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CompareGLP-1 Medications

Find the right medication for your weight loss journey. Compare Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound side-by-side.

The table below starts with Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro. Each column is that medicine's own labelled dose, indication, and trial-reported average — not a head-to-head study. Use the picker to add or remove medicines. This is educational, not a prescribing recommendation.

Comparison Point
Ozempic
Semaglutide
Wegovy
Semaglutide
Mounjaro
Tirzepatide
Brand Name
Ozempic
Wegovy
Mounjaro
Generic Name
Semaglutide
Semaglutide
Tirzepatide
Active Ingredient
Semaglutide
Semaglutide
Tirzepatide
Mechanism of Action
GIP/GLP-1 dual agonists may have enhanced weight loss effects
GLP-1
GLP-1
Dual GIP/GLP-1
FDA Approval
Diabetes
Weight Loss
Diabetes
Administration
Weekly Injection
Weekly Injection
Weekly Injection
Starting Dose
0.25 mg
0.25 mg
2.5 mg
Maximum Dose
2 mg
2.4 mg
15 mg
Avg Weight Loss
10-15%
15-17%
15-22%
Common Side Effects
NauseaVomitingDiarrheaConstipation
NauseaDiarrheaVomitingConstipation
NauseaDiarrheaDecreased appetiteVomiting
Availability Status
Available
Available
Available
Cost Range
$900-1,000/month without insurance
$1,300-1,500/month without insurance
$1,000-1,100/month without insurance
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Ozempic

Semaglutide

Brand Name
Ozempic
Generic Name
Semaglutide
Active Ingredient
Semaglutide
Mechanism
GLP-1
FDA Approval
Diabetes
Administration
Weekly Injection
Starting Dose
0.25 mg
Maximum Dose
2 mg
Avg Weight Loss
10-15%
Side Effects
NauseaVomitingDiarrheaConstipation
Availability
Available
Cost Range
$900-1,000/month without insurance

Wegovy

Semaglutide

Brand Name
Wegovy
Generic Name
Semaglutide
Active Ingredient
Semaglutide
Mechanism
GLP-1
FDA Approval
Weight Loss
Administration
Weekly Injection
Starting Dose
0.25 mg
Maximum Dose
2.4 mg
Avg Weight Loss
15-17%
Side Effects
NauseaDiarrheaVomitingConstipation
Availability
Available
Cost Range
$1,300-1,500/month without insurance

Mounjaro

Tirzepatide

Brand Name
Mounjaro
Generic Name
Tirzepatide
Active Ingredient
Tirzepatide
Mechanism
Dual GIP/GLP-1
FDA Approval
Diabetes
Administration
Weekly Injection
Starting Dose
2.5 mg
Maximum Dose
15 mg
Avg Weight Loss
15-22%
Side Effects
NauseaDiarrheaDecreased appetiteVomiting
Availability
Available
Cost Range
$1,000-1,100/month without insurance

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