This policy change would become effective prospectively, prior to the beginning of the data submission period for the CY 2024 performance period/2026 MIPS payment year, which will occur January 2, 2025, through March 31, 2025
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Side-by-side compound comparison Receptor targets Tirzepatide GLP-1 + GIP (dual) Semaglutide GLP-1 only Retatrutide GLP-1 + GIP + Glucagon (triple) Half-life Tirzepatide ~5 days Semaglutide ~7 days Retatrutide ~6 days Dosing frequency Tirzepatide Once weekly Semaglutide Once weekly Retatrutide Once weekly Max studied dose Tirzepatide 15 mg / week Semaglutide 2.4 mg / week (Wegovy) Retatrutide 12 mg / week Peak weight loss Tirzepatide 22.5% (SURMOUNT-1, 72 wk) Semaglutide 15.8% (STEP-1, 68 wk) Retatrutide 24.2% (Phase 2, 48 wk) FDA status (June 2026) Tirzepatide Approved (T2D, obesity, OSA) Semaglutide Approved (T2D, obesity, CV risk) Retatrutide Investigational Phase 3 Head-to-head Tirzepatide 20.2% vs semaglutide 13.7% (SURMOUNT-5) Semaglutide Retatrutide Not yet head-to-head vs tirzepatide HFpEF benefit Tirzepatide Yes (SUMMIT, HR 0.62) Semaglutide Yes (STEP-HFpEF) Retatrutide Not yet studied Unique advantage Tirzepatide Best-in-class FDA-approved efficacy
Contains: B-complex Recommended Use: As needed to alleviate hangover symptoms or dehydration from recent illness involving inability to eat or keep food down
AOD 9604 clinical evidence The most rigorous AOD 9604 data comes from the Metabolic Pharmaceuticals clinical program conducted between 2001 and 2007
