Does insurance cover Saxenda? How do I know if Saxenda (liraglutide) is covered by my insurance?
The best way to find out if Saxenda® (liraglutide) is covered by your insurance is to check your plan’s drug formulary or contact your insurance company using the phone number on the back of your insurance card. Alternatively, the manufacturer, Novo Nordisk, offers a website where you can put in your information and determine if Saxenda is covered by insurance under your plan.
Some people choose to get compounded semaglutide medication instead of the brand name medication like Saxenda. Although they are often available at a lower cost, it’s important to know that these compounded weight loss medications come with real risks. The molecule has not been tested in clinical trials and approved by the FDA for safety and efficacy. Additionally, compounding facilities may not be FDA monitored and there is a risk of contaminants and patient dosing errors. Form is dedicated to providing quality evidence-based medical weight loss care. The National Obesity Medicine Association recently published an extensive position statement advising against using compounded peptides that also highlights the risk to individuals. Form Health is aligned with the Obesity Medicine Association’s position. We do not prescribe compounded medication.
Learn more about how Form Health doctors prescribe Saxenda to help patients achieve their weight loss goals.
Brooke Marsico, PA-C
Brooke Marsico completed her physician assistant training at Midwestern University in 2011. She began her practice in the field of Obesity Medicine at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago where she practiced from 2016 to 2021. She went on to treat patients living with obesity at Cleveland Clinic from 2021 to 2022 prior to joining the team at Form Health. Brooke is passionate about helping patients living with obesity achieve meaningful weight loss and improve their health. Her practice focuses on individualized behavioral and pharmacological intervention to help patients reach their goals. She is also experienced in managing patients who have a history of bariatric surgery.
