Saxenda
Medication features
- Full support program included
- Clinically proven treatment
- For more information read the consumer medicines information
NOTE: After selecting this product, you will need to complete a short assessment, so we can make sure this medication is suitable for you.
Overview
Online Saxenda Australia
You can request Saxenda online in Australia with our registered online doctor and pharmacy service. Complete the online assessment and brief consultation with our doctor who will review your suitability for treatment. If approved, our pharmacy will then dispense and dispatch your requested treatment to your door. If repeat supplies are appropriate for you, they will be prescribed and saved on your account.
If you are not eligible for any reason, we will contact you to provide some additional medical advice and provide you with a refund.
Prescriptions, medicine, needles, resources and support are supplied as a part of our program after consultation and approval by a doctor.
The active ingredient in Saxenda is Liraglutide, a GLP-1 receptor agonist.
Saxenda Summary
| Dose | Inject as directed ONCE daily. |
| Type of medicine | GLP-1 Receptor Agonist |
| Form | Injection Pen |
| Active Ingredient | Liraglutide |
| Side Effects | Can include nausea, headaches, vomiting, diarrhoea or constipation. |
How long does Saxenda take to work?
Studies showed a majority of participants had at least 5-10% change in 16 weeks. The effect of the medicine takes time for noticeable results. Results can vary but are generally faster with reduced-calorie diets and exercise.
How to get Saxenda in Australia?
Saxenda is a prescription-only medication in Australia. It can be prescribed by any registered doctor to those who fit the prescribing criteria. You can be assessed online by an Australian doctor by completing an online assessment.
How does Saxenda’s dosing work?
Saxenda dose is slowly brought up to the maintenance dose in order to prevent and minimise side effects. Over the course of 5 weeks, the dose is increased slowly to a maintenance dose of 3.0mg once daily.
Once you reach the 3.0mg dose, keep using this dose until your treatment period ends as directed by a doctor.
| Week | Dose to Inject |
| Week 1 | 0.6mg once daily |
| Week 2 | 1.2mg once daily |
| Week 3 | 1.8mg once daily |
| Week 4 | 2.4mg once daily |
| Week 5+ | 3.0mg once daily |
How long does a Saxenda pen last?
This will depend on if you are at the 3.0mg per day maintenance dose. At the maintenance dose, each pen will last for 6 days if used correctly. If you are just starting on Saxenda, 2 pens will last you 25 days.
How do you use Saxenda?
Inject your dose of Saxenda under the skin using the subcutaneous injection needle in your abdomen, thigh or upper arm as instructed by your healthcare provider. The consumer medicines information contains further information on how to inject Saxenda.
The needle needs to be disposed of in a sharps container and replaced with a new needle before your next dose is administered.
Are needles included with Saxenda?
Yes, the 6mm needles will be provided to you as part of the program. We send out enough needles to cover your treatment as prescribed in each order.
Are sharps bins supplied?
No, as the sharps bins take some time to fill, they will not be needed with each supply of Saxenda. You can buy them from most community pharmacies.
What are Saxenda needles and where can I get them?
Saxenda pre-filled pens are designed to be used with 4mm, 6mm or 8mm Novofine needles. We will supply you with 6mm needles as a part of the program. If you lose them or require more, you can buy Novofine Saxenda needles from most community pharmacies.
How do I dispose of my Saxenda needles?
Always dispose of your needles safely in a sealable container, such as a yellow sharps container. Once this container is full, seal the lid and take it to a local pharmacy. Most will be able to place it in their sharps bin where they will be disposed of safely.
Side Effects
Saxenda Side Effects
Like all medicines, there is a chance for the medicine to cause side effects. Typically these are worst during the first 5 weeks as the dose is being increased to the maintenance dose. The most common side effects that are experienced are nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea or constipation and headaches. These side effects are usually mild and typically decrease with continued use.
As a part of the program, you will be provided information on how to overcome these side effects.
Other less common side effects which may also be mild and short-lived are a changed sense of taste, heartburn, flatulence, bloating, insomnia, faster heart rate, low blood sugar, indigestion and dizziness. If you experience any persistent side effects you find uncomfortable, it is recommended to see a doctor.
There are very rare but much more severe potential side effects. For these read the consumer medicines information.
Warnings & Precautions
Saxenda should not be used by anyone who has experienced an allergic reaction to Liraglutide or any other listed ingredient. Allergic reactions can include rashes, shortness of breath and swelling of the face, lips, mouth and neck.
There are those for who the medicine may not be suitable. Doctors will identify who is suitable for treatment through a variety of specific health questions. It is important to provide the doctor with accurate information so they can ensure the treatment is right for you.
Info Leaflet
Before using any medicine, it is recommended to read the consumer medicine information leaflet.
