The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the first generic referencing Victoza (liraglutide injection) 18 milligram/3 milliliter, a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist indicated to improve glycemic control in adults and pediatric patients aged 10 years and older with type 2 diabetes as an adjunct to diet and exercise.
The FDA approved the first generic in this class of medications last month with the approval of a generic referencing Byetta (exenatide).
Liraglutide injection and certain other GLP-1 medications are currently in shortage. The FDA prioritizes assessment of generic drug applications for drugs in shortage to help improve patient access to these medications.
