Unlike all currently approved GLP-1 medications (semaglutide, tirzepatide, liraglutide, dulaglutide, exenatide), which are peptide-based and primarily administered by injection, orforglipron is a synthetic small molecule taken as a once-daily oral tablet
This may include: BMI 30, or 27 with related conditions Documented attempts at calorie reduction Exercise or physical activity history Behavioral or lifestyle counseling These requirements do not need to be perfectbut they do need to be documented
The table below outlines some direct comparisons between Retatrutide, Mounjaro, and Wegovy: When it becomes available in the UK, Retatrutide is likely to follow a similar set of prescribing criteria to other weight loss injections such as Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Nevolat
Older adults may also benefit from L-carnitine supplements