AOD-9604 was advanced through Phase I and Phase II clinical trials by Metabolic Pharmaceuticals between roughly 2003 and 2007 enrolling approximately 900 participants in total
Plus, their fiber is harder to break down, so they travel all the way through the GI tract, reaching the large intestine where gut bacteria feed on it, producing compounds called short-chain fatty acids, which also produce GLP-1, notes Younkin
This period primarily allows the body to begin responding to treatment while patients establish a consistent injection routine and become comfortable with their therapy schedule
For GLP-1 medications, the first 3 months cost: $360/month if paying by cash $385/month if paying by card Pricing for GLP-1/GIP options may vary slightly and can be discussed during your consultation
Below is a list of approximate cash prices for a one-month supply of GLP-1 drugs as of early 2026 using a free discount card (self-pay): Byetta 10 mcg/0.04 mL: $686 (only generic version available) Foundayo: $149-$349 depending on dose and refill time Mounjaro 5 mg/0.5 mL: $1,094 Ozempic 2 mg/3 mL (0.25 mg or 0.5 mg dose): $1,011 (limited time offer of $199-$499 through the manufacturer) Rybelsus 7 mg: $1,011 Saxenda 18 mg/3 mL: $1,325 (generic liraglutide available for $402.26) Trulicity 1.5 mg/0.5 mL: $991 Victoza 18 mg/3 mL: $576.67 (a generic version is also available for $442.97) Wegovy 1.7 mg/0.75 mL: $538 Zepbound 10 mg/0.5 mL: $690 These prices are based on using the Drugs.com discount card