GLP-1 Drug Evidence Scorecard.
How do major GLP-1 medications compare on published clinical trial evidence and molecular pathway characterization? We evaluate each drug across five objective dimensions.
Evidence Evaluation Methodology
Each drug is evaluated across 5 dimensions (20 points each, 100 total) using published clinical trial data and transcriptomic pathway characterization. This scorecard reflects published clinical literature, not individual patient response predictions.
mRNA Monitoring
Weight Loss Efficacy
Tolerability
CV Evidence
Muscle Preservation
Published Grade Scale
| Rank | Drug | Score | mRNA Monitoring | Weight Loss Efficacy | Tolerability | CV Evidence | Muscle Preservation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Mounjaro Tirzepatide | 83 B+ | 18 /20 | 20 /20 | 15 /20 | 16 /20 | 14 /20 | Details |
| #2 | Wegovy Semaglutide 2.4 mg | 83 B+ | 19 /20 | 16 /20 | 16 /20 | 19 /20 | 13 /20 | Details |
| #3 | Ozempic Semaglutide 0.5–2.0 mg | 82 B+ | 19 /20 | 14 /20 | 17 /20 | 18 /20 | 14 /20 | Details |
| #4 | Zepbound Tirzepatide | 81 B+ | 18 /20 | 20 /20 | 15 /20 | 14 /20 | 14 /20 | Details |
| #5 | Rybelsus Oral Semaglutide 3/7/14 mg | 76 B | 18 /20 | 11 /20 | 14 /20 | 16 /20 | 17 /20 | Details |
| #6 | Victoza Liraglutide 1.8 mg | 71 B- | 15 /20 | 8 /20 | 15 /20 | 17 /20 | 16 /20 | Details |
| #7 | Saxenda Liraglutide 3.0 mg | 68 C+ | 16 /20 | 10 /20 | 13 /20 | 15 /20 | 14 /20 | Details |
Mounjaro
Tirzepatide
Dual GIP/GLP-1 agonist with the highest weight loss efficacy in trials.
Wegovy
Semaglutide 2.4 mg
The weight management formulation with the strongest cardiovascular evidence.
Ozempic
Semaglutide 0.5–2.0 mg
The most recognized GLP-1 brand — proven glycemic and weight management.
Zepbound
Tirzepatide
Tirzepatide branded for weight management — same molecule as Mounjaro.
Rybelsus
Oral Semaglutide 3/7/14 mg
The first and only oral GLP-1 peptide — pill convenience with biological hurdles.
Victoza
Liraglutide 1.8 mg
The proven daily GLP-1 for diabetes with established cardiovascular benefit.
Saxenda
Liraglutide 3.0 mg
First-generation daily GLP-1 for weight management — superseded by weekly options.
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