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Rybelsus vs Xultophy

Drug comparison

Last updated 2026-05-28 15:46 UTC

Rybelsus is an oral medication containing semaglutide, made by Novo Nordisk, and is FDA-approved to treat type 2 diabetes. Xultophy is a once-daily injection containing liraglutide, also made by Novo Nordisk, and is FDA-approved for the same use. The main difference is how they're taken—Rybelsus is a pill, while Xultophy is an injection.

AI summary of the sources below.

Rybelsus Xultophy
Active ingredientsemaglutideliraglutide
Manufacturernovo-nordisknovo-nordisk
Routeoralsubcutaneous injection
FDA-approved fortype 2 diabetestype 2 diabetes
Label updated2026-01-302025-10-14

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