Victoza® (liraglutide) Prefilled Pen for Type 2 Diabetes

What Victoza® Is and How It Works

Victoza® (liraglutide) is a once-daily injectable GLP-1 receptor agonist used with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar in adults with type 2 diabetes. It comes as a 6 mg/mL solution in a 3 mL prefilled pen. A pen can deliver multiple doses at 0.6 mg, 1.2 mg, or 1.8 mg. Many people look for Victoza Prefilled Pen without insurance to lower out-of-pocket costs, and we can help.

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Liraglutide works by enhancing glucose-dependent insulin secretion, slowing gastric emptying, and reducing glucagon release. These actions help smooth post-meal spikes and lower fasting glucose. Victoza® is injected under the skin (abdomen, thigh, or upper arm) once daily, at any time of day, with or without food.

Dosage and Usage

Use Victoza® exactly as prescribed. The pen delivers fixed daily doses. Typical titration is gradual to improve stomach tolerability.

• Start at 0.6 mg once daily for at least 1 week.
• Increase to 1.2 mg once daily. If more control is needed, your prescriber may raise to 1.8 mg once daily.
• Inject subcutaneously in the abdomen, thigh, or upper arm. Use the same time each day.
• Use a new pen needle for every injection. Do not share pens or needles.
• Rotate injection sites to reduce skin irritation.
• Missed dose: If you remember within 12 hours, take it as soon as possible. If more than 12 hours have passed, skip the missed dose and resume your next scheduled dose. Do not double doses.
• If you have several days off therapy, your prescriber may advise restarting at a lower dose to reduce stomach upset.
• Discard the pen 30 days after first use, even if medicine remains.

• Storage (unopened): Refrigerate between 2–8°C. Do not freeze. Keep cap on to protect from light.
• Storage (in use): Refrigerate or store at room temperature (below 30°C) for up to 30 days. Keep cap on.
• Travel: Use an insulated bag with cold packs for long trips. Do not place pens directly against ice. Keep needles in original packaging and carry a sharps container or travel-safe alternative.

Always follow the Patient Information and your prescriber’s directions supplied with the pen device.

Benefits and Savings

Victoza® lowers A1C and improves fasting and post-meal blood glucose. Many people also see modest weight loss, which can support overall metabolic health. Victoza® is approved to reduce the risk of major cardiovascular events in adults with type 2 diabetes and established cardiovascular disease.

The prefilled pen is convenient for daily use and travel. Canadian pricing through YouDrugstore often brings 60–80% savings versus typical US prices, which can be helpful if you are paying without insurance. Multi-month supplies may further lower the per-month cost.

Side Effects and Safety

• Common: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, decreased appetite, indigestion, abdominal pain, headache, fatigue, and injection site reactions.
• Less common: dizziness, reflux, gas, belching, and changes in taste.
• Serious: signs of pancreatitis (severe stomach pain that may reach the back, with or without vomiting), gallbladder problems (upper right abdominal pain, fever, jaundice), kidney issues (changes in urination, swelling), severe allergic reactions (rash, swelling, trouble breathing), and possible low blood sugar when used with insulin or a sulfonylurea.
• Boxed warning: GLP-1 receptor agonists like liraglutide caused thyroid C-cell tumors in rodents. Do not use if you have a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) or MEN 2.
• Not for type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis.
• Pregnancy and breastfeeding: discuss risks and benefits with your healthcare provider.
• Hydration: persistent vomiting or diarrhea can lead to dehydration and kidney problems; seek care if this occurs.
• Never share your pen or reuse needles. Dispose of needles in a puncture-resistant sharps container.

This is not a complete list of side effects. Always read the Medication Guide and speak with your healthcare provider about your medical history and medicines.

Onset Time

Some glucose lowering can appear after the first few doses as gastric emptying slows and glucose-dependent insulin response improves. Many people notice steadier readings within 1–2 weeks. A1C reductions emerge over 2–4 weeks and continue to improve, with full effect often seen by 8–12 weeks of consistent use at the maintenance dose.

Compare With Alternatives

Weekly GLP-1 options such as Trulicity® offer once-weekly dosing, which some prefer for convenience. Semaglutide (Ozempic®) is another weekly GLP-1 option. Daily liraglutide may suit people who want smaller daily steps in dose titration or who responded well to this molecule in past therapy.

If you need additional oral options, an SGLT2 inhibitor like Invokana® can help lower blood glucose and offers cardiorenal benefits in appropriate patients. DPP-4 combinations such as Janumet® (sitagliptin/metformin) are alternatives when GLP-1 therapy is not suitable. For a class overview focused on weight effects, you can read Thinking About Trulicity Weight Loss Read This First.

Combination Therapy

Victoza® is often used with metformin. It can be combined with SGLT2 inhibitors, DPP-4 inhibitors (usually not combined with GLP-1s due to overlapping mechanisms), or basal insulin when more control is needed. When adding Victoza® to insulin or a sulfonylurea, clinicians often reduce doses of those agents to lower the risk of hypoglycemia. Monitoring glucose regularly helps guide safe adjustments.

Patient Suitability and Cost-Saving Tips

Victoza® may be considered for adults with Type 2 Diabetes who need better control despite lifestyle measures and first-line therapy. It may also be selected for those with established cardiovascular disease, given its outcome data. It is not suitable for people with a history of MTC or MEN 2, and it is not indicated for weight management (Saxenda® is the liraglutide brand for obesity management). For weight-related concerns, see our Obesity category for general resources.

To reduce costs, consider a multi-pen supply to lower your per-month price, and turn on reorder reminders so you do not run out. For current offers and bulk options, visit our Victoza Prefilled Pen coupon page. Many US customers save 60–80% by purchasing from our Canadian pharmacy, which can help if you pay without insurance.

Authoritative Sources

Novo Nordisk Victoza Product Information

Health Canada Drug Product Database: Victoza (liraglutide)

FDA Prescribing Information: Victoza (liraglutide)

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Disclaimer: This content is for general information only and does not replace advice from your healthcare provider. Always follow your prescriber’s directions and the official product documents. A valid prescription is required. Product availability may vary by strength and packaging.