Prior authorization may be required for certain medications. Step therapy may require trying cheaper alternatives first.
How to Save Money
- Always ask for generic when available — saves 50-90%
- Use GoodRx, RxSaver, or similar discount cards
- Costco pharmacy is open to non-members and often has lowest prices
- Mark Cuban's Cost Plus Drugs offers transparent low pricing
- Manufacturer patient assistance programs provide free medication to qualifying patients
- HSA/FSA funds can cover medication costs tax-free
Related Procedures & Costs
Frequently Asked Questions
Victoza costs $900 to $1,200 per month without insurance. Savings cards may reduce costs for commercially insured patients.
Both contain GLP-1 agonists, but Victoza (liraglutide) is injected daily while Ozempic (semaglutide) is weekly. Ozempic may provide slightly better glucose control.
Yes, Victoza commonly causes weight loss of 5-8 pounds. A higher dose of the same drug (liraglutide) is marketed as Saxenda specifically for weight loss.