Dosing chart / Weight & metabolic
Semaglutide vs Liraglutide
Dose, schedule, route and approval status side by side.
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| Semaglutide | Liraglutide | |
|---|---|---|
| Status | FDA-approved | FDA-approved |
| Also known as | Ozempic, Wegovy | Saxenda, Victoza |
| Typical dose | 0.25 mg rising to 2.4 mg | 0.6 mg rising to 3 mg |
| How often | Weekly | Daily |
| Schedule | Once weekly. Start at 0.25 mg and step up every 4 weeks: 0.5, 1, 1.7, then 2.4 mg. | Once daily. Raise by 0.6 mg each week. |
| Daily equivalent | ≈ 36–343 mcg/day | 0.6–3 mg/day |
| Route | Subcutaneous | Subcutaneous |
| Duration | Ongoing | Ongoing |
| Notes | Wegovy schedule shown. A 7.2 mg weekly dose (Wegovy HD) was approved in March 2026 for adults who have tolerated 2.4 mg for at least 4 weeks. Ozempic for diabetes is maintained at 0.5–2 mg weekly. Brand products are prefilled pens; the calculator applies to vials only. Boxed warning for thyroid C-cell tumors. | Saxenda (weight) targets 3 mg daily; Victoza (diabetes) is 1.2–1.8 mg daily. |
This page sets the two chart entries next to each other. It does not say which is better or whether either is right for you. Read member experiences on the Semaglutide and Liraglutide pages.
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