§ GLP-1 & Weight Loss
GLP-1 Receptor Agonist
Medications that mimic the gut hormone GLP-1 to slow gastric emptying and reduce appetite. Semaglutide and tirzepatide are the most prescribed GLP-1 agonists
Fact-checked 12 May 2026Plain-English Reference
GLP-1 receptor agonists are injectable (and in one case oral) medications originally developed for type 2 diabetes that have become first-line treatments for obesity and metabolic disease. The class includes liraglutide (Saxenda), semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy), and the dual GIP/GLP-1 agonist tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound).
§ Where GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Comes Up
- CategoryGLP-1 Weight Loss
- ListicleBest Telehealth GLP-1 Providers of 2026
- Medication GuideHow to Get Wegovy Online in 2026