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Does Saxenda (liraglutide) need to be injected at mealtimes?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Saxenda (liraglutide) does not need to be injected at mealtimes: it is administered once daily at any time, independently of meals, preferably around the same time each day.

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Saxenda 6 mg/mL solution for injection in pre-filled penNovo Nordisk Limited · emc · SmPC §4.2 Posology and method of administration · Version 16Document updated 27 November 2025

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