TABLE 1

Glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists approved in the United States

Generic nameAdministration route and frequencyHalf-lifeGastric emptying delay
DulaglutideSubcutaneous injection weekly5 days120 minutes
ExenatideSubcutaneous injection twice daily2–3 hours100–120 minutes
Exenatide, extended releaseSubcutaneous injection weekly8–14 days144 minutes
LiraglutideSubcutaneous injection daily11–15 hours70 minutes (median)
Semaglutide injectionSubcutaneous injection weekly1 week60 minutes
Semaglutide tabletsOral daily1 weekUnknown
  • Based on information from reference 2.