How much does Saxenda cost in the UK?

Does the price of Saxenda vary?

If you are considering using a Saxenda pen to help with weight loss, you may be considering where you can find the best price per pen in the United Kingdom. One of the most consistently asked questions regarding Saxenda is where it can be purchased for the best price. The price of Saxenda can vary depending on the number of pens that you are buying, and can also vary on whether or not you are in need of a sharps bin as well. 

In this article, we will answer the question of how much Saxenda costs in the UK, as well as what Saxenda actually is, how it is used, how it should be stored, as well as much more.

Key Takeaways

Price of Saxenda varies by quantity

The price of Saxenda pens in the UK depends on how many pens you purchase at once. For instance, buying a single pen costs around £98.39, while buying three pens reduces the price per pen to £91.60.

Prescription required for Saxenda

Saxenda is a prescription-only weight loss medication, so you must complete a consultation and receive a valid prescription before purchasing it.

Effectiveness and usage

Saxenda helps with weight loss by making you feel full with less food. It works best when used alongside a healthy diet and exercise. The duration a pen lasts depends on the dosage, with lower doses lasting around two weeks per pen.

What is Saxenda?

Saxenda is an injectable medication that is used to help people trying to lose weight do exactly that. Saxenda can be an amazing investment that people can make, and the results that can be attained are amazing. Saxenda is designed to help those people that are dieting to lose more weight and is most effective when used alongside a low-calorie, low-fat diet, as well as plenty of exercise. 

Saxenda works because it contains the active ingredient liraglutide, which mimics a substance in the body known as GLP-1 which regulates blood sugar after consuming food. This makes the body feel more full, despite not consuming as much food. This helps to lower the number of calories a person is eating by making them feel more full. 

How much does Saxenda cost in the UK?

The price of Saxenda weight loss pens will vary depending on a number of factors. The main factor that alters the price of Saxenda is the number of pens you are purchasing at a time. For example, one Saxenda pen without a sharps bin from UK Meds costs £98.39*, whereas purchasing three Saxenda weight loss pens without a sharps bin will cost £91.60 per pen*. 

Saxenda price can also vary based on whether or not you will need to purchase a sharps box alongside your order. It is important to remember that Saxenda is a prescription-only medication, and cannot be purchased without completing a consultation and receiving a prescription.

Where is the cheapest place to buy Saxenda in the UK?

In order to purchase Saxenda, you must have a valid prescription for the medication. Below is a table of some major providers, and how much it would cost to purchase a single Saxenda pen for weight loss.

Where possible, UK Meds aim to be as competitive with our prices as the rest of the UK market. We are one of the cheapest suppliers of Saxenda in the United Kingdom, and we are unparalleled in our service. 

How much does Saxenda cost per month?

The length of time a Saxenda pen will last will vary depending on dosage, and how many times you use it depending on what you are treating. On lower dosages, a Saxenda weight loss pen will last for around two weeks, so two single pens should last you for a month. At UK Meds, you can purchase three Saxenda pens for £274.82*. When the dosage of Saxenda increases, the number of injections you can get from a pen will decrease. Higher dosages will mean that you need to purchase more pens. 

*Please note all prices are subject to change and were correct at the time of writing.

Medically Reviewed by:
Dr. Alexis Missick MBChB. MRCGP
GMC reference no: 7151419
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Sources

Saxenda: Weight Loss Pen

Web MD: Saxenda Subcutaneous Details

Medicines.org.uk - Saxenda