It is not surprising that the pharmacological effects of semaglutide would not persist after drug discontinuation
The company didnt disclose the planned price of the generic, noting only that it will cost less than branded Victoza. The branded drug costs between $500 and $815 per package, depending on the dosage, before discounts or insurance, according to Novo Nordisk, which also sells a version of liraglutide approved for obesity, called Saxenda
Below we cover the mechanism difference, the SURMOUNT-5 numbers in depth, the side effect reality week by week, the 2026 cost map across four purchase paths, who each drug is best for, and what happens when you stop or switch drugs mid-protocol
For severe low blood sugar: Blood sugar below 55 milligrams per deciliter is considered severe and should not be treated using the 15-15 rule
Subgroup Analyses All randomised patients in PIONEER 35, 7 and 8 were included in the main background medication subgroup analyses, which were done for each trial separately