Tirzepatide is a dual GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonist and an FDA-approved medicine (brands include Mounjaro and Zepbound).
Retatrutide is an investigational triple receptor agonist (GIP/GLP-1/glucagon) in late-stage clinical trials. It is not approved by the FDA.
A full side-by-side comparison (mechanism, evidence, status) is pending editorial expansion and clinical review.
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