GLP-1 Comparisons
Side-by-side breakdowns of GLP-1 medications and telehealth providers — cost, efficacy, FDA status, and where each one wins. Editorially curated; affiliate relationships disclosed on every page.
GLP-1 comparison chart
Every GLP-1-class medication approved in the US, side by side — molecule, how it is taken, what it is approved to treat, and the weight change its own trials reported.
| Brand | Molecule | Class | How it is taken | Trial weight loss | Approved for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zepbound | Tirzepatide family — Zepbound, Mounjaro | GIP/GLP-1 receptor co-agonist | Subcutaneous injection (weekly) | 22.5% | Chronic weight management + OSA + obesity |
| Mounjaro | Tirzepatide family — Zepbound, Mounjaro | GIP/GLP-1 receptor co-agonist | Subcutaneous injection (weekly) | 21% | Type 2 diabetes |
| Wegovy | Semaglutide family — Wegovy, Ozempic, Rybelsus | GLP-1 receptor agonist | Subcutaneous injection (weekly) | 15% | Chronic weight management |
| Ozempic | Semaglutide family — Wegovy, Ozempic, Rybelsus | GLP-1 receptor agonist | Subcutaneous injection (weekly) | 14.9% | Type 2 diabetes |
| Rybelsusnow Ozempic tablets | Semaglutide family — Wegovy, Ozempic, Rybelsus | GLP-1 receptor agonist | Oral tablet (daily) | 8.4% | Type 2 diabetes |
| Saxenda | Liraglutide family — Saxenda, Victoza | GLP-1 receptor agonist (short half-life) | Subcutaneous injection (daily) | 8% | Chronic weight management |
| Victozadiscontinued | Liraglutide family — Saxenda, Victoza | GLP-1 receptor agonist (short half-life) | Subcutaneous injection (daily) | 6% | Type 2 diabetes |
| Trulicity | Dulaglutide family — Trulicity | GLP-1 receptor agonist (Fc-fusion) | Subcutaneous injection (weekly auto-injector) | 6% | Type 2 diabetes + cardiovascular risk reduction |
| Bydureon BCisediscontinued | Exenatide family — Byetta, Bydureon BCise | GLP-1 receptor agonist (synthetic exendin-4) | Subcutaneous injection (weekly autoinjector) | 5% | Type 2 diabetes |
| Byettadiscontinued | Exenatide family — Byetta, Bydureon BCise | GLP-1 receptor agonist (synthetic exendin-4) | Subcutaneous injection (twice daily) | 4.5% | Type 2 diabetes |
Read the percentages carefully.Each figure comes from that drug's own trial programme, in different populations over different durations — they are not a head-to-head ranking, and lining them up as one is the standard error in this genre. Only SURMOUNT-5 compared two of these molecules directly. Drugs marked discontinued left the US market in 2024 and are listed for reference; a brand marked “now …” is still sold, under a new name.
Medication comparisons
GLP-1 vs GLP-1 — efficacy, side effects, dosing, FDA status.
Compare Compounded Semaglutide (Compounded GLP-1) and Compounded Tirzepatide (Compounded GIP/GLP-1). Pricing, FDA status, side effects, and which medication is the better fit for your goals.
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Compare Mounjaro (GIP/GLP-1 co-agonist) and Compounded Semaglutide (Compounded GLP-1). Pricing, FDA status, side effects, and which medication is the better fit for your goals.
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Compare Mounjaro (GIP/GLP-1 co-agonist) and Compounded Tirzepatide (Compounded GIP/GLP-1). Pricing, FDA status, side effects, and which medication is the better fit for your goals.
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Compare Mounjaro (GIP/GLP-1 co-agonist) and Rybelsus (GLP-1 agonist (oral)). Pricing, FDA status, side effects, and which medication is the better fit for your goals.
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Compare Mounjaro (GIP/GLP-1 co-agonist) and Saxenda (GLP-1 agonist). Pricing, FDA status, side effects, and which medication is the better fit for your goals.
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Both Mounjaro and Zepbound contain tirzepatide. Mounjaro is approved for Type 2 diabetes; Zepbound for weight loss. LillyDirect offers cash-pay Zepbound starting at $349/month.
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Compare Ozempic (GLP-1 agonist) and Compounded Semaglutide (Compounded GLP-1). Pricing, FDA status, side effects, and which medication is the better fit for your goals.
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Compare Ozempic (GLP-1 agonist) and Compounded Tirzepatide (Compounded GIP/GLP-1). Pricing, FDA status, side effects, and which medication is the better fit for your goals.
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Compare Ozempic (GLP-1 agonist) and Mounjaro (GIP/GLP-1 co-agonist). Pricing, FDA status, side effects, and which medication is the better fit for your goals.
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Compare Ozempic (GLP-1 agonist) and Rybelsus (GLP-1 agonist (oral)). Pricing, FDA status, side effects, and which medication is the better fit for your goals.
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Compare Ozempic (GLP-1 agonist) and Saxenda (GLP-1 agonist). Pricing, FDA status, side effects, and which medication is the better fit for your goals.
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Both Ozempic and Wegovy contain semaglutide, but they are FDA-approved for different conditions. Here is how cost, dosing, and access differ.
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Compare Ozempic (GLP-1 agonist) and Zepbound (GIP/GLP-1 co-agonist). Pricing, FDA status, side effects, and which medication is the better fit for your goals.
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Compare Rybelsus (GLP-1 agonist (oral)) and Compounded Semaglutide (Compounded GLP-1). Pricing, FDA status, side effects, and which medication is the better fit for your goals.
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Compare Rybelsus (GLP-1 agonist (oral)) and Compounded Tirzepatide (Compounded GIP/GLP-1). Pricing, FDA status, side effects, and which medication is the better fit for your goals.
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Compare Saxenda (GLP-1 agonist) and Compounded Semaglutide (Compounded GLP-1). Pricing, FDA status, side effects, and which medication is the better fit for your goals.
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Compare Saxenda (GLP-1 agonist) and Compounded Tirzepatide (Compounded GIP/GLP-1). Pricing, FDA status, side effects, and which medication is the better fit for your goals.
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Compare Saxenda (GLP-1 agonist) and Rybelsus (GLP-1 agonist (oral)). Pricing, FDA status, side effects, and which medication is the better fit for your goals.
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Compare Wegovy (GLP-1 agonist) and Compounded Semaglutide (Compounded GLP-1). Pricing, FDA status, side effects, and which medication is the better fit for your goals.
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Compare Wegovy (GLP-1 agonist) and Compounded Tirzepatide (Compounded GIP/GLP-1). Pricing, FDA status, side effects, and which medication is the better fit for your goals.
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Compare Wegovy (GLP-1 agonist) and Mounjaro (GIP/GLP-1 co-agonist). Pricing, FDA status, side effects, and which medication is the better fit for your goals.
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Compare Wegovy (GLP-1 agonist) and Rybelsus (GLP-1 agonist (oral)). Pricing, FDA status, side effects, and which medication is the better fit for your goals.
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Compare Wegovy (GLP-1 agonist) and Saxenda (GLP-1 agonist). Pricing, FDA status, side effects, and which medication is the better fit for your goals.
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Compare Wegovy (GLP-1 agonist) and Zepbound (GIP/GLP-1 co-agonist). Pricing, FDA status, side effects, and which medication is the better fit for your goals.
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Compare Zepbound (GIP/GLP-1 co-agonist) and Compounded Semaglutide (Compounded GLP-1). Pricing, FDA status, side effects, and which medication is the better fit for your goals.
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Compare Zepbound (GIP/GLP-1 co-agonist) and Compounded Tirzepatide (Compounded GIP/GLP-1). Pricing, FDA status, side effects, and which medication is the better fit for your goals.
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Compare Zepbound (GIP/GLP-1 co-agonist) and Rybelsus (GLP-1 agonist (oral)). Pricing, FDA status, side effects, and which medication is the better fit for your goals.
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Compare Zepbound (GIP/GLP-1 co-agonist) and Saxenda (GLP-1 agonist). Pricing, FDA status, side effects, and which medication is the better fit for your goals.
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Provider comparisons
Telehealth vs telehealth — pricing, programs, formularies, fit.
Compare Eden (compounded) and SkinnyRx (compounded). Pricing from $99/mo vs $69/mo. Insurance acceptance, shipping, FDA compliance.
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Compare Henry Meds (compounded) and Eden (compounded). Pricing from $199/mo vs $99/mo. Insurance acceptance, shipping, FDA compliance.
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Both offer compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide at lower price points than brand-name. Mochi accepts insurance and uses obesity medicine specialists; Henry is faster to onboard. Both operate in evolving FDA regulatory environment.
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Compare Henry Meds (compounded) and SkinnyRx (compounded). Pricing from $199/mo vs $69/mo. Insurance acceptance, shipping, FDA compliance.
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Compare Hers (FDA-approved brand-name) and Calibrate (FDA-approved brand-name). Pricing from $99/mo vs $119/mo. Insurance acceptance, shipping, FDA compliance.
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Compare Hers (FDA-approved brand-name) and Eden (compounded). Pricing from $99/mo vs $99/mo. Insurance acceptance, shipping, FDA compliance.
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Compare Hers (FDA-approved brand-name) and Found (FDA-approved brand-name). Pricing from $99/mo vs $99/mo. Insurance acceptance, shipping, FDA compliance.
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Compare Hers (FDA-approved brand-name) and Henry Meds (compounded). Pricing from $99/mo vs $199/mo. Insurance acceptance, shipping, FDA compliance.
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Compare Hers (FDA-approved brand-name) and Hims (FDA-approved brand-name). Pricing from $99/mo vs $99/mo. Insurance acceptance, shipping, FDA compliance.
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Compare Hers (FDA-approved brand-name) and LifeMD (FDA-approved brand-name). Pricing from $99/mo vs $89/mo. Insurance acceptance, shipping, FDA compliance.
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Compare Hers (FDA-approved brand-name) and Mochi Health (compounded). Pricing from $99/mo vs $79/mo. Insurance acceptance, shipping, FDA compliance.
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Compare Hers (FDA-approved brand-name) and PlushCare (FDA-approved brand-name). Pricing from $99/mo vs $99/mo. Insurance acceptance, shipping, FDA compliance.
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Both Hers and Ro offer telehealth access to FDA-approved Wegovy and Zepbound through direct partnerships with Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly. Pricing and patient experience differ.
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Compare Hers (FDA-approved brand-name) and WeightWatchers Clinic (FDA-approved brand-name). Pricing from $99/mo vs $89/mo. Insurance acceptance, shipping, FDA compliance.
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Compare Hims (FDA-approved brand-name) and Henry Meds (compounded). Pricing from $99/mo vs $199/mo. Insurance acceptance, shipping, FDA compliance.
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Compare Hims (FDA-approved brand-name) and LifeMD (FDA-approved brand-name). Pricing from $99/mo vs $89/mo. Insurance acceptance, shipping, FDA compliance.
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Compare Hims (FDA-approved brand-name) and Mochi Health (compounded). Pricing from $99/mo vs $79/mo. Insurance acceptance, shipping, FDA compliance.
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Compare Hims (FDA-approved brand-name) and PlushCare (FDA-approved brand-name). Pricing from $99/mo vs $99/mo. Insurance acceptance, shipping, FDA compliance.
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Compare LifeMD (FDA-approved brand-name) and Found (FDA-approved brand-name). Pricing from $89/mo vs $99/mo. Insurance acceptance, shipping, FDA compliance.
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Compare LifeMD (FDA-approved brand-name) and PlushCare (FDA-approved brand-name). Pricing from $89/mo vs $99/mo. Insurance acceptance, shipping, FDA compliance.
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Compare Mochi Health (compounded) and Eden (compounded). Pricing from $79/mo vs $99/mo. Insurance acceptance, shipping, FDA compliance.
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Compare Mochi Health (compounded) and SkinnyRx (compounded). Pricing from $79/mo vs $69/mo. Insurance acceptance, shipping, FDA compliance.
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Compare PlushCare (FDA-approved brand-name) and Found (FDA-approved brand-name). Pricing from $99/mo vs $99/mo. Insurance acceptance, shipping, FDA compliance.
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Compare Ro (FDA-approved brand-name) and Calibrate (FDA-approved brand-name). Pricing from $145/mo vs $119/mo. Insurance acceptance, shipping, FDA compliance.
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Compare Ro (FDA-approved brand-name) and Found (FDA-approved brand-name). Pricing from $145/mo vs $99/mo. Insurance acceptance, shipping, FDA compliance.
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Compare Ro (FDA-approved brand-name) and Henry Meds (compounded). Pricing from $145/mo vs $199/mo. Insurance acceptance, shipping, FDA compliance.
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Compare Ro (FDA-approved brand-name) and Hims (FDA-approved brand-name). Pricing from $145/mo vs $99/mo. Insurance acceptance, shipping, FDA compliance.
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Compare Ro (FDA-approved brand-name) and LifeMD (FDA-approved brand-name). Pricing from $145/mo vs $89/mo. Insurance acceptance, shipping, FDA compliance.
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Compare Ro (FDA-approved brand-name) and Mochi Health (compounded). Pricing from $145/mo vs $79/mo. Insurance acceptance, shipping, FDA compliance.
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Compare Ro (FDA-approved brand-name) and PlushCare (FDA-approved brand-name). Pricing from $145/mo vs $99/mo. Insurance acceptance, shipping, FDA compliance.
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Compare Ro (FDA-approved brand-name) and WeightWatchers Clinic (FDA-approved brand-name). Pricing from $145/mo vs $89/mo. Insurance acceptance, shipping, FDA compliance.
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Compare WeightWatchers Clinic (FDA-approved brand-name) and Calibrate (FDA-approved brand-name). Pricing from $89/mo vs $119/mo. Insurance acceptance, shipping, FDA compliance.
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