GLPwatch

Mounjaro vs Saxenda

Drug comparison

Last updated 2026-05-28 15:46 UTC

Mounjaro (tirzepatide) is a once-weekly injection made by Eli Lilly for treating type 2 diabetes, while Saxenda (liraglutide) is a daily injection by Novo Nordisk approved for weight management in people with obesity. Both are given under the skin, but Mounjaro is used for blood sugar control in diabetes, whereas Saxenda is for long-term weight loss. The active ingredients and dosing schedules differ, with Mounjaro taken weekly and Saxenda daily.

AI summary of the sources below.

Mounjaro Saxenda
Active ingredienttirzepatideliraglutide
Manufacturereli-lillynovo-nordisk
Routesubcutaneous injectionsubcutaneous injection
FDA-approved fortype 2 diabetesobesity
Label updated2026-04-222026-02-25

Compare full details on the Mounjaro and Saxenda pages.