The main ones you'll hear about: Wegovy (semaglutide) - once weekly injection Saxenda (liraglutide) - daily injection Zepbound (tirzepatide) - once weekly injection (NOT yet approved for kids under 18) Two major studies found that liraglutide and semaglutide help adolescents lose 5-16% percent of their body fat, improve blood sugar control and get healthier overall
Injectable semaglutide remains the gold standard: clinically proven, potent even at lower doses, and more affordable through our Blue Sky MD program
It is indicated for weight management for adults who: Have obesity (BMI of 30 or above) Have overweight (BMI of 27 or above) along with a weight-related comorbid condition like high blood pressure, dyslipidemia, type 2 diabetes, obstructive sleep apnea, or cardiovascular disease Zepbound comes in either a single-use pen or a single-dose vial that you would use with a needle and syringe
The hormones produced by the enzymatic processing of proglucagon then play essential roles in glucose metabolism and homeostasis [8, 9]
Subcutaneous injections were used to administer all therapy doses once a day