Who qualifies for Saxenda?
Saxenda · liraglutide · by Novo Nordisk
Reviewed by the WeighedHealth Editorial Team against primary clinical sources — FDA labeling, peer-reviewed trials, and specialty-society guidelines.
Content current as of July 2026; updated when guidance or availability changes.
FDA indication: adults BMI ≥30 or BMI ≥27 with at least one weight-related comorbidity. Adolescents 12+ with body weight >60 kg also approved. Insurance coverage often requires step therapy from older anti-obesity drugs.
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Frequently asked
Am I eligible for Saxenda?+
FDA indication: adults BMI ≥30 or BMI ≥27 with at least one weight-related comorbidity. Adolescents 12+ with body weight >60 kg also approved. Insurance coverage often requires step therapy from older anti-obesity drugs.
Who should not take Saxenda?+
Anyone with the documented contraindications listed above. Always disclose full medical history, current medications, and family cancer history to the prescribing clinician.