That catches people off-guard, but the behavioral methodology underneath is the most evidence-based in our list
The first head-to-head clinical trial (SURMOUNT-5, published in the New England Journal of Medicine in 2025) showed tirzepatide produced 20.2% average weight loss at 72 weeks compared to 13.7% for semaglutide approximately 47% greater relative weight loss
In 2025, KFF reported that 19% of employers with 200+ workers and 43% with 5,000+ workers covered GLP-1s for weight loss, and employers are expected to revisit coverage and cost-containment strategies each year as demand remains high
Comparison of the Effects of 10 GLP-1 RA and SGLT2 Inhibitor Interventions on Cardiovascular, Mortality, and Kidney Outcomes in Type 2 Diabetes: A Network Meta-Analysis of Large Randomized Trials
Only a licensed clinician can determine whether GLP-1 treatment is appropriate for a specific individual
The combination also increases the risk of nausea and can further stress the GI tract during the window when side effects are already most likely