Adlyxin vs Bydureon
Drug comparison
Last updated 2026-05-28 15:46 UTCAdlyxin (lixisenatide) and Bydureon (exenatide) are both injectable medications for type 2 diabetes, but they use different active ingredients made by different companies—Sanofi for Adlyxin and AstraZeneca for Bydureon. Both are taken as subcutaneous injections, meaning they’re given under the skin, but Adlyxin is a once-daily shot, while Bydureon is a once-weekly injection.
AI summary of the sources below.
| Adlyxin | Bydureon | |
|---|---|---|
| Active ingredient | lixisenatide | exenatide |
| Manufacturer | sanofi | astrazeneca |
| Route | subcutaneous injection | subcutaneous injection |
| FDA-approved for | type 2 diabetes | type 2 diabetes |
| Label updated | — | — |