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Liraglutide Peptide Therapy

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Liraglutide peptide molecular structure diagram from PubChem

Liraglutide, sold under the brand names Victoza and Saxenda, is a GLP-1 receptor agonist used to treat type 2 diabetes and chronic obesity. It is given by subcutaneous injection and was one of the first GLP-1 agonists approved for weight management.

ByChris Riley(CFA)&Alex Evans, PharmD, MBA(PharmD, MBA)|Updated May 19, 2026

Clinically Reviewed

Reviewed by Alex Evans, PharmD, MBA · Updated May 2026

Evidence-Based

Sourced from FDA, PubMed & ClinicalTrials.gov · View sources

FDA Status

FDA-approved drug

Evidence

Strong Evidence

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Who Is Liraglutide Best For?

Weight managementBlood sugar regulationCardiovascular risk reductionAppetite suppressionPhase 4

How Liraglutide Works

GLP-1 receptor agonist that mimics incretin hormones to regulate appetite, slow gastric emptying, and improve blood sugar control.

Liraglutide FAQ

What is LIRAGLUTIDE?

Liraglutide is a first-generation GLP-1 receptor agonist used for weight management (Saxenda) and type 2 diabetes (Victoza). Developed by Novo Nordisk, it requires daily injection and has shown cardiovascular risk reduction benefits.

How does LIRAGLUTIDE work?

GLP-1 receptor agonist that mimics incretin hormones to regulate appetite, slow gastric emptying, and improve blood sugar control.

Is LIRAGLUTIDE legal to buy?

LIRAGLUTIDE requires a prescription from a licensed healthcare provider. It is legal to purchase with a valid prescription from authorized pharmacies.

Where can I buy LIRAGLUTIDE?

LIRAGLUTIDE is available by prescription through compounding pharmacies and telehealth providers. Browse our verified provider directory to find trusted sources.

What category does LIRAGLUTIDE belong to?

LIRAGLUTIDE is primarily classified as a weight loss & metabolic peptide. Peptides researched for their effects on weight management, fat metabolism, appetite regulation, and metabolic enhancement. This category includes GLP-1 agonists, dual/triple agonists, and other metabolic peptides.

What are the research benefits of LIRAGLUTIDE?

LIRAGLUTIDE has been studied for: Weight management, Blood sugar regulation, Cardiovascular risk reduction, Appetite suppression. First-generation daily GLP-1 agonist. Marketed as Saxenda (weight loss) and Victoza (diabetes).

Key Studies

5,640 total on PubMed0

Liraglutide and Renal Outcomes in Type 2 Diabetes

Mann JFE, Ørsted DD, Brown-Frandsen K et al

N Engl J MedRCT

Liraglutide reduced risk of diabetic kidney disease progression and macroalbuminuria development

Liraglutide and Cardiovascular Outcomes in Type 2 Diabetes

Marso SP, Daniels GH, Brown-Frandsen K et al

N Engl J MedRCT

Liraglutide reduced cardiovascular death, MI, or stroke by 13% in type 2 diabetes

Glycemia Reduction in Type 2 Diabetes - Glycemic Outcomes

GRADE Study Research Group, Nathan DM, Lachin JM et al

N Engl J MedRCT

Liraglutide and glargine were more effective than glimepiride and sitagliptin at maintaining target hemoglobin A1c.

Liraglutide and glargine were more effective than glimepiride and sitagliptin at maintaining target hemoglobin A1c

A Randomized, Controlled Trial of 3.0 mg of Liraglutide in Weight Management

Liraglutide Compound Data

Molecular Formula

C172H265N43O51

Molecular Weight

3751 g/mol

IUPAC Name

(2S)-5-[[(5S)-5-[[(2S)-2-[[(2S)-2-[[(2S)-5-amino-2-[[2-[[(2S)-2-[[(2S)-2-[[(2S)-2-[[(2S)-2-[[(2S)-2-[[(2S)-2-[[(2S)-2-[[(2S)-2-[[(2S,3R)-2-[[(2S)-2-[[(2S,3R)-2-[[2-[[(2S)-2-[[(2S)-2-[[(2S)-2-amino-3-(1H-imidazol-5-yl)propanoyl]amino]propanoyl]amino]-4-carboxy-butanoyl]amino]acetyl]amino]-3-hydroxy-butanoyl]amino]-3-phenyl-propanoyl]amino]-3-hydroxy-butanoyl]amino]-3-hydroxy-propanoyl]amino]-3-carboxy-propanoyl]amino]-3-methyl-butanoyl]amino]-3-hydroxy-propanoyl]amino]-3-hydroxy-propanoyl]amino]-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)propanoyl]amino]-4-methyl-pentanoyl]amino]-4-carboxy-butanoyl]amino]acetyl]amino]-5-oxo-pentanoyl]amino]propanoyl]amino]propanoyl]amino]-6-[[(1S)-1-[[(1S)-1-benzyl-2-[[(1S,2S)-1-[[(1S)-2-[[(1S)-2-[[(1S)-1-[[(1S)-1-[[(1S)-1-[[2-[[(1S)-1-(carboxymethylcarbamoyl)-4-guanidino-butyl]amino]-2-oxo-ethyl]carbamoyl]-4-guanidino-butyl]carbamoyl]-2-methyl-propyl]carbamoyl]-3-methyl-butyl]amino]-1-(1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-2-oxo-ethyl]amino]-1-methyl-2-oxo-ethyl]carbamoyl]-2-methyl-butyl]amino]-2-oxo-ethyl]carbamoyl]-3-carboxy-propyl]amino]-6-oxo-hexyl]amino]-2-(hexadecanoylamino)-5-oxo-pentanoic acid

View full compound on PubChem

Liraglutide News

Liraglutide attenuates autoimmune myocarditis by inhibiting NLRP3 and NF-κb pathways - Nature

Nature · 9 months ago

FDA Approves First Generic GLP-1 Liraglutide for Weight Loss - Drug Topics

Drug Topics · 8 months ago

Quality Considerations in Solid Phase Peptide Synthesis: A Case Study with Liraglutide - fda.gov

fda.gov · 60 months ago

Lupin GLP-1 plans gets booster dose as FDA approves Liraglutide generic - ETPharma.com

ETPharma.com · 9 months ago

Effect of the Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists Semaglutide and Liraglutide on Kidney Outcomes in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes: Pooled Analysis of SUSTAIN 6 and LEADER - American Heart Association Journals

American Heart Association Journals · 23 months ago

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