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THE MYWEIGHTLAB DRUG TRACKER

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Evidence-led profiles of weight-management medicines: mechanisms, indications, regulatory status, and the questions still being studied.

Approval depends on the product, indication, and country. These profiles are informational and do not recommend prescribing or self-medication.
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Tirzepatide

tirzepatide

GIP and GLP-1 receptor agonist

Administration
Subcutaneous injection
FDA status
Zepbound is FDA-approved for specified adult weight-management uses and moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea in adults with obesity. Product-label restrictions apply.
Evidence checked
2026-10-03
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Survodutide

survodutide

GLP-1 and glucagon receptor agonist

Administration
Subcutaneous injection in clinical trials
FDA status
FDA approval has not been verified. An FDA warning letter dated 24 August 2026 identifies marketed survodutide products as unapproved. October Phase 3 publication is not approval evidence.
Evidence checked
2026-10-03
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Semaglutide

semaglutide

GLP-1 receptor agonist

Administration
Wegovy: subcutaneous injection or oral tablet, depending on the approved formulation
FDA status
Wegovy formulations are FDA-approved for specified uses. Higher-dose Wegovy HD was approved on 19 March 2026. Approval is formulation- and indication-specific; this record does not extend every use to all semaglutide brands.
Evidence checked
2026-10-03
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Retatrutide

retatrutide

GIP, GLP-1 and glucagon receptor agonist

Administration
Subcutaneous injection in clinical trials
FDA status
FDA states retatrutide is not a component of an FDA-approved drug; current sponsor sources call it investigational. Trial publication does not establish routine marketing approval.
Evidence checked
2026-10-03
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Orforglipron

orforglipron

Nonpeptide small-molecule GLP-1 receptor agonist

Administration
Oral tablet in the approved US Foundayo product
FDA status
FDA approved Foundayo on 1 April 2026 for specified adult weight-management use alongside a reduced-calorie diet and increased activity. Current label restrictions apply.
Evidence checked
2026-10-03
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CagriSema

cagrilintide–semaglutide

Amylin analogue cagrilintide combined with GLP-1 receptor agonist semaglutide

Administration
Subcutaneous injection in clinical trials
FDA status
Sponsor announced an FDA application on 18 December 2025 and still described CagriSema as investigational on 30 September 2026. Subsequent FDA approval has not been verified.
Evidence checked
2026-10-03
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