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Drug profile · INN

liraglutide

liraglutide (SAXENDA) is a glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. Route of administration: subcutaneous. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved EMA: approved PMDA: approved NMPA: clinical trials Alimentary tract and metabolism (A10) A10BJ02
US status approved
Patents linked 3
Pipeline programs 8
News articles 1
Drug details — liraglutide
US status
approved
Class
Alimentary tract and metabolism (A10)
Route
SUBCUTANEOUS
Patents
3
Programs
8
Data quality
0.89

Quick answer

liraglutide (SAXENDA) is a glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. Route of administration: subcutaneous. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN liraglutide
Brand SAXENDA
Mechanism Glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist
Target Glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor
Therapeutic class Alimentary tract and metabolism (A10)
Route SUBCUTANEOUS
Formulation SOLUTION
ATC code A10BJ02

Mechanism of action

Glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist

Primary target: Glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved
EMA approved
PMDA approved
NMPA clinical trials

Recent coverage

Pipeline programs

  1. NN8022-4392 Phase 3 · NovoThirteen · Obesity
  2. liraglutide Phase 3 · Novo Nordisk A/S · Diabetes
  3. liraglutide Phase 3 · Novo Nordisk A/S · Metabolism and Nutrition Disorder
  4. C5541010 Phase 2 · First Biotech (Australia) · Obesity, Overweight
  5. Liraglutide Pen Injector Phase 2 · BRIGHT MINDS BIOSCIENCES · Opiate Substitution Treatment
  6. Liraglutide injection,RD12014 Phase 1 · Sunshine Guojian Pharmaceutical · Type 2 Diabetes
  7. Liraglutide Approved · Sana Biotechnology · Morbid Obesity
  8. Liraglutide Unknown · First People's Hospital · Ischemic Stroke

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  1. US 10851146

    Method for preparing liraglutide intermediate polypeptide

    Expires Mon Nov 26 2040 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  2. US 9486414

    Method for delivering liraglutide preparations into a lumen of the intestinal tract using a swallowable drug delivery device

    Expires Mon Nov 03 2036 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  3. US 8809271

    Therapeutic agent preparations comprising liraglutide for delivery into a lumen of the intestinal tract using a swallowable drug delivery device

    Expires Mon Aug 14 2034 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

Frequently asked questions

What is liraglutide?

liraglutide (SAXENDA) is a glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. Route of administration: subcutaneous. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for liraglutide?

SAXENDA is a marketed brand name for liraglutide. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of liraglutide?

liraglutide has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.