Which is cheaper, Mounjaro or Saxenda?

Mounjaro is generally cheaper, starting at $301.00/mo compared to $450.00/mo for Saxenda.

What is the difference between Mounjaro and Saxenda?

Mounjaro (tirzepatide) and Saxenda (liraglutide) are different medications in the weight loss category. Mounjaro is a weekly injection, while Saxenda is a daily injection.

Is Mounjaro or Saxenda covered by provincial drug plans?

Mounjaro: Limited Use on the Ontario Drug Benefit formulary. Saxenda: Not Covered on the Ontario Drug Benefit formulary.

Mounjaro vs Saxenda: Price Comparison in Canada (2026)

Name: Mounjaro vs Saxenda: Price Comparison in Canada (2026)
Creator: TeleTest
Published: 2026-02-26

Mounjaro starts at $301/mo, while Saxenda starts at $450/mo in Canada. Mounjaro contains tirzepatide, while Saxenda contains liraglutide. Last updated: 2026-02-26.

Head-to-Head Comparison

	Mounjaro	Saxenda
Price Range	$301–$502/mo	$450–$600/mo
Cheapest Pharmacy	N/A	N/A
Generic Name	tirzepatide	liraglutide
Route	Weekly injection	Daily injection
Category	Weight Loss	Weight Loss
ODB Coverage	Limited Use	Not Covered
Coverage Notes	Not covered for weight loss	Not covered

Full Drug Pages

Mounjaro tirzepatide $301–$502/mo Saxenda liraglutide $450–$600/mo

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Mounjaro or Saxenda?: Mounjaro is generally cheaper, starting at $301.00/mo compared to $450.00/mo for Saxenda.
What is the difference between Mounjaro and Saxenda?: Mounjaro (tirzepatide) and Saxenda (liraglutide) are different medications in the weight loss category. Mounjaro is a weekly injection, while Saxenda is a daily injection.
Is Mounjaro or Saxenda covered by provincial drug plans?: Mounjaro: Limited Use on the Ontario Drug Benefit formulary. Saxenda: Not Covered on the Ontario Drug Benefit formulary.

Last updated: 2026-02-26