Liraglutide - Novo Nordisk
Alternative Names: LATIN T1D; Liraglutide; NN 2211; NN 9211; NN-8022; NNC 90-1170; Saxenda; VictozaLatest Information Update: 03 Sep 2025
At a glance
- Originator Novo Nordisk
- Class Anti-inflammatories; Antihyperglycaemics; Antiparkinsonians; Antirheumatics; Glucagon-like peptides; Obesity therapies
- Mechanism of Action Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists
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Orphan Drug Status
Orphan designation is assigned by a regulatory body to encourage companies to develop drugs for rare diseases.
- New Molecular Entity Yes
Highest Development Phases
- Marketed Obesity; Type 2 diabetes mellitus
- Phase II Parkinson's disease; Smoking withdrawal
- Discontinued Type 1 diabetes mellitus
Most Recent Events
- 28 Aug 2025 First generic equivalent approved in USA for Obesity
- 28 Aug 2025 First generic equivalent launched in USA for Obesity
- 09 Sep 2024 Efficacy and adverse events date from phase III SCALE KIDS clinical trial in Obesity presented at the 60th Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD-2024)