Weight loss injections and pills
Every FDA-approved weight loss injection and GLP-1 pill in 2026: Wegovy, Wegovy HD, Zepbound, Saxenda, Wegovy pill and Foundayo — results, doses and cost.
In short
Ozempic and Mounjaro are diabetes brands; prescribing them for weight loss is off-label. CagriSema and retatrutide are not approved.
| Medicine | Type | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Zepbound | Tirzepatide injection | Weekly |
| Wegovy / Wegovy HD | Semaglutide injection | Weekly |
| Saxenda (generic available) | Liraglutide injection | Daily |
| Wegovy pill | Oral semaglutide | Daily, fasting |
| Foundayo | Orforglipron tablet | Daily, any time |
Who qualifies?
US labels cover adults with a BMI of 30 or more, or 27 or more with a weight-related condition such as high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes or high cholesterol. Some products are also approved for adolescents.
Medicines in this group
GLP-1 & incretin medicinesWegovy (injection)semaglutide · Once weeklyGLP-1 & incretin medicinesZepboundtirzepatide · Once weeklyGLP-1 & incretin medicinesSaxenda (and generic liraglutide 3 mg)liraglutide · Once dailyGLP-1 & incretin medicinesWegovy pilloral semaglutide 25 mg · Once dailyGLP-1 & incretin medicinesFoundayoorforglipron · Once dailyPipelineCagriSema (investigational)cagrilintide + semaglutide · Once weeklyPipelineRetatrutide (investigational)retatrutide · Once weekly
Popular questions
- What if I miss a Wegovy dose?
- What if I miss a Zepbound or Mounjaro dose?
- Can you drink alcohol on Ozempic, Wegovy or Zepbound?
- How long does semaglutide stay in your system?
- How long does tirzepatide stay in your system?
- What is 'Ozempic face'?
- Does Wegovy or Zepbound cause hair loss?
- What happens when you stop Wegovy or Zepbound?
- Can you take Ozempic or Wegovy while pregnant or trying to conceive?
- Where do you inject Ozempic, Wegovy or Zepbound?
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