Triple agonist

Retatrutide

Also known as LY3437943

Retatrutide is an experimental weekly injection that hits three hormones at once (GLP-1, GIP, and glucagon), showing very large weight-loss results in trials. Not yet approved.

One-dose burn-down
Half-life
6.0 days
Range
5.0 days–7.0 days
Tmax
24 h
Bioavailability
70%
Steady state
~30d
Typical dose
1 mg

Investigational triple agonist (GLP-1 / GIP / glucagon receptor). Once-weekly. Not FDA-approved — in clinical trials.

Mechanism of action

Adds glucagon receptor agonism (raising energy expenditure) to GLP-1/GIP incretin effects, producing large weight-loss in phase 2 trials.

Investigational only. PK values are from early-phase publications and may change. Not available as an approved medicine.

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Phase 2 trial (PubMed search)