Liraglutide vs Retatrutide
Molecule comparison
Last updated 2026-05-28 15:46 UTCLiraglutide is a GLP-1 receptor agonist already approved by the FDA and sold under the brand names Saxenda and Victoza, used to treat type 2 diabetes, obesity, and reduce cardiovascular risk. Retatrutide is an experimental drug that works on three different receptors (GIP, GLP-1, and glucagon) and is not yet FDA-approved for any condition.
AI summary of the sources below.
| Liraglutide | Retatrutide | |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanism | GLP-1 receptor agonist | GIP, GLP-1 and glucagon receptor triple agonist |
| Status | Approved | Pipeline |
| Branded products | saxenda, victoza | — |
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