VICTOZA vs WEGOVY

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 20, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. VICTOZA and WEGOVY 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	VICTOZA	WEGOVY
Rating	70/100	70/100
Pharmacy pays	$38.75 /mL	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	LIRAGLUTIDE	SEMAGLUTIDE
Manufacturer	Novo Nordisk Inc	Novo Nordisk
Dosage forms	Injectable	Injectable, Tablet
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	Obesity, Overweight

victoza wegovy

Rating

70/100

Pharmacy pays

$38.75 /mL

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Type

Active ingredient

LIRAGLUTIDE

SEMAGLUTIDE

Manufacturer

Novo Nordisk Inc

Novo Nordisk

Dosage forms

Injectable

Injectable, Tablet

Drug class

Glp-1 Receptor Agonist

Boxed warning

Half-life

—

about 1 week (roughly 7 days)

Treats

Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Obesity, Overweight

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Victoza or Wegovy?

Victoza and Wegovy are tied at 3.5 out of 5 by our independent rating.

What is the difference between Victoza and Wegovy?

Victoza contains Liraglutide, while Wegovy contains Semaglutide — 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.