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. 2021 Mar 9;12:2042018821997320. doi: 10.1177/2042018821997320

Table 4.

Summary of head-to-head trial data for GLP-1 receptor agonists.

Drug Within class comparability of A1C lowering efficacy Within class comparability of effect on weight Within class comparability of GI adverse effects
Exenatide (twice daily) Low Low Highest
Lixisenatide Low Low Intermediate
Liraglutide High High Intermediate
Exenatide XR Intermediate Low Low
Dulaglutide High Intermediate Intermediate/high
Semaglutide Highest Highest High
Semaglutide (oral) High/highest Highest Intermediate/high

A1C, hemoglobin A1C; GI, gastrointestinal; GLP-1 RA, glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists.