In the STEP trials, semaglutide produced average weight loss of 1518% at the 2.4 mg maintenance dose, with approximately 80% of participants achieving clinically significant (5%) weight loss
They contain the same active ingredient semaglutide, tirzepatide or orforglipron but add minor but clinically important modifications such as using a different salt form, adding different inactive ingredients and varying drug concentrations or dosages
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