Education

Do I have coverage for Saxenda?

Published: 2020-06-10T17:08:59-04:00
Keywords: Education

Saxenda can be a very effective weight loss tool, however it is important to know your coverage and out-of-pocket expenses in order for us to determine whether it is a viable option for you. Fortunately Vivus, the manufacturer or Saxenda, provides a help line to assist patients with figuring this out. Before you call the…

Written byTrace Curry, MD, FASMBS

Published June 10, 2020 Updated February 1, 2024 1 min read

Display Saxenda pen injector Saxenda can be a very effective weight loss tool, however it is important to know your coverage and out-of-pocket expenses in order for us to determine whether it is a viable option for you.

Fortunately Vivus, the manufacturer or Saxenda, provides a help line to assist patients with figuring this out.

Before you call the help line make sure you have:

Your insurance card
Your pharmacy prescription card (if applicable)
A Saxenda savings card

The coverage help line number is 1-888-809-3942. Please ask the case manager the following questions:

Do I have coverage? (Yes/No)
If yes, what is my out-of-pocket cost?
Is a prior authorization required? (Yes/No)

Make sure you write this all down and bring it to your appointment, as we cannot prescribe Saxenda until we can review this information!

Educational information: This article is for general education and does not replace individualized medical advice. Treatment recommendations and eligibility vary. Please discuss personal questions with your JourneyLite care team or another qualified healthcare professional.

About the contributor

Trace Curry, MD, FASMBS

Trace Curry, MD, FASMBS, is a board-certified general surgeon, founder of JourneyLite Physicians, and Medical Director of JourneyLite Surgery Center. He has more than two decades of experience in bariatric and metabolic surgery, minimally invasive surgery, gastric balloon therapy, revisional procedures, and comprehensive medical weight management.