it all depends on your personal goals and what you feel most comfortable with
Novo Nordisks own indirect treatment comparison (the ORION study, presented at Obesity Medicine Association 2026) suggested greater weight loss with oral semaglutide than with orforglipron, though that analysis was industry-funded and drew skepticism from independent researchers
In research models, it activates the GIP, GLP-1, and glucagon receptors simultaneously
At the same time, it tells the pancreas to make less glucagon, cutting down spikes in blood sugar
Importantly, a high percentage of semaglutide recipients achieved weight reductions of 5%, 10%, and 15%, showcasing the drugs potential for significant weight loss