Two names you may hear more about are Wegovy tablets, also known as oral semaglutide, and Foundayo, also known as orforglipron
They bind to the same receptors that natural GLP-1 activates, but they last much longer in the body
Some researchers use GLP-1 medications for a defined period to reach their goal weight, then taper off while maintaining lifestyle changes
Canada Europe Germany France UK Italy Spain Netherlands Russia Rest of Europe Asia Pacific China Japan India Malaysia South Korea Indonesia Australia Vietnam Rest of Asia Pacific Middle East & Africa Saudi Arabia UAE Israel South Africa Rest of Middle East & Africa Latin America Mexico Brazil Argentina Rest of Latin America GLP-1 Market Report Scope Source: Polaris Market Research Analysis GLP-1 Market FAQ's The GLP-1 market was valued at USD 52.82 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 133.92 billion by 2034
Systematic neurological assessments are ongoing
Optimizing the substituent on the benzimidazole nitrogen proved a fruitful approach to improve potency without detrimentally impacting physiochemical properties, with smaller, more polar groups preferred