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UAE brand-name medication

Saxenda

Novo Nordisk

Brand nameGeneric: Liraglutide

Higher-dose liraglutide injection for chronic weight management The generic equivalent is Liraglutide. Manufactured by Novo Nordisk.

Generic alternative

Generic equivalent.

Liraglutide

GLP-1 receptor agonist for diabetes (Victoza) and weight loss (Saxenda)

Ask your pharmacist about generic alternatives — they contain the same active ingredient at a lower cost.

What it treats

Common uses.

  • Type 2 Diabetes
  • Obesity

Same active ingredient

Other brands of Liraglutide.

Disclaimer. This page provides general information about Saxenda. It is not medical advice. Consult a licensed healthcare provider for prescribing guidance. Zavis compiled its medicine list and the brand names on it from public pharmaceutical references in April 2026. It is not an extract of the UAE drug register, so ask your pharmacist which brands are available. How Zavis sources medicines.