Saxenda Prescribing & Dosing Schedule

Q: Is SAXENDA® safe during pregnancy?

SAXENDA® is contraindicated during pregnancy as weight loss offers no benefit and may harm the fetus. There's limited data on its use in pregnant women.

Q: What do animal studies reveal about liraglutide's effects during pregnancy?

Animal studies have shown increased adverse effects on embryofetal development due to liraglutide exposure during pregnancy, indicating potential harm.

Q: Are there data on the use of SAXENDA® during lactation?

There's no data on the presence of liraglutide in human milk, but it was detected in lactating rat milk. Consider breastfeeding benefits and potential risks of SAXENDA® for both mother and infant.

Q: Is SAXENDA® approved for pediatric use?

SAXENDA® is approved for pediatric patients aged 12 years and older with obesity, supported by clinical trials. However, some adverse events were reported in these trials.

Q: How does SAXENDA® perform in geriatric patients?

In clinical trials, no significant differences were observed in safety or effectiveness between older and younger patients. However, caution is advised in the elderly.

Q: What precautions should be taken for patients with renal impairment using SAXENDA®?

Limited experience exists for SAXENDA® in patients with renal impairment. There have been reports of renal failure, necessitating caution in this population.

Q: How about the use of SAXENDA® in patients with hepatic impairment?

Limited experience exists for SAXENDA® in patients with hepatic impairment, indicating caution in this patient population.

Q: Is SAXENDA® suitable for patients with pre-existing gastroparesis?

SAXENDA® has not been studied in patients with pre-existing gastroparesis.

Dosage & Administration

* Inject SAXENDA subcutaneously in the abdomen, thigh, or upper arm once daily at any time of day, without regard to the timing of meals .
* The recommended dose of SAXENDA is 3 mg daily .
* Initiate at 0.6 mg per day for one week. In weekly intervals, increase the dose until a dose of 3 mg is reached .
* If pediatric patients do not tolerate an increased dose during dose escalation, the dose may also be lowered to the previous level. Dose escalation for pediatric patients may take up to 8 weeks .
* Pediatric patients who do not tolerate 3 mg daily may have their dose reduced to 2.4 mg daily .
* Adult patients with type 2 diabetes should monitor blood glucose prior to starting SAXENDA and during SAXENDA treatment .

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Verified: Oct 05, 2024Washington - Uniform Prior Authorization Form

Verified: Oct 05, 2024Wisconsin - Uniform Prior Authorization Form

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Overview

Reduce patient OOP costs for drug (and occasionally for drug administration/infusion costs or drug-related test costs)

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A portion (or all) of patient OOP (deductible, copay), typically up to monthly and/or annual max

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Patient must enroll or activate (may permit HCPs to enroll on patient’s behalf for HCP-administered drugs)
Generally, must have commercial insurance (rarely, may permit uninsured patients to use)
May never be used with government insurance

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Some HCP-administered product programs permit HCPs to enroll on a patient’s behalf through via Hub form

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Saxenda FAQs

Is SAXENDA® safe during pregnancy?

What do animal studies reveal about liraglutide's effects during pregnancy?

Are there data on the use of SAXENDA® during lactation?

Is SAXENDA® approved for pediatric use?

How does SAXENDA® perform in geriatric patients?

What precautions should be taken for patients with renal impairment using SAXENDA®?

How about the use of SAXENDA® in patients with hepatic impairment?

Is SAXENDA® suitable for patients with pre-existing gastroparesis?

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Saxenda PubMed™ News

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Getting started on Saxenda

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