Victoza® is an injectable medicine used to help lower blood sugar in adults and children who are 10 years of age and older with type 2 diabetes, but it is not insulin.
Is Victoza available in South Africa?
Availability. Liraglutide, empagliflozin, and dapagliflozin are available in South Africa.
However, they are not available in the public sector and medical aids may not always fund them.
What is the price of Victoza injection?
The average retail price of Victoza is 20 090,88 South African Rand for 3, 3ML of 18MG/3ML Solution Pen-injector of Victoza.
Depending on the dose that your doctor prescribes, this supply may only last three weeks to a month.
Even small dosage of Victoza is expensive.
Can a non diabetic take Victoza?
Liraglutide (Victoza), a glucagon-like peptide-1 analog, was approved several years ago for treating patients with type 2 diabetes.
Because liraglutide promotes weight reduction, the FDA approved it for this indication in nondiabetic patients in December 2014 (branded as Saxenda for weight loss).
What is a cheaper alternative to Victoza?
Victoza and Trulicity are both brand-name drugs.
There are currently no generic forms of either drug. Brand-name medications usually cost more than generics.
According to estimates on GoodRx.com, Trulicity may cost less than Victoza.
How do you get prescribed Victoza?
Your doctor will determine the best dosage to fit your needs.
The recommended starting dosage of Victoza is 0.6 mg once per day.
It should be injected at about the same time each day. In adults, your doctor will likely increase your dose to 1.2 mg once per day, starting 7 days after your first dose.
Where can I inject my Victoza?
Victoza® is given as an injection under the skin (subcutaneous).
Do not inject it into a vein or muscle.
The best places to give yourself the injection are the front of your thighs, the front of your waist (abdomen), or your upper arm.
You can give yourself the injection at any time of the day, regardless of meals.
Why do doctors prescribe Victoza?
Victoza® is an injectable medicine used to help lower blood sugar in adults and children who are 10 years of age and older with type 2 diabetes, but it is not insulin.
It is used along with healthy eating habits and exercise to help keep blood sugar under control.