GLP-1 & Incretin Peptides
Semaglutide, tirzepatide, retatrutide and other peptides acting on GLP-1, GIP, glucagon and amylin receptors.
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Survodutide: benefits, evidence and legal status
Survodutide (BI 456906) is an investigational once-weekly injectable peptide that activates both the glucagon and GLP-1 receptors; its strongest evidence comes from phase 3 randomized trials in obesity and fatty…
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Orforglipron FDA approval: the Foundayo timeline
Yes. The FDA approved orforglipron, sold as Foundayo, on April 1, 2026 for chronic weight management in adults with obesity, or overweight plus at least one weight-related condition (FDA). In…
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Mazdutide: benefits, evidence and legal status
Mazdutide (LY3305677, IBI362) is a once-weekly injected peptide that activates both the GLP-1 and glucagon receptors, approved in China since 2025 and backed by phase 3 human trials. In the…
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Wegovy pill (oral semaglutide): benefits, evidence and legal status
The Wegovy pill is oral semaglutide 25 mg, a once-daily tablet form of the GLP-1 peptide drug in Wegovy injections. In the OASIS 4 trial (Human RCT, n=307), adults with…
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Nisotirostide: what it is, evidence and legal status
Nisotirostide (LY3457263) is an investigational once-weekly injectable peptide from Eli Lilly that selectively activates the NPY2 receptor, the receptor used by the gut hormone PYY. It is being developed as…
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CagriSema (cagrilintide + semaglutide): phase 3 results, side effects and FDA status
CagriSema is an investigational once-weekly injection that combines cagrilintide, a long-acting amylin analogue, with semaglutide, a GLP-1 receptor agonist; its strongest evidence is phase 3 randomized trials, including two pivotal…
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Retatrutide FDA approval timeline: trial readouts, BLA filing and decision window
Retatrutide is not FDA approved for any use. It is an investigational once-weekly triple agonist (GIP, GLP-1 and glucagon receptors) from Eli Lilly, and its strongest evidence is a set…
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Retatrutide (LY3437943): phase 3 trial results, side effects and legal status
Retatrutide (LY3437943) is an investigational synthetic peptide from Eli Lilly that activates the GIP, GLP-1 and glucagon receptors at once; its strongest evidence is phase 3 randomized trials in obesity…