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Retatrutide vs Cagrilintide

Mechanism, half-life, dosing & research status compared side-by-side.

Retatrutide
Metabolic / Triple Incretin Agonist
Phase 3 (obesity, T2D); not yet approved
GLP-1 AgonistGIP AgonistGlucagon AgonistWeight ManagementMetabolicPhase 3
Retatrutide is a first-in-class triple receptor agonist developed by Eli Lilly that simultaneously activates GLP-1, GIP, and glucagon receptors. By adding glucagon receptor activity to the dual incretin mechanism of tirz…
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Cagrilintide
Metabolic / Amylin Analog
Phase 3 (obesity); not yet approved
Amylin AnalogWeight ManagementMetabolicPhase 3Combination Therapy
Cagrilintide is a long-acting amylin analog developed by Novo Nordisk that acts on amylin receptors (calcitonin receptor/RAMP complex) in the hypothalamus and brainstem to regulate food intake and body weight. As a compl…
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Technical Specs Comparison
MetricRetatrutideCagrilintide
Research Status Phase 3 Clinical Trials Phase 3 Clinical Trials
Molecular Weight ~4.4 kDa ~4.1 kDa
Half-Life ~6 days ~7 days
Peak Time 48-96 hours post-injection 72-96 hours post-injection
Typical Dose 1-24 mg/week (Phase 2); Phase 3 doses TBD 0.3-4.5 mg/week
Frequency Once weekly Once weekly
Route Subcutaneous injection Subcutaneous injection
Amino Acids 36 37
WADA Status Not listed Not listed
FDA Status Phase 3 (obesity, T2D); not yet approved Phase 3 (obesity); not yet approved
Stack Compatibility & Key Differences
Both are active research compounds. See individual pages for full protocol data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Retatrutide and Cagrilintide?
Retatrutide: Retatrutide is a first-in-class triple receptor agonist developed by Eli Lilly that simultaneously activates GLP-1, GIP, and glucagon receptors. By adding glucagon receptor activity to the dual incretin mechanism of tirz… Cagrilintide: Cagrilintide is a long-acting amylin analog developed by Novo Nordisk that acts on amylin receptors (calcitonin receptor/RAMP complex) in the hypothalamus and brainstem to regulate food intake and body weight. As a compl…
Can you stack Retatrutide and Cagrilintide?
Both are active research compounds. See individual pages for full protocol data.
Which has a longer half-life, Retatrutide or Cagrilintide?
Retatrutide half-life: ~6 days. Cagrilintide half-life: ~7 days.
Verified Scientific Data
All specifications on this page are sourced from peer-reviewed literature and primary research. Half-life values, dosing ranges, and mechanism data are cross-referenced against published studies. Last audited 2026-06-24.
Peer-reviewed sources Audit timestamp: 2026-06-24 Data version: ASCEND Wiki 2026
Data sourced from ASCEND Wiki · Retatrutide profile · Cagrilintide profile · All comparisons
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