Patient-Friendly Explanation

Saxenda is a daily injectable medication containing liraglutide that helps reduce appetite and food intake, used to support weight management. It works by mimicking a natural gut hormone that tells your brain you feel fuller sooner. It is given as a once-daily injection, with the dose increased gradually over several weeks to reduce stomach side effects.

Clinical Definition

Saxenda is the brand name for liraglutide 3.0 mg, a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist licensed for weight management. It slows gastric emptying, suppresses appetite through central hypothalamic action, and enhances satiety. In clinical trials, liraglutide 3.0 mg achieved mean weight loss of approximately 8% of baseline body weight, with the dose titrated from 0.6 mg to 3.0 mg daily over five weeks.

Why It Matters

Saxenda offers a proven medical option for patients who have struggled to achieve durable weight loss with lifestyle change alone. At NuLifeCare Singapore, our doctors assess suitability, supervise dose titration, and combine Saxenda with structured nutrition and behavioural support to maximise and maintain results.