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Drug Reference

Reference pages for semaglutide brands, compounded semaglutide, and comparator GLP-1 medications.

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Drug reference index

Semaglutide
GLP-1 receptor agonist used for type 2 diabetes (Ozempic), chronic weight management with cardiovascular risk reduction
Ozempic
Brand name for semaglutide, FDA-approved for type 2 diabetes mellitus. Same active ingredient as Wegovy and Rybelsus.
Wegovy
Brand name for semaglutide 2.4 mg, FDA-approved for chronic weight management and cardiovascular risk reduction in adult
Rybelsus
Brand name for oral semaglutide, FDA-approved for type 2 diabetes mellitus. Daily tablet (3, 7, 14 mg).
Compounded Semaglutide
Patient-specific or office-stock semaglutide preparation dispensed by a 503A licensed compounding pharmacy or 503B FDA-r
Tirzepatide
Dual GLP-1/GIP receptor agonist. Brand names: Mounjaro (T2D), Zepbound (chronic weight management; OSA in adults with ob
Mounjaro
Brand name for tirzepatide, FDA-approved for type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Zepbound
Brand name for tirzepatide, FDA-approved for chronic weight management and obstructive sleep apnea in adults with obesit
Liraglutide
Daily GLP-1 receptor agonist. Brand names: Victoza (T2D), Saxenda (chronic weight management). Older agent, lower weight
Saxenda
Brand name for liraglutide 3.0 mg daily, FDA-approved for chronic weight management.
Victoza
Brand name for liraglutide 1.8 mg daily, FDA-approved for type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Dulaglutide
Weekly GLP-1 receptor agonist. Brand name: Trulicity. FDA-approved for type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Tirzepatide family

Semaglutide family

Other GLP-1 receptor agonists