On 24 June 2024, Teva Pharmaceuticals announced the US launch of its authorised generic liraglutide injection (1.8 mg) for type 2 diabetes. Originator Novo Nordisk supplies liraglutide as Victoza®, and Teva’s authorised generic Victoza is the first generic GLP-1 treatment available in the US
This news follows Adalvo’s announcement on 13 June 2024 that its liraglutide pre-filled pen was approved in the EU, making it the first EU approved generic liraglutide.