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Retatrutide vs Semaglutide

How retatrutide and semaglutide differ in receptor activity, compound class and laboratory research framing.

5 min readUpdated June 2026
Quick answer

In short.

Retatrutide is a triple receptor agonist. Semaglutide is a single GLP-1 receptor agonist. Both are widely studied research peptides supplied as lyophilised powder.

Key facts

At a glance.

  • Retatrutide: GLP-1 / GIP / glucagon
  • Semaglutide: GLP-1 only
  • Both: ≥99% HPLC purity
  • Both: research use only
Summary

Overview.

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Comparison table

Side by side.

FeatureRetatrutideSemaglutide
Receptor profileGLP-1 / GIP / GlucagonGLP-1
ClassTriple agonistSingle agonist
FormLyophilised powderLyophilised powder
Frequently asked questions

FAQs.

Are both compounds GLP-1 agonists?[+]

Yes — both act on the GLP-1 receptor, but retatrutide also acts on GIP and glucagon receptors.

References

Further reading.

Related products

Products referenced in this guide.

Comparisons

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Batch verification

Certificate of Analysis.

Every batch of Retatrutide, Semaglutide ships with a third-party HPLC and mass-spec Certificate of Analysis. Browse the live COA library to verify your lot.

Research tools

Tools & resources.