Saxenda is an older GLP-1 weight-management injection. Many Irish patients now compare it with weekly options like Wegovy and Mounjaro before choosing a provider.
Decision snapshot
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Patient decision point
Daily injection
Saxenda is usually taken daily, unlike weekly Wegovy or Mounjaro.
✓Cost
Patient decision point
Check current monthly price
Provider pricing and medicine availability can change; confirm before booking.
✓Alternative
Patient decision point
Compare weekly options
Some patients ask about Wegovy or Mounjaro because dosing is weekly.
✓Saxenda is the brand name for liraglutide, a GLP-1 receptor agonist used for weight management in suitable adults. It is injected daily and should only be used after a clinician reviews suitability and contraindications.
Saxenda is a daily GLP-1 option, while Wegovy and Mounjaro are weekly injections. Many newer provider pathways focus on weekly medicines, but Saxenda can still be relevant for some patients depending on clinical suitability, availability and prescriber advice.
Private Saxenda costs depend on provider, dose, pharmacy supply and consultation fees. Always confirm whether the displayed price includes the medical consultation, prescription handling, dispensing and delivery.
Ask whether Saxenda is currently offered, how daily dosing is supported, what happens if side effects occur, and whether a weekly alternative would be more suitable for your medical history and budget.
Independent comparison — GLP-1.ie may earn a referral fee if you choose a provider. Rankings and comparison criteria are never affected.
smartscripts.ie
Irish online-doctor route. Prescription is sent by Healthmail to a chosen pharmacy; a partner pharmacy can arrange delivery.
healthhero.ie
Ireland-based GP-led pathway. Prescriptions go to participating Republic of Ireland pharmacies; medicine cost is set by the pharmacy.
zavamed.com/ie
Digital consultation with a Healthmail prescription sent to a chosen pharmacy. Collection or pharmacy courier may be available.
my-bmi.ie
Published tables combine consultation, €149 partner-pharmacy treatment and €8.49 courier. *Standard Wegovy doses 0.25–2.4 mg.
lloydsonlinedoctor.ie
Online-doctor route with pharmacy collection or Healthwave delivery where available. Medicine is paid for separately.
beyondbmi.ie
Specialist-doctor consultation and a 90-day programme. Medication is paid for separately at the pharmacy.
weightlossinjections.ie
Injectable-focused route using a chosen Northern Ireland pharmacy. Collection or pharmacy-arranged home delivery; no subscription.
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Saxenda may be available through regulated private prescribing pathways, but provider availability changes. Confirm directly with the provider before paying for a consultation.
No. Saxenda contains liraglutide and is usually injected daily. Wegovy contains semaglutide and is usually injected weekly for weight management.
Not generally by trial averages, but the best option depends on clinical suitability, tolerability, cost, availability and prescriber advice. A clinician should compare options for your circumstances.
Yes. Saxenda is a prescription medicine and should only be used after a qualified prescriber reviews your medical history and suitability.