Retatrutide vs Semaglutide vs Tirzepatide
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| Field | Retatrutide | Semaglutide | Tirzepatide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Receptor target | GLP-1R / GIPR / glucagon receptor triple agonist | GLP-1R | GLP-1R / GIPR dual agonist |
| Mechanism class | GLP-1 agonist | GLP-1 agonist | GLP-1 agonist |
| Half-life | ~6–7 days (weekly dosing) | ~7 days (weekly dosing) | ~5 days (weekly dosing) |
| Typical dose | 2–12 mg weekly SC (trial doses) | 0.25–2.4 mg weekly SC | 2.5–15 mg weekly SC |
| Sequence length | 39 residues | 31 residues | 39 residues |
| Best-price vendor | Glacier Aminos → $217.99 (60mg) — $3.63/mg | Ion Peptide → $69.00 (20mg) — $3.45/mg | Ion Peptide → $199.00 (100mg) — $1.99/mg |
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