Liraglutide is a GLP-1 receptor agonist — the older, longer-established cousin of semaglutide (Ozempic). Made by Novo Nordisk, it is sold as Victoza, licensed for type-2 diabetes, and as Saxenda, licensed for weight management. Unlike the weekly semaglutide injections, liraglutide is injected once every day. It lowers blood sugar and reduces appetite, and it has a longer track record than the newer GLP-1s.
In the NAFDAC register
2 registered products
from 2 registration holders
What it costs online
Price varies — check with a pharmacy. This drug has not yet appeared in our fortnightly sampling of Nigerian online pharmacies.
Brands of Liraglutide in Nigeria
Those 2 products from 2 registration holders, counted in our October 2026 copy of the register, include combination products and older listings; below are the most common brands.
| Brand Name | Manufacturer | Strength | Form |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Novo Nordisk | 6mg/ml | Injection (pen) |
| Saxenda | Novo Nordisk | 6mg/ml | Injection (pen) |
Liraglutide Price in Nigeria
Liraglutide prices in Nigeria vary by brand, strength, and where you buy it. Confirm the current price with a licensed pharmacy, and always check the product is NAFDAC-registered before you pay.
We show a price here once it appears in our monthly sampling of Nigerian online pharmacies (MedPlus, HealthPlus), or when we have a reliable market figure. For now, confirm the current price directly with a licensed pharmacy.
How to Verify Your Liraglutide is Genuine
- 1Buy only from a licensed pharmacy — weight-loss pens are heavily counterfeited
- 2Check the NAFDAC registration number on the pack and verify it on the NAFDAC Green Book or app (Saxenda is NAFDAC-registered)
- 3Be very suspicious of low prices — genuine liraglutide costs hundreds of thousands of naira; a cheap pen is a red flag for a fake
- 4Insist on refrigerated (cold-chain) storage; refuse pens sold warm or from an unrefrigerated stall
- 5Check the pen, label, expiry, and batch number; reject anything with spelling errors, blurry printing, or tampered packaging
- 6Avoid social-media sellers and 'weight-loss coaches' — this is a prescription medicine needing a real pharmacy and a doctor
Where to Buy
Buying Liraglutide wholesale, by the carton
Cartons of liraglutide are bought at Nigeria's open drug markets: Idumota Market in Lagos, Ogbogwu Market in Onitsha, Ariaria Market in Aba and Sabon Gari Market in Kano. Each guide says where the market is and how to buy there safely; where we list sellers, they are named.
- Idumota Market, Lagos · wholesale sellers in Idumota Market
- Ogbogwu Market, Onitsha
- Ariaria Market, Aba
- Sabon Gari Market, Kano
No shop we list has Liraglutide on its confirmed product list yet — the market guides still tell you where the trade happens and how to buy there safely.
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What is Liraglutide?
Liraglutide works the same way as other GLP-1 drugs: it mimics the gut hormone GLP-1, prompting the pancreas to release insulin when blood sugar is high, slowing stomach emptying, and acting on appetite centres in the brain so you feel full and eat less. For type-2 diabetes (Victoza) this improves blood sugar control and often trims weight; for obesity (Saxenda) the appetite effect is the goal. It is a prescription medicine, started low and increased gradually to limit nausea, and it should be supervised by a doctor.
In Nigeria, liraglutide is imported and expensive, though a daily pen pack often costs somewhat less than the flashier weekly brands like Ozempic or Mounjaro. Saxenda is registered with NAFDAC, which is reassuring — but the same cautions apply as for all GLP-1s: keep the pens refrigerated, buy only from a licensed pharmacy, verify the NAFDAC number, and be wary of cheap online or social-media offers, because counterfeit and badly stored weight-loss pens are widespread. It is a medical treatment for diabetes or obesity, not a casual slimming aid.
What is Liraglutide used for?
In Nigeria, Liraglutide is commonly used for:
- Type-2 diabetes — lowering blood sugar, usually alongside metformin (Victoza)
- Chronic weight management in obesity, with diet and exercise (Saxenda)
- Reducing cardiovascular risk in people with type-2 diabetes and heart disease
- Appetite and portion control through gut and brain signalling
- A daily GLP-1 option for people who prefer it or cannot access the weekly injections
Dosage
IMPORTANT
Always follow your doctor's or pharmacist's instructions. The information below is for general reference only.
Adults
Liraglutide is injected once daily under the skin, at any time of day, and the dose is increased step by step. Victoza (diabetes) usually starts at 0.6mg daily for a week, then 1.2mg, up to a maximum of 1.8mg. Saxenda (weight loss) climbs weekly from 0.6mg through to 3mg daily. Rotate the injection site (abdomen, thigh, upper arm). Your doctor sets the schedule — increasing too fast worsens nausea.
Children
Not routinely used in children in Nigeria; any adolescent use must be specialist-led.
Elderly
Can be used in older adults with monitoring for dehydration from nausea/vomiting and for kidney function.
Inject at roughly the same time each day and keep a routine, since it is daily rather than weekly. Store unopened pens in the fridge and do not freeze; an in-use pen can usually be kept for a limited number of days per the label. If you miss a dose, resume the next day at the usual dose — do not double up. Nausea is common early on and eases with time and smaller, lower-fat meals.
Side Effects
General information for a reader holding a pack, not a substitute for a doctor or pharmacist. If something on the serious list is happening, seek care now.
Common side effects
- •Nausea — very common at first, usually improving over time
- •Vomiting, diarrhoea, or constipation
- •Reduced appetite and early fullness
- •Headache or tiredness
- •Injection-site reactions
Serious side effects — seek medical help immediately
- Severe, persistent abdominal pain with vomiting — possible pancreatitis; stop and seek urgent care
- Gallbladder problems: upper-right abdominal pain, fever, or yellowing of the skin/eyes
- Low blood sugar, especially with insulin or a sulfonylurea: shakiness, sweating, confusion
- Signs of dehydration or kidney strain from heavy vomiting/diarrhoea
- A neck lump, hoarseness, or trouble swallowing (rare thyroid concern)
- Serious allergic reaction: swelling of the face or throat, difficulty breathing
When to see a doctor
Seek urgent care for severe or persistent abdominal pain, repeated vomiting with dehydration, or signs of a serious allergic reaction. Contact your doctor if nausea stops you eating or drinking, if you have symptoms of low blood sugar, or if you notice neck swelling. Tell any doctor or anaesthetist you take liraglutide before surgery or sedation, as GLP-1 drugs slow stomach emptying.
Warnings & Precautions
General information for a reader holding a pack, not a substitute for a doctor or pharmacist. If something on the serious list is happening, seek care now.
Do not take Liraglutide if you have:
- Do not use in type-1 diabetes or for diabetic ketoacidosis
- Do not use if you have had medullary thyroid cancer, a family history of it, or MEN 2
- Avoid if you have had pancreatitis, unless a specialist advises otherwise
- Do not use in pregnancy or while breastfeeding
- Do not use if you are allergic to liraglutide
Drug interactions
- •Insulin and sulfonylureas (e.g. glibenclamide): higher risk of low blood sugar — doses may need lowering
- •Slowed stomach emptying can affect absorption of other oral medicines
- •Severe vomiting can reduce the reliability of oral contraceptive pills — use backup if unwell
- •Drugs needing monitoring (e.g. warfarin) may need closer checks when starting
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Liraglutide must not be used in pregnancy or while breastfeeding, and should be stopped before trying to conceive. As with all weight-loss GLP-1s, improved fertility with weight loss can lead to unplanned pregnancy, so use reliable contraception. Stop the medicine and tell your doctor if you become pregnant.
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Related Resources for Liraglutide
Guides, articles, and tools related to Liraglutide and other diabetes medicines in Nigeria.
Frequently Asked Questions
Sources
- •NAFDAC Greenbook — the official database of all products registered with Nigeria's National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control. Brand-level NAFDAC numbers for Liraglutide on this page were cross-referenced against the Greenbook.
- •British National Formulary (BNF) dosing and interaction guidance for Liraglutide.
- •Nigerian Standard Treatment Guidelines (Federal Ministry of Health).
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