Victoza Approval History

• FDA approved: Yes (First approved January 25th, 2010)
• Brand name: Victoza
• Generic name: liraglutide
• Dosage form: Injection
• Company: Novo Nordisk A/S
• Treatment for: Diabetes, Type 2

Victoza (liraglutide) is a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Development History and FDA Approval Process for Victoza

Date	Article
Apr  9, 2012	Victoza Label Updated to Include Data Showing Superior Efficacy When Compared to Januvia
Jan 26, 2010	FDA Approves Novo-Nordisk's Diabetes Drug Victoza
Apr  3, 2009	Update on FDA Advisory Committee Meeting on Liraglutide for the Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes
May 30, 2008	Novo Nordisk Files for Regulatory Approval of Liraglutide in Both the US and Europe

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