The following table provides a summary of available brand doses and how they are administered: | Brand Name | Active Ingredient | Available Doses | How Its Taken | |------------|-------------------|------------------------------------------------|------------------| | Saxenda | Liraglutide | 0.6 mg, 1.2 mg, 1.8 mg, 2.4 mg, 3.0 mg | Daily injection | | Victoza | Liraglutide | 0.6 mg, 1.2 mg, 1.8 mg | Daily injection | | Ozempic | Semaglutide | 0.25 mg, 0.5 mg, 1 mg, 2 mg | Weekly injection | | Wegovy | Semaglutide | 0.25 mg, 0.5 mg, 1 mg, 1.7 mg, 2.4 mg | Weekly injection | | Rybelsus | Semaglutide | 3 mg, 7 mg, 14 mg | Daily tablet | Practical tradeoffs, stated plainly
But in time, generic versions of liraglutide are likely to be more affordable.
The treatment progresses through distinct phases of Zepbound dosing: Starting Phase: The healthcare provider initiates treatment with the lowest effective dose to minimize possible side effects
At the same time, various research and developments are also being conducted to identify new applications and to develop next-generation GLP-1 drugs