GLP-1 medications
Every major GLP-1 drug, explained plainly. Tap any medication for a full guide to how it works, how it's dosed, what results to expect, side effects, and what it costs.
Semaglutide
FDA-approvedGLP-1 receptor agonist · Injection or oral · Sold as Ozempic, Wegovy, Rybelsus
The most widely prescribed GLP-1 — sold as Wegovy for weight loss, Ozempic for type 2 diabetes, and Rybelsus as a daily pill.
Read the full guideTirzepatide
FDA-approvedDual GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonist · Subcutaneous injection · Sold as Mounjaro, Zepbound
A dual-hormone injection (Zepbound for weight loss, Mounjaro for diabetes) that has produced the largest average weight loss of any approved GLP-1-class drug so far.
Read the full guideRetatrutide
Investigational (not yet FDA-approved)Triple GIP/GLP-1/glucagon receptor agonist · Subcutaneous injection · Sold as (no brand name yet)
An experimental “triple agonist” that produced the largest weight loss seen in trials so far — but it is not yet approved and not legally available.
Read the full guideLiraglutide
FDA-approvedGLP-1 receptor agonist · Subcutaneous injection · Sold as Saxenda, Victoza
The original once-daily GLP-1 (Saxenda for weight loss, Victoza for diabetes) — now largely superseded by weekly drugs but still relevant, including as a generic.
Read the full guideCompounded GLP-1
Compounded (not FDA-approved as a finished product)Pharmacy-compounded semaglutide / tirzepatide · Subcutaneous injection · Sold as Compounded semaglutide, Compounded tirzepatide
Lower-cost versions of semaglutide or tirzepatide mixed by compounding pharmacies — the reason telehealth GLP-1 can cost a fraction of the branded price, with important caveats.
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