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Overview: The obesity epidemic has fueled a demand for weight loss medications. Trials have directly compared medications—specifically glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs)—with a recent study doing just that. Tune in as we explore the evidence comparing semaglutide and tirzepatide for weight loss outcomes up to 1 year.
Episode resource links:
- Rodriguez PJ, Goodwin Cartwright BM, Gratzl S, et al. Semaglutide vs Tirzepatide for Weight Loss in Adults With Overweight or Obesity. JAMA Intern Med. 2024;184(9):1056-1064.
- Moiz A, Filion KB, Toutounchi H, et al. Efficacy and Safety of Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists for Weight Loss Among Adults Without Diabetes : A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials. Ann Intern Med. 2025;178(2):199-217.
- Wen J, Syed B, Nadora D, et al. Tirzepatide Versus Semaglutide on Weight Loss in Type 2 Diabetes Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Direct Comparative Studies. Endocrinol Diabetes Metab. 2025;8(3):e70045.
Guest: Alan M. Ehrlich, MD, FAAFP Music Credit: Matthew Bugos
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