Table 3

GLP-1 medications available in the UK

Medication Mechanism of action Type 2 diabetes treatment Obesity treatment
LiraglutideGLP-1 RAVictozaSaxenda
SemaglutideGLP-1 RAOzempicWegovy
ExenatideGLP-1 RAByetta/BydureonNo
DulaglutideGLP-1 RATrulicityNo
LixisenatideGLP-1 RALyxumiaNo
TirzepatideDual GLP-1-GIP RAMounjaroNo
  • GLP-1-GIP, glucagon-like peptide-1 and glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide; GLP-1 RA, glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists.