Which is cheaper, Wegovy or Saxenda?

Wegovy is generally cheaper, starting at $400.00 per month compared to $450.00 per month for Saxenda.

What is the difference between Wegovy and Saxenda?

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

Is Wegovy or Saxenda covered by provincial drug plans?

Wegovy: Not Covered on the Ontario Drug Benefit formulary. Saxenda: Not Covered on the Ontario Drug Benefit formulary.

Wegovy vs Saxenda: Price Comparison in Canada (2026)

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

Wegovy starts at $400.00 per month, while Saxenda starts at $450.00 per month in Canada. Wegovy contains semaglutide, while Saxenda contains liraglutide. Last updated: 2026-02-26.

Head-to-Head Comparison

	Wegovy	Saxenda
Price Range	$400–$570 per month	$450–$600 per month
Cheapest Pharmacy	N/A	N/A
Generic Name	semaglutide	liraglutide
Route	Weekly injection	Daily injection
Category	Weight Loss	Weight Loss
ODB Coverage	Not Covered	Not Covered
Coverage Notes	Not covered	Not covered

Full Drug Pages

Wegovy semaglutide $400–$570 per month Saxenda liraglutide $450–$600 per month

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Wegovy or Saxenda?: Wegovy is generally cheaper, starting at $400.00 per month compared to $450.00 per month for Saxenda.
What is the difference between Wegovy and Saxenda?: Wegovy (semaglutide) and Saxenda (liraglutide) are different medications in the weight loss category. Wegovy is a weekly injection, while Saxenda is a daily injection.
Is Wegovy or Saxenda covered by provincial drug plans?: Wegovy: Not Covered on the Ontario Drug Benefit formulary. Saxenda: Not Covered on the Ontario Drug Benefit formulary.

Last updated: 2026-02-26