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Comparison · Updated October 16, 2026

Ozempic vs Mounjaro

Ozempic vs Mounjaro: side-by-side comparison covering FDA status, mechanism, dosing, pricing, head-to-head trial data.

Side-by-sideTrial-citedUpdated October 16, 2026
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Dr. Sam Saberian · Lead Medical Researcher
Medical review by Alen A. Schwartz, MD · Edited by Julliana Edwards · Last updated October 16, 2026

Comparison: Ozempic vs Mounjaro

Both items are reviewed at GLP1 One Rx against the v3.0 transparency rubric and published clinical evidence.

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Questions readers ask

Is Mounjaro a stronger drug than Ozempic?

In the SURPASS-2 head-to-head trial in type 2 diabetes, tirzepatide 15 mg (Mounjaro) produced −11.2 kg versus −5.7 kg on semaglutide 1 mg (Ozempic) at 40 weeks, and tirzepatide was superior for HbA1c reduction.

Why do Ozempic and Mounjaro work differently?

Ozempic is semaglutide, which acts only on the GLP-1 receptor. Mounjaro is tirzepatide, a dual GLP-1/GIP receptor agonist. Both are FDA-approved for type 2 diabetes and injected once weekly.

What are the dose ranges for Ozempic and Mounjaro?

Ozempic runs from 0.25 mg up to a maximum of 2.0 mg weekly. Mounjaro starts at 2.5 mg and can rise in 2.5 mg steps to a maximum of 15 mg weekly.

Primary sources

  1. FDA: Concerns with unapproved GLP-1 drugs used for weight loss (current as of October 1, 2026)
  2. FDA: Policies for compounders as GLP-1 supply stabilizes (updated April 1, 2026)
  3. FDA: Compounding and the FDA — questions and answers
  4. FDA: Registered outsourcing facilities (503B)
  5. Wilding JPH et al. Once-weekly semaglutide in adults with overweight or obesity (STEP 1). N Engl J Med 2021
  6. Wegovy (semaglutide) prescribing information, Novo Nordisk