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Comprehensive List of FDA-approved GLP-1 Receptor Agonists (as of mid-2025)Jun 14, 20252 min read All Available GLP-1 Receptor AgonistsBrand NameGeneric NameManufacturerOzempicSemaglutideNovo NordiskWegovySemaglutide (higher dose)Novo NordiskRybelsusSemaglutide (oral)Novo NordiskMounjaroTirzepatide (dual GLP-1/GIP)Eli LillyZepboundTirzepatide (weight loss)Eli LillyVictozaLiraglutideNovo NordiskSaxendaLiraglutide (higher dose for weight loss)Novo NordiskByettaExenatideAstraZenecaBydureon BCiseExenatide ERAstraZenecaAdlyxinLixisenatideSanofiTrulicityDulaglutideEli LillyEperzan / Tanzeum (withdrawn but notable)AlbiglutideGSK (discontinued) GLP-1 Comparison ChartNameBenefitsSide EffectsStudy LinksSemaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy, Rybelsus)- Significant weight loss (up to 15%) - Lowers A1C ~1.5% - Cardiovascular protection (Ozempic) - Once-weekly (injection) or daily (oral)- Nausea - Vomiting - Diarrhea - Constipation - Risk of pancreatitisSTEP Trials (Wegovy) SUSTAIN Trials (Ozempic)Tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound)- Weight loss up to 20% - Superior A1C reduction (~2%+) - Combines GLP-1 + GIP effects - Weekly injection- GI upset - Fatigue - Constipation - Gallbladder issues (rare)SURMOUNT Trials (Zepbound) SURPASS Trials (Mounjaro)Liraglutide (Victoza, Saxenda)- A1C reduction ~1-1.5% - Weight loss up to 8% - Cardiovascular benefit (Victoza) - Daily injection- Nausea - Headache - Injection site irritation - Possible pancreatitisLEADER Trial (Victoza) SCALE Trial (Saxenda)Exenatide (Byetta, Bydureon)- A1C reduction ~1% - Weight neutral or mild loss - Twice-daily or weekly injection- Nausea - Hypoglycemia (esp

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