OZEMPIC vs VICTOZA

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated October 10, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. OZEMPIC and VICTOZA are different prescription medicines. Combining or switching between them can cause interactions — talk to a pharmacist or prescriber before making changes. This page is not medical advice.

Attribute	OZEMPIC	VICTOZA
Rating	70/100	68/100
Pharmacy pays	—	$37.92 /mL
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	SEMAGLUTIDE	LIRAGLUTIDE
Manufacturer	Novo Nordisk	Novo Nordisk Inc
Dosage forms	Injectable, Tablet	Injectable
Drug class	Glp-1 Receptor Agonist	Glp-1 Receptor Agonist
Boxed warning	Boxed warning	Boxed warning
Half-life	about 1 week (roughly 7 days)	—
Treats	Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus	Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

ozempic victoza

Rating

70/100

68/100

Pharmacy pays

—

$37.92 /mL

Type

Active ingredient

SEMAGLUTIDE

LIRAGLUTIDE

Manufacturer

Novo Nordisk

Novo Nordisk Inc

Dosage forms

Injectable, Tablet

Injectable

Drug class

Glp-1 Receptor Agonist

Boxed warning

Half-life

about 1 week (roughly 7 days)

—

Treats

Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Ozempic or Victoza?

By our independent rating, Ozempic scores higher — 3.5 vs 3.4 out of 5 for Victoza. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

What is the difference between Ozempic and Victoza?

Ozempic contains Semaglutide, while Victoza contains Liraglutide — they have different active ingredients.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.