Saxenda
Every GLP-1 the FDA has approved, and the active ingredient inside each one.
Definition
Liraglutide 3.0 mg, injected daily rather than weekly, approved for weight management in 2014. Its half-life is about 13 hours, which is the entire reason for daily dosing. Largely superseded commercially, and priced accordingly.
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