Semaglutide vs Tirzepatide
A plain-language overview. The right choice is a clinical decision made by a licensed provider based on your health picture, not this table.
Medication Name
Mechanism
GLP-1
GIP + GLP-1
Dosing
Weekly
Weekly
Provider review required
Yes
Yes
Ships from licensed pharmacy
Yes
Yes
Safety information
General education, not medical advice. Results vary by individual; a licensed provider will discuss what the evidence means for you.
Requires a prescription from a licensed provider after an online consultation. Not everyone qualifies. A provider decides if treatment is right for you. This is a compounded medication. Compounded drugs are not FDA approved.