INTRODUCTION

The first GLP-1 receptor agonist approved for weight management. FDA-approved as Victoza for Type 2 diabetes and as Saxenda for chronic weight management. Taken once daily, it paved the way for Semaglutide and Tirzepatide.

What is this used for?

Weight Loss

Weight Loss

FDA-approved as Saxenda for chronic weight management. Works by reducing appetite, slowing gastric emptying, and triggering satiety signals in the brain.

Blood Sugar Control

Blood Sugar Control

FDA-approved as Victoza for Type 2 diabetes. Stimulates glucose-dependent insulin secretion and reduces postmeal blood sugar spikes.

Cardiovascular Protection

Cardiovascular Protection

The LEADER trial demonstrated a significant reduction in major cardiovascular events in high-risk patients — a landmark result that expanded GLP-1 therapy beyond diabetes.

How do you take it?

RouteInjection under the skin
FrequencyOnce a day
Important Note

These are typical doses from research and real prescriptions — not a recommendation for you specifically. Your provider will adjust based on your body, your goals, and your health history.

How well researched is this?

FDA Approved Medication

FDA-approved since 2010 (Victoza) and 2014 (Saxenda). Thousands of patients across Phase 3 clinical trials with long-term cardiovascular outcome data.

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Purity

Purity measures how clean and accurate the compound is. Higher purity means fewer contaminants and more reliable dosing.

>99.5%

HPLC Purity Tested

Always require a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) from a US-based compounding pharmacy.

Common questions

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