SAXENDA vs TENUATE DOSPAN

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 14, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. SAXENDA and TENUATE DOSPAN 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	SAXENDA	TENUATE DOSPAN
Rating	70/100	70/100
Pharmacy pays	$38.75 /mL	~$7.96 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	LIRAGLUTIDE	DIETHYLPROPION HYDROCHLORIDE
Manufacturer	Novo Nordisk Inc	Ani Pharms
Dosage forms	Injectable	Tablet, extended release
Drug class	Glp-1 Receptor Agonist	Sympathomimetic Amine Anorectic
Boxed warning	Boxed warning	None
Treats	Obesity, Overweight	Obesity

saxenda tenuate dospan

Rating

70/100

Pharmacy pays

$38.75 /mL

~$7.96 /30

Type

Active ingredient

LIRAGLUTIDE

DIETHYLPROPION HYDROCHLORIDE

Manufacturer

Novo Nordisk Inc

Ani Pharms

Dosage forms

Injectable

Tablet, extended release

Drug class

Glp-1 Receptor Agonist

Sympathomimetic Amine Anorectic

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Obesity, Overweight

Obesity

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Saxenda or Tenuate Dospan?

Saxenda and Tenuate Dospan are tied at 3.5 out of 5 by our independent rating.

What is the difference between Saxenda and Tenuate Dospan?

Saxenda contains Liraglutide, while Tenuate Dospan contains Diethylpropion Hydrochloride — 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.