c/world · by dugmeup@lemmy.world · 2y

Teva launches generic version of Novo Nordisk's diabetes drug Victoza | Reuters

https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/teva-launches-generic-version-novo-nordisks-diabetes-drug-victoza-2024-06-24/

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credo@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 2y (2 replies)

This article doesn’t cover it (specifically) so I went digging to see if this might compete with weight loss drugs as well:

Victoza (liraglutide) is also used to treat obesity. While it was originally approved for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, it has also been approved under the brand name Saxenda for chronic weight management in adults with obesity or who are overweight with at least one weight-related condition such as hypertension, type 2 diabetes, or dyslipidemia. Saxenda and Victoza contain the same active ingredient, liraglutide, but they are marketed and dosed differently depending on the indication.

Google said:

As of April 2024, the list price for a 30-day supply of Saxenda (liraglutide) is around $1,350, but the actual cost can range from $1,590 to $1,656 without insurance or discounts.

slaacaa@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 2y (1 reply)

Lol, in Europe Saxenda costs around 100 per box. Victoza and other versions for diabetics are even cheaper, as they are subsidized by health insurance (while Saxenda is not).

Archelon@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 2y

But how else can the poor widdwe phawmaceuticaw congwomewate affowd to ~~lobby government and aggressively market our crap to overpaid private healthcare companies so we can keep overcharging the fuck out of drugs we can make for pennies~~ do aww ouw impowtant weseawch ~~that’s paid for by taxpayers with subsidies and grants~~.

dubyakay@lemmy.ca · 0 pts · 2y

Fuck teva. Boycott that shit.