GLP-1 & GLP-3 Medications

Independent education on the three medication classes — GLP-1, dual-agonist, and triple-agonist. Any medication, evaluation, and care comes from the independent licensed provider you choose, not from GLP3 Weight Loss.

Semaglutide
GLP-1 Receptor Agonist
FDA-approved · ~15% mean weight loss reported in trials
Single-receptor (GLP-1) mechanism
FDA-approved (Wegovy / Ozempic)
Reduces appetite, slows gastric emptying
STEP trial program data
Prescribed only by a licensed provider
Learn About Semaglutide
Retatrutide
Triple Agonist — GLP-1/GIP/Glucagon
Investigational · not FDA-approved · ~24% reported in Phase 2
Triple-receptor (GLP-1 + GIP + glucagon)
Investigational — NOT FDA-approved
Remains in clinical trials
Phase 2 figures are trial observations
Not available as an approved prescription
Learn About Retatrutide

The weight-loss figures above are drawn from published clinical trials — they describe what researchers observed in those studies, not results we offer, promise, or provide. Semaglutide and tirzepatide are FDA-approved; retatrutide is investigational and not FDA-approved. Only an independent licensed provider can decide whether any medication is appropriate for you.

Compare the Medications

How the three medication classes differ by mechanism and by what clinical trials reported. Educational comparison only — not treatment we provide.

Attribute Semaglutide Tirzepatide Retatrutide
Drug Class GLP-1 agonist GLP-1/GIP dual agonist Triple agonist
Receptor Targets GLP-1 GLP-1 + GIP GLP-1 + GIP + Glucagon
Regulatory Status FDA-approved FDA-approved Investigational — not FDA-approved
Brand Names Wegovy / Ozempic Mounjaro / Zepbound None (in trials)
Key Trial Program STEP SURMOUNT Phase 2 (ongoing)
Mean Weight Loss Reported in Trials ~15% ~21% ~24% (Phase 2)

How These Medications Are Accessed

GLP3 Weight Loss is an independent educational resource. We do not prescribe, dispense, or sell treatment. Here is how a typical, fully independent path works.

Independent Licensed Providers

Prescribing decisions are made only by an independent, third-party licensed provider you choose. GLP3 Weight Loss does not employ clinicians or see patients.

Pharmacy Dispensing

When an approved medication is prescribed, it is dispensed by a licensed pharmacy — never by GLP3 Weight Loss. Retatrutide is investigational and not available as an approved prescription.

Provider Sets Any Care Plan

Evaluation, dosing, monitoring, and follow-up are entirely between you and the independent provider. We do not direct or participate in your care.

Education, Not Treatment

Our role is to explain what each medication class is, what clinical trials reported, and which agents the FDA has approved — so you can have an informed conversation with a provider.

No Patient Portal, No PHI

GLP3 Weight Loss is not a HIPAA covered entity. We do not hold protected health information or manage prescriptions on your behalf.

No Programs to Buy

GLP3 Weight Loss does not sell programs, medication, consultations, or shipping. Any treatment and any fees are set by the independent licensed provider you choose.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about these medication classes and how access works.

GLP-1 medications like semaglutide target a single receptor to reduce appetite and slow gastric emptying. Dual-agonists like tirzepatide target both GLP-1 and GIP receptors. Triple-agonists like retatrutide add a third target, the glucagon receptor. In clinical trials, the triple agonist produced the highest average weight loss of the three. This is general education, not medical advice.
Semaglutide (Wegovy/Ozempic) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro/Zepbound) are FDA-approved. Retatrutide is investigational and not FDA-approved; it remains in clinical trials. Whether any medication is appropriate for you is a decision only an independent licensed provider can make.
No. GLP3 Weight Loss is an independent educational resource. We do not prescribe, dispense, sell treatment programs, or see patients. Only an independent licensed provider you choose can evaluate you and prescribe.
Any evaluation, prescription, and ongoing care comes from an independent third-party licensed provider — not from GLP3 Weight Loss. We can help you find a provider who can assess your health profile and goals.
No. GLP3 Weight Loss is not a clinic, pharmacy, or telehealth provider, and offers no programs, contracts, or subscriptions. Any treatment arrangement is solely between you and the independent licensed provider you choose.

Talk to an Independent Licensed Provider

Only a licensed provider can decide whether any of these medications is right for you. We can help you find one.

Independent
Education-First
No Programs Sold
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GLP3 Weight Loss is not a clinic, pharmacy, or telehealth provider. Provider referral only.