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Injection-Based Administration Subcutaneous injections: All GLP-1 RAs are administered via subcutaneous injection Prefilled pens: Most common delivery system, allows for self-administration Auto-injectors: Simplify the process for patients with dexterity issues Multi-dose pens: Require dose dialing and needle attachment Dosing frequency: Daily: Liraglutide (Saxenda, Victoza), some formulations of exenatide (Byetta) Weekly: Semaglutide (Wegovy, Ozempic), tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound), dulaglutide (Trulicity), exenatide extended-release (Bydureon) Titration schedules: Most FDA-approved GLP-1 RAs require gradual dose escalation to minimize gastrointestinal side effects

Semaglutide and tirzepatide are also active pharmaceutical ingredients used in certain FDA-approved medications, but a compounded preparation is a separate, non-FDA-approved product and isn't the same regulatory product as those branded drugs