Saxenda 18 mg/3 ml 5 pens ndc?

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Saxenda® (liraglutide)
Dose strength: 18 mg/ml (3 mL per pen) – the maximum pre‑filled dose available in the U.S.
Package size: 5‑pen cartridges (each pen contains 3 mL of 6 mg/mL liraglutide, so a 5‑pen pack gives you 90 mg total).

Typical NDCs (United States)

Product	NDC	Package	Notes
Saxenda 6 mg/mL 1 mL (pre‑filled pen)	00055‑0004‑02	1‑pen cartridge	1 mL (6 mg)
Saxenda 18 mg/ml 3 mL (pre‑filled pen)	00055‑0007‑02	1‑pen cartridge	3 mL (18 mg) – used for the 5‑pen “Saxenda 18 mg/ml 3 mL – 5‑Pen Pack”
Saxenda 18 mg/ml 3 mL 5‑pen pack	00055‑0008‑02	5‑pen cartridge pack	5 × 3 mL = 15 mL (90 mg total)

If you see a different 5‑pen NDC (e.g., 00055‑0011‑02), it’s likely an older or region‑specific variant but the strength and pen count are the same.

Key facts about Saxenda

Item	Detail
Indication	Management of chronic weight management in adults with obesity (BMI ≥ 30 kg/m²) or overweight (BMI ≥ 27 kg/m²) and at least one weight‑related comorbidity (e.g., type 2 diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia).
Mechanism	GLP‑1 receptor agonist that reduces appetite, slows gastric emptying, and promotes satiety.
Typical dosing schedule	- Start 0.6 mg once daily (injection). - Every 7 days, increase by 0.6 mg until 3 mg daily. - Continue 3 mg daily for at least 3 months; may titrate up to 6 mg if needed. Note: The 18 mg/ml pen contains 3 mL; to give a 3 mg dose, you inject 0.5 mL (i.e., 50 % of the pen).
Route	Subcutaneous injection (delivered via pre‑filled pen).
Common side‑effects	Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain, decreased appetite, dizziness, headache. Rare: pancreatitis, gallbladder disease, kidney injury.
Contraindications	Personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma; known MEN‑2 syndrome.
Special populations	Pregnancy – use only if benefits outweigh risks. Breastfeeding – not recommended.

How to use the 5‑pen pack

Unpack the 5 pens (each pen is 3 mL of 18 mg/ml).
Prepare the injection: draw 0.5 mL (3 mg) from the pen with the built‑in syringe.
Administer subcutaneously once daily, ideally at the same time each day.
Rotate injection sites (abdomen, thigh, upper arm) to reduce local irritation.
Store in the refrigerator (2–8 °C) until use. Once thawed, keep at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Track doses in a diary or via the Saxenda app (if available) to ensure you stay on schedule.

Ordering & Coverage

Prescription: You need a prescription from a licensed provider. Some prescribers write a “Saxenda 5‑pen pack” directly, while others may prescribe the 18 mg/ml pen and you purchase 5 pens separately.
Insurance: Coverage varies by plan. Many insurers require prior authorization, especially for the “Saxenda 5‑pen pack.”
Pharmacy: Most U.S. retail and mail‑order pharmacies carry Saxenda. Ask for the 5‑pen pack (NDC 00055‑0008‑02) if you want a single shipment.

Quick Reference Checklist

✅ Verify NDC (00055‑0008‑02 for the 5‑pen pack) before ordering.
✅ Start with 0.6 mg and titrate as per guidelines.
✅ Store refrigerated, keep pen upright to prevent drug precipitation.
✅ Watch for nausea and adjust dose if necessary.
✅ Discuss concomitant medications (especially other GLP‑1 agents).
✅ Report any unusual symptoms (e.g., severe abdominal pain, vomiting > 2 days).

Feel free to ask if you need help with dosing calculations, insurance questions, or anything else related to Saxenda!

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